The Most Obscure Stock Index Ever?
There are plenty of wild ideas for stock indexes out there, but this one may take the cake: The Dow Jones Summer/Winter Games Index.
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SEC Applies Its Own Leverage on Exotic ETFs
Market volatility increased last month, so say the fine folks at the Securities and Exchange Commission, and now the government agency is looking for answers why.
Regulators Eyeing HFT in U.S., U.K.
The breathtaking speed of high-frequency trading may hit a speed bump in the form of securities regulation, a process known for moving at a much slower pace.
ETFs Are Way Cooler Than Mutual Funds
Exchange-traded funds are way cooler than mutual funds. At least that’s the sentiment that can be inferred from some recent research published by Cerulli Associates Inc. and the Investment Company Institute (ICI).
SEC Grounds Start-Up Hedge Fund
It’s never a good idea to lie to investors about what your hedge fund does and where their capital will be going, but it’s an especially poor idea to fib to investors when they’re still in the “prospective” stage
Top 10 ETFs We Can’t Wait To See
While July may have been slow in terms of ETF and ETN introductions, there was no shortage of filings for new funds, some of which look pretty exciting. It’s important to remember that filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for new ETFs are no guarantee that the funds will ever come to market, but here’s to hoping these 10 do.
#ETF: A Social Media ETF May Make Its Debut
It was only a matter of time before an ETF issuer tried to cash in on the social media craze.
The ABC’s of Internet IPO ETNs
For those waxing nostalgic about the crazy IPOs that characterized the dotcom bubble, UBS is offering a pair of IPO-based exchange traded notes (ETNs) tracking its proprietary Internet IPO Index.
Hedge Fund Hijinks: Regulator Rage and More
There’s always something new and amazing (and sometimes terrifying) in the world of hedge funds, and this week was no different. As usual, the news saw a battle between performance and personality.
Commodity Trading Getting Costly, Unpopular
Commodity trading and commodity vehicles like exchange-traded funds and managed futures have seen a stampede of new capital in the last year. But fickle markets and regulatory trends indicate that commodities still aren’t for everyone.
