Exchange Traded Funds Knowledge Base
How to find underlying value of an Exchange Traded Fund? I have recently become interested in Exchange Traded Funds. I was wondering how one might go about calculating the underlying value of the assets held by the fund and where the information needed to do so would be acquired. I am not talking about the assets I hold but the assets held by the fund. I know basically how to do it but don't know where to get the information.
Is selling stradle option on SPDR exchange traded fund(SPY) a good strategy? I am an individual investor who is currently using options on exchange traded funds for capital growth.I sell both put and call options on SPY (S&P500 index) close to the current market price. I also buy protective puts.I generally sell options two months out to maximise my return on investment. Can you advise me if it is a good and safe strategy?
Anyone have anything good/bad to say about QLD and/or UYG ETFs (exchange traded funds)? ? Anyone have anything good/bad to say about QLD and/or UYG ETFs (exchange traded funds)? I am about to embark into the trading world and received some advise from a broker friend to buy into these two particular ETFs. I am still kind of learning all about ETFs in general, but have already made my decision to definitely go with them compared to stocks or mutual funds, based on my research. So now I am just trying to figure out where to plunk my money. I am high risk and willing to wait this out several years, perhaps even 5+. Also, I plan to use scottrade which is only $7/share and seems to have virtually no other fees, not even an account transfer, inactivity fee, or account withdrawal/termination, which is rare. Sorry for the long question, I know there are tons of stock/trading gurus out there who can share some pearls of wisdom about this in general, and if you specifically have any knowledge of these two ETFs, even better. Thanks in advance!
need info on exchange traded funds? a financial planner wants to put me in ETFs paying dividends to generate income. Do they make more sense than Mutual and bond funds. What are the pitfalls?
How the Inverse exchange traded fund (ETF) work? This ETF replicate the dayly inverse rentability of an index. So, if the DowJones Industrial Average index (DJIA) goes down 1% this etf goes up 1%. I know this can be done by using financial derivatives (specially swaps agreetments) so my questions is more about how a swap works so it can create an inverse etf?
Exchange traded hedge funds ? I was wondering if you know of any hedge funds, that list their funds on an exchange ? I am asking because it would be much easier to invest in those funds, instead of having to go through a lot of paperwork and doing wire transfers to the funds.
Would you rather be in a Vanguard index fund or an exchange-traded fund (ETF) duirng a major market sell-off? If many investors redeem/sell their shares at the same time, Vanguard will be forced to sell the stocks quickly, which can be detrimental to the fund itself. Fortunately, people are not allowed to short a open-ended mutual fund. The concern on ETFs is different. No one is forced to sell the underlying stocks. However, people may short the ETF hoping that it go down further to grab a quick huge profit. Worse, the SEC hasn't established an "up-tick rule" for ETFs. Therefore, people can short an ETF even on a down tick, which can tremendously accelerate a collapse of the market. How can the arbitrage keeps the price in line with the NAV during a major sell-off given that a big in-kind exchange is a slow complicated process? If you work with the Security Exchange Commission (SEC), what are you doing about it in terms of improving the regulations on ETFs to lower the chance of the next major market crash?
Oil ETF (Exchange Traded Funds) ? There are 2 Gold ETFs (IAU and PHAU) that allow exposure to Gold without actually holding the gold itself (my house is too small for all that gold). Is there anything similar to give exposure to Oil (eg. Western Texas Intermediate -or- Brent Crude, etc) ?
How can I create an exchange traded fund (ETF)? I'm mainly looking for the proper SEC filing forms and any regulations. Also are ETFs under the regulation of ICA 1940 in that they must be diversified, or can you have an ETF with 50% of the assets in a single equity.
How are fees collected for ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)? Someone asked this question on "Yahoo Answers" and the question is currently closed with an incorrect answer. The correct answer is as follows for the Diamonds (DIA) ETF. DIAMONDS holders receive each calendar month an amount corresponding to the amount of any cash dividends declared on the Portfolio Securities during the applicable period, net of fees and expenses associated with operation of the Trust, and taxes, if applicable. Because of such fees and expenses, the dividend yield for DIAMONDS is ordinarily less than that of the DJIA. Investors should consult their tax advisors regarding tax consequences associated with Trust dividends, as well as those associated with DIAMONDS sales or redemptions. http://www.secinfo.com/dsvrn.t1Ze.htm
Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) appropriate for IRA accounts? Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) have certain benefits over mutual funds regarding end of year capital gains taxes. Is it appropriate to invest in ETFs with a tax deferred IRA account? Or is it better to invest an IRA account in a mutual fund?
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