Tom Lydon

International Equity ETFs That Hedge Currency Risks

by Tom Lydon

ETF investors can now track a few foreign markets without having to worry about the negative effects of a depreciating local currency.

‘Dividend Dogs’ ETF: Outperforming The S&P 500 With Higher Yields

by Tom Lydon

Advisors who are looking for income and growth can consider the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG), which has been outpacing the broader markets while providing an attractive yield.

Fidelity-iShares Deal: ETF Fee War Escalates To Online Brokers

by Tom Lydon

The alliance between Fidelity Investments and BlackRock that offers commission-free trades on many iShares funds competes head-on with Charles Schwab's ETF OneSource Platform.

Housing ETFs: No Big Bad Wolf Here

by Tom Lydon

Advisors who want to capitalize on the housing market turnaround have a variety of exchange-traded fund choices at their disposal.

Pimco Total Return ETF: A Big Idea In A Small Package

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The Pimco Total Return Bond ETF has showed that good things do indeed come in small packages, as the nimble portfolio allowed Bill Gross to outperform the famous mutual fund he also oversees.

Short-Duration Bond ETFs Worth A Look

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Regulators are considering putting tighter controls on money market funds, which could make short-duration bond exchange-traded funds an attractive alternative.

Dividend-Focused Emerging Markets ETFs Quench Thirst for Yield

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Despite market concerns, dividend ETFs still have a place in a typical income-oriented investment portfolio.

Tax-Sheltered Municipal Bond ETFs Ahead Of The Fiscal Cliff

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Muni bonds' tax-exempt and safe-haven statuses are garnering lots of attention ahead of the “fiscal cliff” tax hikes.