ETF Resumé
GDXTicker Symbol |
Market Vectors TR Gold Miners ETFFund |
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27.29 
- Change -0.73 (-2.6%)
- Volume 24.43 M
4:00 PM EDT May 21, 2013
U.S. Markets are closed
- Assets $5,123.5M
- Expense Ratio 0.52%
- Yield 1.65%
- Vs 50 Day EMA %
- Vs 200 Day EMA %
US Equity ETF
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond to the price and yield of the Arca Gold Miners Index.
Performance
| TODAY | 1 DAY | 5 DAY | 10 DAY | 1 MO | 3 MO | 6 MO | 1 YR | 2 YR | 5 YR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.6% | -2.5% | -4.8% | -5.3% | -4.4% | -28.3% | -42.6% | -35.8% | -49.8% | -42.0% |
Last Close Volume
| AVG VOL (10 D) | CHANGE |
|---|---|
| 23,906,455 | 2.3% |
Trend on Last Close
| Price | EMA | EMA P | DATE CROSSED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 DAY | 27.32 | 32.18 | -15.1% | 11-09-2012 |
| 200 DAY | 27.32 | 40.56 | -32.6% | 11-13-2012 |
Technical
| ALPHA | BETA | R2 | STD DEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.0033 | 0.581 | 0.072 | 0.118 |
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Gold ETFs Lose Their Allure
05-16-2013 04:50 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold fever is abating, with related exchange traded funds have taking a hit as global factors weigh on gold interest. The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD) has declined 14.9% year-to-date as the fund has shed 300 tons of gold. [Gold ETFs Could Shed Another 250 Tons of Bullion: ...
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Short Sellers Move on Gold Miner ETFs
05-01-2013 10:59 AM by Tom Lydon
A gold miner exchange traded fund issued new shares in what appeared to be a bullish turn for the beleaguered sector, but in reality, the new issuances fueled an influx in short selling. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) saw a surge in new shares as market mak...
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Gold Miner ETFs: When Will Sentiment Turn on Most-Hated Sector?
04-22-2013 02:51 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner ETFs are the proverbial falling knife and a lot of fingers have been lopped off the past year. Miner stocks have fallen harder than gold prices during the recent swoon, but the hated sector may finally get its chance to shine. Gold miners are trading near multi-year...
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Gold Slump Weighs Heavily on Precious Metal Miner ETFs
04-19-2013 01:21 PM by Tom Lydon
The precious metals exchange traded fund market is taking a beating as gold prices slump and most precious metal mining companies take heavy losses. The worst performing miner exchange traded fund is Global X Gold Explorers ETF (NYSEArca: GLDX), down 33.4% over the past month. ...
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CNBC's Model ETF Retirement Portfolio for the 30-Year-Old Investor
04-17-2013 05:30 PM by Tom Lydon
In a collaboration with exchange traded fund experts, CNBC has rolled out an all-ETF diversified portfolio for the investor looking to save toward retirement. "We wanted investors to have some exposure to most asset classes, that would be stocks, bonds, cash, commodities and e...
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Gold Miner ETFs: Falling Knife or Turnaround Play?
03-07-2013 10:32 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner ETFs have been brutal to investors for years, sort of a falling knife and a value trap wrapped into one. The sector has trended lower since late 2011 despite some violent rallies along the way. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) rallied more than 4% o...
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Why Gold Miner ETFs Have Lagged Gold Prices
02-14-2013 11:20 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold mining stocks and exchange traded funds have consistently lagged the run-up in gold prices. Although the two seem they would be in agreement tracking the price of gold, there are a number of reasons why they tend to diverge. "Gold miners do not perfectly track the price o...
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Five Reasons Why Gold ETFs and Miners Could Shine in 2013
01-21-2013 06:15 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold exchange traded funds have remained relatively flat so far this year, but S&P Capital IQ analysts expect the precious metal to strengthen this year as loose monetary policies debase global currencies and low gold supply support prices. "S&P Capital IQ Equity Resea...
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Tom Lydon Outlines the Case for Holding Gold ETFs
12-20-2012 11:55 AM by John Spence
ETF Trends Editor Tom Lydon appeared on Yahoo Finance's Breakout to discuss the rationale for holding gold ETFs as the U.S. fiscal cliff looms large. "Right now, the No. 1 thing is quantitative easing," Lydon says. It's on the table probably either way whether or not a deal is...
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Defensive ETFs to Shield Against the Fiscal Cliff
12-14-2012 04:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The economy and markets are humming along, but potential risks still loom, namely the so-called fiscal cliff. For the more pessimistic investors, it could be time to look over some defensive exchange traded fund options. While Mohamed El-Erian, chief executive officer at Pacif...
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Will Gold Miner Stock ETFs Slip Over the Fiscal Cliff?
11-27-2012 07:56 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner stock exchange traded funds have lagged the performance of physical gold funds, however, investors with some risk tolerance have kept faith that long term performance will pay off. The fiscal cliff does include tax hikes and this could further cloud the performance of ...
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Obama Victory Seen Bullish for Gold ETFs
11-07-2012 08:40 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold ETFs continued to rise Wednesday morning in the wake of President Barack Obama's election victory as traders positioned for more quantitative easing from the Federal Reserve. The precious metal's price spiked back above $1,700 an ounce on Tuesday. "If Obama is reelected, ...
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Eight ETFs for Gold Exposure
10-26-2012 06:59 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold enthusiasts have found their way to the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEArca: GLD), the largest gold exchange traded fund and second largest U.S.-listed ETF, as the unprecedented string of Fed and central bank policies have stoked fears of inflation and currency depreciation. However, ...
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The Outlook for Gold Miner ETFs
09-11-2012 03:50 PM by Tom Lydon
Current valuations for gold mining stocks and exchange traded funds are offering opportunity to investors in comparison to the metal itself. As central banks boost their gold holdings, miners will benefit as demand for the precious metal keeps rising. "It's at the point where ...
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Prospecting the Gold and Silver Miner ETFs
09-10-2012 02:28 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner ETFs have been outperforming bullion prices since mid-July. Following several false starts, the question is whether miner shares are finally ready to lead precious metal prices. After a prolonged disparity between the performance of physical precious metals and mini...
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The Case for Gold Miner ETFs
08-09-2012 09:49 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold investors have two choices when they want exposure to the metal - either the physical bullion or gold miners. Exchange traded funds that focus in on the miners have underperformed relative to the precious metal, but both are favored for the next few years by S&P Capital ...
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Comparing the Largest Gold Miner ETFs
07-31-2012 03:39 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner exchange traded funds have become a popular tool for investors to gain exposure to gold, without investing in futures. Although gold miner funds like the Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) do not track gold prices spot on, they do rely on the precious metals' s...
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Three Gold Miner ETF Options
07-30-2012 06:12 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold traders can directly access the precious metals through exchange traded funds. But for those seeking to gain exposure to the supply side, there are a few gold miner ETFs available. Gold miner ETFs have been terrible performers versus bullion in recent years with many inve...
