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First Trust Enhanced 130/30 Index ETN (JFT)

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  • ProShares 130/30 ETF Is Already Successful [View article]
    The only problem I see with the 130/30 approach trying to emulate a hedge fund is that it will not be actively managed. Sort of like... More »
    Comment by mavericks
    Oct 6 08:47 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Will ProShares New 130/30 ETF Manage a Better Fate than Its Peers? [View article]
    These sound great, but oftentimes out of a bear market the lowest quality stocks rally the most; that is, the stocks that are most... More »
    Comment by Mat-Tye 22
    Jul 15 14:44 pm |
    Rating: +1 0
  • ETF Deathwatch for May 2009 [View article]
    Here's the next black swan. We are gathering a head of steam towards our next financial crisis, even before the current ones are solved.... More »
    Comment by Mad Hedge Fund Trader
    May 5 17:45 pm |
    Rating: +2 0
  • 139 Names on ETF Deathwatch [View article]
    never trusted or owned either one.all wall st is now gambling or ponzi.invest in good co's(hope the ceo is not too much of a liar) that... More »
    Comment by notsosmart
    Jan 5 15:37 pm |
    Rating: 0 -1
  • 139 Names on ETF Deathwatch [View article]
    Kyle: where can I get more info on ETNs? Or do I have to look through the Prospectus of each? Thank you.
    Comment by NOWHEREMAN
    Jan 5 08:58 am |
    Rating: 0 -1
  • 139 Names on ETF Deathwatch [View article]
    genex, When an ETF is closed, there is a process over a month or two of the fund liquidating its shares. At that time the ETF does not... More »
    Comment by Kyle Waller
    Jan 4 21:57 pm |
    Rating: +2 0
  • 139 Names on ETF Deathwatch [View article]
    AirShares (ASO) Carbon Fund seems destined for the list even though it just started trading... More »
    Comment by Mike Havrilla
    Jan 4 19:40 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • 139 Names on ETF Deathwatch [View article]
    For the uniformed: What happens when these etfs or etns die?
    Comment by genex
    Jan 4 15:42 pm |
    Rating: +1 0
  • 139 Names on ETF Deathwatch [View article]
    Coming soon HAP, which is not 6 months old yet, and probably a good idea when it looked like we were facing hyper-inflation and not... More »
    Comment by A. Nony Mouse
    Jan 4 14:17 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • A Look at New Asset Allocation and Hedged Equity ETFs [View article]
    New asset allocation strategy? Don’t drink the punch! There is nothing new about this asset allocation strategy or methodology; nor is... More »
    Comment by SmartETF
    Jul 13 20:24 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • A Look at New Asset Allocation and Hedged Equity ETFs [View article]
    I own the JFT ETN - it's down a little right now, but the performance has been great and I get access to a basic hedge fund strategy... More »
    Comment by scimitar
    Jul 11 09:50 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • A Look at New Asset Allocation and Hedged Equity ETFs [View article]
    it looks like they have added outside funds, in PTO as of July 10th: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund 4.63% Vanguard... More »
    Comment by Etf Planet
    Jul 11 09:18 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Quant Strategy Broad ETFs [View article]
    A good article idea ... comparing the performance of the "quant" funds against the major averages.
    Comment by billb
    May 29 17:00 pm |
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  • Quant Strategy Broad ETFs [View article]
    Update: We added the new First Trust 130/30 ETN to the list, and in the Further Reading section a link to an article about it by Murray... More »
    Comment by David Jackson
    May 29 16:01 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • ETF Watch: May 23-29 [View article]
    I'd be interested to hear if anyone thinks the quant ETFs like the First Trust 30/130 are a threat to hedge funds. They certainly have... More »
    Comment by Lisa
    May 29 15:47 pm |
    Rating: 0 0