The Case for Aerospace & Defense ETFs
December 23, 2009 – The past year has kept the aerospace and defense sector subdued, but increases in spending and other global factors may make this sector’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) a top gun. (more…) Continue Reading »

Jefferies Has Big Plans for Growing ETF Line
December 14, 2009 – Jefferies teaming up with ALPS Advisors to enter into the exchange traded fund (ETF) marketplace is just the beginning of what appear to be big plans for the provider. (more…) Continue Reading »

The NYSE: Where An ETF’s Life Begins
December 8, 2009 – How do exchange traded funds (ETFs) actually wind up on their exchanges? It’s probably not something to which you’ve given much thought – you see an ETF you like and you buy it. But an... Continue Reading »

New Emerging Markets ETF Tracks FTSE Index
December 8, 2009 – A new exchange traded fund (ETF) provider is on the scene with the industry’s newest emerging markets fund. How it’s different: it tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets Index, opening the door for more diversification in... Continue Reading »

Direxion: The Road Ahead for Leveraged ETFs
December 7, 2009 – Direxion first appeared on the exchange traded fund (ETF) scene in late 2008, when the firm launched the first of a growing line of triple-leveraged funds. (more…) 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…) Continue Reading »

Schwab Readies to Launch Commission-Free ETFs
November 2, 2009 – The country’s largest discount brokerage firm, Charles Schwab, is readying to unleash its first four exchange traded funds (ETFs). The ETFs come with a big hook: they’re commission free. (more…) Continue Reading »

Brazil’s New Tax: What It Could Mean for ETFs
October 23, 2009 – This week, Brazil implemented a 2% tax on new foreign investment. What could this mean for investors in the popular exchange traded fund (ETF) that focuses on the country? (more…) Continue Reading »