Dollar ETF Rally Could Be Over
November 20, 2008 – Despite concerns that an eighth-month rally of the U.S. dollar may be dissipating, mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that make dollar bets continue to perform. In the last two weeks, the PowerShares DB... Continue Reading »

Did Your ETFs Take a Hit? It’s Time for Harvest
November 19, 2008 – As Uncle Sam extends his long tax collecting arm, people are looking into tax-loss harvesting as another perk of investing in exchange traded funds (ETFs). If you have an investment to cover U.S. large-cap stocks, assuming... Continue Reading »

Land Of The Rising Sun, ETF, Stall
November 17, 2008 – Japan is experiencing a recession for the first time in seven years, and there is little hope for a soft landing as the global boom has triggered the pullback, with shares and exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

Russian Currency ETF Launches
November 17, 2008 – Currency traders rejoice for the recent addition of the Russian Ruble exchange traded fund (ETF) to the growing family of currency funds. Rydex Investments recently launched the CurrencyShares Russian Ruble Trust (XRU), a first for Russian... Continue Reading »

Currency, Gold ETFs Do The Economic Dance
November 17, 2008 – The U.S. retail sales drop has spurred the Japanese yen to rise, tallying up gains for the week against the euro and the dollar, and helping out currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). Investors are speculating that... Continue Reading »

October ETF Performance Report
October 31, 2008 – October was a spooky month for the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), and we saw things that haven’t been seen in decades. The two strongest areas, and one of the few to end the month... Continue Reading »

Dollar, Yen ETFs On Pace for a Banner Month
October 31, 2008 – The dollar and yen exchange traded funds (ETFs) are gearing up to cap off a banner month, with their strongest one-month gain against the euro ever. Global recession fears are prompting investors to sell off their... Continue Reading »

ETFs For After The Rate Cut
October 29, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) across several sectors will feel the impact of the Federal Reserve’s decision today to cut rates by 0.5% in an effort to revive the economy and get the credit markets flowing... Continue Reading »

Brazilian ETF and Currency Fight Inflation
October 29, 2008 – The Brazilian real strengthened on speculation that the central bank’s efforts to shore up the currency will help offset investor aversion to higher-yielding assets, giving the currency’s exchange traded fund (ETF) some vigor. The Central Bank... Continue Reading »

Why Yen, ETF’s Success Isn’t the Feel-Good Story of the Markets
October 27, 2008 – The Japanese yen and its exchange traded fund (ETF) have been on a tear lately, but not everyone is excited about the currency’s rapid ascent. The Group of Seven countries issued a statement saying they’re concerned... Continue Reading »

ETF Outlook After Markets Recover Is Positive
October 24, 2008 – As bulls stormed through the markets, exchange traded funds (ETFs) were right there with them, delivering big returns and becoming something of a household name. At the end of 2007, there were 629 domestic ETFs with... Continue Reading »

Safe Haven Buying Has Yen ETF Soaring
October 24, 2008 – The Japanese yen exchange traded fund (ETF) is soaring to new heights this morning, while the currency backing it is hitting levels not seen in 13 years and producing unheard-of volatility. A worldwide stock selloff has... Continue Reading »

Foreign Currency ETFs Shift During Credit Crunch
October 23, 2008 – Currencies around the world are shifting as the credit crisis drags on, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reflecting these movements. The U.S. dollar is regaining its strength, but that might not be such a great... Continue Reading »

UltraShort Oil ETF Offers Opportunity As Price Falls
October 22, 2008 – Oil keeps heading lower most days, but that doesn’t mean investors don’t have a change to profit with exchange traded funds (ETFs). Oil is heading toward $50 per barrel and there’s sentiment that any OPEC production... Continue Reading »

ETF Investors Bullish on Dollar, Yen
October 21, 2008 – The bullish dollar exchange traded fund (ETF) has been on a tear in recent months and is one of the few standouts in a sea of red. The PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Index Bullish (UUP) is... Continue Reading »

Regional Banks ETF Stays Afloat
October 21, 2008 – Where logic takes over, it would be reasonable to assume that the entire banking and financial sector, and related shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs), would be battered alike. The majority of the banking beating took... Continue Reading »

Canada and ETF Must Adapt to Change Quickly
October 20, 2008 – The financial crisis in the United States is spilling over into the North, as Canada’s currency is facing its third week of a decline, bringing down gains for their exchange traded funds (ETFs). The threat of... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: CurrencyShares Japanese Yen (FXY)
October 17, 2008 – ETF Spotlight on CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY), part of a recurring series. Assets $843 million Holdings This fund seeks to track the price of the Japanese yen. Brief summary of the sector or area the fund covers: This fund... Continue Reading »

Keeping It Cool With ETFs In These Markets
October 17, 2008 – The best way to keep the emotional-investing habit in check when it comes to exchange traded funds (ETFs) is to have a strategy. Our strategy hinges on the long-term trend line (200-day moving average), which represents... Continue Reading »

ETFs Are Changing the Investment Landscape
October 17, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) first came to the public in 1993 in an effort to transform the typical, everyday monotony of the mutual fund. And the ETF came to us in a perfectly bundled basket of... Continue Reading »

Austria’s Forex Safeguards Could Protect ETF
October 15, 2008 – Austria is taking steps to protect itself and its exchange traded fund (ETF) by capping retail foreign exchange loans. Boris Groendahl for Reuters explains that Austrian banks have stopped lending to domestic retail customers in foreign... Continue Reading »

ETFs Weather the Market Turmoil Well
October 13, 2008 – Is there actually a “safe investment” in all of this chaos that investors can turn to when CDs, money markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) all seem to be vulnerable? In general, the money invested in... Continue Reading »

Rate Cut Doesn’t Spur ETFs or Ease Recession Fears
October 8, 2008 – The Federal Reserve met this morning to deliver a surprise half-point rate cut, but so far, recession fears still rule over exchange traded funds (ETFs). The cut is part of a coordinated global effort to make... Continue Reading »

Yen, Gold ETFs Surge While Commodities Tumble
October 6, 2008 – The tide has turned for the Japanese yen as the credit market collapse is sending the currency way back up, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) will follow. This same credit market collapse that sent Lehman Brothers... Continue Reading »

Twists and Turns In Banking Saga Impacts ETFs
October 3, 2008 – In a twist that could affect regional bank exchange traded funds (ETFs), Wachovia (WB) has agreed to be snatched up by Wells Fargo (WFC) in a $15.1 billion all-stock deal. But Citibank (C) is insisting that... Continue Reading »

Malaise in U.S. Spreads to ETFs in Europe, Asia
October 1, 2008 – The U.S. economy isn’t just affecting every corner of our own country, from our entire financial system, our jobs and our exchange traded funds (ETFs), but other areas of the world are hurting, too. The European... Continue Reading »

Dow Jones Loses Nearly 800 Points In Volatile Session
September 29, 2008 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its largest one-day loss ever, leaving few bright spots in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs). The Dow today plunged 777 points, by far surpassing the previous record of... Continue Reading »

Sweden’s Recovery Gives Our Economy, ETFs Some Hope
September 26, 2008 – When it comes to life’s lessons, markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the United States may have a lot to learn from Sweden. The parallels are uncanny: a banking system in crisis after a housing... Continue Reading »

ETFs Give Alternative For Money Market Exposure
September 22, 2008 – The current market can not only confuse investors, they can lead to major anxiety, so why not an exchange traded fund (ETF) to help quell these feelings? It appears that the credit crisis has now penetrated... Continue Reading »

Investors Run In Droves to Gold, ETFs; Dollar Dips
September 17, 2008 – Gold prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are soaring after the government bailed out American Insurance Group (AIG) and the dollar fell. The largest gold ETF shot up 11.6% along with prices - the biggest one-day... Continue Reading »

Japanese Yen and ETFs: A Safety Net From Turmoil
September 17, 2008 – The Japanese yen may be the latest safe haven from the market turmoil, and there are exchange traded funds (ETFs) to help shelter you. Carl Delfeld for ETF XRAY has quite a few reasons why he... Continue Reading »

Are You An ETF Hater? This May Change Your Outlook
September 17, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the latest investment hot spot, but as with everything in the spotlight, there are going to be nay-sayers and haters. The even the investors who love to hate ETFs know that... Continue Reading »

Fed Holds Rates Steady - Where Do ETFs Go From Here?
September 16, 2008 – The Federal Reserve kept interest rates the same, leaving many to wonder what the implications are going to be for the broader markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs). The decision keeps the interbank overnight federal funds... Continue Reading »

Recent Markets Could Keep Active ETFs In the Headlines
September 16, 2008 – Actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) have created many recent industry headlines since they have entered the market. Market strategists are calling the latest market fluctuations a perfect environment for the actively managed ETF to show... Continue Reading »

Tom Lydon Talks Dollar, Homebuilders ETFs on Fox Business
September 15, 2008 – Tom Lydon was on Fox Business earlier today and spoke with anchors David Asman and Liz Claman, as well as fellow guest Jud Pyle. The conversation centered around homebuilders exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the... Continue Reading »

India’s ETFs Suffer From Slowing Currency, Economy
September 15, 2008 – India’s currency, the rupee, has fallen to two-year lows, taking related exchange traded funds (ETFs) along with it. The rupee was knocked down by losses in stocks after worries about problems in the global financial sector... Continue Reading »

Global Currencies and ETFs: They All Tie Together
September 12, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) dealing in currencies have given investors exposure to this area of the market that was previously a challenge to gain access to. Many investors, however, lack familiarity with the mechanics of the... Continue Reading »

There Are ETFs You Can Use to Hide From the Bear
September 11, 2008 – The markets are ugly, and many exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reflecting that. But as we always say, even as some areas are down, there are other areas that are performing well. You just have... Continue Reading »

Stronger Dollar Trounces Gold, Silver, Platinum ETFs
September 9, 2008 – The rising value of the U.S. dollar is making precious metal exchange traded funds (ETFs) look a little less appealing. Gold has now slumped to its lowest price in more than a year, following the government’s... Continue Reading »

New Currency ETN Tracks Asia, While U.S. Economy Shows Signs Of Life
September 5, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors is listing an Asian currency-focused exchange traded note (ETN). The note will give investors access to new currencies previously unavailable to exchange traded fund (ETF) and ETN investors: the Philippine peso, Chinese... Continue Reading »

South Africa’s ETFs Futures Look Brighter After Reports
August 28, 2008 – South Africa’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) are dancing on reports of a lower jobless rate. In the second quarter, the country’s unemployment rate fell to 23.1% and economic growth rebounded from a six-year low, reports Nasreen... Continue Reading »

Brazil’s Currency, ETF Could Benefit From New Ties With Japan
August 28, 2008 – When it comes to foreign investing, don’t forget about currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). WisdomTree Dreyfus Brazilian Real (BZF) presents a great way to get exposure to global currency and diversification all in one ETF. A... Continue Reading »

If Commodities Are Indeed At the Bottom, It Could Be ETFs’ Gain
August 27, 2008 – Despite the recent correction, commodities are in their seventh year of gains, which has led exchange traded funds (ETFs) embarking on one of their largest growth spurts. Some now think the bottom is in sight,... Continue Reading »

Bad News for Global Economy Is Good News for the Dollar, ETFs
August 26, 2008 – The global economy is putting on the brakes, leading to a surge in the dollar and its exchange traded funds (ETFs). The greenback is at a six-month high against the euro on speculation that as the... Continue Reading »

Euro Isn’t Winning Popularity Contests With Spain and ETFs
August 25, 2008 – The euro is having a bit of a PR crisis in Spain, where most Spaniards believe it has damaged their economy and, in turn, its exchange traded fund (ETF). On the other hand, not many... Continue Reading »

Mexico ETF Bucking the Trend on Strength of Components
August 24, 2008 – Mexico and its exchange traded fund (ETF) are feeling down in the dumps, but its outpacing some other regions. The iShares Mexico Fund (EWW) has fared better than Europe, Russia, Asia, Canada, Australia and Brazil to... Continue Reading »

The Carry Trade At Everyone’s Fingertips With An ETF
August 22, 2008 – Institutional strategies are becoming more and more common for the individual investor, especially with the exchange traded fund (ETF) explosion. Take into account the carry trade: it is all about selling currencies at low interest rates... Continue Reading »

Currency ETFs Offer A Way to Capitalize, But Know What You’re Getting
August 21, 2008 – There’s been a lot of talk lately about the value of the dollar - is it up? Is it down? - which has been sending investors on the hunt for currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). ETFs... Continue Reading »

U.S. Dollar and ETFs Doing So Well, It Brings Out Cynics
August 18, 2008 – The dollar is regaining its health, as the rally goes on to another day, raising up the commodities markets and all focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). But despite all the recent performance, today the dollar has... Continue Reading »

Both Sides of Currency ETFs
August 14, 2008 – Currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) have grown extremely popular as investors look for some shelter from the recent whipsaws of the stock market. These ETFs are usually less volatile and show longer, more defined... Continue Reading »

The Numbers Show Where ETF Investors Are Going
August 14, 2008 – The numbers are telling us that equities are slumping, so where are exchange traded fund (ETF) investors putting all of their money? Through July 31st, ETF assets were heavy in equities, but over the past year,... Continue Reading »

ETFs Bullish on the Dollar Gain During Global Economic Slowdown
August 13, 2008 – As the dollar has been rallying hard against the euro, exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are bullish on the dollar have benefited. The dollar has done this as a U.S. slowdown has spread to... Continue Reading »

US Dollar Index Above Its Trend Line, Giving a Jolt to Bullish Dollar ETF
August 8, 2008 – This week, the bullish dollar exchange traded fund (ETF) has benefited from a certain milestone: the U.S. Dollar Index closed just above its 200-day moving average for the first time since October 2006, reports Bespoke... Continue Reading »

Foreign Currency ETFs Strong In July
August 7, 2008 – Last month, the U.S. dollar staged a rally, but foreign currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) still pulled through with some decent performance. The top performer was the WisdomTree South African Rand (SZR), which returned 7.6% in... Continue Reading »

After Three Months Since Inception, Active ETFs Look Promising
August 6, 2008 – After recently passing their three-month anniversaries, the first active stock exchange traded funds (ETFs) have shown better results than their rival indexing funds. Murray Coleman for IndexUniverse acknowledges that it has been a short period of... Continue Reading »

Amid Growth, Australia and ETFs Hit Bumps
August 6, 2008 – Australian exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be rubbed the wrong way to hear that the household debt-to-income ratio there is at 177% - higher than that of the United States. Australians have been tapped out by... Continue Reading »

Mexico, Chile ETFs Dust Off After Currencies Stumble
August 6, 2008 – Latin American exchange traded funds (ETFs) are dusting themselves off today after faltering yesterday. The Chilean peso fell for a third straight day after the Federal Reserve hinted that it would raise rates this year. The... Continue Reading »

Passing the Torch to China’s ETFs
August 5, 2008 – As the torch is lit during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, will it light a fire under the Chinese exchange traded funds (ETFs), too? Many investors are pondering whether they should get back into... Continue Reading »

ETFs Still Growing as Analyst Feels More is Still to Come
August 2, 2008 – Although exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a product of relatively recent financial innovation, senior analyst at Wachovia, Mariana Bush, sees new markets opening for ETF investors. Heather Bell for IndexUniverse discussed with Bush the direction she... Continue Reading »

South African ETFs Represent a Mixed Bag
July 28, 2008 – South Africa is showing renewed vigor that’s helping its currency exchange traded fund (ETF). The South African rand strengthened against the euro for the second week in a row, showing the country’s strength and endurance in... Continue Reading »

India’s Government Gets Vote of Confidence, ETFs Follow Suit
July 24, 2008 – After India’s government gained a confidence vote in Parliament, the rupee rose by the most in more than a decade, sending stocks, bonds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on a path to monetary enlightenment. On the... Continue Reading »

Could Mexican and Peso ETFs Be Saying Ole Soon?
July 24, 2008 – Currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) could reflect the news that Mexico’s peso strengthened the most since 2002. Investors bet against the gap between the U.S. and Mexican benchmark lending rates widening and signaled attention toward the... Continue Reading »

