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Blogs	Description	Date Updated
Comparing the Large-Cap ETFs	When it comes to exchange traded fund (ETF) investing, are large market capitalization funds created equally? Large-caps are the most common and popular investing asset class, and they are easy to compare because their make-up is similar. Will McClatchy for ETF Zone gives us an in-depth look at the different large-cap ETFs on the market, to help you decide which fund works best for your goals. SPDRs (SPY): Holds one-tenth of all ETF assets above $70 million; pays quarterly; down 10.6% year-to...	August 12, 2008
Small Cap ETFs Lead the Way In Recovery Periods	Small-cap exchange traded funds (ETFs) are leading the charge as the markets begin to show tentative signs of recovery. The downtrend in July was bucked by the iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) with a 3.3% gain, reports Trang Ho for Investor’s Business Daily. It handily outpaced the SPDRs (SPY), which lost 0.9%. Year-to-date, the Russell is down 6%, while the S&P is off by 13%. Performing even better was the iShares Russell Microcap Index (IWC), which gained 4.6%. If we continue to tren...	August 07, 2008
If Markets Stay Volatile, Tell ‘Em Large-Cap ETFs Sent Ya	If the dollar remains weak and the markets stay depressed, large-cap exchange traded funds (ETFs) are poised to be sitting pretty. That’s according to Neil Michael, head of quantitative strategies for SPA ETFs. “I suspect that they will outperform small- and possibly mid-caps, as well.” Growth in the United States 2008-2009 is going to be below-trend. The tendency for large-cap ETFs to have greater international exposure will work in their favor, Michael says. Over the last six...	July 23, 2008
A Belated Valentine's Day Present for ETF Data Geeks	Are you a nerd for exchange traded fund (ETF) data? So far this year, the ETF industry's assets are down, dropping from a peak of $625 billion to around $560 billion. The fall is mostly because of cold feet and people dropping out of the market while they ride out the storm. The exception to this is ProShares, which is continuing its strong performance. Nonetheless, this industry is taking off fast as a whole and has not cooled off, it's simply taking a breather. Matt Hougan for Index U...	March 09, 2008
British ETF Invasion	London-based exchange traded fund (ETF) provider SPA ETF launched six new ETFs on the American Stock Exchange (Amex) today. The SPA ETFs use quantitative, fundamentals-based analysis to identify stocks it thinks will outperform the broader market. The new ETFs are: MarketGrarder 40 (SFV) MarketGrader 100 (SIH) MarketGrader 200 (SNB) MarketGrader Small Cap (SSK) MarketGrader Mid Cap (SVD) MarketGrader Large Cap (SZG) The first three, based on MarketGrader “core” indexes are baskets ...	October 17, 2007
Today's 52 Week Lows	Even in a record up day, there are bottom feeders SPA Sparton Corporation RAS Rait Financial Trust PHA Pulte Homes Inc PFB PFF Bancorp Inc HMB Homebanc Corp Ga HDL Handleman Company AHM American Home Mtg SHFL Shuffle Master Inc RSTO Restoration Hardware REDE Redenvelope Inc Enter your Email Preview \| Powered by FeedBlitz...	July 12, 2007
Italian Stocks: Companies from the Boot Country	Italian facts:1. It has the seventh highest GDP in the world.2. The 17th highest Human Development Index rating in the world.3. A founding member of the European Union, the Council of Europe, the Western European Union and the Central European Initiative.4. It has the fourth largest economy in Europe.5. The sixth largest exporter of manufactured goods in the world.6. The fifth major tourist destination in the world7. Exports includes cars, chemicals, aerospace, firearms, food, fashion clothing, ...	June 30, 2007
StreetInsider.com Unusual 11 Mid-Day Movers 03/23/2007	Hana Biosciences (NASDAQ: HNAB) 34.2% LOWER; Provided an update on the company's pipeline: Marqibo - Hana is no longer pursuing a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to a recently implemented FDA policy restricting SPAs to randomized trials; Zensana Oral Spray - Following the company's investigation of a previously reported precipitation issue, Hana has decided to stop development of the original Zensana formulation. Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ: BE...	March 23, 2007

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