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18 May 2012 Asia-Pacific Regional Market Commentary - April 2012
This monthly commentary provides a summary of performance trends for key markets in Asia Pacific region.
CommentaryALL
16 May 2012 Global Markets Commentary - April 2012
This monthly commentary provides a summary of performance trends for key markets globally.
CommentaryALL
15 May 2012 Fundamentals of Investing Throughout Life
Design to provide ways to make better investment decisions, and explain the benefits of compounding and the inflation effect.
ETF EducationALL
04 May 2012 The Case for Gold : A Strategic Asset
This article provides an overview of the unique characteristics of gold and the value it may bring as a potentially beneficial diversifier and mitigator of risk and volatility in investment portfolios.
ETF Education O87
03 May 2012 ETFs Fact or Fiction: Are ETFs Riskier Than Mutual Funds?
This article helps you to determine if ETFs can be an appropriate choice for your portfolio and the role ETFs may play in helping you achieve your own investment objectives.
ETF EducationALL
03 May 2012 Passive vs. Active Management in Singapore and Beyond
Studies have shown passive management are effective in gaining access to broad market and ETF is considered to be some of the most attractive passive managed vehicles. The purpose of this article is to highlight the specific advantages of ETFs over active vehicles.
ETF EducationALL
03 May 2012 SPDR Straits Times Index ETF - 10 years and beyond
April 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of the SPDR Straits Times Index Exchange Traded Fund, in view of this important milestone, this paper discusses the Singapore market over past decade and what's on the horizon for the upcoming years.
ETF Education ES3
03 May 2012 Separating ETF Facts from Fiction
This piece examines some of the events that have led to concerns about the stability, solvency, and risk management controls of ETFs. The paper also explores how ETFs are structured, regulated and traded.
ETF EducationALL
30 Apr 2012 Solid as Gold: A Standard for the Ages
Designed to provide a description on uses for gold. View a timeline of notable events in gold's history.
ETF Education O87
17 Apr 2012 The Role of Gold in a Commodities Allocation
This article examines the role that commodities play in a portfolio while making the case for a separate allocation to gold.
ETF Education O87
20 Mar 2012 SPDR Gold Shares FAQ
Covering frequently asked questions about gold as an investable asset class and SPDR Gold Shares ETF, this piece provides both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
ETF Education O87
07 Feb 2012 ETPs Amidst the Continuing Global Financial Recovery: 2011 Recap and Shifting Dynamics in 2012
This paper provides a recap on the eventful year in the ETP industry, covers topics that divulge a turning point in the future direction of the market as well as provides key upcoming trends for 2012.
ETF EducationALL
06 Feb 2012 Debunking Myths & Common Misconceptions of ETFs
Designed to provide the facts behind some common ETF myths that persist today, this article provides the truths to misconceptions covering investment risks, performance and trading.
ETF EducationALL
21 Nov 2011 Fundamentals of Exchange Traded Funds
This piece provides a fundamental view on ETFs by describing what ETFs are, potential benefits of ETFs and comparing ETFs to individual stocks and mutual funds.
ETF EducationALL
20 Sep 2011 Using Exchange Traded Funds
This piece examines how ETFs can be used to build customized investment portfolios consistent with investors' financial needs, risk tolerance and investment horizon.
ETF EducationALL
25 Jul 2011 An Overview of Gold: For Now it's Golden
Read how the varying supply and dynamics of gold in the current market environment has affected gold as an asset class.
Investment Case O87
25 Jul 2011 Gold as a Dollar Hedge
This article examines how and why gold can diversify investment portfolios and provide a hedge against inflation.
Portfolio Solutions O87
25 Jul 2011 How ETFs are Created and Redeemed
An illustrative piece describing how the creation and redemption process benefits ETF holders and sets ETFs apart from other investment vehicles like traditional mutual funds or stocks.
ETF EducationALL
25 Jul 2011 SPDR Gold Shares Brochure
Outlining how SPDR Gold Shares have lowered many of barriers to gold investing, such as access, custody and transaction costs, this piece provides insight on the potential benefits of investing with SPDR Gold Shares.
ETF Education O87
25 Jul 2011 The Case for Gold
An investment case that examines how the economic forces that determine the price of gold are different from the economic forces that determine the price of many other asset classes such as equities, bonds or real estate and explains why gold offers investors an attractive opportunity to diversify their portfolios potentially reducing overall portfolio risk.
Investment Case O87
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