5 ETF Plays For BlackRock’s 2013 Outlook

The new year has been quite kind to equity markets, however, savvy investors have been reluctant to get too comfortable, given the largely uncertain global economic outlook. With 2012 in the history books, it’s that time of year again to peer into the future and devise strategies suited for the unpredictable road ahead. Financial behemoth BlackRock (BLK), also the parent of iShares ETPs, has laid out its 2013 outlook, citing several major themes that appear poised to have an impact on the investment landscape in the year ahead [see also Favorite ETF Positions For 5 Super Investors]. Last year was largely dominated by ultra-loose monetary policies from central banks around the globe, which begs the question — will 2013 be any different? In BlackRock’s 2013 Investment Outlook, the experts note that potential changes in ongoing stimulus measures are set to serve as major catalysts in shaping the economic landscape going [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Going Beyond EEM: Rounding Out Emerging Markets Exposure With ETFs Free ETF Trading: Comparing All The Options Best and Worst Bond ETFs of 2012 13 Rapid Fire ETF Ideas For 2013 Hunt For Yield: How Do All The High Yielding ETFs Stack Up