ETF Trends

Upbeat news about the state of the U.S. job market has pushed stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher this morning. However, while the rate of layoffs has slowed, there’s a downside that’s concerning some economists. [More...]

Alternative energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher this morning as a group of utilities announced the creation of American Businesses for Clean Energy. These companies stand to gain from any new clean energy policies enacted in the United States. Here are  more stories on alternative energy that may interest you:

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Emerging markets have been scorching this year. Many exchange traded funds (ETFs) are up by triple digits since the market’s low on March 9. Although not up as sharply as some markets, China continues to be the belle of the ball. [More...]

WisdomTree has registered with The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange traded fund (ETF) that seeks to give investors protection from inflation. [More...]

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. [More...]

ETF Spotlight on Emerging Global Shares Composite Titans Index Fund (NYSEArca: EEG), part of a weekly series. [More...]

Despite the performance shown by emerging markets in the last few months, there are still investors too skittish to take positions. By using exchange traded funds (ETFs) to get emerging market exposure, they may find it less daunting. [More...]

The Federal Reserve’s policymakers have been meeting this week to discuss the Fed’s monetary policy and the economy’s rate of recovery. Interest rates will remain unchanged. There are ways to capitalize on the decision with exchange traded funds (ETFs). [More...]