Schwab publishes retail ETF guide

The list, to be released quarterly, names one fund for each investment category across domestic and international equities, bonds, sectors, and speciality ETFs. Schwab says it has developed the list as an aid to self-directed investors, highlighting a select group of pre-screened, low-cost funds that can be used to fill portfolio gaps. The company's ETF platform development vice president Beth Flynn says: "With a thousand ETFs now available and more coming out weekly, investors tell us that selecting an ETF can be an overwhelming experience." The recommendations come shortly after ...