UK ETFs Feel the Inflation Jump
July 23, 2008 – Amidst the U.K. budget deficit ballooning to its widest since 1946 and a jump in inflation, UK exchange traded funds (ETFs) are feeling the repercussions. Bank of England policy makers are “struck” by the recent jump... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market Currencies See Winning Streak Slow, Possibly Hitting ETFs
July 22, 2008 – Currency in emerging markets have enjoyed a five-year winning streak that has benefited some exchange traded funds (ETFs). But the good times might be coming to a halt. Inflation is what’s doing the money in, and... Continue Reading »

Rydex Adds More Currencies To Their ETF Family
July 19, 2008 – It seems like it won’t be long before there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) for the most far-flung currency you can think of. Rydex is bringing us a step closer to that with the creation of... Continue Reading »

China’s Redirected Foreign Investment Could Help Latin America’s ETFs
July 19, 2008 – China’s recent $250 million decision could help Latin America-related exchange traded funds (ETFs). China Investment Corp. (CIC) has decided to inject $200 billion into their sovereign wealth funds, and $250 million of that is going... Continue Reading »

Peso Is At Five-Year High and ETF Hits New Levels
July 17, 2008 – Mexico’s peso is at a five-year high, and it could be just the thing to make the currency’s exchange traded fund (ETF) shout, “Ole!” The CurrencyShares Mexican Peso Trust (FXM) closed yesterday at an all-time... Continue Reading »

Approaching ETF Investing Through Themes
July 17, 2008 – When it comes to exchange traded fund (ETF) investing, it has become quite simple to build a narrow portfolio with these funds, with a very specific goal in mind. The choices will keep making the... Continue Reading »

Yuan’s Path and ETFs Go Up Against The U.S. Dollar
July 16, 2008 – The exact path of the Chinese yuan has analysts stumped, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused in currency are ready to take the ride. Many are anticipating another upward run against the U.S. dollar, as... Continue Reading »

Euro Hits New High, Helping Currency ETFs, But Countries Worry
July 15, 2008 – Currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) should get a helping hand as the euro rose to new highs against the dollar today. The drop comes as the markets fret over the latest news from the lending crisis... Continue Reading »

Investors Run for Cover Under Gold and ETFs
July 11, 2008 – The price of gold jumped to a four-month high, sending gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher. A dash of record oil (now more than $147 a barrel), a heaping teaspoon of mortgage-company concerns and a pinch... Continue Reading »

Down Market Doesn’t Delay ETF Liftoffs in June
July 10, 2008 – Despite a month in which we officially entered a bull market, exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to sprout up. According to Simon Maierhofer for ETFGuide, the number of ETF and exchange traded note (ETN) launches is... Continue Reading »

Canada & ETF Comes Out Smiling After Happiness Study
July 3, 2008 – A new study done by the University of Michigan found that Canada is the ninth happiest country on Earth, and they are getting happier - could it be because their exchange traded fund (ETFs)... Continue Reading »

A Bearish Dollar Can Be Captured With ETFs
July 2, 2008 – Opinion on the direction of the dollar has been volleyed back into the bearish court, and don’t worry: there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) for that. Jim Rogers, chairman of Rogers Holdings, spoke up on... Continue Reading »

Dollar Up, Dollar Down: There’s An ETF for That
July 1, 2008 – Morgan Stanley has made a bold prediction that, if true, could help the bullish dollar exchange traded fund (ETF). The strategist said that we’re in the waning period of the dollar’s decline against most of... Continue Reading »

Looking for the ETF Silver Lining Amid the Clouds?
June 30, 2008 – With the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) getting socked by near-daily bad news, you might be wondering how Pollyanna did it. Wasn’t she exhausted? How can you stay optimistic when: Oil keeps hitting new... Continue Reading »

We Might Not Like Our Dollar Weak, But Some ETFs Do
June 28, 2008 – While our economy is plagued by a weak dollar and its implications, exchange traded funds (ETFs) can benefit. These days there are more options than ever for investors to hedge against a falling dollar. And... Continue Reading »

When It Comes to ETFs, Keep Your Eyes Open
June 27, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can have a number of objectives for the investor, aside from the immediately obvious ones. Beyond the goal of building wealth for the investor, ETFs have several other functions, suggests Peter... Continue Reading »

ETF Banks On Chinese Currency To Be Number “Yuan” Against U.S. Dollar
June 26, 2008 – Many believe that the Chinese currency will eventually become number "yuan" to the U.S. dollar, so it’s fortunate for them that there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) to track it. WisdomTree Chinese Yuan Fund (CYB),... Continue Reading »

Buy-and-Hold Portfolios Are Easy With ETFs
June 26, 2008 – One it comes to an exchange traded fund (ETF) buy-and-hold portfolio, it’s not a one-size-fits-all venture. Studies have shown that the performance of investors who are in it for the long haul mostly rides on... Continue Reading »

ETFs and Sectors to Watch In the Second Half of 2008
June 24, 2008 – Those who prefer investing with exchange traded funds (ETFs) may have bountiful choices to pick from, as there are several areas worth watching for the latter half of 2008. Can you believe we’re already just about halfway through... Continue Reading »

Gloves Are Off In Mexico’s Battle Against Inflation - Can the ETF Win?
June 20, 2008 – Mexico is ready to throw down with inflation, which might turn its exchange traded fund (ETF) back around after negative one-month performance. The country took two big steps to get control of the situation: first,... Continue Reading »

