Commodity ETFs: What You Should Know
February 7, 2010 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been enjoying a good run in the past year. But some ETFs haven’t been performing as well as their underlying commodities. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "24928,"; Continue Reading »

Obama Gives Agriculture ETFs a Reprieve
January 27, 2010 – President Barack Obama plans to curb or halt domestic spending in several areas, but luckily for agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs), the Department of Agriculture is not among those that may see spending reduced.... Continue Reading »

Get Agriculture Exposure With This ETF
January 7, 2010 – A conservative and long-term approach to investing in agriculture stocks through an exchange traded fund (ETF) is possible with Market Vectors Agribusiness (NYSEArca: MOO). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "23324,"; Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG)
December 30, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (NYSEArca: GSG), part of a weekly series. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "23102,"; Continue Reading »

2009: A Banner Year for Commodity ETFs?
December 24, 2009 – Rising prices and expanding exchange traded fund (ETF) options have lured so many investors to commodities this year that inflows may eclipse those of  record-busting 2008. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "21798,"; Continue Reading »

6 Defensive ETF Plays You Can Use Now
December 17, 2009 – The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been pushing upward, and defensive sectors been leading the pack. Let’s take a look at the types of defensive plays offered in the world of ETFs. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Jefferies Has Big Plans for Growing ETF Line
December 14, 2009 – Jefferies teaming up with ALPS Advisors to enter into the exchange traded fund (ETF) marketplace is just the beginning of what appear to be big plans for the provider. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "21994,"; Continue Reading »

Potential CFTC Regulations Prompt Fee Hikes in ETFs
December 9, 2009 – Investors and exchange traded fund (ETF) providers are still awaiting a decision on commodity funds by the Commodity Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC). One provider is pre-emptively hiking fees in the meantime. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »