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We haven't been shy about illustrating the problems facing ETFs with significant Europe exposure in recent weeks. Simply put, no matter where you turn, you're going to find a see a red. The Vanguard MSCI Europe ETF (NYSE: VGK) is down more than 15% year-to-date. Same goes for the iShares S&P...

There were 1,376 U.S.-listed exchange-traded products with a combined $1.06 trillion in assets under management (AUM) at the end of November, according to the latest monthly statistics from the National Stock Exchange. ETFs and ETNs had net outflows of $238 million, marking the first month of net...

ProShares, the largest issuer of leveraged ETFs, said today that none of 108 equity and fixed-income ETFs will pay any 2011 capital gain distributions. The creation/redemption process for most equity ETFs gives them tax advantages over mutual funds, but some exchange-traded products, leveraged...

ProShares, the largest issuer of inverse and leveraged ETFs, has filed plans to introduce the ProShares Sovereign Fiscal Strength ETF, a new international bond ETF focusing on debt issued by countries that are currently showing good fiscal health. The new ProShares ETF will track an index of bonds...

ProShares, the largest issuer of inverse and leveraged ETFs, will introduce the ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (NYSE: UVXY) on Tuesday October 4, 2011. The new ETF will be the latest in a long line of funds designed to offer investors exposure to market volatility. UVXY will take long...

ProShares, the largest U.S. issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, announced splits for several of its leveraged products. The ProShares UltraSilver (NYSE: AGQ) will be split two-for-one. The split will apply to shareholders of record as of the close of the markets on October 10, 2011, payable after...

ProShares, the largest U.S. issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, announced splits for several of its leveraged products. The ProShares UltraSilver (NYSE: AGQ) will be split two-for-one. The split will apply to shareholders of record as of the close of the markets on October 10, 2011, payable after...

ProShares, the largest issuer of inverse and leveraged ETFs, has filed plans with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce the ProShares 10yr Rising Inflation ETF, which will be a triple leveraged play on an underlying index of comprised of long positions in U.S. Treasury Inflation...

In the wake of news of Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) price increase, satellite TV providers DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV) and DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH) reached new 52-week highs of $53.40 and $32.56 per share, respectively, in Wednesday's trading session. DirecTV has an active share buyback program, and...

Stock volume on the exchanges has been down-right anemic as of late; in fact, yesterday’s volume was the lowest we have seen during an August (which is historically the lowest volume month) in nearly 40 years. There are several reasons for this low volume, namely that large, institutional traders...

Can you trade real estate just like this guy trades securities? Of course, but let’s face it. Investing effectively in actual real estate is tough. A few reasons why are that real estate tends to be illiquid, and is usually rather expensive (at least in comparison to other...

Shares of the PROSHARES SHORT DOW 30 ETF (NYSE: DOG) are moving higher today by 2.36%, currently trading $52.27, as the market sells off on Euro debt fears. The ETF is seeing some bullish call activity as well today. The June $52 and $53 strike calls have each traded over 1,350 contracts with the...

Shares of the PROSHARES ULTRASHORT S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPXU) are screaming higher today, up by over 9.36% to $36.11. Options traders are taking the opportunity to get short calls and volatility in the ETF today. Action has been largely small lots, though this is one of the more thinly traded...

Shares of the PROSHARES ULTRASHORT GOLD ETF (NYSE: GLL) are trading higher today by 1.48%, currently at $42.43. The ETF has been falling as Gold futures have been rallying over the past few months. One trader is taking advantage of the recent break in gold from all-time highs to sell calls on this...

Shares of the PROSHARES ULTRASHORT FINANCIALS (NYSE: SKF) are flat on the session, currently trading $20.30, but options traders are pilling in on the call side today, betting that the ETF will rise and that financials will take another leg lower. Heavy volume traded in the July contract, where...