Replies to post #42315 on A.I.M. Users Bulletin Board (AIMUSERS)

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Hi Toofuzzy, Alas, I do not know which of the 2030 ETFs/ETNs that are in the ETFdb.com list that follow indexes nor do I know how to find out that information, which is why I asked.

Yes, comparison is good, especially when one is looking at those that have been around through a down turn or two:

SPDR® S&P® 600 Small Cap ETF SLY 10.10% 11/8/2005
SPDR® S&P® 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF MDYG 10.20% 11/8/2005
SPDR® S&P® 600 Small Cap Value ETF SLYV 11.55% 9/25/2000

These three, which beat the index they follow, made 5.931%/year, 6.219%/year and 6.356%/year. However, because of the big dip in 2008/9 you had to be 50% cash with a minimum share sale of ~10%, 0% sell safe and a 5% buy safe in order to avoid running out of cash in early 2009.

Best,

Allen