7 New Ways to Access BRICs with ETFs
November 12, 2009 – The BRIC economies (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are red-hot. Emerging Global Shares is targeting these growing economies with related exchange traded funds (ETFs) covering a variety of market caps and sectors. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Despite Scrutiny, Natural Gas and Oil ETFs Remain Popular
November 12, 2009 – Despite scrutiny by the as the Commodity  Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which was investigating possible causes of the wild volatility and surge in oil and gas prices last year, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to... Continue Reading »

PowerShares Files for CEFs That Could Become ETFs
November 12, 2009 – Recently, PowerShares filed for an auto-conversion closed-end fund, or “ACCE” fund, which is essentially a closed-end fund (CEF) that automatically converts into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) if certain discount-to-net asset value criteria are met. ... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market ETFs: More Choices Than Ever
November 11, 2009 – Reflecting the rapidly growing popularity of emerging markets, iShares has filed for two new sector exchange traded funds (ETFs) focusing on the asset class. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20520,"; Continue Reading »

New Van Eck ETF Tracks Gold Mining Juniors
November 11, 2009 – Van Eck, the provider of one of the top-performing gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year, has launched a new fund today targeting the small- and mid-cap gold mining companies. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20486,"; Continue Reading »

WisdomTree Enters Into the Inflation ETF Race
November 5, 2009 – WisdomTree has registered with The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange traded fund (ETF) that seeks to give investors protection from inflation. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20077,"; Continue Reading »

Say ‘Howdy’ to the New Texas ETF
November 4, 2009 – OOK Advisors launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) that focuses on the economy of Texas. It’s the second state-focused ETF from the advisor, and the second such ETF in existence. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20168,"; Continue Reading »

Two New PIMCO Bond ETFs Hit the Scene
November 3, 2009 – PIMCO, a leader when it comes to all things bond-related, has launched two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) to give investors further access to the firm’s expertise in managing U.S. Treasury securities. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »