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  Trading volumes fell significantly in 2012, says WFE

  By Press Release  |  January 23, 2013

  According to worldwide statistics compiled by the WFE, the value of Electronic Order Book (EOB) share trading was down 22.5%, and the number of derivative contracts traded on-exchange decreased by 20%.

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  The fine line between investing and cornering

  By Philip McBride Johnson  |  January 22, 2013

  So, the iShares Silver Trust just added 572 metric tons of physical silver to its portfolio, which, according to one report, brings its gross holdings of the precious metal above 10,000 tons. This is a completely legitimate investment under U.S. law.

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  Markets ache to break higher as President launches second term

  By Jeff Greenblatt  |  January 22, 2013

  From gold to the dollar to stocks, several markets appear poised to start a new leg higher. However, indicators continue sending mixed signals.

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  BlackRock net income rises 24% as ETF deposits boost assets

  By Alexis Leondis, Bloomberg  |  January 17, 2013

  BlackRock Inc., the world’s biggest money manager, said fourth-quarter earnings increased 24% as its exchange-traded funds drew client deposits and assets rose.

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  Biggest silver ETF adds 572 tons in largest gain in five years

  By Maria Kolesnikova, Bloomberg  |  January 17, 2013

  Assets in iShares Silver Trust, the biggest exchange-traded fund for the metal, climbed the most in five years as more investors are seeking an alternative to gold.

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  Gold finds new investors in Japan

  By Austin Kiddle  |  January 9, 2013

  As Japan's new Prime Minister Abe is determined to fight deflation and spur economic growth in Japan, he has renewed interests among Japanese funds in gold as an asset class among the pension funds.

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  Political stage set for trading opportunity

  By Jeff Greenblatt  |  December 30, 2012

  For one politician, the opportunity of a lifetime awaits. If, when and how a compromise happens could set the tone for the stock market as 2013 gets underway.

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  Exchange-traded products based on commodity indexes introduced

  By Press Release  |  December 20, 2012

  Boost ETP will launch 10 new exchange-traded products in the United Kingdom based on indexes in the Nasdaq Commodity Index Family.

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  Markets to move to the tune of two key events this week

  By Jeff Greenblatt  |  December 16, 2012

  Two important events could have a profound effect on the mood of the financial markets this week.

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  SEC to lift ban on actively managed ETFs relying on derivatives

  By Christopher Condon  |  December 6, 2012

  The SEC is lifting derivatives restrictions on actively managed ETFs, which may clear the path for more of the funds and allow changes at existing products.