All-In-One Funds: It’s An ETF and a Dessert Topping!
June 18, 2008 – To all things in life, there has to be a balance for it to maintain health and longevity, and this applies to exchange traded funds (ETFs) as well. As an all-in-one investment, a globally... Continue Reading »

Weakening Dollar Polishes Up Metals ETFs
June 16, 2008 – Metals exchange traded funds (ETFs) were golden today as the dollar lost ground. Gold futures rose to their highest level in a week as the euro gathered steam, reports Alan Fein for Axcess News. Silver futures... Continue Reading »

ETFs Can Harness a Bullish Dollar
June 12, 2008 – After the government has indicated it’s ready to start defending the dollar, recent sentiment is pointing toward bullish, and some exchange traded funds (ETFs) give investors the chance to jump in. The dollar continued... Continue Reading »

When the Bears Come Out, the Short ETFs Aren’t Far Behind
June 12, 2008 – Are you feeling a bit bearish on your exchange traded fund (ETF) bets because of the market turmoil? You’re not alone. Some of the strongest funds in trading yesterday were the shorts, including ProShares UltraShort... Continue Reading »

New Van Eck Currency ETNs Attempt To Lure Investors With Magnification
June 11, 2008 – Currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) have helped investors to cash in on the weakness of the U.S. dollar, while giving exposure to foreign currency in the process. So far this year, the U.S. dollar... Continue Reading »

Swiss Inflation Healthy for ETF?
June 4, 2008 – Swiss inflation is appearing higher than the Alps, so will the Swiss exchange traded fund (ETF), iShares MSCI Switzerland Index (EWL), be able to tread water? Economists forecast the recent spike in inflation for the Swiss... Continue Reading »

Foreign Currency ETFs, ETNs Gathering Steam and Investor Interest
June 3, 2008 – Pick a currency, any currency, and chances are there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) or exchange traded note (ETN) to track it. Well, there are exceptions, but foreign currency exchange traded products are proliferating. John... Continue Reading »

Market Movements and Numbers Sending ETFs in Mixed Directions
May 29, 2008 – The revised first quarter GDP numbers are out, and the markets and certain exchange traded funds (ETFs) mostly seem to be reacting positively. The initial GDP numbers were up 0.6%, but the revised number... Continue Reading »

Oil And Stocks Might Tell The Future Of The U.S. Dollar
May 28, 2008 – Can the future of the greenback be foretold by indicators such as crude oil, the stock market and exchange traded funds (ETFs)? The U.S. dollar has suffered the brunt of the latest credit meltdown, and... Continue Reading »

Gold, Silver ETFs Lose Some Luster As Dollar Firms Up
May 27, 2008 – Gold and silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) were down by as much as 5% in trading today as prices for the metals fell and the dollar showed signs of life. Spot gold fell to $903.50... Continue Reading »

Active ETFs Gaining a Tepid Response So Far
May 22, 2008 –  After all that talk, actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) are so far bringing passiveness from investors now that they’re here. Ian Salisbury for the Wall Street Journal reports that these funds, after years of anticipation... Continue Reading »

Leveraged ETFs Take Center Stage Of Industry
May 20, 2008 – Leveraged exchange traded funds (ETFs) are taking center stage of the industry as one of the fastest-growing segments. Although investor sentiment is generally moving away from these high performance products, they’re being offered at... Continue Reading »

WisdomTree Files for Growth Funds, Launches Actively Managed Currency ETFs
May 17, 2008 – Fundamentally weighted exchange traded funds (ETFs) tend to be tilted toward the value end of the spectrum. But WisdomTree has filed for two growth funds, since demand for growth is picking up after having outperformed... Continue Reading »

Everyone Is Talking About the Dollar. Let’s Talk About Currency ETFs.
May 15, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors are fully aware of the value of the dollar these days as they snap up products that allow them to hedge its losses. But now more than ever, even... Continue Reading »

As ETFs Have Evolved, So Have Investors
May 14, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are such phenomenal investing tools they are actually changing the way investors invest. They’ve come a long way since they first landed on the scene in 1993. Billy Fisher for The Street... Continue Reading »

With ETNs, Risk Is Small, But It’s There
May 14, 2008 – Exchange traded notes (ETNs) are distant relatives of the exchange traded fund (ETF) and they come with their own unique issues attached. Matthew Hougan for Index Universe points out that while the credit risk is... Continue Reading »

Will China’s Inflation Halt Bull Run of ETFs?
May 12, 2008 – China wasn’t just rattled by a major quake today: inflation is also shaking up the country and its exchange traded funds (ETFs). Trade in the shares of 45 listed Chinese companies will be suspended... Continue Reading »

As the Dollar Ticks Up, Picking An ETF Can Be a Challenge
May 12, 2008 – After months of a downhill slide, the dollar is making gains again and it’s benefiting some exchange traded funds (ETFs). It lost a little ground last week, but so far in trading today, it seems... Continue Reading »

Oil, the Dollar and Gold ETFs Are Working Together
May 11, 2008 – Slight upticks in the dollar against the euro this week may be in sync with investors timing their re-entry into the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs). On Thursday, the U.S. dollar was up... Continue Reading »

Morgan Stanley’s New ETNs Go Long Or Short On The Euro
May 8, 2008 –   Morgan Stanley has joined the exchange traded note (ETN) game, with the announcement of two new notes, based on the euro. They’re both now trading on the NYSE Arca. The new notes are: Market Vectors Double Short Euro... Continue Reading »

