Blog

Name of ETF: AlphaClone Alternative Alpha ETF Benchmark Index: AlphaClone Hedge Fund Long/Short Index Ticker Symbol: ALFA ETF Highlights: The index this ETF is based upon is designed to track publicly listed stocks that hedge funds and institutional investors have disclosed significant exposure. The index uses a proprietary methodology that ranks these hedge funds and … Read more

Company Name: Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. Avino’s is a silver mining company headquartered in Canada. The company’s primary property is their Avino property located near Durango, Mexico. The company also has other projects in Canada and in Mexico. Ticker Symbol: ASM (NYSE MKT) Ticker Symbol: ASM (Toronto Stock Exchange) Company Website: www.avino.com Social … Read more

Company Name: Kemet Corporation Ticker Symbol: KEM (New York Stock Exchange) Company Website: www.kemet.com Social Media: Kemet Corporation Facebook Kemet Corporation Google + Kemet Corporation LinkedIn Kemet Corporation Twitter Kemet Corporation YouTube Categories Found In: Electronic Components Headquarters: Simpsonville, South Carolina Related Links: List of Industrial Companies Publicly Traded Companies in South Carolina Publicly Traded … Read more

Name of ETF: WisdomTree Emerging Markets Consumer Growth Fund Benchmark Index: WisdomTree Emerging Markets Consumer Growth Index Ticker Symbol: EMCG Key Points: The ETF consists of approximately 200 large and mid-cap companies located in emerging market economies around the world. The index uses many fundamental factors in the selection of companies: return on equity, return on assets and … Read more

Related Links: Ear Nose and Throat List of Healthcare Companies Publicly Traded Companies by Sector and Industry Large-Cap Healthcare Mid-Cap Healthcare Small-Cap Healthcare Micro-Cap Healthcare Nano-Cap Healthcare Stocks by Market Cap P/E Definition EPS Definition Beta Definition  

Name of ETF: Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF Benchmark Index: Russell 2000 Growth Index Ticker Symbol: VTWG Approximate Number of Holdings: 1200 Types of Companies Included: A broad range of U.S. small-cap stocks included in the Russell 2000. These companies exhibit growth characteristics and are chosen by the index provider based on their growth potential. Sector Weightings: The sectors with the … Read more

Name of ETF: QuantShares U.S. Market Neutral Momentum Fund Benchmark Index: Dow Jones U.S. Thematic Market Neutral Momentum Index Ticker Symbol: MOM Strategy: Employs a long/short strategy in attempting to provide investors the spread return between high and low momentum priced stocks. A momentum investment strategy is used to achieve this objective which includes: Investing … Read more

Name of ETF: First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund Benchmark Index: StrataQuant Energy Index Ticker Symbol: FXN Approximate Number of Holdings: 60 Types of Companies Included: The top companies from the U.S. energy sector that meet specific fundamental criteria. Fundamentals Used: Growth Criteria: Sales-to-price ratio, sales growth over the previous 12 months and general price appreciation the company has experienced over three, six … Read more

Name of ETF: First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF Ticker Symbol: FTLS Strategy: The ETF invests in both long and short equity positions. The selection of the securities is based upon a proprietary methodology that uses both quantitative and fundamental analysis. Related Links: First Trust Website List of Long/Short ETFs

Name of ETF: Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF Benchmark Index: FTSE Developed Small Cap ex U.S. Liquid Index Ticker Symbol: SCHC Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 1500 Types of Stocks Included in this ETF:   Small-sized companies located in developed markets from around the world. Countries with the Most Representation: United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. Individual Company Weight: This ETF is … Read more