Our goal in this profile is to help investors wade through the many competing ETF offerings available. Using our long experience as an ETF publication, we can help select those ETFs that matter and may not be repetitive. The result is a more manageable list of issues from which to choose.
There are currently nearly 40 ETFs oriented to the financial sector. The following analysis features our
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Top 10 Financial ETFs
Posted by mewtwo158 67 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)Bank of New York Mellon: Financial Loser
Posted by Slayernator 123 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Bank of New York Mellon was the loser among large U.S. financial names on Wednesday, with shares sliding 3% to close at $18.28.
After the market close on Tuesday, New York State Attorney General Eric Scheiderman announced a $2 billion lawsuit against Bank of New York Mellon, "for defrauding clients in foreign currency exchange transactions," saying that "victims include
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How to Declare Your Financial Independence
Posted by Lilacbriar 217 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- The current job market doesn't make it easy for young adults to start out on sound financial footing, and their failure to assert their financial independence goes beyond the nation's high unemployment rate.
"Millenials are more dependent on their parents than any generation before them," says Joseph Templin, author of The Financial Mistakes of New College Grads and The
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May-December Love Brings Financial issues
Posted by qweasd170 228 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- The hazards of a May/December romance go far beyond raised eyebrows or having to endure a waitress greeting your "son" or "daughter." There is also a whole set of financial issues.
Retirement planning is one area where an age gap can pose problems. In couples with partners of roughly the same age, and nearing retirement together, saving and spending patterns are likely to b
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It's Time for a Mid-Year Financial Checkup
Posted by daddydave 237 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
By Sheryl Nance-Nash, DailyFinance
NEW YORK (DailyFinance) -- On New Year's Day, you had plans -- promises to get your finances in order in 2011. But the calendar has jumped from January to June in barely more than an eye blink. So today, check your financial pulse: Where do all those good intentions stand? Ask yourself tough questions and let your answers inspire you to take action, finally.
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In Your 50s? Think Financial Independence
Posted by Lightning 251 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TheStreet) -- Before turning 50, there are financial priorities you need to address that force retirement planning to the back burner. This does not mean you neglect any form of saving for retirement or that you are not cognizant of a long-term goal to retire; it just means it has not likely been the focus of your planning goals.
When you hit 50, though, it is imperative retire
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Collective Bargaining: Impact on Taxpayers and Financial Markets
Posted by Softly7251 323 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage.
By Frank Fantozzi, CEO of Planned Financial Services
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- With many states in a budget deficit position, collective bargaining has become one of the primary targets in helping to bring state budge
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NFL financial info lacking data NFLPA wants
Posted by JMaster500 333 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
The financial information the NFL has offered to turn over during labor negotiations doesn't include the data requested nearly two years ago by the head of the players' union.
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NFL offers to give more financial info; union retains bank to evaluate
Posted by magusjones 333 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
The NFL Players Association has retained an investment bank that will help it decide whether the league's offer to reveal more financial information will be enough to satisfy the union's call for full disclosure.
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Schools Play Financial Literacy Catch-Up
Posted by Jehezekel 340 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- In his recent State of the Union address, President Barack Obama spoke of seeing a "Sputnik moment" for the nation's education system and the need to better prepare students with skills in math and science.
On the heels of the Great Recession, one might consider adding financial literacy to the list of skills students lack.
There have been improvements in how financia
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Annuities Evangelists Target Financial Advisers
Posted by Brimankenke 349 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- With baby boomers entering the ranks of the retired, there's been a lot of talk about how living longer makes ensuring lifetime income streams crucial.
The push to sell this demographic on one potential tactic -- annuities -- has meant governmental prodding and refocused sales efforts by insurance companies providing the products. It's gone beyond selling to consumers, thou
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Hollywood's Unsung Get a Financial Close-up
Posted by Softly7251 422 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (TheStreet) -- Hollywood is a land of dreams, celebrities and glamour.
But behind the cameras and outside the trailers, thousands of Tinseltown's lesser-known figures toil. There are assistant directors, electricians, hairdressers and extras, all of whom make the stars shine.
Behind the cameras and outside the trailers of Hollywood are workers who, working with the star
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Six Financial Blunders Not To Repeat
Posted by Darjeeling 425 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- This year will likely be remembered for its broad, unpredictable market swings.
As one might expect in a time of volatility, making all the right moves with your investment portfolio and retirement plan was a challenge. What didn't help matters were the mistakes and overreactions many investors made, moves that could hurt them both immediately and for years to come.
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Old Financial Cons May Get a New Wrinkle
Posted by JMaster500 444 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Despite a flurry of media attention about finance-related ripoffs, new victims are continually ensnared.
TheStreet recently poke to Ken Springer, president of Corporate Resolutions, and its managing director, Donald Klaskin, about the continued resurrection of pyramid schemes and what may be the next move for con artists.
Corporate Resolutions is a worldwide business inves
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Financial ETFs Lose on Weak Jobs Data
Posted by Musashi316 549 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Financial ETFs are selling off after initial jobless claims unexpectedly rose.
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Bank Results Weigh on Financial ETFs
Posted by oilers9411 569 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Financial ETFs are among the worst performers on Friday.
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Financial overhaul bill heads to Obama's desk
Posted by MosesChen10 569 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
The legislation comes almost two years after a tanking financial sector helped trigger a massive downturn in the economy.
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Financial ETFs Decline Ahead of JP Morgan Results
Posted by klipper444 571 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Regional banking stocks suffer as retail sales disappoint and mortgage applications fall.
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Financial Resolutions Update: What a Waste
Posted by rougedude11 579 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Here's a look at some of the most popular resolutions that Americans haven't kept, and the money we're wasting accordingly.
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Texans in Congress hold deep financial ties to energy sector
Posted by StarHunter5 599 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Texas lawmakers are among dozens of members of Congress who have reported personal financial holdings in the nation's energy sector -- even as they prepare possible punitive legislation following BP's Gulf of Mexico oil well blowout.
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Versions of financial overhaul ‘very close'
Posted by Ultimata33 614 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
The fate of the biggest overhaul of the nation's financial regulatory system in generations now rests with a small group of Capitol Hill lawmakers who are known for their ability to compromise.
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Financial ETFs to Avoid Political Risk
Posted by MechaPrime 649 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Investors looking for financial exposure without all the political risk may be best served by turning to emerging markets financials ETFs.
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Financial ETFs Still Not In the Clear
Posted by noob54321 731 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
ETFs that hold financials will be influenced by negative global and domestic forces.
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Astoria Financial, Southwest Hit Highs
Posted by saberzrkc 743 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
CEC Entertainment, Astoria Financial and Southwest Airlines hit 52-week highs on Friday.
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Financial ETFs to Watch This Week
Posted by Spikemugen 747 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Investors will focus on bank earnings this week. Here are three ETFs that will be affected by the headlines.
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