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Critique of an Overly Broad ETF Portfolio [view article]
I do not work for XTF Advisors. However, for generally televised advice for full-market allocation for most investors taking into account where we currently are on the yield curve and without individual investor profiles, I believe that Nussbaum's criticisms of this portfolio are WAY-OFF-BASE! This is an excellent "starter" or generalized ETF-allocation model portfolios for the vast majority of investors (most of whom do NOT own and mangae treasuries directly and certainly do not have the ability to change maturities with the yield curve). The targeted investor -- particularly on this show -- is the typical mutual-fund/ 401K investor. Most of these investors would be so much better off following the XTF model portfolios than keeping their current fee-hogging mutual funds that words cannot express my hopes that XTF wins converts in this regard. Good job, XTF! Bad criticism, Nussbaum.As for Pisani vs. Kudlow, I agree with Nussbaum 1000%. Having dealt with Kudlow at two industry events and with Pisani on many occasions, there is no doubt in my mind that the latter is the better journalist and interviewer. Bob does his homework, tries to interview the right subjects, is always respectful, and tries to educate his audience. Larry is an economist first, an iconoclast second, and a journalist third (if not fourth). His opinions and observatrions are interesting, his pithy comments less occasionally so, but if he has much interest in educing enough from his guest to educate and enlighten his viewing audience, I've never seen any evidence of it! Reply
A Forward-Looking Approach To Evaluating ETFs [view article]
Mr. Krause begins the article with a frequently parroted mistake. SPDRs was NOT the World's first Exchange-Traded Fund -- nor even North America's first exchange-traded fund. THat honor is held by the TIPS (Toronto Index Participation Shares), representing the Toronto Stock Exchange 35 Index, that started trading in November 1991. The first US ETF preceded SPDRs to markets by three months; this was the Leland-Obrien_rubenste... launched SuperShares which was also based upon the S&P 500 Index, but was more complicated than the SPDRs. ReplyNusbaum
Critique of an Overly Broad ETF Portfolio [view article]
while I am no fan of Kudlow it is tough to be critical of someone for thinking they are funnier than they really are;-) but I view Kudlow as a moderator so shouting over his guests makes no sense. He is not the show in the way that Cramer is. No matter what your opinion of Cramer, he is the show, not so Kudlow. ReplyCritique of an Overly Broad ETF Portfolio [view article]
i have never voted for a socialist in 46 years of voting. but i too agree that bob pasani should take over kudlow's program. i have told cnbc that i think kudlow's program is horrible because he does not listen to his guests, thinks he is funny, and like most of the horrible hosts on cnbc he cuts people off all the time. in my opinion, bob pasani is the most underated person at cnbc. ReplyYates
36-Month ETF Correlations with Russell 3000 [view article]
I'm not sure that 36 months is enough of a time frame to use for this research, especially given health care's underperformance and energy's outperformance during the period. If you use the Sector SPDRs, like XLF, XLV, etc, you have a more data to work with. ReplyDavid Fry's Market Outlook for Friday [view article]
David,Would you be kind enough to run a comparison and see if the average all ETF portfolio that you manage has faired better / equal to / worse than the S&P 500? I suspect that a fully diversified ETF portfolio has not provided any noticeable benefit in the current correction.
See usmarket.seekingalpha....
Then again, I am always willing to learn something new. Keep up the good work; enjoy your articles and insight.
Thanks
Saul Sterman
CrossProfit
www.crossprofit.com
Disclosure (SA requirements): For the two main portfolios managed by CrossProfit, as of 03/07/2007 portfolio A is 100% cash and portfolio B is 80% short + 20% cash. This is the first time in years that any portfolio has exceeded 60% short and even more years back where a portfolio is short with no longs. As previously disclosed on 2/22/2007 portfolio A was 70+% cash and 30-% long and portfolio B was 50/50 long/short. Reply
David Fry's Market Outlook for Friday [view article]
And, if you'll notice there's a sizable amount of Treasury repos aside from Fed activity. Thanks for the feedback. ReplyDavid Fry's Market Outlook for Friday [view article]
Oh and Lance, I haven't rocked in decades, but thanks for the positive comment.Dave Reply
David Fry's Market Outlook for Friday [view article]
That is a net total still outstanding. Remember one thing that's important, "sometimes" these repos don't get repaid, and when that happens money is created out of thin air. We don't know when this happens or not...and they're not telling. ReplyDavid Fry's Market Outlook for Friday [view article]
$19.75 billion expired, $20.25 billion was re-added, for a net total of $43.5 billion in repos. ReplyDavid Fry's Market Outlook for Friday [view article]
wallstreetexaminer.com... click on link, not to say that you are wrong but who can we believe? ReplyDavid Fry's Market Outlook for Friday [view article]
One of the best graphics I've ever seen with a market commentary.You rock, sir, as does your reasoning ability. Rock on. Reply
US ETFs Hit Hard, Asian Markets Split [view article]
can you name any ETF specializing in Vietman also a site where I can find ETF based on a search by the country ?????thanks for help
john tyrone e-mail; jtyrone@verizon.net Reply
Financial Screens and Fund Performance Measurement [view article]
One of the ETFs you use in this analysis, ELV, has relatively low volume, approximately 10,000 shares traded daily.Are there any problems to consider in using such low volume ETFs in your portfolio construction?
Assuming the ETF is well established, is there a volume level below which you would not use the product?
Thanks Reply