ETFs

Emerging debt attractions

By Cherry Reynard | Thu, 03/05/2012 - 17:35

Gilts are out of favour but their emerging market equivalents are catching the eye of investors, as are corporate bonds, discovers Cherry Reynard.

Physical and synthetic ETFs: What's the difference?

By Cherry Reynard | Wed, 18/04/2012 - 10:27

Physical and synthetic exchange traded funds may both be passive trackers, but they are very different beasts under the hood, explains Cherry Reynard.

Understand the rising appeal of ETFs

By Ceri Jones | Wed, 28/12/2011 - 01:00

Exchange traded funds have gained in popularity but are not universally understood. Ceri Jones sheds light on these products.

Are ETFs to blame for UBS rogue trading loss?

By Cathy Adams | Tue, 20/09/2011 - 16:08

Following the arrest of alleged UBS rogue trader Kweku Adoboli last Friday, financial commentators are questioning whether exchange traded funds are too high risk and complex for retail investors.

Indonesian and Thai ETFs surge

By Cathy Adams | Wed, 31/08/2011 - 17:30

The domestic growth story makes Asia's frontier markets attractive, reports Cathy Adams.

ETF risks lie in the balance

By Ruth Emery | Wed, 31/08/2011 - 10:30

The exchange traded fund sector has been having a rough time lately. In June the Bank of England said ETFs were complex and opaque, but are they as risky as they sound?

ETFs offer low-cost diversity

By Cherry Reynard | Thu, 09/06/2011 - 10:49

Cheap and easy to access, the ETF has opened up new asset classes to private investors.

Investors against changes to execution-only trades

By Esther Armstrong | Mon, 31/01/2011 - 18:00

Investors and stockbrokers have shown disdain for proposals put forward by the European Commission to protect investors making execution-only or non-advised trades.

Investors turn to ETFs for bond access

By Rebecca Rutt | Mon, 04/10/2010 - 12:31
Investors are cottoning on to a cheap way to access a range of bonds, says Rebecca Rutt.

ETCs offer material gains

By Peter Temple | Thu, 05/08/2010 - 10:00
Private investors will find buying commodities a breeze with ETCs, says Peter Temple.