SPDR Metals & Mining ETF is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund's objective is to replicate as closely as possible the performance of the S&P Metals & Mining Select Industry Index an equal-weighted index.

Performance

TODAY	1 DAY	5 DAY	10 DAY	1 MO	3 MO	6 MO	1 YR	2 YR	5 YR
0.5%	0.4%	3.3%	4.3%	10.7%	-5.9%	-6.4%	-5.2%	-42.0%	-53.0%

Technical

ALPHA	BETA	R2	STD DEV
-0.0128	1.667	0.613	0.116

• Morningstar Picks Four Bargains in Sector ETFs

  04-01-2013 06:33 AM by Tom Lydon

  As we continue to ride the rally, stocks are looking fairly valued. Nevertheless, the markets are not perfectly efficient, and investors can still find some relatively cheap exchange traded fund bargain picks. ETFs have to disclose holdings every day, which has allowed one inv...

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• S&P Likes Materials ETFs on Emerging Market Demand

  01-07-2013 08:18 AM by Tom Lydon

  Signs of a gradual recovery in the materials sector of the S&P 500 has hinged upon a slow economic recovery in the U.S. and China. Exchange traded funds tracking this sector are an affordable, risk-adjusted method of gaining exposure to these equities. S&P Capital IQ l...

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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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• Four Factors To Consider When Investing in Commodity ETFs

  11-07-2012 10:20 AM by Tom Lydon

  Previously, investors who were interested in commodities had to set up a commodity brokerage account, invest in equity producers, or start prospecting, but now, the average retail investor can look for commodity exchange traded fund options. According to Liam Pleven for the Wa...

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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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• These ETFs are Made of Steel

  04-30-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The fortunes of the steel industry have long been tethered to the whims of global economic growth and demand. However, the industry, along with exchange traded funds that track steel producers, is beginning to show less reliance from the demand side as producers begin to better m...

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• Alcoa Kicks Off Earnings Season for Dow, Sector ETFs

  04-11-2012 09:18 AM by Tom Lydon

  U.S. stock ETFs were set to open higher Wednesday following a five-day losing streak on weak U.S. jobs data and lingering European debt concerns. Alcoa (NYSE: AA) kicked off the earnings season for Dow components, while sector ETFs could see action as companies announce first-qua...

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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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• 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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• Copper, Base Metals ETFs Hit in Sell-Off

  11-17-2011 01:06 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds indexed to copper and base metals fell with global equities Thursday on worries Europe's debt crisis will freeze the economic recovery. In precious metals, silver ETFs paced the declines. [Silver ETFs Fall] Precious metals have enjoyed the spotlight as...

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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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• ETF Spotlight: Metals and Mining

  10-28-2011 04:07 PM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on SPDR S&P Metals & Mining (NYSEArca: XME), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $928.3 million. Objective: The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining fund tries to reflect the performance of the S&P Metals and Mining Select Industry Index, which holds meta...

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• Coal, Miner ETFs Look to Massey Energy

  05-02-2011 06:10 AM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in coal and miner stocks are on Monday's radar screen as traders look to earnings from Massey Energy (NYSE: MEE). "In terms of likely earnings beats, the key is the much stronger-than-expected export levels in the first quarter," said B...

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• ETFs Lower Ahead of Earnings Season's Start

  01-10-2011 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are down today following declines in Asian and European markets. Wall Street is also anticipating fourth-quarter earnings numbers from aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) after the close. European stock markets fell on Monday, with banks under pr...

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• 7 ETFs Helped or Hurt By China's Trade Numbers

  08-10-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  China notched the largest trade surplus in 18 months last month. The surprising figures may portend tough times have a mixed impact on exchange traded funds (ETFs). The surplus could turn up the heat on Beijing to allow the yuan to appreciate faster. They also signal that econ...

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• Markets, ETFs Fall Ahead of Fed Announcement

  08-10-2010 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  The Federal Reserve is wrapping up its two-day meeting this week. Ahead of the announcement during which the policymakers are expected to discuss ways to jump-start the economy, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading lower. According to the ETF Dashboard, metals ETFs - yeste...

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• Goldman and IBM Earnings Disappoint, ETFs Sink

  07-20-2010 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Weak earnings reports from Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) coupled with another round of bad news from the real estate sector sent Treasury and gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher in early trading. The top ETF in early trading is SPDR Metals & Mining (NYS...

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• Steel ETFs Facing Headwinds

  07-14-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Steel prices have taken some lumps as consumers cut back on big ticket buys and total manufacturing activity slows. But does that mean it's time to stick a fork in steel-related exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Not so fast. Steel prices tumbled in June as consumers cut back on bu...

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• Global Rally Sends ETFs Upward

  07-06-2010 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Maybe what the markets needed was a long weekend. In early trading today, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been up as much as 150 points, led primarily by global funds. While the U.S. markets were closed on Monday, global markets rose, contributing to the optimism ...

