Midday Market Update: Mixed News Weighs on Investors
November 19, 2009 – Stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are both solidly in negative territory this morning as a stronger dollar, a downgrade on the semiconductor industry and mixed economic news weighed on investor sentiment. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "21075,"; Continue Reading »

Regional Bank ETFs: The Bad and the Good
November 19, 2009 – The financial fiasco is still too clear in our memories and some of the inimical legacies are spilling over into the regional banking industry. But, regional banks, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), may... Continue Reading »

Is An Asset Bubble Forming in Hong Kong’s ETF?
November 19, 2009 – After a slew of measures and policies that pumped world economies full of money, a lot of cash found its way into Asia, and Hong Kong is not pleased. Officials feel that Hong Kong’s economy... Continue Reading »

Holiday Travel Takes Flight; Will the ETFs?
November 18, 2009 – It’s that time of year again. Millions of Americans will fork over their hard-earned cash and stand in long lines at the airport, all to visit their families and celebrate the holidays. But will... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: SPDR S&P Emerging Europe (GUR)
November 18, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on SPDR S&P Emerging Europe (NYSEArca: GUR), part of a weekly series. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "21035,"; Continue Reading »

Forget Inflation? How to Use ETFs to Hedge Deflation
November 18, 2009 – Although many are worried about inflation and its effects on exchange traded funds (ETFs), deflation should be on investors minds as well. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20824,"; Continue Reading »

Merger Arbitrage ETF Launches
November 18, 2009 – The IQ ARB Merger Arbitrage ETF (NYSEArca: MNA) launched this week, and gives investors another way to play the anticipated increase in merger and acquisition activity in the coming year. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20891,"; Continue Reading »

Regulators and Commodity ETFs: Why They’re Evolving
November 18, 2009 – Commodity-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been put through the gauntlet by regulators, but the rules and restrictions may ease if the industry is being too restricted. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20842,"; Continue Reading »