The Commodity ETF Picture Looks Different This Week
May 5, 2008 – Gold futures and exchange traded funds (ETFs) began to stage a turnaround in trading today after the dollar once again fell and oil futures hit new records. Gold today rose to $870.70, reports Bob Ewing... Continue Reading »

A View of ETFs In An Obama White House
May 4, 2008 – If Barack Obama were to win the election for presidency this November, what would happen to the investment world, particularly exchange traded fund (ETF) investors? Awhile back, we talked about funds that could benefit in... Continue Reading »

Currency ETF Moves Depend on Many Factors
May 2, 2008 – One reader wanted to know about foreign currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). Thanks to ETFs, foreign currency is a market the average, everyday investor can get exposure to an area that previously wasn’t accessible... Continue Reading »

Gold Miner ETF Hits Low on Dollar’s Strength
May 2, 2008 – The dollar’s renewed vigor is good news for most, but not for the gold miner’s exchange traded fund (ETF). Yesterday, the Market Vectors Gold Miner (GDX) hit its lowest point since Sept. 18 of... Continue Reading »

Exxon Earnings Put the Brakes on Energy ETFs
May 1, 2008 – Some energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) are down more than 4% in midday trading after Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported a first-quarter profit jump that was less than what Wall Street was expecting. You can’t blame... Continue Reading »

Dollar Up, Gold Down, While ETFs Reflect Activity
April 30, 2008 – The U.S. dollar is toughening up, much to the dismay of gold which hit a three-month low on Tuesday, weakening the focused stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Also on the decline were oil prices... Continue Reading »

Foreign Currency ETF Offerings to Pour In Next Month
April 25, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) providers Dreyfus and WisdomTree are teaming up to offer five actively managed foreign currency ETFs next month. They will include the WisdomTree Dreyfus Euro Fund, Japanese Yen Fund, Indian Rupee Fund,... Continue Reading »

Currency ETFs Watching if the Dollar Rebounds
April 18, 2008 – Is there hope for the U.S. dollar and if so, what about the currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs)? The dollar has hit lows against major currencies such as the yen... Continue Reading »

Speculators and Bargain Hunters Go Fishing For Metals ETFs
April 2, 2008 – The more positive outlook on the dollar led to a selloff of precious metals and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Today, the outlook is a little better. streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares COMEX... Continue Reading »

Taiwan Had a Busy Week, Sending Its ETF Lower
March 31, 2008 – The Taiwan exchange traded fund (ETF), iShares MSCI Taiwan Index (EWT), fell 7.8% this week after the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the 15th consecutive quarter. It also signaled that yet more... Continue Reading »

Barclays Throws Hat Into Foreign Currency ETN Ring
March 26, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors is set to roll out three new exchange traded notes (ETNs) that will track currencies in Asia, the Middle East and emerging markets. The ETNs have already acquired $150 million during... Continue Reading »

Tom Lydon Talks Foreign Currency ETFs on “ETF Tracker”
March 24, 2008 – Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC’s “ETF Tracker” segment last Tuesday and discussed how the falling USD is opening opportunities for individual investors to buy foreign currencies as a way to hedge against low yields in... Continue Reading »

Rydex Puts ETFs to Work In a New Mutual Fund
March 20, 2008 – Rydex is proving that it’s possible for mutual funds to be creative in how they use exchange traded funds (ETFs). The provider is launching a new long-short index mutual fund that takes a fund-of-funds approach,... Continue Reading »

New ETNs Track Chinese and Indian Currency
March 19, 2008 – Two new exchange traded notes (ETNs) will give access to the Chinese and Indian currency, the first of their kind. The funds, Market Vectors Indian Rupee (INR) and Market Vectors Chinese Renminbi (CNY), are issued... Continue Reading »

Is Canadian ETF & Economy Unstoppable?
March 18, 2008 – Canada is strong enough to weather a U.S. economic slowdown, says one official - does that mean its exchange traded fund (ETF) is, as well? Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney says that while our... Continue Reading »

Get Serious With Currency ETFs As Dollar Hits New Lows
March 15, 2008 – As the dollar hits new lows, currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) are getting more attention than ever. Rydex Investments, home of the CurrencyShares lineup, and the first family of currency ETFs, introduced CurrencyShares the website... Continue Reading »

Presidential Elections in Taiwan Could Lift ETF and Economy
March 14, 2008 – Changes are afoot in Taiwan that could impact its exchange traded fund (ETF) in a postive way. A presidential election is going to take place on March 22, and the odds-on favorite to win is... Continue Reading »

Bear Stearns’s Troubles Take Down Financial ETFs and the Dollar
March 14, 2008 – The Bear Stearns (BSC) mess is weighing on the dollar and financial exchange traded funds (ETFs). The investment bank sought and received emergency funding today from the federal government and JPMorgan Chase & Co., reports... Continue Reading »

Ugly Prices for Gold and the Dollar Are Pretty for ETFs
March 13, 2008 – Gold-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) were higher in intraday trading as gold futures seemed to be trying out for high jumping in the Olympics. April futures reached a record $1,001.50 an ounce, continuing its steady... Continue Reading »

Even In These Markets, You Can Still Find ETF Movers and Shakers
March 12, 2008 – Yesterday, the markets delivered outstanding performance and some exchange traded funds (ETFs) finished up in the double digits. But one good day doesn’t mean we’re out of the slump yet. It’s still time to take... Continue Reading »

Gold Miner ETF Benefits from Price Surge
March 7, 2008 – Gold miner stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) ticked upward this week as gold futures spiked to record highs. April gold futures contracts settled at $991 after hitting an all-time high of $993.30 in... Continue Reading »

