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Index Etfs -- Not Created Equal, Steven D. Dolvin
Index Etfs -- Not Created Equal, Steven D. Dolvin
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You might expect that all "Large Cap" ETFs are the same, as they would likely track the S&P500 index. However, in an effort to reduce costs, many ETF providers (such as Vanguard) are replacing the standard index with others that charge lower licensing fees. This allows the providers to either reduce the expenses they charge or increase operating margins. As providers make this switch, it could also impact the underlying holdings to the extent that differences occur across the indexes. See article here, Wall Street Journal.
Facebook Ipo Lockup Expiration, Steven D. Dolvin
Facebook Ipo Lockup Expiration, Steven D. Dolvin
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When a firm undertakes an IPO, insiders (owners and venture capitalists, among others) agree to retain their shares (i.e., lockup) for a period of time, typically six months. When the lockup period expires, it is customary to see a large block of shares flood the market, having an adverse effect on the stock's price. Facebook just hit its lockup expiration. See article here, NY Times.
Alternative Investments For The Masses, Steven D. Dolvin
Alternative Investments For The Masses, Steven D. Dolvin
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Historically, hedge funds and private equity funds have only been available to qualified (i.e., rich) investors. However, new ETFs offer the opportunity for smaller investors to join the party. Check out the new AlphaClone ETF, which will be offered on the International Securities Exchange.
Popularity Of Alternative Investments Rises, Steven D. Dolvin
Popularity Of Alternative Investments Rises, Steven D. Dolvin
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Alternative investments were once thought to be the domain of sophisticated, wealthy investors. However, they are gaining popularity among financial advisors (and their clients) as they realize the potential diversification benefits they provide. In particular, hedge funds and private equity funds are becoming increasingly common additions to even mid-market investors. (See article here, Reuters.)
Facebook Trips Circuit Breaker, Steven D. Dolvin
Facebook Trips Circuit Breaker, Steven D. Dolvin
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The fallout of the Facebook IPO keeps getting worse. On the second day of trading, Facebook shares tripped their circuit breaker as prices dropped more than 10% in the opening minutes of trading. This is very unusual for an IPO, particularly one as highly anticipated as Facebook. Recall, these individual stock circuit breakers were implemented following the flash crash (which occurred on May 6, 2010). See the article here (Wall Street Journal).