April’s muted exchange traded product (ETP) inflows were further corroded by another month of large gold ETP outflows. And yet, inflows year-to-date are still beating last year’s record-setting pace. Dodd Kittsley digs into the numbers to see what trends emerged last month.
The Great Duration Rotation Continues – But For How Long?
ETF flows in the first quarter showed investors preparing for a rise in interest rates by rotating fixed income assets into less rate-sensitive bonds. Matt Tucker examines the three big trends we saw in Q1 and weighs in on what’s in store for Q2.
4 Housing Recovery Investment Trends
How are investors using ETFs to take advantage of improving trends in the housing market? Dodd Kittsley delves into the numbers to track flows into US-listed funds that provide access to mortgage bonds, home builders, equity REITs and mortgage REITs.
Mythbusting: What’s Behind the Gold ETP Outflows
In February, gold exchange traded products (ETPs) experienced $5.6bn in outflows – their worst month on record. Dodd Kittsley takes a closer look to find out what’s causing the exodus, and what it means for investors.
What the Flows Show: The Great Duration Rotation
February exchange traded product flows indicated that there is a “great rotation” in effect, but it’s not a rotation from bonds to stocks as some analysts have been indicating. Dodd Kittsley breaks down the data to gain insight into the investment trends shaping 2013 thus far.
3 Ways to Combat the Costs of Aging
With a milestone birthday approaching, Sue Thompson has the cost of aging on her mind. Here she shares her tips for reducing the financial impact of getting older.
Top 3 Questions from 1-800-iShares
The iShares Sales Support Desk is not your average “customer service center”. Meet the team behind 1-800-iShares, and get a sampling of the breadth of questions they answer on a daily basis.
What to Expect (Financially) When You’re Expecting
With the cost of raising a child now estimated to be $235K not including college, it’s important for expectant parents to be prepared financially. To help, Sue and guest blogger Jennifer Saranow Schultz offer a quick list of what to do financially before the arrival of your new bundle of joy.
A Brief History of Bond ETFs
Time flies when you’re revolutionizing the fixed income market. On the tenth anniversary of the first bond ETF launch, Matt Tucker takes a look back at the developments that made these innovative products the success story they are today.
Follow the ETP Flows: Corporates Rule
The first half of 2012, global exchange traded products saw $105 billion in inflows – the largest the industry has ever experienced. Dodd Kittsley breaks down this huge number to give investors an idea of where the money went, as well as what might be in store for the second half of the year.