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• Is an Aluminum ETF Imminent?

  07-02-2010 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Aluminum demand remains strong enough that prices may recover, despite lingering problems still weighing down on world economies. Investors may play the recovery in aluminum with the new aluminum exchange traded fund (ETF) that is expected to launch next month. United Co. Rusa...

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• 5 ETFs to Watch Amid Rising Industrial Output

  06-16-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Factories are ramping up production, and it shows in May's industrial production numbers. Here are five exchange traded funds (ETFs) to keep an eye on as these numbers improve - or falter - in the coming months. Industrial production rose 1.2% last month, but that number alone...

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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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• ETFs Mixed as Markets Turn Slightly Positive

  05-21-2010 10:29 AM by Tom Lydon

  Following declines in Asia and Europe, and the largest decline in more than a year Thursday, major stock indexes and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have recovered from opening losses in early trading Friday. Stocks continued to fall early Friday, as volatile stock futures pointe...

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• 5 ETFs to Play the Recovering U.S. Economy

  04-30-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The signs are all there. U.S. GDP in the first quarter rose, the joblessness situation is slowly improving, consumers are coming out to spend more and homebuilders are feeling more bullish than they have in awhile. That just leaves one thing: which exchange traded funds (ETFs) wi...

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• How to Use ETFs to Hedge 3 Inflationary Risks

  04-28-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  All the government spending and record-low interest rates have certainly helped right our listing economy. But as the stimulus winds down and interest rates go back up, you'll want to have some exchange traded funds (ETFs) at the ready to protect your portfolio. The bulls are...

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• Tom Lydon Makes His Q2 ETF Picks on CNBC

  04-05-2010 08:03 AM by Tom Lydon

  Tom Lydon went on CNBC bright and early this morning to deliver his exchange traded fund (ETF) picks for the coming quarter. Find out what they are by watching now.

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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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• A Year Later: 8 Top ETFs Since the Market's Low

  03-09-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  What a difference a year makes. At this time in 2009, it seemed that the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) couldn't sink much further. Little did we know, a reprieve was to come. Here are eight of the strongest ETFs since that day. Market Vectors Coal ETF (NYSEArca: KOL...

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• Why Metals ETFs Are Leading the Charge

  03-08-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Sometimes, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) all seem to be rising in tandem. Other times, they're all operating on their own distinct trend lines. This could very well be one of those times. Examine a list of the top-performing funds in the last month, and you'll find i...

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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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• 4 Factors That Influence Metals ETFs

  02-27-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Metal prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been on a roller coaster ride lately. Regardless of performance, stories about the dollar, China's demand and homebuilding reports have put metals firmly on center stage. Don Dion for The Street notes that several factors pla...

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• Platinum, Coal and More: The Outlook for Metals and Mining ETFs

  02-23-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The metals and mining sector is presenting opportunity this year, and analysts are eyeing this positive trend for investors in shares and exchange traded funds(ETFs). An analyst with HSBC recently noted what he sees are the top opportunities in the metals and mining sector. T...

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• Why Metal ETFs Are Showing Strength (Again)

  02-16-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  After fits and starts, global metals prices and metals exchange traded funds (ETFs) are once again on the rise and stepping out from underneath oil's long shadow. The price of base metals like copper and aluminum are rising, emerging from under a shadow that oil has long cas...

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• Base Metal ETFs: Is the Run Over or Just on Pause?

  01-27-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  For months, investors have been looking to base metals exchange traded funds (ETFs) as a sign of where the global economy is heading. But renewed concerns about demand from China could have the funds sitting idle for the time being. Yesterday, most metals finished lower after ...

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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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• Metal ETFs: Do They Have Stamina to Keep Going?

  01-12-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Last year was one long party for metals exchange traded funds (ETFs). In the wake of China's monetary tightening announcement, however, you can't help but wonder if the rally has the legs it needs to keep going. Hopes for a global economic recovery and inflationary precaution...

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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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• ETF Spotlight: SPDR S&P Metals & Mining (XME)

  01-06-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on SPDR S&P Metals & Mining (NYSEArca: XME), part of a weekly series. Assets: $782 million Objective: Tracks the S&P Metals & Mining Select Industry Index. Holdings: Companies involved in the production and mining of metals, including A...

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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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• Ways to Play Steel In an Economic Recovery

  12-17-2009 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Steel has a wide range of uses across a variety of industries, which puts the steel exchange traded fund (ETF) firmly into position to benefit as a global economic recovery continues apace. Steel is fundamental to a broad economic recovery, getting much of its strength from ma...

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• Metal ETFs: Opportunities to Be Had

  11-25-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been making headlines on a daily basis and are drawing attention, but there are opportunities to be had in many other metal funds, as well. Gold has soared to a historic $1,174 per ounce as investors gobble it up to hedge agains...

