PHYS: Not A Gold ETF, And A BAD Deal

In the words of Star Wars' Admiral Ackbar: “It's a trap!"

[BLOG IU.COM]By Matt Hougan |February 15, 2010

What Do Oil ETFs Really Cost?

By any rational measure, USO’s “real” expense ratio is about 6 percent. And maybe that’s OK.

[ETF Watch]By Heather Bell |February 11, 2010

Old Mutual debuts second ETF; ProShares expands 300% geared offerings; ETFS planning precious metals basket product.

[ETF Watch]By Heather Bell |February 06, 2010

Pimco launches second active muni ETF; iShares files for more country-specific ETFs; and Global X plans metals-based equity funds.

[Interviews]By Matt Hougan |February 02, 2010

Professor Geert Rouwenhorst of Yale University helped start the commodity index boom. Now he thinks investors are doing it all wrong.

[Column/Features]By John Serrapere |February 02, 2010

The sequel to the Active Indexer's query: In which areas will investors find strength for this new decade?

[Column/Features]By John Serrapere |January 28, 2010

The last decade was tough, and the next one may not be much rosier. Where should you look for strength today?

[BLOG IU.COM]By Matt Hougan |January 05, 2010

Like Jim Wiandt and the other index purists on this site, Dave, you’re missing the key point regarding commodities.

By Matt Hougan

Despite the Wall Street Journal’s worries about Build America Bonds, they can be great for your portfolio, especially if you’re not super-wealthy.

By Matt Hougan

Politics are colliding with exchange-traded funds and index funds in a major way, for both good and bad.

Matt Hougan replies to criticism of his recent claim that ETF transparency is a ruse. See All