Transportation ETFs: Has the Sector Hit a Bottom?
October 26, 2009 – As the U.S. economy emerges out of a recession, it appears that the transportation sector and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) are following, but at a slower pace. (more…) Continue Reading »

5 ETF Winners in the Third Quarter
October 2, 2009 – Although the third quarter ended on a downbeat, it was the best quarter in the markets since 1998. A number of exchange traded funds (ETFs) also exhibited some impressive gains. Where were the hot spots?... Continue Reading »

Why There May Be Flight In Airline ETFs
September 9, 2009 – As the global economic crisis seems to be easing, it appears that most sectors are starting to see signs of relief, even the ever-so-battered airline industry and its exchange traded funds (ETFs).  (more…) Continue Reading »

In Wake of Earnings, What Lies Ahead for Airline ETF?
July 22, 2009 – The global recession has really taken its toll on the airline industry and its exchange traded funds (ETFs).  As earnings season is in full swing, how does one analyze the industry? (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Up Despite Hazy Earnings
April 21, 2009 – Despite fluctuating in morning trading, U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) ended the morning in positive territory on hazy earnings reports causing many investors to be wary about the overall economy. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Fluctuate on Earnings and Unemployment
April 16, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) oscillated between positive and negative territory this morning on better-than-expected earnings reports by JP Morgan Chase (JPM) and an unexpected drop in jobless claims. (more…) Continue Reading »

Who is Keeping Airline ETFs In Flight?
April 15, 2009 – In a time where every sector is fighting to stay alive, the airlines and their related exchange traded fund (ETF), are unconventionally relying on consumer traffic to keep them afloat. (more…) Continue Reading »

What’s Weighing Down the Airline ETF?
March 25, 2009 – World airlines may have grim news as they face industry losses for the year, giving a weak takeoff for the new airline-focused exchange traded fund (ETF). (more…) Continue Reading »

What Slashed Airfares Mean for ETFs
March 9, 2009 – In an ailing economy and a time when consumer confidence is at an all time low, airline companies are slashing prices to attract and entice customers.  How will this affect the industry and the exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

Airline ETF Cleared for Takeoff, But Is the Industry?
January 27, 2009 – This morning, I joined Claymore President and Senior Managing Director Christian Magoon, as well as other Claymore executives, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange for the launch of their newest exchange traded... Continue Reading »