Brazil ETF: Getting a Lift From China
November 11, 2009 – Stronger-than-anticipated industrial numbers from China had a nice side effect for Brazil and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs): it heightened investor risk appetite (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20580,"; Continue Reading »

Earning Dividends With International ETFs
November 11, 2009 – Certain types of investors are always on the lookout for a nice dividend yield in their domestic holdings. Did you know that handsome yields can be found in international exchange traded funds (ETFs), as... Continue Reading »

Vanguard ETFs: How It Gained a Foothold In a Competitive Market
November 6, 2009 – Vanguard was a relative latecomer to the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry, launching its first fund in 2001. But the firm has since become the third-largest ETF provider, thanks in part to low fees.... Continue Reading »

3 ETF Investing Strategies
November 6, 2009 – The expansion of the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has not only given investors more choices in what they choose to invest, but more options and flexibility in their overall portfolio approach. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

ETFs to Cover What Warren Buffett Is Buying
November 5, 2009 – Prominent value investor Warren Buffett made a bet on the future of America with his purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe. While few are as rich as Buffett, it doesn’t mean you can’t play along... Continue Reading »

How to Use Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
November 3, 2009 – At a time when some investors are trying to get creative with portfolio management while reducing overall risk, leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be the right answer if you understand them. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Schwab Readies to Launch Commission-Free ETFs
November 2, 2009 – The country’s largest discount brokerage firm, Charles Schwab, is readying to unleash its first four exchange traded funds (ETFs). The ETFs come with a big hook: they’re commission free. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20106,"; Continue Reading »

The Basics of Building an ETF Portfolio
November 2, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are intended for creating a low-cost and diverse portfolio regardless of which type of investor you may be. Here’s a breakdown of the various categories you can consider. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »