Coal ETFs Are at a Crossroads
November 20, 2009 – Some say that coal demand has slumped in 2009, but tell that to the industry’s related exchange traded funds (ETFs). The two coal-focused funds have gained more than 100% year-to-date and are up nearly 200%... 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 »

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 »

Gold ETFs: Will the Record Run Last?
November 18, 2009 – As some are beginning to express skepticism that the rally in gold prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) couldn’t possibly last, gold goes ahead and touches on another new record today. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20893,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Consumer Prices Up While Housing Numbers Down
November 18, 2009 – Stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been in negative territory from the opening bell this morning on the back of higher inflation at the consumer level and weak numbers on housing. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "21004,"; Continue Reading »

New Natural Gas ETF Expected to Begin Trading Tomorrow
November 17, 2009 – United States Commodity Funds recently won regulatory approval for its newest addition: a 12-month natural gas exchange traded fund (ETF). The fund is expected to begin trading tomorrow. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20806,"; Continue Reading »

Why Oil ETFs Are Stirring from Their Slumber
November 17, 2009 – Despite 2009 being the first year since 1981 that global energy use fell, the future of crude oil exchange traded funds (ETFs) may look promising as the industry sees a flurry of renewed activity. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »