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S&P 500 ETF separates truth from turbulence
EQUITIES AUG 21, 2019
S&P 500 ETF separates truth from turbulence

The trading volume on SPY can serve as a decent leading indicator for equities.

By Eric Balchunas
Stock volatility spurs worst run of ETF withdrawals in six months
EQUITIES AUG 19, 2019
Stock volatility spurs worst run of ETF withdrawals in six months

Almost $18 billion exited U.S.-listed equity ETFs over the past three weeks.

By Bloomberg
CFRA bulks up ETF research with acquisition of First Bridge
ETFS AUG 05, 2019
CFRA bulks up ETF research with acquisition of First Bridge

The deal gives the investment research firm its own source of ETF data.

By Jeff Benjamin
Franklin Templeton to build asset-class agnostic ETF
ETFS AUG 02, 2019
Franklin Templeton to build asset-class agnostic ETF

Fund will use quantitative models to select investments from different asset classes.

By Bloomberg
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption

Online advisers are allowing investors to customize their portfolios around their social investing priorities instead of using ETFs.

By Bloomberg
Panic sales rekindle debate over ETF liquidity
ETFS JUL 12, 2019
Panic sales rekindle debate over ETF liquidity

While growing numbers of asset managers are using ETFs as cash equivalents, how easily can funds be turned into cash in a crunch?

By Bloomberg
Cannabis ETFs face a 'day of reckoning'
ETFS JUL 08, 2019
Cannabis ETFs face a 'day of reckoning'

The funds have returned more than 30% so far this year, but will investor enthusiasm wane?

By Bloomberg
Zombie ETFs liquidated at a record pace in first half
ETFS JUL 03, 2019
Zombie ETFs liquidated at a record pace in first half

Defunct funds were a casualty of the fee war going in the market for exchange-traded funds.

By Bloomberg
American Century taps DFA vets for new factor-based business
ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2019
American Century taps DFA vets for new factor-based business

Avantis Investors has an independent look, but has plenty of support from American Century

By Jeff Benjamin
Bond ETFs nearing record inflows for first half
ETFS JUN 26, 2019
Bond ETFs nearing record inflows for first half

Investors have poured $72 billion into fixed-income funds so far this year amid fears of a slowdown.

By Bloomberg
ETF traders push back against proposal for bond reporting lag
ETFS JUN 17, 2019
ETF traders push back against proposal for bond reporting lag

Reducing transparency around corporate debt transactions could raise risks for ETF traders and boost costs for investors.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock: Focus on ETF quality, rather than cost
ETFS JUN 13, 2019
BlackRock: Focus on ETF quality, rather than cost

Asset manager plans to roll out thematic funds based on five 'megatrends.'

By Bloomberg
'Dumb money' in ETFs isn't so dumb after all
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2019
'Dumb money' in ETFs isn't so dumb after all

Retail investors have put money into the market every month since Trump was elected, ignoring trade tensions, the Mueller investigation and a host of other issues.

By Eric Balchunas
How ETF investors are playing trade tensions
ETFS MAY 20, 2019
How ETF investors are playing trade tensions

They're exiting funds that focus on Chinese tech companies and shorting the S&P 500.

By Bloomberg
Uber IPO flop is coming to an ETF near you
ETFS MAY 15, 2019
Uber IPO flop is coming to an ETF near you

Two exchange-traded funds focus on newly listed companies.

By Bloomberg
Fate worse than zero hits fund land
ETFS MAY 15, 2019
Fate worse than zero hits fund land

A survey shows younger investors embrace passive funds, suggesting the downward pressure on fees will continue.

By Mark Gilbert
'Death by Amazon' gauge exposes gulf between retail ETFs
ETFS MAY 09, 2019
'Death by Amazon' gauge exposes gulf between retail ETFs

Some exchange-traded funds have big positions in Amazon, while others are investing in companies the online giant is slowly killing.

By Bloomberg
ETFs threaten to 'amplify' systemic risk when liquidity dries up
ETFS MAY 09, 2019
ETFs threaten to 'amplify' systemic risk when liquidity dries up

Report from Moody's raises the possibility that ETF market makers might step away during market turmoil.

By Bloomberg
Asset managers preparing to launch nontransparent ETFs
ETFS MAY 01, 2019
Asset managers preparing to launch nontransparent ETFs

With SEC approval closer than ever, fund companies focus on the latest ETF twist

By Jeff Benjamin
New ETF offers a way to bet on credit volatility
ETFS APR 17, 2019
New ETF offers a way to bet on credit volatility

The London-listed exchange-traded fund arrives amid calm junk-bond markets

By Bloomberg