IN FOCUS: Technology
Apple. Facebook. Google. Amazon. Tech is bigger than ever, but is its enormous influence enough to keep the momentum going into the second half of 2012 and beyond?
ETF Strategist - Technology
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A nearly insatiable appetite for the latest personal electronic devices should enable the information technology sector to maintain its positive momentum for the next year.
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Since the bursting of the Internet bubble over a decade ago, technology stocks have been a relatively safe bet compared to the more volatile financial and energy sectors.
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It's all about new tech. Though not easily categorized, the group generally consists of stocks involved in cloud computing, smartphones and software designed to enhance productivity.
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If you believe that valuations are stretched, that innovation will not be the productivity-generating cure-all or that consumer demand for high-priced tablets and smartphones will wane, bet against the entire sector by shorting these funds.
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Funds that own a mix of old and new tech names will allow you to stay well-positioned for the ups and downs of an uncertain economy.
Videos
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The manager of the world's two largest ETFs, Anthony Rochte, State Street Global Advisors, discusses how ETFs are changing now. "We do not sponsor leverage/inverse ETFs," he tells CNBC's Bob Pisani.
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ETFs are gaining but still not overtaking mutual funds, reports CNBC's Bob Pisani.
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Using ETFs to manage risk and volatility, with Nick Cherney, VelocityShares, and CNBC's Bob Pisani. Also, Scott Nations, NationsShares, explains why he thinks these products are too expensive.
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This year will bring more choices via new uses for ETFs, say Beth Flynn and Michael Iachini, Charles Schwab.
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Taking the pulse of the $1 trillion ETF industry and where to invest, with Gus Sauter, Vanguard Group and CNBC's Bob Pisani.
ETF Exchange
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CNBC's Bob Pisani catches up with the commodity ETF experts at the 6th annual Inside ETF Conference. Will Rhind, managing director at ETF Securities discusses his outlook for inflation and the bright future for precious metals in 2013.
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BlackRock iShares head of fixed income, Matt Tucker, talks corporate bonds, the Fed and rising rates with CNBC's Bob Pisani.
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Wisdomtree's chief investment strategist, Luciano Siracusano, breaks down Wisdomtree's Japan hedged Equity ETF (DXJ) and explains how investors can ride the rally without the downside of a depreciating yen.