Congress May Step In to Aid Wind Industry; These ETFs Could Benefit
March 11, 2010 – It’s not just hot air. Wind energy representatives are calling on lawmakers to pass legislation on an initiative that would help provide stable growth in the wind-energy industry and provide a strong tailwind for related... Continue Reading »

8 ETFs That Can Add Income to Your Portfolio
March 11, 2010 – Trying to interpret what the markets are doing can be just as crazy-making as attempting to predict what’s happening. That’s why it might be necessary to add in some income-producing exchange traded funds (ETFs) along... Continue Reading »

China’s Tightening Hits Markets and ETFs
March 11, 2010 – Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are continuing the trend seen all this week, at least in early trading: tight ranges wavering between positive and negative. The cause? A jobs report that was decent,... Continue Reading »

Why Tech ETFs May Keep Leading in 2010
March 11, 2010 – The technology sector has been viewed in recent months as one that will lead the way out of the recession. The performance of tech exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the sentiment of analysts puts an... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology (FBT)
March 10, 2010 – ETF Spotlight on First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology (NYSEArca: FBT), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

Biotechnology M&As, Wholesale Mix the Markets and ETFs
March 10, 2010 – Mergers and acquisitions are starting to be a sign of the times. An unexpected decline in wholesale inventories wasn’t enough to put the markets in the red in early trading, thanks to a slew of... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market ETFs: Time for a New Approach
March 9, 2010 – Emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been moving past the plain vanilla, all-purpose type that seek to give general exposure. The new breed is getting more specialized, giving investors a chance to drill down... Continue Reading »

Oil and Gas ETF Plays for Rising Energy Prices
March 9, 2010 – Uh-oh…you’ve probably noticed that gas prices are once again creeping higher, just in time for the driving season. As a motorist, it might have you cringing; but as an exchange traded fund (ETF) investor, it... Continue Reading »