Midday Market Update: Unemployment Report Has Ripple Effects
December 7, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are on just this side of positive territory, even as the U.S. dollar strengthens. Investors are betting the Federal Reserve will raise rates sooner than expected. (more…) Continue Reading »

China Provides a Tailwind for Wind Energy ETFs
November 30, 2009 – The future is looking brighter for wind energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) as China begins spending heavily to build a domestic market for renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. The Chinese government’s goal is to... Continue Reading »

Will Summit On Climate Change Revitalize Green ETFs?
November 29, 2009 – The Kyoto Protocol is coming up on its expiration date and world leaders are eager to ratify a new global agreement on climate change. An upcoming conference may provide the push toward invigorating the green... Continue Reading »

Water ETFs: The Next Wave of Big Business?
November 28, 2009 – Keeping water clean is a big business, and one of the biggest IPOs this year has been a water treatment equipment company based in China. Specialized commodities such as water are giving Wall Street... Continue Reading »

Solar ETFs: Lighting Up the Green Energy Sector
November 16, 2009 – The solar energy sector might not be at full strength just yet, but its prospects are looking much better than they were last year. Now may be the time to consider the sector’s exchange... Continue Reading »

iShares Files for a Genocide-Free ETF
November 13, 2009 – Socially responsible investing with exchange traded funds (ETFs) is an idea that’s quickly gaining traction. iShares is seeking a way to further capitalize on the trend with its filing for a genocide-free fund. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETFs to Play Obama’s New Policies
November 13, 2009 – Each administration brings its own set of policies to the White House. Investing in exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be a prudent way to experience a potential windfall from the country’s new direction without the... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Jobs Report Cheers Wall Street
November 5, 2009 – Upbeat news about the state of the U.S. job market has pushed stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher this morning. However, while the rate of layoffs has slowed, there’s a downside that’s concerning some... Continue Reading »