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Tom Lydon on FOX Business: Gold Miners on the Rise?
07-30-2012 01:16 PM by John Spence
Tom Lydon appeared on FOX Business today to discuss why gold miner stock valuations and gold prices are so out of whack. Watch the FOX Business video to see the full interview.
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ETF Chart of the Day: Gold Miners
07-26-2012 11:04 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial
Yesterday, on a gap up in spot Gold prices (GLD and IAU up 1.40%), we saw predominantly call buying activity in a Gold Miners Equity ETF, Market Vectors TR Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX). GDX has amassed more than $8 billion since its inception in 2006, and has exposure to names ...
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Gold and Miner ETFs Losing Their Luster
07-23-2012 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold spot prices and the exchange traded funds that track their movements are beginning to dull as traders shift to a deflationary outlook. SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NSYEArca: GLD) has been lackluster in recent weeks. Gold weakened following Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke's ...
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Gold Miner ETFs Dig a Hole
07-17-2012 07:40 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner stocks and exchange traded funds have continuously lagged behind physical gold prices. However, as spot gold beings to move higher, producers may see their profit margins widen. SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NSYEArca: GLD) is up 1.4% year-to-date, whereas the Market Vectors...
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Gold Miner ETFs Get Back on Track
06-11-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner ETFs recently reached a nine-week high thanks to a recovery after the steep sell-off. Gold producers still show positive technical and fundamental aspects that could provide further support. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) is about 20% higher from its...
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Gold Miner ETF Rebound Draws Bullish Options Trade
06-06-2012 10:19 AM by John Spence
The $8.9 billion Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) was up 23% from its May 16 intraday low in early trading Wednesday. The recent bounce in the long-suffering ETF has attracted bullish activity in the options market, according to reports. Contracts on ETFs can be ...
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Central Bank Stimulus Would Rally Gold ETFs
06-05-2012 01:10 PM by John Spence
The big rally in gold ETFs on Friday after the bleak U.S. jobs report is a reminder that the precious metal could get back on track if central banks step in with more stimulus. Gold prices climbed back above $1,600 an ounce as the jobs disappointment raised expectations of add...
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Have Gold Miner ETFs Finally Reached the Turning Point?
06-01-2012 01:56 PM by John Spence
Gold miner ETFs have been the proverbial falling knife that has lopped off the fingers off many traders and investors who have tried to call a bottom in this beleaguered sector in recent years. After several head fakes, are we finally seeing the fabled recovery in gold miner s...
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Tom Lydon, Chuck Jaffe Talk ETF of the Week: Gold Miners
05-31-2012 11:20 AM by Tom Lydon
Click here to listen. I do the "ETF of the Week" for MarketWatch every Thursday on Chuck Jaffe's MoneyLife Show where I highlight big movers and disappointments within the exchange traded fund market. This week, I talked about Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX). G...
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Are Gold ETFs a Safe Haven Again?
05-17-2012 02:09 PM by John Spence
Many market observers have been puzzled by the recent weakness in gold ETFs despite the latest outbreak in Europe's debt crisis. Gold has been moving lower with stocks in May while the U.S. dollar and Treasury bonds have strengthened amid speculation Greece will leave the euro...
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Will Miner ETFs Finally Emerge from Gold's Shadow?
05-13-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner stocks are underperforming bullion prices to a degree seldom seen in the past three decades. Essentially, the spread between gold miner shares and spot gold prices is near a 30-year low. Gold has been stifled over the last two months and even dropped below its $1,60...
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Gold Miner ETFs Bounce on Heavy Volume
05-09-2012 12:27 PM by John Spence
Gold miner ETFs saw a big turnaround Wednesday on heavy volume, raising hopes the long-suffering sector has finally hit bottom. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) rallied 3.1% in afternoon trade while its small-cap counterpart Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArc...
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Gold, Miner and Silver ETFs Fall in Risk-Off Trade
05-08-2012 11:31 AM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds tracking gold, silver and miner stocks were among the steepest decliners Tuesday as global markets sold off on concerns the latest troubles in Greece will shatter the Eurozone. In precious metals, SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD) fell 2.5% while iShares S...
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Gold Miner ETF Falls to New 52-Week Low
05-03-2012 01:04 PM by John Spence
The largest ETF that invests in gold miners dropped to a fresh 52-week low on Thursday as producers saddled with higher costs continue to lag bullion prices. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) was down 4% on Thursday and has shed more than 20% the past three months. ...
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ETFs for Gold and Miner Stocks
05-02-2012 10:51 AM by Tom Lydon
The weak U.S. dollar and ongoing Eurozone debt crisis are attracting investors to gold. Bullion and mining exchange traded funds are among the best tools to gain exposure to the precious metal. "In an attempt to avoid a deflationary spiral the Federal Reserve engaged in succe...
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Junior Gold Miners ETF Breaking Resistance, Beating Large-Caps
05-01-2012 10:29 AM by John Spence
A long-suffering ETF following junior gold miner stocks is outperforming its large-cap peers after breaking above a resistance trend line. Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is down more than 20% the past three months to trade near its lowest levels since early...
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Short ETFs Rise on Gold Miner Weakness
04-30-2012 10:29 AM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds that bet against gold miner shares rallied Monday on weakness in the downtrodden sector. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) was down 1.4% in recent trading after posting big gains last week. The sector has been a lackluster performer in 2012 with ...
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Gold ETFs: Miners vs. Bullion
04-21-2012 06:00 AM by John Spence
Gold miner ETFs continue to drastically underperform bullion prices. Gold producer stocks are posting their weakest relative performance to bullion in over three years. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) was down 9.3% year to date as of April 16, while SPDR Gold Shares...
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Gold Miner ETFs Eye Dividends
04-18-2012 12:31 PM by John Spence
The rising popularity of bullion-backed ETFs could be one reason gold miner stocks have lagged the precious metal so badly in recent years. Raising dividend payouts would attract more investors and help the sector compete with gold ETFs, says the chief executive of a gold produce...
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Capitulation Time for Gold Miner ETFs?
04-05-2012 03:14 PM by John Spence
An exchange traded fund indexed to large-cap gold miners continued its downward spiral this week with a 7% loss on falling precious metal prices. Many investors appear to be throwing in the towel on the beleaguered sector. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) touched a f...
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Gold ETFs: Bullion or Mining Stocks?
03-20-2012 10:45 AM by John Spence
Gold miner shares continue to lag the precious metal's price as bullion-backed exchange traded funds have made it much easier to invest in physical gold. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) fell to a fresh 52-week low on Tuesday and is in negative territory for 2012...
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Gold Miner ETF Falls to 52-Week Low
03-20-2012 09:11 AM by Tom Lydon
An exchange traded fund that invests in gold miner stocks dropped to a new 52-week low on Tuesday, falling along with bullion prices in March. Miner stocks have trailed gold prices in recent years. Investors are walking away from gold producers and moving into bullion ETFs, pu...
