BABs: Beautiful If You’re Not Rich

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.

Arnott: Buy Treasuries Today, Short Them Tomorrow

Rob Arnott discusses the flaws of traditional bond indexes, and forecasts a 'once in a generation' trading opportunity in the Treasury markets.

Inglorious Debtors In Global Bond Indexes?

While bond ETFs do offer excellent noncorrelated exposures in balanced portfolios, choosing the right asset class exposures is key.

Duration: The Looming Scandal

It’s not that bonds are bad, it’s just that they’re misunderstood.

CNBC: Hougan On GLD, TIP And More

ETF Watch: February 1 – February 5

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

A Lost & New Decade, Part II

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

ETF Watch: January 25 – January 29

iShares launches international sector products; UBS unveils a new ETN; First Trust plans metals ETFs; and much more!

A Lost & New Decade, Part I

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