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State Street Global AdvisorsState Street Global Advisors (SSgA) is the asset management division of State Street Corporation. After its founding in 1990, SSgA invented the exchange-traded fund (ETF) in 1993. SSgA created the new investment vehicle with the introduction of the S&P 500 SPDR product. Nowadays, SSgA is still one of the top ETF managers.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – TFSL KCG FSC BLX

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street on Friday.

Why Warren Buffett Suggests Vanguard Funds

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Warren Buffett not only said that he'd prefer his trust invest in low-cost index funds to provide for his wife's financial well-being -- he also gave a nod to Vanguard funds.

State Street Pokes Pimco in the Chest, Plans New Bond ETF

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Jeffrey Gundlach and DoubleLine are sticking it to reeling Bill Gross and Pimco with plans for a new bond ETF to go up against Total Return.

A Golfer, A Gambler & Carl Icahn – Morning Linkfest (June 2)

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Carl Icahn and the PGA's Phil Mickelson are the target of an insider trading probe, China will jack up summer grilling prices and more in our daily linkfest.

Fed Risk List: 15 Firms That Pose Risk to U.S. Financial Stability

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The Federal Reserve has issued a list of 15 firms that require additional fed oversight due to their heightened systemic risks.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – GGAL UBSH SIVB MFG

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%. NASDAQ:GGAL, NASDAQ:UBSH, NASDAQ:SIVB, NYSE:MFG, NASDAQ:TCBI, NYSE:FBP, NYSE:TRV, NYSE:MCY, NYSE:IBN, NYSE:CIB, NYSE:BAC, NYSE:CNA, NYSE:CNO, NYSE:LFC, NYSE:OZM, NYSE:RATE, NYSE:RBS, NASDAQ:FNGN, NYSE:STT, NYSE:LAZ

Financial Stocks: A Winning Bet for Fed Tapering

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Financial stocks have performed very well during periods of rising bond yields thus far in 2013. What does this tell us about financials' 2014 outlook?

State Street Unveils a ‘Me Too’ Russell ETF

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
State Street's new Russell 2000 ETF is cheaper than the alternatives, but that's about it — and that still might not be enough to recommend it.

Motif Investing Gives Power to the People

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Motif Investing is an innovative company with offerings that can level the playing field for retail investors one portfolio at a time.

Oh No … My ETF Just Closed! Now What?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
ETF closings are so routine, there's actually a monthly ETF Deathwatch. Here's what to do if yours ends up on that list.

Invest the Buffett Way: Buy Common AND Preferred Shares

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Berkshire Hathaway's Heinz deal is a reminder of why sometimes it's good to invest in both common and preferred shares.

Happy 20th Birthday, ETFs!

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
When State Street launched its SPY two decades ago, it sparked a revolution that's reshaping investing -- for the better.

The Best Commodity Play: Plain-Jane ETFs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
More than 100 ETFs can get you in touch with commodities, but average Joe investors should skip the complex funds and target these straightforward picks.

A Dividend Growth Strategy for Retirement Income

By Dividend Growth Investor
Dividend stocks are outstanding for retirement planning, but you must have a solid plan and stick with it. Use MCD and PG as examples of such a plan

The 10 Biggest, Baddest ETFs on Wall Street

By Jeff Reeves
If you’re an investor with just a small nest egg looking to tap into the wealth of Wall Street, consider these 10 top ETFs as a place to start.

Enjoy the Power of Dividend Compounding

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's a strong yet often-overlooked element in income investing. Clearly, it's a difference maker in any income-oriented portfolio.

ETFs: A Broken Business Model

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The ongoing closure of ETFs is a telltale sign that the business model is broken. Here are some of the reasons why.

Why the ETF Market Needs More Players

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Three firms control more than 80% of all ETF assets -- that's $1 trillion. And that's not good, at least it's not good for investors.

Earnings Outyell Bernanke — Tuesday IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Despite non-comments by Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, markets finished the day in the black, led by earnings-driven gains in Coca-Cola, Goldman and others.
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