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Gold Miner ETFs Lose Their Luster
03-15-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner exchange traded funds are trailing gold prices downward as the more optimistic outlook upends the safe-haven aspect of the precious metal, pushing investors to riskier areas. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (N...
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The Case for Junior Gold Miner ETFs
02-29-2012 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner stocks and exchange traded funds are beginning to show improvements as gold prices inch back to $1,800 an ounce once again. Investors, though, may find that small-cap or "junior" gold miners could outperform their larger counterparts. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF ...
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Gold Miner ETFs Ride Bullion Toward $1,800
02-28-2012 12:18 PM by John Spence
Gold miner exchange traded funds were among the best-performing sector ETFs on Tuesday as the precious metal continued to march toward $1,800 an ounce. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ) were up nearly 2% in recent...
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Gold Miner ETFs May be Near Turning Point
02-23-2012 08:47 AM by John Spence
Gold miner exchange traded funds may be gathering strength to finally outperform bullion on low valuations and a shift to gold-related stocks. Gold producers are heading for an "inflection point" triggering a rally, Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX) CEO Aaron Regent told Bloomber...
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Gold ETFs on a Tear as Metal Pushes Toward $1,800
02-22-2012 02:55 PM by John Spence
A swift rise in gold prices late Wednesday carried the precious metal close to $1,800 an ounce. Traders are taking a shine to gold ETFs to play the rally. "Gold futures shook off initial weakness to settle at a three-month high on Wednesday," MarketWatch reported. "Early losse...
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Race to the Bottom: ETFs Cut Fees
02-14-2012 03:21 PM by Tom Lydon
New exchange trade fund product launches from BlackRock have instigated more price wars among the ETF providers. Product developers continue to slash fees in an effort to attract interest, which benefits investors, who get to keep more of their returns. iShares, a leading exch...
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List of Top Gold ETFs
02-13-2012 01:15 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold prices are hovering above $1,700 an ounce and ETFs that invest in the precious metal could move higher in 2012 on Europe's lingering debt crisis and further monetary easing from central banks. Gold prices dropped 1.2% for the week ended Feb. 10, settling at around $1,725 ...
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Small-Cap Gold Miner ETF Jumps Nearly 30% in a Month
01-30-2012 12:43 PM by Tom Lydon
An exchange traded fund indexed to small-cap gold miner stocks is among the best unleveraged ETFs over the past month with a gain of nearly 30%. Are miner ETFs going to finally catch up to the price of gold? Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is up 28.4% over t...
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Gold Miner ETFs Rise to Test 200-Day Average
01-27-2012 10:57 AM by John Spence
Gold miner exchange traded funds are among the top ETF performers this week, getting a boost from higher precious metal prices following the Federal Reserve's decision to extend its low-rate pledge out to late 2014. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors...
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Chart of the Day: Short Gold ETFs
01-27-2012 10:17 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial
On Thursday we saw evidence of options players looking to get short gold-related exchange traded funds, including SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD) and Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX). Gold, as well as silver, have had impressive rallies the past several days and...
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Gold Miner ETFs Soar After Fed's Low-Rate Pledge
01-25-2012 02:50 PM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds tracking gold miners surged Wednesday on heavy trading volume after the Federal Reserve announced its commitment to maintaining low interest rates until late 2014 and the prospect of higher inflation. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) was up 5% a...
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Miner ETFs Bounce Off 52-Week Lows
01-08-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Hard-hit mining stocks rallied last week along with precious metals exchange traded funds after the sector suffered through a bleak 2011. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) are both higher over the past fiv...
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Gold Miner ETFs Sink to New 52-Week Low
12-28-2011 02:55 PM by John Spence
Gold miner exchange traded funds stumbled Wednesday along with bullion prices, dragging the stock ETFs to fresh 52-week lows. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) fell 3% while Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) was down nearly 4%. Leveraged ETFs f...
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Gold Miner ETFs May Bring in Dividend Hunters
12-28-2011 08:11 AM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds tracking gold miners are caught in a downdraft, along with gold prices, coming off the Christmas weekend. Miner ETFs have underperformed gold by a wide margin this year, but some companies are raising dividends, especially the junior miner category. Marke...
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Gold Miner ETFs Look to Catch Up to Bullion in 2012
12-22-2011 08:14 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner exchange traded funds have lagged the price of bullion in 2011 and are poised to end the year with losses. Will 2012 be the year that miner stocks can finally close the performance gap with gold prices? Many gold mining companies are expecting the price of gold to ...
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Gold Miner ETFs Fall 4% as Stocks, Metal Weaken
12-12-2011 12:23 PM by John Spence
Gold miner exchange traded funds were hit with a double whammy on Monday as stocks and precious metals weakened on concerns Europe will slip into recession despite last week's ECB moves. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) ...
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Miner ETFs Fall Harder Than Gold in Metals Sell-Off
12-08-2011 02:06 PM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds that invest in gold miner stocks fell more than bullion-backed ETFs during Thursday's sell-off in precious metals in what has become a familiar pattern this year. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) fell 2.5% at last check Thursday while iShares Go...
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ETF Chart of the Day: Gold vs. Miners
12-07-2011 10:04 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial
Yesterday we pointed out exchange traded funds in the metals and mining sector, and last week we highlighted ETFs that are based on the price of gold bullion. This presents a timely opportunity to discuss the correlation between the miners and spot gold itself, and how to potenti...
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ETF Chart of the Day: Miners
12-06-2011 09:11 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial
Late last week we saw the emergence of put buyers in XME (SPDR S&P Metals and Mining) as the exchange traded fund failed to close at recent highs after mid morning Friday strength, and finished down 0.61%. XME had a strong showing last week, rising over 15% from the previo...
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Are Gold Miner ETFs Undervalued?
11-30-2011 12:04 PM by John Spence
Is hedge fund manager David Einhorn correct when he says a "substantial disconnect has developed between the price of gold and the mining companies" that makes gold miner exchange traded funds a screaming buy? Valuations on gold mining stocks have fallen to their cheapest leve...
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Short Gold ETFs Boosted by Precious Metals Weakness
11-25-2011 08:55 AM by Tom Lydon
Inverse exchange traded funds that profit from falling gold prices have received a boost the past two weeks as precious metal prices slide with global equities. Short gold ETFs include PowerShares DB Gold Double Short ETN (NYSEArca: DZZ), ProShares Ultrashort Gold ETF (NYSEArc...
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Miner ETFs Pause for Breath, Follow Metals Lower
11-10-2011 04:15 PM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds that invest in gold and silver mining stocks followed precious metal prices lower on Thursday. Yet some portfolio managers are betting miner stocks may be ready to take the leadership role after trailing metal prices for years. Market Vectors Gold Mine...
