This Low Volatility is Dangerous for the Markets
I was invited to speak at a conference recently. As I was presenting my ideas about generating alpha, some folks were nodding their heads gently in approval, some were doing their BlackBerry prayer, and some were simply “not present”. Typically that’s how it would end: some exchange of ideas, a nice conversation, but no more. But I had more to say. I started talking about volatility and how it effects …
Looks Like We Really Can Blame ETFs After All By Tom Lauricella
REUTERS A running debate in the markets for the last few years has been the degree to which exchange traded funds have been driving the ups and downs of underlying stocks that make up ETFs. A big part of the problem is simply that it’s difficult to know precisely just how much trading of individual stocks is generated by shares of ETFs being bought and sold, especially if the trading …
Volatility prompts growing use of ETFs, says survey by Chris Flood
Ă‚Â High levels of volatility across financial markets are forcing US financial advisers to pay more attention to risk management, leading a majority to adopt blended strategies employing passive exchange traded funds and active investments, according to Invesco. Invesco surveyed 206 financial advisory firms and found some advisers using basic strategies, such as investing more conservatively or rebalancing portfolios frequently, to minimise risk. Employing a blend of active investments and passive …