Lehman Brothers; The Newest Exchange Traded Product Provider Introduces Its Line of ETNs
March 7, 2008 – Lehman Brothers Holdings has jumped onto the exchange traded note (ETN) bandwagon, just as the tug-of-war between exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the notes heats up. John Spence for The Wall Street Journal reports that... Continue Reading »

ETF Investors Dig for Platinum, Gold and Silver
March 5, 2008 – Yes, investors are flocking to gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) as the dollar weakens. Case in point is streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD): after gold surged to a record $992 an ounce earlier this week, the... Continue Reading »

Nickel and ETN Are Part of the Commodities Bull
March 4, 2008 – The falling dollar has investors scurrying for cover under exchange traded funds (ETFs) representing gold, silver and…nickel? There’s no nickel ETF, but there is an exchange traded note (ETN): the iPath Dow Jones AIG Nickel TR... Continue Reading »

ETFs Reap Rewards of Continuing Oil Price Records
March 3, 2008 – Oil came within inches of the $104 mark, pushing exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold oil futures and companies to new heights. If you were crying at the pump this morning, you weren’t alone. The... Continue Reading »

U.S. Dollar Falls Further and Currency ETFs Rally
February 29, 2008 – It could be just what exchange traded fund (ETF) investors who are bearish on the U.S. dollar want to hear: another day, another low. After two days of setting records, the euro once again... Continue Reading »

Financial News Has Domino Effect on Markets and ETFs
February 27, 2008 – Wall Street hardly waited for its coffee to kick in before a slew of news began sending stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) this way and that in a series of chain reactions. The dollar... Continue Reading »

CurrencyShares Celebrates $1 Billion In Assets For Yen Trust
February 27, 2008 – Rydex Investments announced that the exchange traded fund (ETF) tracking the Japanese yen has passed the $1 billion milestone. The year-old ETF CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY) tracks the price movements of the yen against... Continue Reading »

The Euro and Its ETF Hit All-Time Highs
February 26, 2008 – You might want to hold off on booking that European vacation: the euro surged to an all-time high against the dollar today, sending the CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE) exchange traded fund (ETF) into record... Continue Reading »

Mutual Funds Behind the End of Foreign Currency ETN Tax Breaks
February 23, 2008 – The mutual fund industry isn’t so excited about exchange traded funds (ETFs), which are seen as a threat to their multi-trillion dollar industry. It’s almost a certainty that they will try to put the kibosh... Continue Reading »

Canada’s ETF Gives Exposure to Natural Resources and More
February 22, 2008 – Canada is a developed country that offers commodities exposure without all the geopolitical risk, making its exchange traded fund (ETF) that much more enticing. As a commodities play, iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC) has... Continue Reading »

Malaysia ETF Looks Like a Port in a Storm
February 20, 2008 – Little Malaysia is full of big surprises, as evidenced by their single country-focused exchange traded fund (ETF). iShares Malaysia ETF (EWM) has shown strong performance to date and the small country is ranked the... Continue Reading »

Metal and Mining ETFs Are So Bright, You Have to Wear Shades
February 20, 2008 – Metal and mining exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to get a rise from a slowing dollar here and continued power outages in South Africa. Yesterday, the SPDR S&P Metals and Mining (XME) jumped to a... Continue Reading »

Five ETF Sectors To Recession-Proof Your Portfolio
February 14, 2008 – The signs are all there that we’re in a recession: many exchange traded fund (ETF) sectors have taken a hit, Congress is calling hearings, the Federal Reserve is talking about more rate cuts, housing, retail... Continue Reading »

Switzerland’s Quietly Strong Economy Could Prime Its ETF for a Takeoff
February 14, 2008 – As some markets are see-sawing, Switzerland’s exchange traded fund (ETF) could be primed for a rise after having underperformed. The iShares MSCI Switzerland (EWL) ended 2007 up 4.5%, but has gotten off to a slow... Continue Reading »

When It Comes to Currency ETFs, You’ve Got Options
February 11, 2008 – Currencies once were the domain of the big-time investors, or were considered "too risky," but exchange traded funds (ETFs) have made it easy for regular investors to get in on them, too. These are interesting... Continue Reading »

G-7 Summit Keeps Financial Market Hopeful
February 11, 2008 – The G7 Summit meeting takes place this weekend and we’ll have to wait and see what effect decisions made there will have on the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). The dollar was slightly weaker... Continue Reading »

Mexico Will Put Billions Into Infrastructure - ETF Might Say ‘Ole!’
February 9, 2008 – Mexico will soon start pouring money into its infrastructure, benefiting its economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). On Monday, Doug Krizner and Dan Grech for Marketplace report, President Felipe Calderon will make his first presidential... Continue Reading »

Barclays’ New Currency ETNs Evolve
February 8, 2008 – Barclays is expanding its line of exchange traded notes (ETNs) with three new currency-related filings. Despite the IRS ruling that these notes should be taxed as debt, and that gains from interest income and... Continue Reading »

New York Stores Start Accepting Euros - Currency ETFs Might Like It
February 7, 2008 – Money is now talking with a European accent in New York as some stores have begun accepting euros, making some currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) look pretty good. Angela Moore for Reuters says that some shop... Continue Reading »

The ETF Gold Rush Of 2008
January 31, 2008 – Yee-haw! There is a new gold rush occurring right now as investors are running to gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) and gold shares. E.S. Browning for The Wall Street Journal reports that since mid-August,... Continue Reading »