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Gold Miner ETF Aims for 2011 High; Einhorn Buys
11-07-2011 09:33 AM by John Spence
Gold miner stocks have bounced about 9% over the past month to outperform gold prices, raising hopes that miner exchange traded funds can make up ground after lagging bullion for years. "The gains in the mining sector are outpacing the gains in the broader equity markets whil...
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These ETFs Have Doubled in Price the Past Three Years
10-23-2011 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Market volatility has been ratcheting up on economic uncertainty, and many investors are heading for the safety of the sidelines in cash. Choppy markets can be frustrating for investors, who are hearing calls that buy-and-hold investing is dead. With triple-digit gains and ...
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Gold, Silver Miner ETFs Suffer Tough Week
10-22-2011 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold and silver miner exchange traded funds took a small respite Friday from a week of heavy losses, bolstered by the glimmer of hope that European leaders will come to a solution on their troubled finances. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) lost nearly 7% last week, ...
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Gold Miner ETF Tumbles 6%
10-19-2011 01:42 PM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds indexed to gold miner stocks were among the weakest ETF performers on Wednesday. Agnico-Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM) fell nearly 20% after the company suspended operations at its Goldex mine in Quebec due to water inflows and ground instability. Market Vectors...
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ETF Spotlight: Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 2x (DUST)
10-17-2011 04:27 PM by Tom Lydon
ETF spotlight on Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 2x Shares (NYSEArca: DUST), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $9.4 million. Objective: The Daily Gold Miners Bear 2x shares tries to reflect the 200% of the daily inverse, or opposite, performance of the NYSE Arca Gold Miner...
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Gold Miner ETF Hits Resistance; Volume Declines
10-17-2011 01:19 PM by Tom Lydon
An exchange traded fund indexed to gold miner stocks was down 2% on Monday. The miner ETF has run into resistance at its 200-day moving average, while trading volume has been declining during the October rally. Yet some investors think valuations in gold miners are compelling,...
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Investors Weigh Gold Miner ETFs, Dividends
09-23-2011 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
While gold prices have skyrocketed over the last couple of years, gold miner stocks and exchange traded funds have been lagging behind. Gold producers, though, are beginning to entice investors with higher dividend payouts. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) has a 12-m...
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Investors Shift Into Gold Miner ETFs
09-21-2011 08:29 AM by John Spence
Gold miner stocks have outperformed bullion over the past month and caught the attention of investors, who have channeled money into exchange traded funds tracking the shares. "Gold mining stocks have lagged the performance of the yellow metal so badly in 2011 that one of Wall...
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Gold Miners ETF Pares Gains After Breakout
09-06-2011 10:00 AM by John Spence
An exchange traded fund that invests in gold miners pared its gains Tuesday after an early rally, following the fund's recent breakout. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) was fractionally positive after rallying as much as 3%. Last week, the miners ETF rose to a new 52...
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Tom Lydon on CNBC: Gold as a Momentum Play
09-01-2011 01:16 PM by John Spence
Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC's "The Call" this morning to discuss gold as a momentum play, as well as gold miner exchange traded funds. Tom offers his thoughts on ways to invest in gold and miner stocks. Watch the CNBC video to see the full interview.
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Gold, Miner ETFs Among Top Performers in August
08-31-2011 02:46 PM by Tom Lydon
Despite a mid-month correction, exchange traded funds that invest in gold were among the best performers in August, backed by safe-haven demand and a tumultuous market. Gold miner ETFs were also top performers this month as they benefited from the precious metal's rise. SPDR G...
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Gold Miners ETF Near All-Time High
08-31-2011 10:53 AM by John Spence
An exchange traded fund tracking gold miners is back near the top of the range it has been stuck in for over a year, and some technical analysts think the ETF is poised to break out to a new record high. "When these sort of consolidations take place, I like to give the benefit...
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Inverse Gold Miners ETF Rises 7%
08-24-2011 03:41 PM by Tom Lydon
A volatile exchange traded fund that profits from weakness in gold miner shares vaulted nearly 7% on Wednesday as the stocks mirrored steep losses in precious metals. Gold prices fell by about $100 an ounce in Wednesday's sell-off, while stock ETFs were higher after strong dur...
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Gold Miners ETF Turned Back at 52-Week High
08-23-2011 01:53 PM by Tom Lydon
An exchange traded fund that invests in gold miner stocks was down more than 3% on Tuesday as an attempt to break through its 52-week moving average was turned away. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) followed gold prices lower while stock ETFs enjoyed a 200-point ...
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Gold ETF Holdings Climb to Record on Debt Uncertainty
08-01-2011 05:37 PM by Tom Lydon
Assets in exchange traded funds that follow gold prices are at an all-time high as more investors tap the liquid vehicles to get exposure to the precious metal. Holdings in exchange traded products backed by gold climbed a record $113 billion on July 29, according to data from...
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Gold Miner ETFs Rally Back Near Lifetime Highs
07-25-2011 02:49 PM by John Spence
A rally in exchange traded funds that invest in gold miners has carried the sector ETFs close to their all-time highs from late 2010. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) is reasserting its relative uptrend against the S&P 500 as the fund eyes a new record relati...
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Gold, Silver Miner ETFs Follow Metals Prices Higher
07-07-2011 04:21 PM by Tom Lydon
Investors in exchange traded funds that track gold and silver miners are hoping their recent bounce along with precious metals prices signals a reversal from the downtrend since April. Europe's debt crisis heating up has helped push gold and silver prices higher, and miner sto...
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Bank of America Saps Financial ETFs; Nasdaq-100 Steady on Apple
07-05-2011 11:15 AM by Tom Lydon
Financial exchange traded funds were the biggest sector decliners in Tuesday's down market after a five-day rally. Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLF) was off more than 1% along with top holding Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). In the tech sector, the Nasdaq-100 Powe...
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Riskier Sector ETFs Lead Stock Bounce
06-22-2011 01:10 PM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds that invest in some of the market's riskier sectors have seen the sharpest rallies in the bounce in stocks over the past week. The list includes ETFs for precious metals miners, real estate, small-caps, financials, homebuilders and sugar. The strong re...
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Gold Miner ETFs Continue Divergence from Bullion
06-17-2011 07:43 AM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds that invest in gold miner stocks are down for the year amid volatile action even though bullion ETFs have advanced and remain near record highs. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) is off 15.8% so far in 2011, according to Morningstar. The $6.3...
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Gold Miners Boost Dividends in Battle with Bullion ETFs
06-13-2011 08:31 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold miners are hiking their dividends in a bid to lure investors who have instead flooded into exchange traded funds that follow the price of bullion, according to a report Monday. ETFs that track gold bullion and miner stocks have been trending in different directions lately...
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Gold and Miner ETFs Part Ways
06-08-2011 01:40 PM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds that track gold bullion and miner stocks have been moving in different directions lately with the shares following equity markets lower. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) was down nearly 3% in afternoon trading Wednesday. It entered the session w...