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• Why Commodity Equity ETFs Are Making a Comeback

  11-02-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the commodity markets get a little more tricky to navigate in the face of regulations, equity-based commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be one of the solutions. As the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) mulls over position limits for futures-based commodi...

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• 5 Top Commodity ETFs Since the Market Lows

  10-23-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Since the market's March 9 low, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have skyrocketed as countries start to recuperate from the economic blows. Here are five commodities that have been among the strongest performers. Coal. China has reduced its supply of coal by clamping dow...

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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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• The 4 Types of Commodity ETFs and Why You Should Know the Difference

  10-13-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Are you looking into commodities exchange traded fund (ETF)? Commodity-based ETF investors have a few distinct choices when considering commodity investments. According to David Nadiq for IndexUniverse, investors who are more inclined to invest in commodity ETFs have a choice ...

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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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• Hard Asset ETFs: How They Can Help You

  10-01-2009 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) are quickly being taken up by many investors. Many investors, however, might be interested in the number of hard asset ETFs available. Hard-asset ETFs can be used to both diversify a portfolio as well as protection from both inflation and...

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• Midday Market Update: ETFs Edge Higher Despite Jobless Claims

  08-20-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) edged higher in morning trading and got a boost from overseas markets despite a discouraging job report that showed an unexpected rise in claims. The Labor Department reported that new claims for unemployment benefits jumped unexpe...

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• Midday Market Update: Markets Retreat on Consumer Concerns

  08-14-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fell in morning trading as worries about how consumers are feeling pervade the markets. The Reuters/University of Michigan index of consumer sentiment fell sharply in the first part of the month indicating that consumers may put the...

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• 4 ETFs to Play the Base Metals Boom

  08-10-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  An uptick in demand and signs of a global recovery within markets and related exchange traded funds(ETFs) will take base metals up on a resurgence for the rest of 2009. Strong employment reports, renewed auto and housing demand and signs of a recovery in China have helped spur...

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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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• Two Things Fueling Commodity ETFs

  04-15-2009 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  As with other parts of the market, certain commodities and their exchange traded funds (ETFs) have shown some signs of life and have started to recover. Part of this recovery can be attributed to President Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus package, which is aimed to target...

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• 4 Growing Industries That Could Bode Well for ETFs

  01-24-2009 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Most stocks seem to enjoy falling so much that they have all but forgotten how to climb. But there are some stocks and subsequent exchange traded funds (ETFs) that have ignored this fad. Investors have become accustomed to the red-colored trading tickers of Wall Street, but so...

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• What Obama's Plan Means for Metal ETFs

  12-09-2008 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The demand for steel and other metals has dramatically fallen in all geographic markets and sectors, resulting in devastation to the stock prices of metals companies and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track the sector.  However, recent revelations may turn out to be benefi...

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• There Are Resources for ETF Investors, But Trends Aren't There Now

  10-26-2008 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  When it comes to investing, whether it's exchange traded funds (ETFs), stocks or something else entirely, it's not pretty out there. One of the biggest culprits has been commodities, and a problem of both real and overstated demand, says Gary Gordon for ETF Expert. Commodit...

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• Commodity ETFs On Ice for Now

  10-09-2008 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The hot streak commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) saw this year is now on a cooling trend, as values have dropped 26-44% in the three months leading to Tuesday. The commodities slide is vast, and mutual funds have also taken hits. Crude oil is down 35% over the past three ...

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• September ETF Performance Report

  09-30-2008 01:50 PM by Tom Lydon

  Today brings to a close one of the most volatile months and quarters for exchange traded funds (ETFS) in stock market history. Several of the country's largest financial institutions failed, some others merged and others were acquired by the government. There were a number of ...

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• Russia Reinforces Its Market and ETF Presence With U.S. Steel Buyout

  08-13-2008 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) could reap the rewards as the Russians add to their presence in the U.S. steel industry. In the biggest takeover of the year within the global steel industry, Novolipetsk of Russia is buying out John Maneely of Ohio for $3.5 billion. John Maneely i...

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Number of Holdings: 39

%	Ticker	Name	Sector	Market Cap	Country
4.3%	CMP	Compass Minerals Int...	Real Estate	2891980000	United States
4.0%	CLD	Cloud Peak Energy In...	Materials	1153280000	United States
3.9%	CNX	CONSOL Energy Inc	Materials	8132680000	United States
3.8%	RS	Reliance Steel & Alu...	Real Estate	5092270000	United States
3.7%	MCP	Molycorp Inc	Materials and Processing	1091890000	United States
3.7%	AA	Alcoa Inc	Real Estate	9218200000	United States
3.7%	CRS	Carpenter Technology...	Real Estate	2357040000	United States
3.7%	FCX	Freeport-McMoRan Cop...	Real Estate	29558890000	United States
3.6%	NUE	Nucor Corp	Materials and Processing	14274690000	United States
3.6%	STLD	Steel Dynamics Inc	Real Estate	3365550000	United States

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