WisdomTree Could Launch Money Market ETFs
January 19, 2008 – WisdomTree filed for 12 new money market exchange traded funds (ETFs) to cover 17 different foreign and emerging markets. The new funds are similar to the Rydex CurrencyShares funds with two major differences:  (1) They... Continue Reading »

The Falling Dollar and Currency ETFs
January 16, 2008 – It is no secret that the U.S. dollar has been falling against other major currencies, as evidenced by exchange traded funds (ETFs) and related investments. The dollar’s value dropped 10% against the euro, and is... Continue Reading »

British Pound and ETF Slide Backward
January 16, 2008 – One of last year’s strong currencies seems to have taken a bit of a stumble along with its exchange traded fund (ETF) and for once, it’s not the U.S. dollar. The British pound was a... Continue Reading »

Latin America and ETF Are Rich in Resources
January 14, 2008 – One person who’s been to Latin America many times over the years has witnessed the changes that have played a part in the continent’s growing exchange traded funds (ETFs) firsthand. Martin D. Weiss for Money... Continue Reading »

Coins Minted For ETFs
January 10, 2008 – Perhaps just the other day you were saying, "Boy, I wish there was an exchange traded fund (ETF) that held tellurium!" It must be your lucky day, then, because Los Angeles-based American Elements announced the launch... Continue Reading »

And the Clear Indexes ETF Creation Winner Is….
January 9, 2008 – Clear Indexes LLC announced the winner of its exchange traded fund (ETF) competition, which took place from October 12-November 26, 2007. James Baker, 18, an NYU freshman, won the Clear Next Generation ETF Competition. His idea was selected... Continue Reading »

ETF vs. ETNs
January 1, 2008 – The names might sound somewhat similar, but there are key differences between exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs). Mike Burnick from Burnick’s Global Market Beat sorts it all out. First, ETN shares don’t... Continue Reading »

Gold And ETFs Are Shining
December 31, 2007 – Strong energy prices, geo-political tensions and weakness in the dollar are all supporting gold prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs). The Economic Times reports that a firming trend in international markets, also boosted the... Continue Reading »

Foreign Buyers Could Give a Lift to Real Estate ETFs
December 27, 2007 – A boost to the real estate market and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be coming from a place we wouldn’t have necessarily expected: overseas. Increasingly, foreign buyers are turning to the U.S. for second... Continue Reading »

Foreign Currency ETNs Lose Their Tax Breaks
December 22, 2007 – The tax breaks given to exchange traded notes (ETNs) were once considered an entry in the "pro" column for the funds, but now those breaks may become non-existent. The IRS, which has been considering the... Continue Reading »

U.S. Dollar and ETF Show Signs of Life
December 20, 2007 – Finally, a bit of good news for anyone who was bullish on the dollar and held the corresponding exchange traded fund (ETF): the British pound dropped below $2 for the first time in three months... Continue Reading »

Currency ETFs Give Investor’s Direct Access
December 18, 2007 – The invention of currency-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) allows investors to put their money into the rising euro or protecting dollar denominated assets without having to deal with futures or foreign exchange. Currency ETFs... Continue Reading »

Lower Your Portfolio’s Risk with Currency ETFs
December 17, 2007 – Surely the primary goal of any investor, after making money, is minimizing risk, which explains why so many investors are turning to exchange traded funds (ETFs). ETFs can help diversify and hedge losses with... Continue Reading »

Here We Go Again With Oil Prices and ETFs
December 14, 2007 – Depending on who you’re listening to, oil demand is either going to go up or down; and these conflicting reports are sending oil prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track the commodity going... Continue Reading »

G-10 Currencies’ ETF Awaiting China Release of Reserves
December 12, 2007 – Investing in China’s yuan doesn’t have an easy or direct path, but an exchange traded fund (ETF) from PowerShares does offer an indirect opportunity. The Stock Advisors says many investors are wondering what China... Continue Reading »

ETFs Can Be a Parachute When the Dollar Drops
December 7, 2007 – The dollar isn’t commanding much respect these days, and one way for stressed-out investors to deal with it is with exchange traded funds (ETFs). Walter Updegrave for Money Magazine writes that the dollar recently... Continue Reading »

Europe Has Some Decisions to Make, and ETFs Could Be Affected
December 5, 2007 – The European economies are in a bit of "good news/bad news" situation, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track their currencies could be feeling the effects while the region weighs its options. On the... Continue Reading »

Canada’s Rate Cuts Could Affect Currency ETF
December 5, 2007 – The Bank of Canada’s surprise move to lower interest rates by a quarter point could have an affect on the exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks the Canadian dollar. The move was made, reports... Continue Reading »

Portfolio Exposure to Currencies Through ETFs
December 4, 2007 – As of today, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the easiest way to add currency exposure to a portfolio. Roger Nusbaum for Seeking Alpha reports that holding foreign currency can be just as important as... Continue Reading »

China’s Yuan Will Work With Market Forces; Will the ETFs?
November 30, 2007 – China’s prime minister announced on Wednesday that his country will allow market forces to exert more influence on the yuan, a move that could affect their exchange traded funds (ETFs). David Lague of the... Continue Reading »

Manage Your Portfolio Like a Hedge Fund With ETFs
November 29, 2007 – Investors are always looking to turn a profit on their portfolio, whether it is with stocks, bonds or exchange traded funds (ETFs).  By following the trends and watching fundamentals in the economy and globally,... Continue Reading »