Two ETFs to Play the Rebound in M&A Activity
November 7, 2009 – As the U.S. economy starts to show signs of a recovery, the market for mergers and acquisitions has shown signs of life. There are exchange traded funds (ETFs) you can look to as this... Continue Reading »

3 Signs Japan’s Economy and ETFs Could Grow
November 6, 2009 – Japan was an economy that was hit particularly hard by the recession, thanks to a tradition of frugality. But prices, production and consumption have stabilized, and the economy and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) may... Continue Reading »

Vanguard ETFs: How It Gained a Foothold In a Competitive Market
November 6, 2009 – Vanguard was a relative latecomer to the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry, launching its first fund in 2001. But the firm has since become the third-largest ETF provider, thanks in part to low fees.... Continue Reading »

3 ETF Investing Strategies
November 6, 2009 – The expansion of the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has not only given investors more choices in what they choose to invest, but more options and flexibility in their overall portfolio approach. (more…) Continue Reading »

Gold Storms Through Threshold, ETFs Rally
November 6, 2009 – The price of gold just can’t be stopped these days. Future prices of the precious metal topped $1,100 today, giving related exchange traded funds (ETFs) a push higher, as well. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Plays for the Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension
November 6, 2009 – The home buyer tax credit has been expanded and extended. Potential home owners are the obvious beneficiaries of this new piece of legislation, but homebuilders, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), could also benefit... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Grim Unemployment Numbers
November 6, 2009 – Unemployment in the United States shot up to 10.2%. It’s not only the highest rate in 26 years, but it’s the first time unemployment has topped 10% in as much time. Stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs: Follow the Trends
November 6, 2009 – Commodity investing has been on the mind of many an investor these days, thanks to a recent run-up in prices and the availability of exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Investors Weren’t Spooked In October
November 5, 2009 – October 2009 resulted a much different, and much brighter, picture for the overall exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. (more…) Continue Reading »

Bullish Dollar ETF Temporarily Stops Trading
November 5, 2009 – The bullish dollar exchange traded fund (ETF) has pulled in so much interest recently that trading was briefly halted today so an application for more shares could be filed with the Securities and Exchange... Continue Reading »