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ASTOR NEWS
January 30, 2012
Knight Announces Astor Long/Short ETF Mutual Fund Added to Paychex 401(k) Platform Knight Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE Euronext: KCG) today announced that subsidiary Astor Asset Management's mutual fund, the Astor Long/Short ETF Fund (ASTIX), was recently added to the 401(k) platform at Paychex, Inc. > Read Now
January 1, 2012
Here Comes the Contraction—And It Could Be Good For Us Read Rob’s featured article in OnWallStreet Magazine on the wisdom of using ETFs to weather macroeconomic headwinds. > Read Now
December 21, 2011
Knight Announces Launch of Two Actively Managed ETF Mutual Funds From Astor Asset Management Knight Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE Euronext: KCG) today announced that subsidiary Astor Asset Management launched the Astor Active Income ETF Fund and the Astor SP Growth ETF Fund. > Read Now
November 3, 2011
Gold: The hedge against political stupidity Rob provides his insights on gold and the potential for the bubble to burst in the future. > Read Now
October 17, 2011
Rob Stein Appears on CNCB's Closing Bell Watch Rob on CNBC discuss his views on the economy and direction of the markets. > Watch Now
September 22, 2011
Focus on Correlations When Using ETFs Watch Rob's interview at the Morningstar ETF conference on reducing exposure to correlating securities to reduce risk during a market downturn. > Watch Now
August 15, 2011
Money Managers' Top 10 ETF Picks For A Volatile Market Rob discusses his views on the economy and ETFs he currently favors in Investor’s Business Daily. > Read Now
July 25, 2011
Is Sophistication Or Simplicity Better with ETFs? Rob discusses the use of sophisticated ETFs in Institutional Investor. > Read Now
July 18, 2011
Banks: Default Survival Skills Watch Rob on CNBC discuss whether banks with large European exposure can survive a default. > Watch Now
July 6, 2011
Solid Cushioning for Your Portfolio Rob gives his mid-year views on the economy and hitting a soft patch. > Read Now
July 1, 2011
Looking for Laggards Rob discusses the U.S. dollar and other contrarian investment opportunities. > Read Now
June 29, 2011
A look at market leaders and laggards and which sectors could lead the way next quarter Watch Rob on CNBC discuss his ETF picks for 2nd half of 2011. > Watch Now
June 29, 2011
Good News! Inflation! John Eckstein, Director of Research at Astor, discusses his views on inflation. > Read Now
June 27, 2011
Is the euro doomed? Not so fast... Rob discusses the potential euro collapse. > Read Now
June 16, 2011
6 Investing Ideas for Today's Slow-Growth Economy Rob discusses ETF investing opportunities that are out of favor. > Read Now
June 15, 2011
Market skid just a speed bump Rob’s view on current market volatility and the economic expansion that began two years ago. > Read Now
June 13, 2011
Stocks Unlikely to Rebound Until S&P Hits 1,250 Rob discusses markets being down for six weeks as an anomaly, but doesn’t think it takes away from the fact that GDP’s growing—it’s still positive. > Read Now
June 6, 2011
Making Money in Metals Watch Rob on CNBC discuss his views ETF metal investments. > Watch Now
May 19, 2011
Astor Asset Management Crosses $1 Billion in AUM Astor to introduce mutual funds based on investment strategies in certain separately managed accounts. > Read Now
May 9, 2011
Dollar rebounds. Thanks, Greece! Read Rob Stein’s thoughts on the dollar rebound. > Read Now
April 21, 2011
Rob Stein discusses "Riding the ETF Rally" with Maria Bartiromo CNBC filmed the Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo live from the Knight Capital Group’s Jersey City trading floor. > Watch Now
March 15, 2011
The Employment Situation Road Map Read how Astor creates portfolios of ETF’s using employment trends as a key factor trends. > Read Now
March 7, 2011
The Not-So-Secret Alpha Weapon Rob discusses how investors turned to emerging markets as the secret alpha weapon. > Read Now
December 27, 2010
Rob Stein Discusses his ETF Picks in IBD Astor's Rob Stein discusses his best ETF for a rising rate environment in 2011. > Read Now
October 4, 2010
Knight Capital Group Completes Acquisition of Astor Asset Management Astor is acquired by Knight Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE Euronext: KCG), a global financial services firm that provides market access and trade execution services. > Read Now
September 16, 2010
Rob Stein Discusses ETFs and the Economy with Morningstar Astor's Rob Stein saays health-car, tech, energy, and dividene-focused ETFs look attractive in an economy that is still improving, albeit slowly. > Watch Now
