Eric Balchunas

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1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration
NEWS OPINION DEC 02, 2019
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration

The high mortality rate shows the market is determining winners and losers based on merit.

S&P 500 ETF separates truth from turbulence
INVESTING EQUITIES AUG 21, 2019
S&P 500 ETF separates truth from turbulence

The trading volume on SPY can serve as a decent leading indicator for equities.

'Dumb money' in ETFs isn't so dumb after all
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2019
'Dumb money' in ETFs isn't so dumb after all

Retail investors have put money into the market every month since Trump was elected, ignoring trade tensions, the Mueller investigation and a host of other issues.

How to get investors excited about ESG ETFs
INVESTING ESG SEP 18, 2018
How to get investors excited about ESG ETFs

Funds focused on socially responsible investing hold just 0.2% of all ETF assets, but there are steps providers can take to rev up interest.

Goldman Sachs faces stiff competition as it breaks into hot ETF market
INVESTING ETFS SEP 21, 2015
Goldman Sachs faces stiff competition as it breaks into hot ETF market

With the $3 trillion in exchange-traded funds worldwide expected to double by 2020, the powerful bank is preparing to launch its first line of them.

INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 03, 2015
Playing volatility with ETFs a risky game

With the recent wild market swings, it is not surprising people are talking about VIX exchange-traded products, which track derivatives on an index that goes up when there is fear in the market. But it can be risky.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2014
Retro is chic in this technology ETF

Young '90s tech companies have matured into more stable adults with tons of cash that translates into dividends.