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mInvestor
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Re: Size
mInvestor   1/6/2012 6:11:31 PM
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Scott,

That's my fear. I am not sure if ETF already beocmes a bubble or not. The more I look into this, the more I got confused. Really not sure what have been done behind curtain. Even for some mutual funds, I have similar feeling.

 

mInvestor
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Re: Useful information
mInvestor   1/6/2012 6:08:13 PM
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Yes, you guys are right. This article summarizes three important factors for picking up an ETF:

1. Bid-ask spread

2. Expense ratio

3. Tracking error.

Quite useful.

 

Scott Raynovich
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Re: Size
Scott Raynovich   1/5/2012 9:59:04 AM
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Of course there are great funds but I predict that ETFs are the next bubble to burst and we'll be hearing about many frauds and investigations in five years. There are now a gazillion ETFs, many of them don't do what they say to do, there is huge room for trading abuse. Anybody and his cousin can start a "2X leveraged organic banana ETF." Be careful! Definitely watch out for the leveraged funds!

Drivewaygirl
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Size
Drivewaygirl   1/5/2012 9:28:35 AM
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I don't think size alone dictates  size alone dictates lower fees. I think you also have to consider the issuing firm's overall mission, along with the fund objectives. 

Dex
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Small funds
Dex   1/5/2012 9:12:45 AM
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Another point, I think, is that many smaller funds offer exposure to unique markets not available elsewhere.

Jacob
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Re: Useful information
Jacob   1/5/2012 1:44:32 AM
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Erik, I think after all its all depends up on investors risk bearing capability. Since the market is very much volatile anything can happen at any time.

yalanand
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Re : Choose an ETF for the Right Reasons
yalanand   1/4/2012 3:34:33 PM
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@Erik thanks for the informative post. Is it true that the ETF's are more tax-efficient than traditional index mutual funds ?

tokyogai
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Re: Useful information
tokyogai   1/4/2012 2:10:39 PM
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I agree- a really good overview. I fear many of the ETF buyers have no idea why they bought which ones they did.

TelecomFreq
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Re: Useful information
TelecomFreq   1/4/2012 1:35:32 PM
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Great overview of ETFs. and some great info to digest.

Rod Raynovich
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Re: Useful information
Rod Raynovich   1/4/2012 11:32:34 AM
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I like ETF's partcularly IBB for biotech and QQQ for both biotech and tech, excellent trading vehicles. Be careful about 2x and 3x ultrashort ETF's tho.

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