Features

Adviser Perspective: Taking MPT To The Next Level

lisalbarr@earthlink.net (Robert Dubois) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:46:59 +0000

Investors who build their portfolios on the back of modern portfolio theory overlook the most fundamental aspects of portfolio construction.

ETF Watch: February 1 – February 5

djarrin@indexuniverse.com (Heather Bell) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Pimco launches second active muni ETF; iShares files for more country-specific ETFs; and Global X plans metals-based equity funds.

Rouwenhorst: The Case For 'Active' Commodity Investing

lisalbarr@earthlink.net (Matt Hougan) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Professor Geert Rouwenhorst of Yale University helped start the commodity index boom. Now he thinks investors are doing it all wrong.

A Lost & New Decade, Part II

lisalbarr@earthlink.net (John Serrapere) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:58:10 +0000

The sequel to the Active Indexer's query: In which areas will investors find strength for this new decade?

Adviser Perspective: The Importance Of Exit Points

lisalbarr@earthlink.net (Robert Dubois) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:08:13 +0000

Are you driving without brakes? An argument against pure, passive buy-and-hold investing.

Hedging Your Bets

pamery@indexuniverse.com (Paul Amery) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:40:56 +0000

How does the proposed new hedge fund ETF from Marshall Wace work? And will 2010 see continued inflows into funds of this type?

ETF Watch: January 25 – January 29

djarrin@indexuniverse.com (Heather Bell) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:11:38 +0000

iShares launches international sector products; UBS unveils a new ETN; First Trust plans metals ETFs; and much more!

A Lost & New Decade, Part I

lisalbarr@earthlink.net (John Serrapere) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:11:03 +0000

The last decade was tough, and the next one may not be much rosier. Where should you look for strength today?

A Turbulent Age

lisalbarr@earthlink.net (Paul Amery) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:07:16 +0000

What lessons can be learned in terms of passive investing from the last decade?

A Turbulent Age

pamery@indexuniverse.com (Paul Amery) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:13:17 +0000

There is no doubt that the last decade will be remembered as one of the most interesting in financial history. But what lessons can be learnt in terms of passive investing?