I appreciate the comment and I wish I knew the answer. An inverse head and shoulders pattern is a possibility. Adding the current overall market sentiment towards risk/riskier assets however, makes me lean towards a bearish pattern.
ETF Autopsy: Learning From The Best And Worst Dividend ETFs [View article]
Thanks for the comment. I chose to use autopsy because I initially wrote an article on all dividend ETFs. Afterward, I wanted to go back and do an "autopsy" on two of the funds from the old/dead article. I did think of dissection though.
Best Domestic Dividend ETFs In 2012? Vanguard [View article]
Thanks for the comment. This article was focused on domestic ETF offerings. VDIGX from Vanguard is a mutual fund. With that being said it has outperformed all domestic dividend ETFs this year. A quick portfolio check shows VDIGX has close to 5% in international holdings however.
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Thanks for the comment and link. I do like gold and miners over the long term but wonder how much downside can/should be avoided or hedged against when it comes to miners.
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Good point. This was an examination of what's working in the first quarter of this year. VIG is leading all domestic ETFs year to date in performance btw.
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Good comment Matt. The index the ETF tracks owns ADRs and local shares so there is an FX impact.
Brazil and Australia have had a positive impact in the low to mid single digits versus the USD over the last few months according to the Currency Impact report from Index Universe referenced below. I can't confirm Canada's impact over the last three months but it has been positive over the last six.
Index Universe has a Currency Impact Report available on the top right of its website under the Data Tools heading, that is a great way to assess the currency impact on ETFs that own foreign shares. Here's the link to the current report: http://bit.ly/GI17eU
Best Dividend ETF In 2012? You'll Never Guess... [View article]
AMLP is classified as an Energy ETF by Index Universe so it was not included in this comparison. If it was included AMLP would have ranked as the 21st of 29 ETFs in total return at 4.31% year to date as of today.
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Good point on the volume as it is important to note when examining an ETF.
Remember the liquidity of an ETF is not based on shares traded in the ETF, it is really based on the shares traded (liquidity) of the underlying securities it holds. Here's a link to one explanation of this concept and a great example using the Russell Top 50 ETF (XLG). http://bit.ly/GMcAuG
I think you make a great point. Investors should consider a variety of vehicles to meet their unique investment needs. ETFs, for example, don't have a monopoly on the best investment solutions.
My purpose in writing this piece was to give a brief overview of three of the ETF options available. The pieces I write are not designed as an investment recommendation or endorsement. Instead they are designed to be informative and hopefully thought provoking.
As you correctly pointed out, for some investors these ETFs may not measure up to other vehicles available. (you cited a few great examples) For others with different profiles including ETF model portfolio managers, those who need an exchange traded cash alternative, investors who can only own a security (versus a bank account) or perhaps those who want a margin eligible security - the ETFs mentioned could be a more attractive option.
With such a wide subscriber base on Seeking Alpha, my focus is to highlight ETF opportunities and allow informed readers like you to decide.
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USLV is off to a screaming start to 2012. The VelocityShares 3X Long Silver ETN has gained over 82% year to date according to Index Universe data.
Only one ETP has outperformed USLV this year, the Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X ETF (RUSL), an 83% gainer.
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VIG holds about $12.5 billion in assets. About $2.5 billion in mutual fund shares and a bit over $10 billion in ETF shares.
Here's the U.S. dividend ETF AUM high low ranking from Index Universe's ETF Data Tool showing VIG as the largest dividend ETF. http://bit.ly/HbfPJ4
ETF Autopsy: Learning From The Best And Worst Dividend ETFs [View article]
I chose to use autopsy because I initially wrote an article on all dividend ETFs. Afterward, I wanted to go back and do an "autopsy" on two of the funds from the old/dead article.
I did think of dissection though.
Best Domestic Dividend ETFs In 2012? Vanguard [View article]
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Brazil and Australia have had a positive impact in the low to mid single digits versus the USD over the last few months according to the Currency Impact report from Index Universe referenced below. I can't confirm Canada's impact over the last three months but it has been positive over the last six.
Index Universe has a Currency Impact Report available on the top right of its website under the Data Tools heading, that is a great way to assess the currency impact on ETFs that own foreign shares. Here's the link to the current report: http://bit.ly/GI17eU
Best Dividend ETF In 2012? You'll Never Guess... [View article]
Best Dividend ETF In 2012? You'll Never Guess... [View article]
Remember the liquidity of an ETF is not based on shares traded in the ETF, it is really based on the shares traded (liquidity) of the underlying securities it holds. Here's a link to one explanation of this concept and a great example using the Russell Top 50 ETF (XLG). http://bit.ly/GMcAuG
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My purpose in writing this piece was to give a brief overview of three of the ETF options available. The pieces I write are not designed as an investment recommendation or endorsement. Instead they are designed to be informative and hopefully thought provoking.
As you correctly pointed out, for some investors these ETFs may not measure up to other vehicles available. (you cited a few great examples) For others with different profiles including ETF model portfolio managers, those who need an exchange traded cash alternative, investors who can only own a security (versus a bank account) or perhaps those who want a margin eligible security - the ETFs mentioned could be a more attractive option.
With such a wide subscriber base on Seeking Alpha, my focus is to highlight ETF opportunities and allow informed readers like you to decide.