ETF Research

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)

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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