Why Small-Cap ETFs Are Outperforming
March 17, 2010 – Small-cap and micro-cap exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been following the path woven for them by market history:  they have been leaving large-caps in the dust. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: SPDR S&P Retail (XRT)
March 17, 2010 – ETF Spotlight on  SPDR S&P Retail (NYSEArca: XRT), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

The Top 10 ETFs Investors Are Trading
March 17, 2010 – It’s often been said that the top 10 exchange traded funds (ETFs) make up more than 50% of all ETF trading volume. Here are the 10 most actively traded long-only ETFs trading right now. (more…) Continue Reading »

3 ETF Strategies for a Cheap Yen
March 17, 2010 – The Japanese yen has long been famed for its cheapness, making it the key ingredient in any carry trade recipe. While the yen is still weak, the currency and its exchange traded fund (ETF)... Continue Reading »

Will the Luck O’ the Irish Spread to ETFs?
March 17, 2010 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s hoping that the luck o’ the Irish blesses your exchange traded fund (ETF) portfolio today and that you stumble upon a pot of gold by the day’s end. Barring that,... Continue Reading »

ETFs Rally As Dow Hits 52-Week High
March 17, 2010 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) finally found some news they can get behind and the Dow hit a 52-week high. President Barack Obama has promised to sign into law a bill that promises to stoke job... Continue Reading »

The Benefits of Build America Bond ETFs
March 17, 2010 – Last year, the Obama administration implemented a Build America Bonds (BABs) program that helped states strengthen their struggling finances. The new government-backed bond, along with its related exchange traded fund (ETF), has become widely accepted... Continue Reading »

Water ETFs: Sitting Ducks for Investors
March 17, 2010 – State and federal studies indicate that thousands of water and sewer systems may be too old to function properly. While it’s well-documented that finding clean water is a challenge in developing countries, water exchange... Continue Reading »