IEF: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Stick With “Bond-Like Stocks”

    April 19, 2013
    By betting on large-cap stocks that pay healthy growing dividends, portfolios should be able to navigate whatever ...
  2. Is the Best Performing Bond ETF Really in Europe? - ETF ...

    January 29, 2013
    Despite low rates and a now more dovish Federal Reserve, investors continue to pile into fixed income ETFs. In fact, ...
  3. 3 ETF Sectors Facing Tax Uncertainty

    December 21, 2012
    For investors, the last few months have been dominated by two words: fiscal cliff. The combination of automatic ...
  4. Battle The Fiscal Cliff With ETFs

    November 19, 2012
    Going over the pending fiscal cliff could be a scary proposition for American citizens and investors. The automatic ...
  5. October ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings And Closures

    November 02, 2012
    October may have started off well in the markets, but after a series of poor earning reports major equity indexes ...
  6. 3 Simple All-ETF “Core” Portfolios

    November 01, 2012
    The proliferation of exchange-traded funds over the past few years has opened up the doors to previously ...
  7. This Week In ETFs: October 28th Edition

    October 28, 2012
    This wee,k people on the east coast should board up their windows and place their bets on stocks that will be ...
  8. iShares Debuts “Core” ETF Lineup

    October 23, 2012
    iShares, the largest ETF issuer by total assets, announced the launch of its “Core Series” of ETFs this week. The ...
  9. Brief History Of ETFs

    September 11, 2012
    In 2012, exchange-traded products are ubiquitous in the world of investing. The more than 1,400 products have ...
  10. Daily ETF Roundup: Markets End Flat After ECB Rumors

    August 20, 2012
    After a rather uneventful week, markets once again drifted into oblivion, straddling the flat line for most of the ...
  11. Treasury Yields Can Still Go Lower

    August 04, 2012
    Investor distrust of equities and fear of another recession has caused a steady flow of funds to the Treasury ...
  12. Bond ETFs Turn 10

    July 16, 2012
    SinceSPY made its debut as the first exchange-traded fund in 1993, the ETF industry has sure come a long way with ...
  13. Where Are Inex Funds Now?

    June 19, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  14. How To Play Treasuries' New Low

    June 01, 2012
    The 10-year treasury yield hits a new all-time low and a handful of ETFs are moving on the news.
  15. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    April 30, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  16. 3 ETFs to Profit on Seasonal Changes

    April 14, 2012
    Jeffrey Hirsch studies past market trends to determine what moves are likely to occur at certain seasonal markers. ...
  17. Floating Rate Loans Look Attractive

    April 02, 2012
    The search for income continues to remain a major priority for investors, as interest rates still sit at ...
  18. 2 Simple Bond ETF Trades

    January 25, 2012
    Dividends are key to market-beating performance, especially during these times, says John Buckingham of The Prudent ...
  19. Why TIPS Still Make Sense

    January 19, 2012
    Yields have been pushed to their lowest limits as more investors embrace the security of bonds.
  20. Central Banks Take Another Kick At The Can

    September 21, 2011
    Central banks take another kick at the can.
  21. An ETF Trade You Shouldn't Miss

    August 31, 2011
    Troubles in the equity markets caused bonds to surpass key resistance levels, and a pair of bond ETFs offer traders ...
  22. Utilities: A Better Choice Than Bonds

    August 12, 2011
    With investors seeking safety in treasury bonds, the yields on certain traditional equity income sectors are at ...
  23. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    June 16, 2011
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  24. Index Funds: How Well Did They Do In 2010?

    January 07, 2011
    Many portfolio have index funds as their core holdings. Check out how well they performed in 2010.
  25. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    November 08, 2010
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  26. 3 Stocks Yielding More Than Treasuries

    November 04, 2010
    Learn why established companies with solid cash flows and a history of dividend hikes are a great alternative to low ...
  27. Deflation Portfolio Picks

    August 12, 2010
    Where should one invest if fears of deflation are actually on target, and we see real deflation for the first time ...
  28. 3 Closed-End Funds With The Best Fundamentals

    May 10, 2010
    Investing in closed-end funds offers greater potential than straight index investing.
  29. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    April 07, 2009
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  30. Fed Open Market Operations And You

    March 23, 2009
    In response to expansionary monetary policy, diversification is still your best play on inflation concerns.
  31. Mix Maturities For Interest Rate Protection

    November 25, 2008
    Investors should be leery of chasing long-term bond funds with inflation concerns still lurking in the future.
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