TOPIC - Index Funds

 
Wal-Mart Sued For Not Buying Vanguard

Sometimes, it takes a handful of lawyers to make things right.

Matthew Hougan Tuesday, 06 May 2008
 
Payout Funds Step Into Pension Gap
With new indexing options from Vanguard, investors have more ways to stabilize incomes. But how do they work?

Paul Keck Monday, 21 April 2008
 
Vanguard Opens Payout Funds With Alternative Strategies
Funds giant becomes early mover in growing marketplace with another idea for managing retirees' investments.
Murray Coleman Monday, 21 April 2008
 
The Long Road: Find A Good Book

With Murray Coleman on assignment, financial author and Chief Boglehead Taylor Larimore steps in to offer some sage advice for long-term investing in this week's column.

Taylor Larimore Friday, 11 April 2008
 
Not All Passively Managed Funds Are Created Equal

Exploring the many ways funds can add value.

Larry Swedroe Thursday, 03 April 2008
 
Vanguard Files For All-World Fund And ETF
More All-World ETF launches planned.
Matthew Hougan Wednesday, 02 April 2008
 
The Long Road: Indexing Cuts Costs In Separate Accounts
Building tailored indexes from scratch can boost after-tax returns and spread risks around more concentrated holdings.
Murray Coleman Thursday, 27 March 2008
 
Beyond The Abstract: Alternative Weighting
Does alternative weighting work for the MSCI Global Index? A look at recent research in the index and ETF space.
Heather Bell Monday, 24 March 2008
 
Investment Lessons From Google

How the simple concept behind the search engine relates to personal investing.

Dougal T. Williams Friday, 21 March 2008
 
Direxion Leverages India
Fund firm adds India to its lineup of leveraged index mutual funds covering emerging markets.
Heather Bell Thursday, 20 March 2008
 
When Risk Comes Calling During Retirement

Bull markets can lull you into a sense of calm before the storm. 

Paul Keck Tuesday, 18 March 2008
 
Rydex Launches Alternative Investing Fund of Funds

Rydex's newest portfolio provides exposure in currencies and commodities through ETFs and index mutual funds.

Murray Coleman Monday, 17 March 2008
 
KLD Global Sustainability Indexes Racking Up Licensees

TIAA-CREF, Northern Trust and Pax World Management license KLD's global indexes.

Heather Bell Friday, 14 March 2008
 
Data Tool Updated

IndexUniverse.com's ETF and index data tool has been updated through February 29, 2008.

IndexUniverse Staff Tuesday, 11 March 2008
 
Bear Stearns Sets Launch Date For First Active ETF
New ETF won't start trading this week, however.
Murray Coleman Monday, 10 March 2008
 
Diehards Recap: From Stein To Landau

Ben Stein's latest book gets a few critical reviews as merits of gold and Roth 401(k) plans are also debated.

 

Murray Coleman Saturday, 08 March 2008
 
The Long Road: Looking At Options

As ETFs grow in popularity, so does the use of puts and calls. But it's not always to time markets.

Murray Coleman Thursday, 06 March 2008
 
Portfolio Review: Brewing An Indexing Mix

"The Coffeehouse Investor" author touts education on protecting and building wealth—simply and tax efficiently.

Murray Coleman Monday, 03 March 2008
 
Portfolio Review: Miccolis Watching New Timber ETF

Advisor also leaning toward small-cap stocks internationally.

Murray Coleman Sunday, 02 March 2008
 
Not All Is Green In ETF Land
No matter what you call it—clean technologies or alternative energy—ETFs are flocking to the market. Apparently, so are venture capitalists.
Murray Coleman Friday, 29 February 2008
 
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Murray Coleman
Boo-Ya For Merkel

Thanks for providing some clarity on these new issues, Matt. Did you or Jim happen to see David Merkel's piece today taking a shot at our latest blogs on ETNs?



Matthew Hougan
The Thing About ETNs
Jim's mostly right about ETNs. What matters is how they perform for investors.


 
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