Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Dip Despite Good Signs
October 23, 2009 – Despite strong corporate earnings from some tech-sector leaders and a stellar report regarding the housing sector, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fell into negative territory this morning. (more…) Continue Reading »

7 Things to Like About Brazil and Its ETFs
October 19, 2009 – Global cash flow seems to be dominating emerging market shares, and Brazil is right along for the ride, as related stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are rallying. (more…) Continue Reading »

How Owning REIT ETFs Can Benefit You
October 18, 2009 – Real estate investments and REIT exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be a good addition to any portfolio for a variety of reasons, not least of which is that they deliver diversification and high exposure... Continue Reading »

Dividend vs. Growth ETFs: Why Dividend Has Outperformed
October 16, 2009 – As a portfolio is being built, it’s important to consider the strategy or type of exchange traded funds (ETFs) to have in play. One issue to consider is whether it’s better to have dividend or... Continue Reading »

How to Invest In ETFs Like It’s 1999
October 12, 2009 – As a result of the market’s collapse, the prices of stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are now at levels not seen in at least a decade. This presents a major buying opportunity , and... Continue Reading »

5 ETF Themes Investors Can Consider
October 6, 2009 – Every exchange traded fund (ETF) investor has at least a few of their favorite, go-to funds. It’s also worthwhile at times to periodically check out the favorites of others  to expand your horizons and get... Continue Reading »

Is the Timing Right for Small-Cap ETFs?
October 5, 2009 – A weak market may not seem like an ideal investment environment, but small-cap stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may thrive in these conditions. (more…) Continue Reading »

The 5 Most-Wanted ETFs
October 2, 2009 – The markets are recovering, albeit slowly, and investors are wading back in to buy exchange traded funds (ETFs). Most of those investors, at one point or another, will come across these five ETFs, the most... Continue Reading »

3 New Ways to Play the Large-Caps
October 1, 2009 – The large-cap asset class has been showing signs of life, so Barclays has launched three new exchange traded funds (ETFs) that focus on the larger side of things. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Correlations: Why You Shouldn’t Bank On Them
September 28, 2009 – Many areas of the market are traditionally correlated: as the dollar weakens, oil gains in price; as investors become fearful, Treasury yields sink. But you can’t always bank on these correlations when it comes to... Continue Reading »