Why Metals ETFs Are Leading the Charge
March 8, 2010 – 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. (more…) Continue Reading »

Unemployment Stays Put, But ETFs Gain
March 5, 2010 – There’s good news and bad news in that there unemployment report, but the good was enough to propel exchange traded funds (ETFs) into the black this morning. The news also had a ripple effect, getting... Continue Reading »

Australia on a Roll; 4 ETFs to Play It
March 3, 2010 – Australia was one of the better-positioned developed economies in 2009, and its exchange traded fund (ETF) followed suit. This year could be another breakout for the land Down Under: In a vote of confidence in... Continue Reading »

Global Markets and ETFs Turn Positive
March 2, 2010 – It’s all about global markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) today. The deficit crisis in Greece may finally have found some resolution, if rumors of a deal prove to be true. Australia hiked rates in... Continue Reading »

Australia ETF: Steady Growth, But Is Inflation Too Low?
February 24, 2010 – Australia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) is reaping the rewards delivered by an increasingly stable economy: growth is up, unemployment is down and inflation is low. But one international organization has a suggestion for even more... Continue Reading »

Can’t Wait for a Diamond ETF? Two Ways to Get Your Fix
February 20, 2010 – Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but can they make the grade with investors? As developing nations see their middle classes grow in ranks, a diamond exchange traded fund (ETF) may be an appealing... Continue Reading »

Commodities and the IMF Give Australia ETF a Lift
January 28, 2010 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) likes Australia’s chances this year and in turn, boosted its previous forecast for expansion for the economy. Australia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) could grow on commodities demand from China, the... Continue Reading »

Asia ETFs: Why ‘Economic Freedom’ Matters
January 25, 2010 – The United States is the land of the free, sure, but not quite as economically free as some other countries. Asia and Asia-Pacific countries are among some of the more liberalized economies in the world... Continue Reading »