Following is courtesy of ETF Database market analyst Stoyan Bojinov:

Are we near the top or did the bull train just leave the station? Fundamental news has been bolstering equity markets higher since the start of 2012, although many investors are fearful that if they jump in now, the next market correction may very well wipe out all of their gains and then some. Luckily, thanks to the evolution of the ETF industry, investors who wish to dip their toes in the water without going “all in” so to speak have a number of valuable instruments at their disposal.

Newcomer QuantShares offers mainstream investors a creative approach to hedging for a potential correction while also easing the burden of market timing. The Boston-based issuer offers a suite of market neutral ETFs that are worth a closer look for anyone who wishes to lower their portfolio’s overall volatility through the purchase of a single ticker.

Each of the products is market and sector neutral; QuantShares ETFs hold equal weighted, dollar neutral long/short positions, which means they can deliver positive returns in both bull and bear markets. Continue reading →