January 8, 2010
Scott Martin on Bank Bonus Backlash Astor's Scott Martin appears on Fox Business discusses bank bonuses and the fact that Bank of America bonuses are back to 2007 levels. > Watch Now
November 10, 2009
Astor Long/Short ETF Fund Launch Highlighted on MFWire The launch of Astor's new fund, the Astor Long/Short ETF Fund is highlighted on Mutual Fund Wire. > Read Now
November 9, 2009
Astor Launches Actively Managed ETF Mutual Fund (ASTRX) Astor Asset Management has made a name for themselves with their Long/Short Balanced ETF Program, landing them national recognition as one of the top performing ETF managers for 2008. Astor is now applying their macroeconomic-based approach to their new mutual fund, the Astor Long/Short ETF Fund (ASTRX). > Read More
October 21, 2009
Scott Martin's Portfolio Picks on FOX Business Astor's Scott Martin on his portfolio picks for the current market, appearing on Fox Business. Scott advocates investing now in commodities and currencies, through exchange-traded funds. > Watch Now
September 23, 2009
Scott Martin on FOX Chicago Astor's Scott Martin appears on Good Day Chicago, discussing the possibility of another recession on the horizon. > Watch Now
August 18, 2009
Rob Stein Interviewed in Investors Business Daily Rob Stein is discusses how he invests using ETFs and where he sees current opportunities. > Read Now
August 14, 2009
Rob Stein on CNBC's Market Edge Astor's Managing Partner Rob Stein shares his strategies for the current market. > Watch Now
July 23, 2009
Rob Stein Highlighed on CNBC as Top ETF Manager Astor's Managing Partner Rob Stein discusses how he uses ETFs to create portfolios in the current economic environment. > Watch Now
April 1st, 2009
Rob Stein on the Auto Industry on CNNMoney.com Rob discusses the potential effects of an auto bankruptcy on the economy. > Read Now
April 9th, 2009
Rob Stein on CNBC's Market Edge Astor's Managing Partner Rob Stein offers his ideas on how to use ETFs. > Watch Now
April 1st, 2009
Astor Named Top 5 Money Manager of 2008 Astor is highlighted as one of the top five ETF portfolio managers in a recent Forbes article! > Read Now
March 18th, 2009
Rob Stein on CNBC Rob Stein discusses the use of ETFs to manage portfolios as well as the current condition of the economy. > Watch Now
March 12th, 2009
Rob Stein Interview with indexuniverse.com Managing Partner Rob Stein shares his perspective on current market conditions in a recent article at indexuniverse.com. > Read Now
March 3rd, 2009
Astor's Scott Martin on FOX Chicago Scott Martin discusses effective strategies to diversify and protect your retirement assets in this Fox Chicago Morning News clip. > Watch Now
February 27th, 2009
Rob Stein on FOX Chicago Rob Stein gives his perspective on Northern Trust's $1.6 Billion TARP loan repayment. > Watch Now
February 9, 2009
Rob Stein on Obama's New Bailout Plan Rob Stein appeared on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street to discuss the new bailout plan and what needs to occur for markets and the economy to stabilize. > Watch Now
October 20, 2008
Rob Stein Discusses the Financial Crisis on NBC 5 Rob recommends investors look for trends in sectors in invest in, rather than trying to pick specific companies. > Watch Now
September 10, 2008
Rob Stein on Bloomberg Countdown Rob Stein, Astor's Managing Director, sheds some light on encouraging signs in the market. He points out current problems are increasingly targeted at specific companies and not on indexes or the economy as a whole. > Listen Now
September 30, 2008
Fred Smithson on the Bailout Failure Fred appeared on First Business to discuss some of the fundamental problems with the economy that stem from the unstable market. > Watch Now
August 13, 2008
Fred Smithson, Astor’s Director of Trading on First Business Television Ban lifted on Naked Shorting: Fred Smithson has some insight on the renewed pressure on financial stocks which will no longer be protected from the ban on naked short selling unless the Securities and Exchange Commission extends it. > Watch Now
August 1, 2008
Astor's Market Strategist, Rob Stein, on CNBC Keys to Today’s Trades: A look at what’s driving today’s trades, with Rob Stein, of Astor Asset Management. > Watch Now
July 3, 2008
Astor's Rob Stein on CNBC Trader Triple Play:The best stock plays for today’s market, with Rob Stein of Astor Asset Management. > Watch Now
May 20, 2008
Astor's Rob Stein on CNBC A look at what’s driving today’s markets with Rob Stein of Astor Asset Management on CNBC. > Watch Now
May 12, 2008
