Regulator reportedly questions whether fund company artificially boosted returns in its big fixed-income ETF by relying on lofty valuations; smaller firms could be at risk.
Less transparency for new products seems in conflict with the SEC's interest in increased disclosure of mutual fund holdings.
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Major index provider armors up for adviser interest in 'ETF alchemy.'
Now executive chairman of European ETF firm, he calls the industry “rather stale”
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Wary advisers are taking a closer look at F-Squared Investments, the largest manager of exchange-traded-fund portfolios, which is under investigation for misrepresenting past returns.
The industry blames transparency concerns for a lack of active ETFs, but others aren't so sure
iShares fund closures suggests ETFs have a long way to go before they achieve a place in retirement plans.
Loomis Sayles bond fund manager says the firm is “as cautious as we've ever been”
Exchange-traded fund portfolio builder gets Wells notice from SEC.
Two top-ranked iShares Core exchange-traded funds are both cheap, but their holdings and exposure are quite different.
Some of the smartest investors, like John Paulson, are bad role models in their choice of exchange-traded funds, which are often celebrated for their low costs.
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A big issue for advisers and investors is the ever-expanding universe of ETFs.
The funds include iShares' target-date lineup and Pimco's foreign-bond trackers.
BlackRock, fielding question on rival Vanguard, says it's best suited to educate the market about the power of ETFs.
But funds are built differently and due diligence is critical.
Lower broker-dealer bond inventories and growing use of high-yield funds could test markets, increase price swings.