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Technical Analyst Likes S&P 500, Gold Miner ETFs
05-27-2011 02:09 PM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds tracking the S&P 500 and gold miner stocks are at critical junctures and a bit more momentum could propel the ETFs to further gains, a market analyst said Friday. "Today the S&P 500 has risen above its 50-day exponential moving average following a...
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Why Miner ETFs Are Lagging Behind Metal Prices
05-03-2011 02:26 PM by Tom Lydon
Even before the steep correction in gold and silver exchange traded funds this week, ETFs for miner stocks were trailing precious-metals prices. When we see commodity prices shoot higher, we naturally expect commodity-producer ETFs to reap the benefits. However, as precious me...
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Miner ETFs Follow Gold, Silver Higher
04-27-2011 01:46 PM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) for gold and silver miners tracked precious-metals prices higher on Wednesday while the dollar weakened after the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates but boosted its inflation outlook. Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSEArca: SIL) soared more ...
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Gold, Silver Miner ETFs Follow Stock Market Lower
04-18-2011 08:05 AM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds that invest in miner shares were down along with U.S. stock indexes Monday, lagging ETFs that hold gold and silver bullion. Global X Silver Miners (NYSEArca: SIL) slipped more than 4% in morning trades while Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) ...
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Miner ETFs Follow Gold Higher
04-14-2011 11:03 AM by John Spence
An exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds small-cap gold miner stocks was up more than 2% Thursday afternoon, tracking the move higher in gold and other metals. Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ) added 2.6% in recent trades. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEA...
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Digging For Profits: Miner ETFs Jump Again
04-08-2011 07:29 AM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) investing in miner stocks capped a solid week Friday as gold and silver prices continued to rise. Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) and Global X Silver Miners (NYSEArca: SIL) were both up more than 2% in early trading Friday. The miner ...
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Gold And Silver Miner ETFs Break Out
04-07-2011 04:12 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold and silver miner exchange traded funds (ETFs) are breaking out as precious-metals prices are rising fast. Gold futures hit a new high Wednesday, and silver prices are up over 27% this year alone. [Gold, Silver ETFs Sparkle As Metals Hit New Highs.] Market Vectors Gold Min...
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Tom Lydon Talks Gold ETFs on CNBC
04-06-2011 11:37 AM by Tom Lydon
Today on Power Lunch, Tom discusses reasons to be bullish on gold and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to play gold. Watch the full interview here.
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Miner, Coffee And Semiconductor ETFs Lead Rally
04-05-2011 12:30 PM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking miners, coffee futures and semiconductor stocks paced Tuesday's gainers as the commodity markets again stole the spotlight. Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) were both...
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Gold, Silver ETFs Sparkle As Metals Hit Fresh Highs
04-05-2011 11:31 AM by John Spence
Gold and silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) were up more than 1% Tuesday afternoon as silver prices set a fresh multi-decade high and gold notched new records. Prices rose as high as $1,455.50 an ounce, an intraday record for gold, MarketWatch reported. Meanwhile, iShares ...
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VIX Indexes Branch Out To Select ETFs
03-29-2011 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The latest method to measure portfolio risk and get a feel for what's going on in the stock market is with specific exchange traded funds (ETFs). The Chicago Board Options Exchange is launching volatility indexes, says John Spence of MarketWatch, based on the VIX, or CBOE Volatil...
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ETFs End Flat Ahead Of Economic Reports
03-28-2011 02:52 PM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) slipped Monday after a late tumble undercut advances from earlier in the day, and investors cautiously retreated ahead of key data reports later this week. Gold futures dipped below $1,420 an ounce Monday, as investors lacked a fresh reason on the...
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Earnings Optimism Boost ETFs
03-24-2011 02:50 PM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) advanced on Thursday as optimism about upcoming earnings and investor buying of the quarter's top performers lifted the S&P 500 above a key technical level. Oracle Corp. and Research In Motion Ltd. will be in the late-trading spotlight Thursda...
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ETFs Ended Flat On Profit Taking, Rising Oil Prices
03-22-2011 02:42 PM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) ended flat on Tuesday as investors took advantage of three days of gains to take some profits and rising oil prices reawakened worries about fuel costs cutting into consumer spending. Oil prices pushed above $105 per barrel Tuesday, as traders foc...
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Crisis In Japan, Economic Data Move ETFs
03-16-2011 02:30 PM by Tom Lydon
The crisis in Japan along with disappointing economic data drove markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) lower. Fears over Japan's nuclear crisis sent U.S. stocks tumbling, as evacuation warnings spurred investor worries of meltdowns and a radiation catastrophe. As the crisi...
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What Gold to Own With ETFs
03-12-2011 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold prices rose after the earthquake in Japan renewed interest in safe-haven investing of the metal and related-exchange traded funds (ETFs). Matt Whitaker for The Wall Street Journal reports the most actively traded contract for April delivery, rose $9.30, to settle at $1,421....
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ETFs React To Saudi Unrest
03-10-2011 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
ETFs closed with broad, steep losses Thursday after rumblings of unrest in Saudi Arabia compounded economic worries abroad and in the U.S. Crude-oil futures settled below $103 a barrel Thursday in their third straight losing session as a steep drop in U.S. stocks, a stronger ...
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Alternative Ways to Play Gold With ETFs
02-28-2011 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are all the rage these days, and some of the most popular funds are the most successful. However, there are some lesser-known funds that can give you access to gold, as well. [Gold ETFs Show Their Safe Haven Mettle.] Gold miner funds are a ...
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Gold ETFs Show Their Safe-Haven Mettle
02-22-2011 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Some investors were caught by surprise when gold prices stepped back from their highs, but today's moves shows that gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) still have appeal. John Spence for MarketWatch reports that major gold ETFs are seeing net redemptions of around $2.5 billion ...
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How Gold Miner ETFs Stay Strong, Even As Prices Cool
02-18-2011 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Although gold prices have retreated from their highs, gold miner exchange traded funds (ETFs) are still a viable way to profit from the still-elevated prices. Gold miners are on a tear these days. Here's why: Gold prices may not be at records anymore, but they are still hi...
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What's Got Gold Miner ETFs Down?
01-09-2011 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Despite sky-high gold prices, even after this most recent pullback, gold miner exchange traded funds (ETFs) are suddenly feeling some pain. What gives? Gold prices gained 25% last year and gold miner ETFs did even better; Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX) finished the...
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Gold ETFs: Is There Life Left?
12-10-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold prices have skyrocketed almost fivefold in the last nine years, and pessimists are voicing concerns about a possible bubble forming in gold assets and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) as prices stall out. However, market fundamentals are still backing gold's claim to fam...
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Have Commodity ETFs Topped Out?
11-26-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
For the larger part of this year, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) were soaring. Then recently, they had their wings clipped. Was the correction the beginning of the end, or a pause for breath for more? In the recent correction, commodities fell an average of about 8%. W...
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Why Junior Gold Miners ETF Shines
11-22-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
This year has been all about gold, gold, gold. In an asset class that's booming, what has set the junior gold miners exchange traded fund (ETF) apart from the pack? It's been a great year for gold miners. Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is the ETF for...
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ETF Spotlight: Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (GDXJ)
11-10-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon
ETF Spotlight on Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDXJ), part of a weekly series. Assets: $2 billion Objective: Tracks the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners Index, which holds small- and mid-cap companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold or...
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4 Ways to Get Gold ETF Exposure
11-05-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are apparently this season's must-have portfolio item. Market watchers, however, are divided about how much steam the metal has left. The idea of gold prices hitting $10,000 per ounce sounds ludicrous to some – perhaps as ludicrous as gold r...
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4 Reasons Gold ETFs Are Still A Popular Bet
10-26-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are raking in the assets, as the metal is up 21% this year. But many traders are beginning to wonder whether market conditions are in place to continue gold's momentum. Analysts and market watchers say that the fundamentals driving ...
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ETF Spotlight: Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX)
09-29-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
ETF Spotlight on Market Vectors Gold Miners (NYSEArca: GDX), part of a weekly series. Assets: $6.9 billion Objective: Tracks the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index Holdings: Some of the top companies in the fund are the world's largest gold mining corporations, including Barric...
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Metals ETFs May Face CFTC Scrutiny
09-23-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Over the last few years, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been watched and scrutinized by regulators. In the wake of an onslaught of new ETFs that give exposure to precious metals, the CFTC might now start taking a look at miners. There have been a number of new ETF...
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Gold ETF Soars to Record Highs
09-08-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
A slowing economic recovery, falling equities, trouble in Europe and a general feeling of concern pervading the markets have converged to send investors rushing to the safe-haven of gold exchange traded funds (ETFs). Gold prices are responding in kind. Gold traded near a recor...
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The Top 5 ETFs of August
09-01-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Volatility and uncertainty in the markets have driven investors to safer bets in exchange traded funds (ETFs). Take a look at the top five ETFs for August and you'll see a trend emerge... Treasury Bonds. Yields on Treasury bonds are sinking faster than a lead balloon. The yie...
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Tom Lydon Looks Forward on CNBC
08-16-2010 09:20 AM by Heather Hayes
Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC this morning to talk about what lies ahead for the troubled markets in coming months and what his current exchange traded fund (ETF) picks are in this environment. Will we see any signs of a recovery soon? Watch the video to find out what he thinks.
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Gold Miner ETFs Riding High After Earnings
08-11-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold exchange traded fund (ETF) investors aren't the only ones on the market benefiting from higher gold prices. It's also translated into a satisfying earnings season for miners. The second quarter was kind to gold miners: According to Forbes, Goldcorp. (NYSE: GG) said th...
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How to Play China's Move With Gold ETFs
08-04-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold has a new heavyweight in the market, and it could move gold exchange traded funds (ETFs). China, the world's largest producer and consumer of gold, is striking out for a greater stake in gold, even as sideways markets keep the metal trading in a tight range. The People's ...
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The Best and Worst ETFs of July
08-02-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
July was a better month for the markets, especially in Europe, where a bank stress test allayed most fears about the continent's finances. However, back in the United States, deflation seems to be the fear of the moment. As a result, gold traders, who were betting on an inflation...
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Gold Miner ETFs: A Better Option?
07-23-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
For investors who don't want to deal with the tax implications of futures-backed gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) or those that hold the physical metal, gold miner funds may be an appealing option. Almost 70 respected economists, academics, gold analysts and market commentato...
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How to Choose the Right Gold ETF for You
07-09-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold has been on a torrid upswing over the past few years, reflecting investors' fears of inflation and recession. Accompanying that rise has been the increasing popularity of gold exchange traded funds (ETFs). When it comes to knowing which one you should own, though, it's a mat...
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ETFs and Markets Look to Earnings Season
07-09-2010 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon
In early trading on Friday, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are staying mostly flat as the markets wonder two things: can the Dow turn a three-day rally into a fourth and what kind of news will earnings season bring? Earnings season officially kicks off on Monday, with perennial ...
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Gold ETFs: Ready to Explode?
07-08-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
It's hard to tell where the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are headed these days. The bears are clamoring for safe havens in U.S. Treasuries and commodities, while the bulls are clinging onto any positive economic news they can lay their hands on. The S&P 500 is up a...
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Why Investors Have Gold ETFs on the Brain
07-05-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The markets are bearing down on investors, and many are searching for a place to hide. Can gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer the safe haven that investors are craving? In recent days, gold has continued its long-term advance to record high levels even as the U.S. dollar ...
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Top 6 ETFs of the Second Quarter
07-01-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Economic uncertainty, lingering debt problems in Europe, tepid employment numbers and high volatility are just some of the reasons why the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have see-sawed in the part quarter. Still, investors found some safe havens and heavily traded in tw...
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The Virtues of Gold ETFs
06-25-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Investors have gold on the brain, and it's little wonder why. GDP has been revised downward and even Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke softened his bullish view of the U.S. economy this week. But when it comes to getting gold exposure, are you better off with an exchange traded fund (ETF...
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The Case for Investing In Gold ETFs
06-13-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) serve several functions in both good times and bad. These days, we're seeing it primarily working as a safe haven for investors. If you're among the worried, you have a number of options when it comes to getting exposure. Gold has been on a ho...
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Tom Lydon Makes Bear Market ETF Picks on CNBC
06-11-2010 09:02 AM by Heather Hayes
Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC this morning to discuss why he's feeling bearish these days and what exchange traded funds (ETFs) he likes in the current environment.
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Gold Prices Give Gold Miner ETFs a Charge
06-10-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Even though gold prices pulled back today, gold miners should still reap the rewards of bigger profit margins as long as the price remains at its elevated levels. And there lies one of the benefits of gold miner exchange traded funds (ETFs). Gold for August delivery settled do...
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Are Pure-Play ETFs Worth the Risk?
05-24-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The exchange traded fund (ETF) universe offers a breathtaking array of options to choose from. The latest addition to this universe is the pure-play ETF, which gives investors very focused exposure to a sector. With that focused exposure, though, comes more risk. ETFs were ini...
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5 Things to Consider Before You Buy That Gold ETF
05-20-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Ongoing concerns about the direction of both the U.S. and global economies has once again thrust gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) into the spotlight. But before you take on this popular save-haven tool, there are five things you should know. Gold has a lot of appeal in a lot ...
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ETFs That Could Benefit as BRICs Get Stronger
05-17-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Last year, leaders from Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) floated the idea of conducting trade without relying on the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency. At the group's second summit in Brazil last month, BRIC countries voiced the need for big changes that could add to the st...
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4 Reasons Gold ETFs Are Surging Again
05-12-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
It feels like 2008 all over again. Fear about continued market volatility coupled with a wave of bullish sentiment for gold has pushed prices for the yellow metal and its largest physically-backed exchange traded fund (ETF) to record highs. Despite Europe's $1 trillion bailout...
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As a Haven or a Hedge, Gold and Silver ETFs Have Appeal
05-11-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold and silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) might move up and down with the whims of the broader market, but make no mistake: these investments have wide range of appeal and applications for any investors. The most recent swings in the prices of gold and silver were a direct...
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How Gold ETFs Got Their Groove Back
05-06-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
As the uncertainty of Europe continues to spill over into the markets, gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reacting to all the swerves and bumps by inching higher. The yellow metal, which has been sitting at stage right lately, is finally getting another chance in the spotligh...
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Possible Mining Tax Smacks Gold Miner, Australia ETFs
05-04-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
A hefty tax could be in the offing for Australia's miner's and other natural resource companies. Although it's not official yet, it has many pondering what the impact would be for related exchange traded funds (ETFs) as well as one of the world's largest mining sectors. Can...
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Gold Miners Report Strong Earnings; Own Them In This ETF
04-29-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon
A bevy of gold miners reported first-quarter earnings this week, and the results were nothing short of stellar. If you're looking to ride the current gold rush, you may want to consider gaining exposure through gold-miner related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Newmont Mining (N...
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Why Gold Miner ETFs Are Striking While the Iron Is Hot
04-21-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The elevated price of gold has gold miners and exchange traded funds (ETFs) holding their shares salivating. If gold's price remains as high as it is now, deals and investments could shift the gold mining landscape for good. These days, gold is trading above $1,100 an ounce co...
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Why Gold Miner ETFs Are Outperforming Gold
04-08-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold miner exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been outperforming gold ETFs for the last month. Gold certainly hasn't been a slouch this year, at least managing to grip tight to its current price levels. But why are gold miners leaving them in the dust? Market Vectors Gold Mine...
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Gold ETFs May Be a Golden Opportunity
04-05-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
John Paulson, the famed investor who scored about $20 billion on a bet against subprime mortgages, has recently been placing a huge wager on gold. Interested investors can look to exchange traded funds (ETFs) as a cost-effective way to invest in gold, as well; especially if the d...
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The Top ETFs to Capture Gold's Allure
03-29-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold has been a reliable store of value for centuries and today it's no different. Investors looking to help keep their wealth intact during troubled times should consider a 21st century option in investing in gold: exchange traded funds (ETFs). When the economy looks shaky, j...
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The Benefits of Equity Commodity ETFs
03-25-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The beauty of commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) is that you have multiple ways to get your exposure. You can buy funds that hold futures contracts, funds that are physically backed or funds that hold the stock of commodity producers. Each type has its benefits and drawbacks....
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How Metals ETFs Changed Investing
03-23-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
It once was all about the Benjamins, but now it seems to be all about the metals. Access to the metals market is expanding at a phenomenal rate with the aid of exchange traded funds (ETFs). The popularity of the ETFs reveals the growing acceptance of commodities as a useful portf...
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Gold Miner ETFs Quiet, But Maybe Not for Long
03-18-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) haven't been shining quite the way they did last year; year-to-date, they're up a scant 2% or so. But those who extract and produce the gold aren't letting that get them down. Gold may not have a banner year this year, but a recovery that lurc...
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Your Guide to Investing in Metals ETFs
03-02-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Fashion Week in New York just wrapped up, but one white-hot trend probably didn't come up: metals exchange traded fund (ETF) investing. Thanks to deficits and continuing concerns about the global economy, these ETFs have become more popular than ever. An increasing federal de...
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Europe ETFs: Sidestepping the Ailing Countries
03-02-2010 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Europe's economy is in a shambles: Greece is dealing with a massive deficit, but not far behind are countries like Portugal, Spain and Ireland. There are still ways to get exposure in Europe via exchange traded funds (ETFs) while sidestepping these landmines. Greece may have a...
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Gold ETFs: Junior Miners, Bullion Get a Boost
02-02-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are adding to their gains on improved confidence about debt in the Eurozone and Washington's moves to assist small businesses. Gold has also been given some support by a better-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP of 5.7% and an increas...
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5 Reasons Gold ETFs May Still Have Life
01-26-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold prices have been more than doubling over the past few years, giving related shares and exchange traded funds(ETFs) a glimmer. Can the metal break the $5,000 per ounce threshold?Are there fundamental indicators that prove gold is going to hit $5,000 per ounce anytime soon? P...
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Challenges Facing Metals & Mining ETFs
01-24-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Countries all over the world have long relied on China's insatiable appetite for raw materials and other commodities. But China is tightening its lending, which could have an adverse effect on metals and mining exchange traded funds (ETFs). Among the potential challenges meta...
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How Precious Metal ETFs Have Changed Investing
01-18-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The rules of supply and demand are the biggest factor in determining the price of a commodity. That said, the introduction of precious metal exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be just the beginning of big changes. Jeffrey Lewis for GoldSeek has reasons why the metals craze i...
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Two Reasons Metals ETFs Are On a Joyride
01-11-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The U.S. dollar is continuing on the path toward weakness today and the latest numbers from China show that its appetite for raw materials has only grown. Both factors are contributing to gains in commodity-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). Is it sustainable? A weaker U.S...
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Gold Report: Gold Prices, ETFs May Continue Upward
01-08-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have risen to such a point that it's almost inevitable that someone will ask the question: "Am I too late to the party?" According to the analysts at Thomas Weisel Partners Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TWPG), gold prices exhibited strength f...
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Mining ETFs: Their Time to Shine?
12-24-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Gold prices have dropped off and miners associated with the precious metal have been dragged along with them. However, mining exchange traded funds (ETFs) have felt these steep declines before, and each decline has only made them stronger. Will this time be any different? Aft...
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Experts Weigh In: Where Gold ETFs Are Going In 2010
12-17-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold and gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) shattered records this year. With two weeks to go, investors are now thinking about what 2010 has in store for the popular precious metal. Gold's amazing advance this year could be marked by high volatility and corrections along the w...
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Junior Gold Miner ETF Luring Investors As Gold Tops Records
12-01-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
An exchange traded fund (ETF) aimed at the small- and mid-cap gold mining companies has already been greeted with some solid, impressive interest among investors. Market Vectors Gold Miners Juniors (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is up 7% since its Nov. 11 launch, piquing the interest of inv...
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The Gold ETF Rally: Is It Here to Stay?
11-24-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon
This year gold has experienced a surge in price as the U.S. dollar has weakened and investors have flocked to safety. But does this rally in exchange traded funds (ETFs) have legs, or is it gearing up to wind down? National Public Radio noted that gold prices hit a fresh reco...
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New Van Eck ETF Tracks Gold Mining Juniors
11-11-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
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. Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ) is the latest fund from Van Eck. The index giv...
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Van Eck Finds Its Niche With Market Vectors ETFs
11-04-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Van Eck seems to have found its space in the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. The roughly 50-year-old firm offers a lineup of ETFs that give exposure to unique segments of the marketplace. Van Eck now manages about $9.7 billion in assets. Their varied lineup includes abou...
