How to Navigate a Post Buy-and-Hold World With ETFs
November 20, 2009 – Will the economy ever return to “normal”? Whatever your definition of normal may be, many don’t think the markets will be returning to it. The new market climate requires a more tactical approach to... Continue Reading »

Commodity Investing: ETFs or Mutual Funds?
November 19, 2009 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) world and the mutual fund industry are competing for investors left and right, and the commodity sector is no exception. The choice for exposure is now readily available in... Continue Reading »

Tax Time With Precious Metals ETFs: What You Should Know
November 19, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETF) that track or hold gold and silver have seen a wave of inflows in assets. But do you know the tax responsibilities that come with these ETFs? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "21061,"; 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 »

ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: 5 Reasons ETFs Are Better
November 18, 2009 – While mutual funds have had a long and successful run, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are encroaching upon territories that used to belong to mutual funds. Does this mean investors see ETFs as a better investment... Continue Reading »

How and Where to Research Bond ETFs
November 17, 2009 – Investors want bonds and bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) for the dividends, but how can you figure out what funds yield and what dividends they’ve paid out? Easy. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20557,"; Continue Reading »

The ETF Industry: Too Much Too Soon?
November 17, 2009 – In the midst of market recovery, the exchange traded fund (ETF) has grown by leaps and bounds. More funds than ever are listed and assets under management are at all-time highs. But is it too... Continue Reading »

Futures-Based ETFs: Understanding the Risks
November 16, 2009 – After a year of robust trading in the commodities market, regulatory action has been threatened on select exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are seen as problematic. The scrutiny has highlighted the differences between certain types... Continue Reading »