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Name of ETF: ProShares UltraShort MSCI EAFE Benchmark Index: MSCI EAFE Index Ticker Symbol: EFU Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 900 Leveraged-Short ETF: This ETF allows investors to take a leveraged bearish position against the MSCI EAFE Index. If the MSCI EAFE Index goes down, this ETF is designed to go up twice the amount the index went … Read more

Name of ETF: iShares MSCI Asia ex Japan Minimum Volatility ETF Benchmark Index: MSCI Asia ex-Japan Minimum Volatility Index Ticker Symbol: AXJV Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 175 Types of Stocks Included in this ETF: Large and mid-sized companies from countries throughout Asia. Companies that demonstrate lower volatility compared to similar Asian countries … Read more

Name of ETN: iPath Dow Jones-AIG Tin Total Return Sub-Index ETN Benchmark Index: Bloomberg Tin Subindex Total Return Ticker Symbol: JJT Underlying Commodity Exposure: This ETN is designed to move in the same direction as the price of tin. ETN Highlights: The index in which this ETN is based upon is designed to reflect the returns an investor might … Read more

Company Name: Energous Corporation Company Profile: Energous Corporation LinkedIn Page Ticker Symbol: WATT (NASDAQ) Classification: Batteries Headquarters: San Jose, CA Company Website: www.energous.com Related Links: List of Industrial Companies  

Company Name: Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust    Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust is a statutory trust with royalty interests in oil and natural gas wells located in Oklahoma (Colony Granite Wash Play). The trust was formed by Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Ticker Symbol: CHKR (New York Stock Exchange) Classification: Oil & Gas Trusts   Headquarters: Austin, TX           Company Website: www.chkgranitewashtrust.com         Related … Read more

Name of ETF: iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan ETF Benchmark Index: MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index Ticker Symbol: EPP    Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 150 Types of Companies Included: Large and mid-sized companies located throughout Asian Pacific region. Companies from Japan are excluded from this ETF.   Countries with the Most Representation: Companies from Australia represent a significant percentage of … Read more

Company Name: Avnet, Inc. Company Profile: Avnet LinkedIn Page Ticker Symbol: AVT (New York Stock Exchange) Classification: Electronic Components Industrial Distributors Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ Company Website: www.avnet.com Related Links: List of Industrial Companies  

Company Name: Cerecor Inc. Cerecor Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The company is engaged in the development of drugs designed to treat neurological and psychiatric diseases. The company’s pipeline includes candidates designed to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and substance use disorders. Ticker Symbol: CERC (NASDAQ) Company Website: http://cerecor.com Social Media: Cerecor LinkedIn Classification: … Read more

Name of ETF: SPDR MFS Systematic Growth Equity ETF Benchmark Index: Russell 1000 Growth Index Ticker Symbol: SYG Approximate Number of Stocks in ETF: 50 ETF Highlights: The benchmark index is designed to measure the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. stock market. Companies are eligible if they are included in the Russell 1000 Index … Read more

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