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The Benefits of Hard Asset Equity ETFs
10-22-2009 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) are turning some investors' heads. But there are ways to gain exposure to commodities without investing in the physical asset. There are various ways to invest in the commodities market, each with its pros and cons, and one way to invest ...
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Platinum, Gold, Silver: How to Play Precious Metals With ETFs
10-12-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The interest in precious metals of all types as an investment tool is growing, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track these particular metals make exposure and diversification easier for the average investor. There are many reasons to buy into a precious metals investmen...
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Gold Tops $1,000; Your Many ETF Options
09-08-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold prices have once again surged past the $1,000-per-ounce mark on worries about inflation and a weakening dollar. Fortunately for investors, there's more than one way to play the metal's move with exchange traded funds (ETFs). Investors are worried about the prospect of inf...
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3 Sectors That Beat the Global Meltdown
08-10-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The past few months have been exceptional for stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs), as many have made up lost ground. However, three sectors in particular have been able to withstand the global financial crisis and are boasting higher prices than they did a year ago. Gar...
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How to Capitalize on Golden Outlook for Gold Miners ETF
07-05-2009 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The interest put toward gold and the mining companies that extract the metal are great, as inflation fears loom and investors seek havens. There is a related exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks the exploratory aspect of this commodity. Although the equities market has rall...
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Not All Commodity ETFs Are Created Equal
06-19-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The invention of commodity-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) have been a boon to investors. But they're not all the same. Do you know the differences? One of the more common misunderstandings of investing in the commodity world is what comm...
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How to Use ETFs As Market Indicators
06-19-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Is there a better way to understand market trends and inter-related events in an effort to be a more keen exchange traded fund (ETF) investor? Trang Ho for Investor's Business Daily talked to Chartered Market Technician Brandon Wendell to get a better understanding of how stu...
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5 Ways to Play Gold With ETFs
06-08-2009 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Analysts are closely watching the performance of gold, as many are anticipating the $1,000 mark, so which exchange traded fund (ETF) should investors be ready to play? From April 17 through May 26, gold bullion jumped from $ 867.90 to $953.90 an ounce - a 10% gain in less than...
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April's ETF Winners and Losers
04-30-2009 02:07 PM by Tom Lydon
We're starting to see some exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the move. In fact, several have crossed above their long-term trend lines, and the major indexes all ended in positive territory for the month of April. Among the top-performing ETFs for the month include: DJ Wils...
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What's the Difference Between Gold and Gold Mining ETFs?
04-24-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Just because you hold gold or precious metals in your exchange traded fund (ETF) portfolio does not mean that you have exposure to the actual metal or mining shares, which are two completely different investments. Owning physical bullion is the lowest-risk way to invest in pr...
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Watch Out for These ETF Rally Killers
03-06-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
As the stock market has proved that there is much recovery time needed until things start operating within normal parameters, the exchange traded fund (ETF) rallies that occur every so can be discouraging when they peter out. There are certain ways that ETF investors can benef...
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What ETF Has Been the Top Performer Post-Election?
01-26-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Not only was election day a glorious time for President Barack Obama, but certain sectors and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track these sectors have been winners as well. Sectors That Blossomed. In a research study conducted by Bespoke Investment Group, there were only tw...
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Several Ways Investors Can Access Gold Through ETFs
01-21-2009 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Gold has a long and storied history as a safe haven, and now that there's an exchange traded fund (ETF) to track the movements in price, investors have taken even more interest in the commodity. Gold's Movements. In general, gold moves in the opposite direction of the U.S....
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14 ETFs to Keep in Mind for 2009
12-29-2008 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
It is just about that time of year where we reflect upon the year and resolve to improve upon our quality of life in a fresh new year. Let's just hope that exchange traded funds (ETFs) have not forgotten this tradition and will resolve to undertake some new years resolutions for ...
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Tom Lydon Makes Case for Gold Miner ETFs on Fox Business
12-15-2008 01:16 PM by Tom Lydon
Tom Lydon appeared on Fox Business earlier today to comment on the Madoff fraud scheme and discuss the case for investing in gold mining exchange traded funds (ETFs).
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Which ETFs Were Golden In November?
12-04-2008 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Bears continued to rage through the markets, and the leading exchange traded funds (ETFs) for the month of November only further illustrate that point. November's top funds focused on gold, Treasuries and leveraged inverse oil. This makes a strong case that the turmoil isn...
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Breaking Up With ETFs Is Hard To Do
09-05-2008 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
After a rough day for the markets like Thursday, many investors might wonder when it's time to let go of their exchange traded funds (ETFs). Breaking up is hard to do, as the old song so wisely proclaimed, and it's no less true when it comes to investing. In fact, it might eve...
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Commodities Continue To Fare Well In South Africa And ETFs
08-04-2008 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The pressure is on for the South African central bank to raise interest rates as the cost of exports leaving the country rose the fastest pace in 19 years, changing the dynamic of exchange traded funds (ETFs). Producer price inflation (PPI) rose to 16.8% as prices rose 2.6% in...
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Investors Run for Cover Under Gold and ETFs
07-11-2008 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The price of gold jumped to a four-month high, sending gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher. A dash of record oil (now more than $147 a barrel), a heaping teaspoon of mortgage-company concerns and a pinch of a falling dollar stirred together combined to leave a bitter tast...
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Number of Holdings: 29
| Materials | 71.8% |
| Real Estate | 14.5% |
| Metal | 9% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| Materials and Processing | 2.1% |
| Gold Mining | 87.6% |
| Silver Mining | 10.8% |
| Precious Metals | 1.6% |
| Unknown | 1.42109e-14% |
| United States | 100% |
| Large-cap | 68.5% |
| Mid-cap | 26.9% |
| Small-cap | 4.2% |
| Micro-cap | 0.4% |
Number of Holdings: 29
% |
Ticker |
Name |
Sector |
Market Cap |
Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.9% | GGUS | Goldcorp Inc | Materials | 23638110000 | United States |
| 10.4% | ABXUS | Barrick Gold Corp | Materials | 20023050000 | United States |
| 8.6% | NEMUS | Newmont Mining Corp | Real Estate | 16464370000 | United States |
| 5.6% | GOLDUS | Randgold Resources L... | Materials | 7245250000 | United States |
| 5.1% | AUYUS | Yamana Gold Inc | Materials | 9066500000 | United States |
| 5.0% | SLWUS | Silver Wheaton Corp | Materials | 8709240000 | United States |
| 4.9% | AUUS | AngloGold Ashanti Lt... | Materials | 7259400000 | United States |
| 4.7% | KGCUS | Kinross Gold Corp | Materials | 6107900000 | United States |
| 4.6% | GFIUS | Gold Fields Ltd | Materials | 5167760000 | United States |
| 4.5% | AEMUS | Agnico Eagle Mines L... | Metal | 5442410000 | United States |
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