Exchange traded
fund have become a popular
investment vehicle in recent years. ETF's trade on listed exchanges but
comprises a basket of stocks. The advantage to this type of investment
vehicle is that investors can gain exposure to overseas markets or a
particular sector. ETF's negate exposure to one particular stock
because they are broadly constructed. With investors currently
prohibited from accessing markets such as China, exchange traded funds
with exposure to China, India and Brazil have gained popularity as an
alternative to investing through the countries physical exchanges. This
has created a demand for ETF research to prospect for opportunities.
This article examines some areas to look for exchange traded funds
research.
The Wall Street
journal has a section dedicated to ETF
research. The online site provides full charting, ETF news, press
releases, performance history, investment data, sector allocations and
top 10 holdings, historical quotes and screening using 14 different
criteria. The screen facility includes the ability to screen by
historical performance, fund price, beta, dividend rate, current
volume, average daily volume, asset class, sector, price earnings
ratio, price to book ratio, expense ratio, turnover and inception date.
More information on the features and functionality can be experienced
at the official WSJ website (www.wsj.com)
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Money Central
(http://moneycentral.msn.com)
This site provided by MSN has a dedicated ETF research center. You will
find new articles, explanatory articles and introductory videos to
cater to beginners and dedicated ETF investment research enthusiasts.
You will find sections of this site dedicated to quotations, price
snapshots, intraday and historical charting, fundamental ETF research,
guided research and a performance tracking center to locate and screen
for top performing exchange traded funds. The guided research section
provides informative articles for investors or beginners who are
looking to add ETF holdings to their portfolio.
Marketwatch
(http://www.marketwatch.com)
The ETF research center provides a list of exchange traded funds by
asset class, sector, style, market cap and region. There is also a
comprehensive screening center that is similar in style and setup to
the WSJ. To keep up to date on regular market news, the news and
commentary section provides a range of articles and press releases on
pertinent market developments.
Morningstar
(www.morningstar.com)
This site provides commentary articles and tools such as screeners,
cost analyzers, a glossary and a section to cover ETF basics. The site
also publishes a range of products including the ETF 150 report which
provides a full page analysis and report on 150 of the largest and most
popular exchange traded funds.
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