What Does Alternative Energy ETF Need for Success?
February 28, 2009 – Our leaders are spouting the slogan “alternative energy is the future,” but what’s it going to take for alternative energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) to really power up (cleanly, that is)? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8096,"; Continue Reading »

Can Rising Oil Prices Save Russia’s Economy and ETFs?
February 28, 2009 – As Russia is hit by an economic downturn, the dilemma the country now faces is whether the economy and its subsequent exchange traded fund (ETF) would see a relatively moderate recovery or continue to stagnate.... Continue Reading »

How Corporate Bankruptcies May Boost ETFs
February 27, 2009 – If history is any indicator of what lies in the near future, corporate bankruptcies will probably increase in 2009 and have an effect on exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track corporate debt. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

February ETF Performance Report
February 27, 2009 – February was a rocky month for both the broader markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8122,"; Continue Reading »

Where China Is Spending to Save Its ETFs and Economy
February 27, 2009 – The abrupt halt in China’s immense growth has prompted the country’s leaders to step in and provide relief for the ailing economy and, as a result, exchange traded funds (ETFs) targeting the emerging market. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

5 ETFs That Are Sitting in the Bargain Bin
February 27, 2009 – Times are tight. We’re all looking for a bargain at the grocery store, on the car lot, at the mall and just about everywhere else. But why stop there? You can go bargain-hunting with exchange... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets, ETFs Dusting Off After GDP, Citigroup News
February 27, 2009 – The U.S. government is offering a trade to Citigroup Inc. (C) for $25 billion in emergency bailout money in exchange for a stake in the bank, giving a rally to stocks, exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

Is Oil ETF Being Investigated by the CFTC?
February 27, 2009 – As oil prices top the $40 per barrel mark, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is said to be launching a probe into the workings of the largest oil exchange traded fund (ETF). (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »