Judging by trading volume, the ProShares leveraged ETFs have attracted a large following, and so too have rivals, the more noteworthy, thus far, being the triple leveraged ETFs just launched by ...

Tracking error in exchange traded funds is a factor that should be studied when selecting a fund. This can be a drag on total returns. "Before we even consider an ETF ...

ETFs are often structured as passive investment vehicles that track indices. For the purpose of benchmarking an ETF, analysts use broad market and market-segment stock and bond indexes. However, ...

There’s a fading but lingering misconception that socially responsible investing (SRI) means sacrificing returns against a benchmark. When evaluating the pros and cons of responsible investing, ...

Christine Benz: Hi, I'm Christine Benz for Morningstar.com. What is tracking error, and what information does it yield about mutual funds? Joining me to discuss that topic is Russ Kinnel. He is ...

CalPERS' board is expected to decide in September whether to remove alternative investments from its tracking-error calculation used to control risk. Deciding to do ...

Advisers today can access more-exotic locales and asset classes than ever before, thanks to exchange-traded funds. The evolution of the ETF universe, however, means ...

Tracking error, the amount by which an ETF's returns deviate from its benchmark index, is a fact of life and an often ignored fact at that. In some instances, a high ...