ETF Articles & Reports
Written by Dani, May 02nd, 2012
As many of you know, we have a comprehensive list of ETFs on our website. Our latest edition of the Fabian ETF report recently came out, summarizing 1200 funds and highlighting 100 new ETFs for 2012. To get a copy of our ETF report, click here.
Another great way to hear our strategies is through our exclusive teleseminars. Our next teleseminar is titled: Strategies for Growth in Uncertain Times, and will be presented by Doug Fabian, on Tuesday May 8th at 1:00 p.m. Pacific (4:00 p.m. Eastern).
If there is one statement we can all agree with – we are living in uncertain economic times. Half of the countries in Europe are in recession, China is feeling the effects of slowing global growth, and the U.S. is struggling with trillion dollar deficits that are needed to keep the economy afloat.
In what will likely be a very challenging summer for the markets, having the right strategies in place to both preserve and grow your capital is absolutely critical to your investment success. Now is the perfect time to decide how you should position your investment dollars to achieve your financial goals for the remainder of 2012.
In this special one-hour presentation, you will learn:
- Doug’s three favorite growth strategies over the next three years.
- How to stay ahead of inflation with your portfolio.
- A global economic update and how world events can impact your money.
- The latest product innovation in the exchanged traded fund world.
- Plus much, much more
While this teleconference is FREE, attendance is limited, so please be sure to register HERE and reserve your spot today.
Written by David, October 27th, 2010
With the exchange traded fund universe now boasting over 1,000 funds there is an asset class which always seems to peak everyone’s attention and that is Precious Metals.
Precious metals like stocks and bonds are an asset class which represents a great deal of risk and reward challenges. One of the biggest challenges that seem to define gold is the potential for volatility irrespective of other factors which may drive the stock market.
One of the attractions that gold represents despite this volatility is a low correlation to other asset classes. This low correlation is a crucial component to investor’s need for diversification within their portfolio.
In this new special report we have identified 20 precious metals ETFs that give you access to both the bullion and mining sectors.
Written by David, June 23rd, 2010
On May 6, the market experienced something it really never has seen before. The huge “flash crash” that caused the Dow to swing more than 1,000 points in a little more than an hour represented the second-largest, one-day point decline (998.5 points) on an intraday basis in Dow Jones Industrial Average history.
There’s been a lot of speculation about what actually caused the flash crash and, to this day, nobody really knows for sure. I’ve heard all kinds of potential explanations, some more plausible than others. There was the so-called “fat finger” scenario, where it is said that traders in Procter & Gamble inadvertently placed a big sell order that caused the program trades to be triggered. This notion was later proven to be false.
Then we saw a report by the Securities and Exchange Commission that said the flash crash was caused by a confluence of economic events, market forces and trading-system functionality that led to a significant dislocation of liquidity. I think that conclusion is pretty obvious and less than insightful, to say the least. Other reports blame so-called high-frequency trading programs for the huge imbalance in trades. In my opinion, this is the most plausible culprit.
Unfortunately, a lot of people are blaming ETFs for the problems of the flash crash, and this is akin to blaming the victim for a criminal’s actions. Yes, it is true that many ETFs suffered from trading glitches and broken trades, but these were essentially the same problems that rocked individual stocks.
According to a report by Morningstar, about 20% of all ETFs were at least temporarily snarled in the trading glitches that took place that day. At some point on May 6, approximately 210 of the 980 funds in the ETF universe changed hands at prices more than 50% below their ultimate closing price, according to Morningstar. And while this is indeed a big problem, it is more of a market problem than an ETF-specific issue.
I think that the flash crash should be looked upon as a systemic problem with program and high-frequency trading, and not a problem with the trading vehicles at hand. You could say the market suffered a mild heart attack on May 6, and rather than trying to get at the root cause of the problem, some pundits would rather blame the victim, which in this case are ETFs and individual stocks.
I say it’s time to look at the high-frequency trading programs and perhaps other computerized trading programs — not the financial instruments being traded — for the real cause of the flash crash.
Written by David, May 19th, 2010
Listen to my latest audio special report recorded on Saturday, May 15,2010. In this seminar, Sound Fixed-Income Strategies in an Uncertain World, I outline the conservative fixed-income strategies that I am implementing during this time of unprecedented financial challenges.
No doubt you’ve been following the news of late in Europe. The continent is facing a crisis in terms of its debt, currency and financial stability. The Euro has fallen over 10% so far this year, while short-term interest rates in some countries have risen to over 20%. Countries such as Spain, Greece, and Portugal have all had their credit ratings cut and face debt ridden economies.
I’ve been forecasting for months that the problems in Europe would spill over into U.S. investor portfolios and that is what’s happening right now.
Five key points you’ll learn in this seminar are:
- How does the crisis in Europe affect your stocks and mutual funds and what should you do now?
- What will be the next big move in interest rates and our economy?
- What fixed-income investments should be avoided right now?
- What are the right fixed-income strategies for the current market environment?
- My outlook for the U.S. stock market and equity markets around the world.
Due to the enormous demand for our teleseminar series and the expanded resources required to provide this premium content, the one-time cost to download this one hour audio recording and 6-page handout is $9.95.
To download the seminar please click here.
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Written by David, December 31st, 2009
Join Doug Fabian for his first investment conference of the New Year. On Saturday January 9, 2010 at 12:00 pm (noon) Pacific, Doug will be discussing the investment landscape for 2010.
Doug has been writing on the subject of stocks, interest rates, commodities, and currencies for decades and he is presenting a unique opportunity to learn from his expertise. He believes that 2010 will present an entirely new list of winners and losers in the investment markets, but you must be on the call to act on Doug’s advice.
This one hour tele-seminar will be held exclusively for the first 800 registrants. Early registration is your best way to ensure you will have a seat for Doug’s thoughts on the the investment markets.
Five important keys you’ll learn:
- His opinion on the direction of stocks in the New Year.
- What sectors Doug believes show the most potential for profits.
- What you can do to hedge your portfolio against rising interest rates.
- His thoughts on Gold for 2010.
- Which commodity ETFs deserve your attention right now.
The live teleconference will reach capacity because we’ve built an enormous following for this learning series. We urge you to take advantage of this opportunity and reserve your spot today.
Click here to register for this event.
Written by David, December 24th, 2009
I can’t believe it, but 2010 is just about a week away. And soon, we’ll all be resolving to not make the same mistakes we made in 2009. If you haven’t started making your financial New Year’s resolutions for 2010, let me give you a little head start. Here’s just a sneak peak at what I want smart investors to resolve to do next year:
- I will prepare my family for an unpredictable economic environment in 2010.
- I will have a positive increase in my liquid net worth.
- I will save in excess of 10% of my gross income in my retirement accounts.
- I will save and safely secure at least three months of living expenses.
- I will stop losing money on bad investments and/or bad investment advice.
I know these resolutions may seem simple, but honestly, did you accomplish all of these goals last year? If the answer is no, then why not make 2010 the year when you do things right?
There is no time like the beginning of a new year to really focus on your goals, so take control of your financial life and make 2010 the beginning of a wonderfully profitable new decade.
Written by David, May 30th, 2009
Join me at the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) seminar on Saturday June 20, 2009 at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, CA.
My topic will be: ETF Strategies in a Difficult Market.
- How to generate income from Exchange-Traded funds
- How to build a portfolio of ETFs around an investment theme
- How to use inverse and leveraged ETFs ro your advantage and when to avoid them
Click here for event details and information on how to register.
I look forward to seeing you there!
