Corporate bonds offer compelling yields relative to high-priced Treasuries. And our latest play on corporate debt offers investors additional yield by slightly extending the duration of its portfolio.   Read More

As the US economy strengthens, it’s time for investors to consider adding greater risk to their portfolios. To that end, we highlight the best ETFs among our three favored sectors.   Read More

It could be difficult for investors to capitalize on the latest advance in gene sequencing. But we’ve found one ETF that provides broad exposure to this disruptive technology.   Read More

European progress toward a resolution to their debt crisis will also help China in its efforts to engineer a “soft landing” for the Middle Kingdom’s export-driven economy. Read More

Since the European Union’s (EU) founding in the early 1990s, the currency union has been criticized for being just that: a monetary union that attempts to embrace fragmented fiscal interests and concerns. And while this monetary union might have worked initially with its 12 core member states, there are now… Read More

Asset managers are striving aggressively to increase their share of the over $1 trillion ETF marketplace. Fortunately, investors stand to benefit when ETF sponsors choose to compete on cost. Read More

Rare earth metals are crucial raw materials for high-tech gadgets, but China’s latest move could soon cause demand to outstrip supply. Fortunately, this ETF offers investors a way to benefit from this looming shortage. Read More