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Ron Rowland

Independent ETF Consultant
Retired. Creator/founder of: * ETF Deathwatch * ETF Field Guide * ETF Monthly Stats * Invest With An Edge * AllStarInvestor/All Star Fund Trader, All Star Funds, The Sector Ace
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Equity Markets Shrug Off Dow Losing Streak
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 5:10 PM EDT
The Global Benchmark ETFs have a new leader, and it is the iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF. Its steady uptrend of the past four months has paid off, allowing it to make a full transition from its last-place ranking in late November to the top today.
In this article: EZU, VOX
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Liquid Alternatives ETFs
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 4:18 PM EDT
The need for daily liquidity and exposure to non-traditional assets and strategies are the basic requirements for liquid alts, and ETFs are uniquely positioned to successfully meet these requirements.
In this article: SPY, AGG, GLD, DBC, FXE, UUP, UVXY, AMPL, AMJ, VNQ, NFLT, SH, SDS, HDGE, CHEP, HYLS, RALS, PTLC
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ETF Deathwatch For March 2017: Decade-Old ETFs Join/Leave
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:50 AM EDT
Although the ETF industry recently reached the 700 ETF closures milestone, there remains plenty of other zombie ETFs potentially headed for the graveyard. Historically, 26% of all ETFs brought to market have failed to survive.
In this article: CANE, KSA, PLND, STPP, PXSC, IMED, FKO, FXS, PTM, SSG, HYZD, EQWS, TLDH, CSA, EUFS, GENY, JHMI, FLQG, EPRF
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700 ETF Closures
Thursday, March 23, 2017 5:48 AM EDT
March 22 is the last day of trading for seven WisdomTree ETFs. Their impending delisting and liquidation pushes the tally to 700 ETF closures.
In this article: WETF
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World Market ETFs Thrive At The Expense Of The U.S.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 5:17 PM EDT
World market ETFs made significant relative-strength advances by taking advantage of weakness in the U.S. dollar and domestic stock price declines.
In this article: VFH
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Fund-Of-Funds ETFs Defined
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 7:05 PM EDT
The fund-of-funds ETF structure provides an efficient and economical approach to the implementation of many investment strategies.
In this article: VXUS, AGG, EFA, SPY, VTI, HEFA, ALTS, DWTR, BYLD
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Energy Sector Enters A Correction
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:03 PM EDT
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter-point today. This is the third hike of the past 15 months and places a range of 0.75% to 1.00% on its benchmark short-term Fed Funds rate.
In this article: VDE
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The Quality Factor Is Now King
Friday, March 10, 2017 1:19 AM EDT
The Quality factor completed a six-week climb to the top of the factor rankings, knocking Value down to sixth place in the process. Financials and Technology sit atop the sector rankings, as Telecom falls to the bottom.
In this article: VFH, VGT, VOX, QUAL
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Is Big Brother Watching? There’s An ETF For That
Thursday, March 9, 2017 5:48 AM EDT
PureFunds ISE Cyber Security ETF, launched 11/12/14, tracks an index composed of companies that offer hardware, software, consulting, and services to defend against cybercrime.
In this article: HACK, CIBR Also: CSCO, PANW, SYMC, FTNT, CHKP
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Coming In March
Thursday, March 2, 2017 1:00 AM EDT
Changes are coming to the investment world in the month of March. The U.S. stock market did not waste any time setting a record, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 21,000 within minutes of the opening bell Wednesday morning.
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How The Mighty ETF Factors Have Fallen
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 4:29 PM EDT
Changes in relative strength dictate that various sectors, factors, and global regions will come into favor and fall out of favor. High Beta and Small Size are current examples of how the once mighty ETF factors have fallen.
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ETF Deathwatch For February 2017: List Shrinks
Friday, February 24, 2017 5:43 PM EDT
The ETF Deathwatch list for February shrinks by seven: the 11 new members are offset by the 15 removed for improved health and three that died and are no longer with us.
In this article: DLBS, GHII, EZJ, JJMTF, MCRO, UCC, CMDT, SMCP, DPST, DEEF, FIEG
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Behind The Edge Charts: Relative Strength And Momentum
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 8:20 PM EDT
Relative strength and momentum. The two terms have different meanings, but many investors incorrectly use them interchangeably. The Edge Charts provide a quick and easy way to help you visually get a handle on the overall state of the market.
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Value Surpasses High Beta As Top Factor
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 5:11 PM EDT
Following months of no change at the top of the factor rankings, the Value factor has finally replaced High Beta in the top slot.
In this article: XLI, XLB, XLK, XLP, XLV
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Water ETFs Everywhere
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 9:54 PM EDT
Everything in economics usually comes down to supply and demand. The demand for clean and safe water outstrips the supply. However, if there were ever an ETF category where supply outstripped demand, it would have to be water ETFs.
In this article: CGW, FIW, PHO, PIO, WTRX
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Dividends Matter, Most Of The Time
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5:56 PM EDT
The market is hitting new highs again, but the question of if the Financials sector is doing the same depends on whether or not you include dividends.
In this article: XLF, XLK, XLB, XLY, XLE, XLV
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