Vanguard Atop 2010 Fund Managers
The Vanguard Group was the largest fund manager as of December 31, 2010, according to Strategic Insight, an Asset International company.
Tag: ETFs
Company Launches Emerging Markets ETFs
Global X Funds launched the Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF (Ticker: EMGX) and the Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF (Ticker: EMVX).
Guggenheim Launches High Yield Fixed Income ETF Suite
Guggenheim Funds Distributors, Inc. has launched the Guggenheim BulletShares High Yield Corporate Bond ETFs.
ETFs Gaining Ground on Mutual Funds
The percentage of investors that own exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has increased, while the percentage owning mutual funds has decreased over the past four years, according to a recent Cogent Research...
Russell Adds Mega Cap Emerging Markets Indexes
Russell Investments has launched two new emerging markets indexes.
U.S. ETF Assets had Record Year
Exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets reached a record $995 billion in the United States at the end of 2010, according to State Street Global Advisors.
ETF Portfolios Available for 403(b) Plans
Efficient Market Advisors, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) separate account manager, is offering professionally managed portfolios οf ETFs to 403(b) plans.
AdvisorShares Lowers Expense Cap on GTAA ETF
AdvisorShares announced it is lowering the expense cap on the AdvisorShares Cambria Global Tactical ETF (NYSE:GTAA).
Schwab Adds Two ETFs
Charles Schwab is offering the Schwab U.S. REIT (SCHH) and the Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap (SCHM) exchange-traded funds.
ETF Securities Unveils Gold Offering
ETFS Physical Asian Gold Shares began listing on the NYSE Arca on Friday, trading under the ticker AGOL, ETF Securities announced.
U.S. ETF Assets Cross $1T Mark
At the end of December, U.S. ETF assets stood at $1.005 trillion – the first time U.S. ETF assets surpassed $1 trillion.
2010 End Indicates Tide Shift for Mutual Funds
Demand among U.S. investors for stock mutual funds accelerated by year end, with aggregate inflows to equity funds, including ETFs, near $25 billion, according to Strategic Insight, an...
Russell to Acquire ETF Provider
Russell Investments announced its intent to acquire U.S. One, Inc., a registered investment adviser (RIA) and exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider.
Van Eck Rebrands Nuclear Energy ETF
Van Eck Global has changed the name of its nuclear energy exchange-traded fund (ETF) to Market Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF.
WisdomTree Launches Managed Futures Strategy ETF
WisdomTree is introducing the WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund (WDTI).
Proshares Unveils Volatility ETFs
ProShares, a provider of alternative exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has launched what its says are the first "Volatility ETFs."
Variable Annuity Product Offers ETF Subaccounts
Western & Southern Financial Group’s member companies have introduced VAROOM -- Variable Annuity for Roll Over Only Money.
Most Investors Do Not Know What ETFs Are
Mintel Comperemedia, a marketing research firm, predicts that exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets will experience double digit growth over the next five years.
U.S. Stock ETFs Favored in November
Exchange-traded funds gained $10.3 billion in November, pushing year-to-date inflows to $95.6 billion, according to data from Morningstar.
New Investment Management Platform for 401(k)s
Mid Atlantic Trust Company (MATC) launched its new platform, ModelxChange, which allows 401(k) professionals to incorporate mutual fund and/or exchange-traded fund investment models into a plan through a Web-based...