As the Dollar Weakens, There Are ETFs to Shelter You
October 21, 2009 – A weaker U.S. dollar and fears of inflation have been beneficial to various exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Financial Earnings Lift Spirits
October 21, 2009 – Profits from major banks posted improved third-quarter earnings results, which gave a lift to stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in morning trading. (more…) Continue Reading »

Forward Contracts In Currency ETFs Explained
October 19, 2009 – Not all currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) are created equal. Some hold the actual currency, for example, while others hold forward contracts to get the necessary exposure to the currency in question. (more…) Continue Reading »

Dollar ETFs: Do We Stand to Gain By Keeping Currency Weak?
October 16, 2009 – The strength of the U.S. dollar allowed Americans to consume foreign goods and travel to exotic lands. Now the dollar is at year-plus lows. If it stays this way, it could change our economy... Continue Reading »

Commodity and Currency ETFs: Cause of Rare Premiums Differ
October 15, 2009 – As exchange traded funds (ETFs) become increasingly sophisticated and target new and interesting markets with unique strategies, it’s growing more and more important to understand the differences between them. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play Jim Rogers’ Views on Commodities and Currencies
October 15, 2009 – In a recent seminar, prominent investing figure and commodities bull Jim Rogers, delivered his take on current world economic affairs and the role of commodities in our economic growth. Read on to find out what... Continue Reading »

How to Play a Weak Dollar With ETFs
October 13, 2009 – The dollar and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) just can’t get a break and continue to lose ground to counterpart currencies. This doesn’t mean that investors need to sit idly by – there... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Slip Following Earnings
October 13, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) went negative after some early earnings reports left investors feeling a little cold. Many on Wall Street sought solace in gold, which has hit a new record high. (more…) Continue Reading »

Mexico ETF: Can It Rise Above Swine Flu and Violence Fears?
October 10, 2009 – Mexico’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) took a drubbing in the economic downturn. But now the Latin American country is looking to the future and figuring out its next step. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Dollar and Trade Report Keep Wall Street On Its Toes
October 9, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are moving higher this morning and adding to the big gains made this week, despite a mixed trade report. Traders are also keeping an eye on what the dollar... Continue Reading »