ETFs That May Be Affected By Clean Energy Bill
July 3, 2009 – Last Friday, the House passed the Waxman-Markey Clean Energy Bill, in an effort to reduce the U.S. addiction to oil and adopt more clean energy practices. The bill is in the Senate, and if it... Continue Reading »

Why Coal ETFs Have Something to Smile About
July 2, 2009 – The overall outlook for coal has strengthened thanks to some stabilization seen in the global economy. The commodity and its producers are projecting a better 2010, which may help coal exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue... Continue Reading »

5 Ways ETF Investors Can Offset Emerging Market Risk
July 2, 2009 – Growth prospects can be found in emerging markets, yet the investment in related shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) also come with risk. Long-term investors who buy-and-hold must take a better diversified approach to... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Weak Job Report Puts the Brakes on Wall Street
July 2, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) retreated in morning trading on a weak jobs report, which underscored that the economy is still very much struggling. (more…) Continue Reading »

The Case for Investing In Water ETFs
July 1, 2009 – Investors have realized the value in water investments, as companies that manage potable water for consumption or irrigation are becoming profitable. The scarcity of water has taken the resource to a commodity-level investment and... Continue Reading »

New ETF Sets Community Banks Apart From the Rest
July 1, 2009 – Today, First Trust launched a new exchange traded fund (ETF) targeting community banks, which received favorable attention in the wake of the credit crisis for having less exposure to toxic debt than their larger counterparts... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: Market Vectors Coal (KOL)
July 1, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on Market Vectors Coal (KOL), part of a recurring series. (more…) Continue Reading »

MacroShares Real Estate ETFs Debut – Again
July 1, 2009 – MacroMarkets is finally going forward with the launch of their exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track the price of homes in major metro areas a few weeks after the initial public offering was called... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Ignites On Economic Data
July 1, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) opened the third quarter in positive territory on encouraging economic news regarding manufacturing, pending home sales and construction spending.  (more…) Continue Reading »

REIT ETFs: Is the Bottom In Sight?
June 30, 2009 – REITs, real estate investment trusts, and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have faced the headwinds of the economic downturn more than most sectors, and investors are watching for the news when REITs begin reporting... Continue Reading »