Technology

Javelin is hoping to tap into the uneasiness of investors and contrarian investing, which has become more popular among post-credit crunch investors. The ETF will seek out investments that have underperformed the market, but maintain strong fundamental elements. The JETS Contrarian Opportunities Index Fund will be listed on the NYSE Arca and track an already [...]

First Trust Advisors has announced the launch of its First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID), which will be the first to track electrical infrastructure technology companies. Large infrastructure investments as part of the stimulus package have put Smart Grid technologies on the forefront of green investing. The Smart Grid is [...]

On the heels of the “green” trend, Pax World Management has filed with the SEC to create three new funds based upon geographic targeting of eco-friendly companies. The merger of specific geographic areas and socially responsible investing could be a winner for Pax. The three new funds, to be listed on the NYSE Arca, are [...]

Global X Funds will take on its largest expansion yet, filing with the SEC to create thirteen new ETFs. Six of the new funds will target Chinese sectors, while the other seven are set to tap markets typically unavailable to U.S. investors. The Chinese funds are as follows: Global X Consumer, Global X China Energy, [...]

In just the past decade, tech stocks have embarked upon a rollercoaster ride, hitting tops and bottoms several times. In what has been one of the harshest recessions in recent memory, tech stocks have fared well, proving to be some of the most valuable names on the big boards. The SPDR Technology Select Fund (XLK: [...]

Global X Management has launched a new ETF on NYSE Arca, allowing American traders to invest in Nordic European countries. The Global X FTSE Nordic 30 ETF (GXF) offers exposure to the largest and most liquid stocks in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway. The new ETF will track the FTSE Nordic 30 index minus fees [...]

A recent change in tides in the US stock markets is sending investors back into risky investments, proven by large outflows from gold ETFs and more interest in emerging markets. The change, which began after stocks rallied from their March lows, indicates the worst may be left behind. The two biggest outflows in July came [...]

The global recession has changed the face of retail dramatically, as large tech retailer Circuit City and home décor seller Linens ‘n Things both shuttered in a changing climate. Overall, however, the retail industry is still strong, helped dully by the same factor that sent many companies into bankruptcy. Thus far, the growth of the [...]

As the dot com fiasco becomes a distant memory, tech stocks are enjoying a heyday with higher stock prices, even amidst a gripping recession that has hurt virtually every industry. Are today’s tech prices the result of a strong industry, or are we simply reliving a bubble? Tech stocks, as a whole, are performing well [...]

New filings for actively-managed funds have stagnated as ETF giants await the success of initial introductions before moving forward with other offerings. Grail Advisors, however, is plotting a different course by launching four new “single-manager” funds to strengthen its ETF lineup. The four new funds, as reported by NASDAQ, are: 1. RP Growth 2. RP [...]