How to Tame Rising Prices with ETFs
July 3, 2009 – Despite few signs that prices are rising and inflation is a looming concern, now might be the time to protect yourself from when prices do start rising – don’t wait until it happens.  The... Continue Reading »

Why Coal ETFs Have Something to Smile About
July 2, 2009 – The overall outlook for coal has strengthened thanks to some stabilization seen in the global economy. The commodity and its producers are projecting a better 2010, which may help coal exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue... Continue Reading »

5 Ways ETF Investors Can Offset Emerging Market Risk
July 2, 2009 – Growth prospects can be found in emerging markets, yet the investment in related shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) also come with risk. Long-term investors who buy-and-hold must take a better diversified approach to... Continue Reading »

4 Reasons to Take a Look at Silver ETFs
July 1, 2009 – As commodities continue to remain attractive, what is driving the increased demand of silver and its exchange traded funds (ETFs)? (more…) Continue Reading »

Reasons Gold and Silver Could Be Scorching This Summer
July 1, 2009 – Traditionally, summer months are weak for precious metals and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them, but why might this summer be different? (more…) Continue Reading »

Hard Assets vs. Dollar ETFs – What the Future Could Hold
June 30, 2009 – Back when the world was in the midst of an economic meltdown, most countries conjured up more money to mitigate the situation. The United States was one of the more egregious offenders and now the... Continue Reading »

What Regulatory Overhaul Means for Some Commodity ETFs
June 30, 2009 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) providers and investors are anticipating overhaul within the financial industry, and the changes could greatly impact how commodity ETFs operate in particular. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Maket Update: Real Estate Can’t Fuel Wall Street Rally
June 30, 2009 – Despite a little bit of optimism coming out of the real estate sector, U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are still trading lower this morning after some gloomy news about how consumers are... Continue Reading »

Tom Lydon Talks Commodity ETFs In SFO Magazine
June 30, 2009 – Tom Lydon wrote a recent article for SFO Magazine regarding commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs). If you’ve ever been curious about these instruments, their benefits, how they work and how you can use them in... Continue Reading »

Sector Highlight: Commodities
June 30, 2009 – Commodity-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher this morning, some by more than 3%. Study up on the differences between these ETFs, as they’re all different, and the outlook for commodities overall by visiting... Continue Reading »