Can You Simply ‘Buy American’ for the 4th of July?
July 4, 2009 – It’s the Fourth of July, American Independence Day, a celebration of our escape from colonization by Britain. Supporting the United States, and our way of life, cannot be summed up in an investment or... Continue Reading »

Indexing: Which ETF Strategy Is Right For You?
July 2, 2009 – There’s an ongoing debate about indexing when it comes to exchange traded funds (ETFs), and each side continually brings out new evidence and information to bolster their arguments. (more…) Continue Reading »

MacroShares Real Estate ETFs Debut – Again
July 1, 2009 – MacroMarkets is finally going forward with the launch of their exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track the price of homes in major metro areas a few weeks after the initial public offering was called... Continue Reading »

REIT ETFs: Is the Bottom In Sight?
June 30, 2009 – REITs, real estate investment trusts, and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have faced the headwinds of the economic downturn more than most sectors, and investors are watching for the news when REITs begin reporting... Continue Reading »

ProShares’ New ETFs Take the S&P To Another Level
June 29, 2009 – ProFunds Group has launched two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) that up the ante on the S&P 500 times three, making them the next triple leverage provider to enter the popular space. This launch comes... Continue Reading »

Why Japan Is Leading the Small-Cap ETF Rally
June 17, 2009 – The outlook for Japan’s economy is not as doom and gloom as once anticipated, with an upgrade to exports and industrial production giving hope to the overall economic picture. Related stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

What It Will Take to Right Real Estate ETFs
June 13, 2009 – When the housing bubble burst, real estate prices, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), plummeted. But many Americans are still unable to afford the price tags on their dream homes. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETFs and Cap Size: Who’s Enjoying the Biggest Rally?
June 12, 2009 – As stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have started to bounce back and make a rally, some portfolios have performed better than others.  So how do you know where to invest to be included... Continue Reading »

Don’t Miss Out When the ETF Rally Happens
June 8, 2009 – As many of us saw our retirement portfolios take a bath in 2008, the million dollar question is do we keep our retirement money in stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) or should we... Continue Reading »

Why Micro-Cap ETFs Could Give Big Opportunities
June 6, 2009 – The adage that good things come in small packages isn’t just for Christmases and birthdays – at the right time, it can apply to your exchange traded funds (ETFs), too. (more…) Continue Reading »