Exclusionary ETFs push investors out of loop

Posted on April 05, 2012 at 00:01 AM EDT

Some exchange-traded funds give investors an easy way to steer clear of what they believe will be poorly performing areas. But for most of these exclusionary ETFs — and a few like-minded mutual funds — “ex” doesn’t mark the spot.

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