New ETFs

Wait and See on Vanguard’s New TIPS Offering

As a money fund alternative, VTIPX holds promise -- but let the managers work out the kinks first. More 

New ETFs Focus on China and Options

Wisdom Tree debuts a less-fixated-on-financials Chinese fund, and AdvisorShares uses an options strategy to bolster returns on its new fund. More 

Frontier-Market Index Gives Way to New ETF

A few months ago, MSCI launched an index of 100 'frontier' market companies. Now, investors can cash in on those names by investing in the corresponding ETF. More 

RBS’ New ETN Can Switch Tracks

US Large Cap Alternator Index ETN can follow one of three large-cap indices each month, depending on which gets the best relative strength score. More 

New ETF Adds Insurance to S&P 500

VIXH offers S&P 500 exposure with some volatility hedging, which should offer some protection in down markets. But you'll have to pay a stiff fee. More 

Bet on Bling, But Not With Diamond ETFs

Two diamond-backed ETFs are in the works, but the precious stones' lack of fungibility could be a problem for investors. More 

4 New ETFs Cover Popular Ground

Two fund companies launched a total of four ETF funds this week -- focused on emerging markets and the hunt for yields. More 

New ETF Aims to Simplify Hedges

AdvisorShares has launched the AdvisorShares QAM Equity Hedge ETF (QEH), which gives investors exposure to a long/short hedge strategy. More 

This New ETF Revolves Around Rotation

The lone new ETF last week, U.S. Equity Rotation Strategy, will shift its holdings among sectors according to the fund managers' view of the markets. More 

The Biggest Barkers of the SDOG

The new SDOG index from ALPS is an offshoot of the "Dogs of the Dow" strategy, but some names in this new dividend ETF are just junkyard dogs. More