Can You Simply ‘Buy American’ for the 4th of July?
July 4, 2009 – It’s the Fourth of July, American Independence Day, a celebration of our escape from colonization by Britain. Supporting the United States, and our way of life, cannot be summed up in an investment or... Continue Reading »

ETFs That May Be Affected By Clean Energy Bill
July 3, 2009 – Last Friday, the House passed the Waxman-Markey Clean Energy Bill, in an effort to reduce the U.S. addiction to oil and adopt more clean energy practices. The bill is in the Senate, and if it... Continue Reading »

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 »

Banish Emotional ETF Investing Once and For All
July 2, 2009 – When investing in stocks, exchange traded funds (ETFs) or any other investment tool, allowing emotion to drive your decisions could make or break your portfolio. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Weak Job Report Puts the Brakes on Wall Street
July 2, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) retreated in morning trading on a weak jobs report, which underscored that the economy is still very much struggling. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why ETF Investors Should Watch Japan
July 2, 2009 – Japan is a staple country on investor’s radar, and the related exchange traded fund (ETF) makes the access to Japan hard to ignore. So, are there reasons to add Japan to your portfolio? ... Continue Reading »

The Case for Investing In Water ETFs
July 1, 2009 – Investors have realized the value in water investments, as companies that manage potable water for consumption or irrigation are becoming profitable. The scarcity of water has taken the resource to a commodity-level investment and... Continue Reading »

New ETF Sets Community Banks Apart From the Rest
July 1, 2009 – Today, First Trust launched a new exchange traded fund (ETF) targeting community banks, which received favorable attention in the wake of the credit crisis for having less exposure to toxic debt than their larger counterparts... Continue Reading »