The Risks and Rewards of Futures-Based ETFs
March 2, 2010 – Last year, investors demanded commodities and exchange traded funds (ETFs) became the go-to investment vehicle for tracking them. Investors should be aware of the the costs and risks involved when investing in commodity ETFs that... Continue Reading »

Your Guide to Investing in Metals ETFs
March 2, 2010 – Fashion Week in New York just wrapped up, but one white-hot trend probably didn’t come up: metals exchange traded fund (ETF) investing. Thanks to deficits and continuing concerns about the global economy, these ETFs have... Continue Reading »

Making the Switch from Mutual Funds to ETFs
March 1, 2010 – For all the benefits exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer, it’s little shock that they’re trouncing mutual funds in nearly every regard. If you’re an investor hanging onto a mutual fund that just isn’t cutting it,... Continue Reading »

ETFs vs. HOLDRs: Which Should You Choose?
March 1, 2010 – Often turning up in the same circles as exchange traded funds (ETFs) are HOLDRs, which appear to be similar but are actually different in some very key ways. Read on to find out what the... Continue Reading »

What’s Holding ETFs Back from the 401(k) Market?
March 1, 2010 – Eager to snatch a greater piece of the investment world’s market share, exchange traded fund (ETF) providers are turning to the trillions held in 401(k) retirement accounts as the next frontier. (more…) Continue Reading »

6 ETFs for a Financial Sector Recovery
February 26, 2010 – The financial sector’s recovery may ultimately be an uneven one. Regional banks may prosper while larger ones still struggle under the weight of TARP and increased scrutiny. There are exchange traded funds (ETFs) to play... Continue Reading »

ETF Study: True Liquidity Explained
February 26, 2010 – A new study about exchange traded funds (ETFs) tries to shed light on how common notions of liquidity in ETFs are not determinants on the true liquidity of an ETF. By having the right know-how,... Continue Reading »

Playing the Carry Trade With Currency ETFs
February 25, 2010 – Currency traders utilize foreign currencies and currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) in a number a ways. One of the more popular way of gaining a profit through currency trading is by betting on “carry trade.”... Continue Reading »