Registered Rep On The ETF Deathwatch
Registered Rep – The Source for Investment Professionals interviewed me for an August 11, 2010 article on exchange-traded funds that are struggling and may not survive. The article by Stan Luxenberg, On The ETF Death Watch, includes data and examples from my August ETF Deathwatch report as well as analysis...
SmartMoney Talks with Ron Rowland About ETF Industry Growth
SmartMoney interviewed me for an article dated July 16, 2010 about the growth of the ETF industry and how the competitive landscape is changing. Will Swarts’ article, “ETF Report Card: Bullishly Treading Water“, includes data from State Street Global Advisors and additional discussions...
Barron’s Talks with Ron Rowland About MLPs
Barron’s interviewed me for an article dated Monday July 12, 2010 about master limited partnerships (MLPs) and exchange traded products focusing on them. MLPs typically own the infrastructure used to transport and store natural gas, oil, and other fuels. Mike Hogan’s article, Energy Plays Worth...
Barron’s Talks with Ron Rowland About Actively-Managed ETFs
Barron’s interviewed me for an article dated Monday April 12, 2010 about the growth of actively-managed ETFs. Mike Hogan’s article, Passive Management Flashes an Aggressive Side (subscription required), includes additional insights from Scott Burns of Morningstar and David Rolfe of Wedgewood Partners. ...
DailyFinance Catches up on the ETF Wars
Several weeks ago, Invest with an Edge brought you coverage over the escalating Commission Wars over ETFs being waged by two discount brokerage behemoths, Fidelity and Schwab. It appears that other media outlets are starting to consider the possible far reaching impacts of a struggle between these...
The San Francisco MoneyShow ETF Panel
Those of you that have known me a while are aware I have been speaking on the subject of ETFs and mutual funds at various national conferences since 1994. In fact, maybe we even met at one of the shows. I was recently invited to participate on the ETF Panel at the 2009 San Francisco Money Show, where...
Barron’s Likes It
Barron’s like it. We are referring of course to our weekly Invest With An Edge newsletter. The Barron’s Market Watch column, which is currently edited by Anita Peltonen, has been highlighting editorial content from our various publications since 1991. Usually it is just a few paragraphs...
Kiplinger Joins Frugalpalooza Tour
As the recession in the U.S. started to deepen last year, we developed an investment theme we dubbed Frugalpalooza. The concept is based on our belief that Americans will turn against frivolous spending and begin to scrimp and save. Some companies will benefit from this return to frugality; others...
SmartMoney Talks with Ron Rowland About ETF Deathwatch
Will Swarts, reporter at SmartMoney, interviewed me about my recent ETF Deathwatch list for his March 24, 2009 article entitled “ETF Death Watch: Why Are Funds Closing?“ As they’ve grown in popularity ETFs have also come under more scrutiny for their pricing, their ability to accurately...
Ron Rowland Interviewed by American Banker
American Banker interviewed me for a story entitled “Many ETFs Expected to Close This Year in Tough Climate” they published on February 10, 2009. The closure of 17 ETFs by Northern Trust prompted the interview, and American Banker wanted my thoughts on what this meant for the industry. Here...
