Why We Think The S&P 500 Has Valuation Upside

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 07:14 EDT - Seeking Alpha

By Valuentum:
At Valuentum, we think the best exchange traded funds are those that have a low or reasonable expense ratio, have holdings that are collectively underpriced, and have technical and momentum indicators that are currently exhibiting bullish trends.We embrace forward-looking thinking, and our ETF ratings consider the forward-looking fair values of an ETF's holdings, using our robust equity valuation process and the Valuentum Buying Index as a guide. Other research firms may not even calculate a fair value estimate for an ETF's holdings, leaving us to wonder how they can possibly form an opinion on the future direction of an ETF's fundamental value. And surprisingly, the ratings of other well-known independent ETF research providers aren't even used to select their favorite funds. So what are investors to do?Well, we believe the future is all that matters in investing, and comparing and ranking the historical performance of an ETF versusComplete Story »

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