Among the ETFs introduced last year were a passel of funds providing exposure to unique methodologies and hyper-targeted sectors.
The Global X Social Media Index ETF is currently the only fund to offer hyper-targeted exposure to social media companies.
Plain vanilla ETFs can offer great returns while providing greater diversity and lower risk than other high-flying, hyper-targeted funds.
Distinctive strategic focuses and catchy ticker symbols couldn't save these funds from investor disinterest.
These funds range in focus from dividends and share buybacks to genomics, China and the resurgence of U.S. industry.
In a volatile year for bond exchange-traded products, some did best while others did worst.
Emerging markets have had a tough time this year, but these funds so far have delivered stellar returns.
Some people argue the higher costs of active management aren't worth it, but this trio of funds have delivered stellar returns and may warrant a closer look.
These five funds might benefit when the Fed starts tapering off its bond purchases.