Futures-Based ETFs: Understanding the Risks
November 16, 2009 – After a year of robust trading in the commodities market, regulatory action has been threatened on select exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are seen as problematic. The scrutiny has highlighted the differences between certain types... Continue Reading »

Other Metals Get a Lift from Gold; ETFs to Play Them
November 16, 2009 – Gold prices have only continued to gain as investors look to hedge possible inflation and a weak dollar. The run has had a nice side effect, too: it’s boosted the prices of other metals and... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Consumers Worries Go On
November 13, 2009 – Despite gloomy news about consumers, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher. Perhaps it has something to do with a better report about the U.S. trade deficit. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20732,"; Continue Reading »

Bullish Dollar ETF Granted New Shares
November 13, 2009 – PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Bullish (NYSEArca: UUP) has been granted new shares by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Issuance will resume beginning this morning. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20718,"; Continue Reading »

Timber ETFs: 5 Ways the Demand Picture is Shifting
November 12, 2009 – Economies around the world are stirring and they require basic materials to get them moving. Copper and steel are in demand, but timber exchange traded funds (ETFs) also stand to gain from the rebuilding efforts.... Continue Reading »

Will Copper ETN Be Hit As China Re-Exports Stockpiles?
November 12, 2009 – China has large stockpiles of copper, and rumors are flying about the prospect that they may re-sell some of this precious metal. Will this negatively impact the strong-performing copper exchange traded note (ETN)? (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Despite Scrutiny, Natural Gas and Oil ETFs Remain Popular
November 12, 2009 – Despite scrutiny by the as the Commodity  Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which was investigating possible causes of the wild volatility and surge in oil and gas prices last year, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to... Continue Reading »

Special Report: ETF Trends’ Guide to Energy ETFs
November 12, 2009 – Every day, we use energy. As the world’s population grows, demand for various fuel sources will only continue to grow. How can exchange traded fund (ETF) investors capitalize on this opportunity? Find out when you... Continue Reading »