Tom Lydon to Speak at Charles Schwab Corporation Panel Discussion on the Evolving ETF Industry

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Lydon, publisher of ETF Trends and President of Global Trends Investments, will share his expertise and knowledge of the ETF space during a panel discussion for the media hosted by Charles Schwab Corporation on Tuesday, Aug. 10, in New York City.

"ETFs represent a growing market that provides countless opportunities for investors who understand their potential," Mr. Lydon said. "I'm looking forward to discussing what's next for ETFs and how investors can utilize this market to capitalize on the efficient marketplace while diversifying for risk."

The event, "A Conversation about the Exchange-Traded Fund Industry with Leaders in the Field," will feature a moderated panel discussion among recognized industry experts, including Mr. Lydon, Peter Crawford of Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., Ben Fulton of Invesco PowerShares, Michael Iachini of Charles Schwab Investment Advisor Inc., Jim Ross of State Street Global Advisors and Sue Thompson of iShares. Scott Burns, Director of ETF, CEF and Alternative Fund Research at Morningstar, will serve as moderator.

The panelists will provide their points of view on broader industry trends with a particular focus on the evolution of  ETF investors – both individuals and advisors – and ways they are using ETFs today, from simple applications among average investors and traders to more sophisticated strategies for high net worth investors. The panel discussion will be followed by a question and answer session and the opportunity for one-on-one interviews.

The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Time & Life Building, 1271 Sixth Ave., between 50th and 51st Sts., in the 8th Floor auditorium.

With more than 25 years experience in asset management, Mr. Lydon is a frequent contributor to major print, radio and television media including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, Barron's, MarketWatch and Investment News. His popular seminar, "How to Manage a Million Dollar Portfolio," has been attended by thousands of investors around the country.

For more information or to speak to Mr. Lydon, please contact Amiee Watts at 973-784-0025 or [email protected].

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About Global Trends Investments

Global Trends Investments is a registered investment advisor working with individual and corporate clients, providing the personal service needed to build successful investment portfolios. Headed by President Tom Lydon, who also serves as Editor of ETFtrends.com and is the author of iMoney: Profitable ETF Strategies for Every Investor, Global Trends Investments utilizes Exchange Traded Funds to build a foundation for their managed portfolios. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Global Trends Investments works with clients across the country to secure their portfolios while also producing outstanding returns. To learn more, visit www.globaltrend.com.

SOURCE ETF Trends