Astor on First Business Television Astor’s Head Trader Fred Smithson, CFA on First Business Television discussing bank credit default swaps. Will they result in losses for banks? > Watch Now
March 27, 2008
Market Buzz with Rob Stein on CNBC Fresh market perspectives, with Rob Stein, Astor Asset Management managing director/chief market strategist and CNBC’s Erin Burnett. > Watch Now
March 26, 2008
What is the Catalyst for the Trading Day? Rob Stein on CNBC on March 26th discussing the catalyst for the trading day: the unexpected drop in durable goods order and a surge in oil prices. > Watch Now
February 22, 2008
Rob Stein Interview: CNNMoney.com Beware: Late-day rally killer on the loose. > Read Now
February 20, 2008
Rob Stein on CNBC Market is caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place. > Watch Now
February 5, 2008
Rob Stein on CNBC's "Power Lunch" Driving Force: A look at what’s driving todays trades. > Watch Now
January 4, 2008
Astor's Scott Martin on CNBC Scott Martin discusses the jobs report and its impact on the Fed's movements. > Watch Now
January 2, 2008
Rob Stein on CNBC Astor’s Rob Stein discusses the year-end moves for the markets as well as some themes for early 2008. > Watch Now
December 27, 2007
Rob Stein on CNBC A look at what will be driving trading activity for the rest of the day with Rob Stein, Managing Director, Astor Asset Management. > Watch Now
December 20, 2007
Astor's Rob Stein on CNBC Astor’s Managing Director, Rob Stein on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” Wednesday December 20, discussing latest market moves and the Feds reaction. > Watch Now
December 13, 2007
Astor's Scott Martin on CNBC Astor’s Scott Martin explains how Marion Jones is just like the equity markets. > Watch Now
November 14, 2007
Astor on Bonds Scott Martin of Astor was on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” discussing the latest move in bonds and how that relates to equities. > Watch Now
November 7, 2007
Astor's Scott Martin on CNBC Astor’s Scott Martin talking about Kate Moss, Giselle and the economy on CNBC’s “Squawk Box." > Watch Now
October 25, 2007
Astor on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Discussing jobless claims, durable goods and futures, with Scott Martin, Astor Asset Management managing director; CNBC’s Rick Santelli, Steve Liesman & Carl Quintanilla. > Watch Now
October 10, 2007
Astor's Scott Martin on CNBC Scott was on CNBC discussing the Fed’s recent comments on the economy and its impacts on the market. > Watch Now
October 5, 2007
Trader's Edge: Astor on CNBC The buzz ahead of the open, with Brian Schaeffer, Van der Moolen managing director/senior specialist; Scott Martin, Astor Asset Management managing director and CNBC’s Joe Kernen. > Watch Now
October 3, 2007
Astor on TV! Astor’s Scott Martin appeared on CNBC Wednesday morning and offered his analysis on the ADP payroll data and its impact on trading. > Watch Now
August 22, 2007
Astor's Scott Martin on CNBC's "Power Lunch" Scott Martin appeared on “Power Lunch” with Sue Herrera and analyzed the recent volatility in the bond market and what it means for money market funds. > Watch Now
August 16, 2007
Market Watchers Details on housing starts and jobless claims report, with Scott Martin, Astor Asset Mgmt. director; Bruce Kasman, JP Morgan chief U.S. economist; CNBC’s Diana Olick, Rick Santelli, Steve Liesman & Joe Kernen. > Watch Now
August 15, 2007
July Consumer Price Index Insight on the July consumer price index, with Scott Martin, Astor Asset Mgmt. LLC director; Stuart Hoffman, PNC Financial; Scott Martin Astor, CNBC’s Rick Santelli & Carl Quintanilla. > Watch Now |
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All information contained herein is for informational purposes only. This is not a solicitation to offer investment advice or services in any state where to do so would be unlawful. Past results are no guarantee of future results and no representation is made that a client will or is likely to achieve results that are similar to those shown. Please refer to Astor's Form ADV, Part 2 for additional information and risks. An investor should consider the Astor funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. This and other information about the Astor funds are contained in the fund's prospectus, which can be obtained by calling (800) 899-8230. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. The funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, member FINRA. Astor Asset Management LLC and Knight Capital Group, Inc. are not affiliated with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC. 511111-145/2671-NLD-12/19/2011