5 Top Commodity ETFs Since the Market Lows
October 23, 2009 – 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. (more…) Continue Reading »

The Benefits of Hard Asset Equity ETFs
October 22, 2009 – 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. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play China’s Clean Energy Push With ETFs
September 26, 2009 – The effects of pollution can no longer be ignored and China is taking up the fight. China focused its attention on coal mines and lead smelters in hopes of reducing pollution, and the result was... Continue Reading »

Why Coal ETFs Are Here to Stay
September 24, 2009 – Despite the recent push for clean energy, coal and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) could still find a home as more nations join the fight to combat global warming. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Sort Out the ‘Niche’ ETF Sectors
September 15, 2009 – The world of exchange traded funds (ETFs) provides so many choices and sometimes, finding a particular sector ETF becomes daunting. But this short list should help narrow it down for you. (more…) Continue Reading »

The Next Direction for Coal ETFs
September 14, 2009 – Coal prices and the commodity’s related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are feeling the heat of high supply and a potential hit to demand. But don’t count out the black stuff just yet, because there are... Continue Reading »

Where Energy ETF Prices May Be Headed
August 25, 2009 – The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released its short-term energy outlook for a variety of energy sources. Their forecasts could impact a wide range of energy-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Two Drivers Pushing Coal ETFs Higher
August 25, 2009 – Coal-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been on a tear year-to-date. While we search for reasons why, two factors are standing head and shoulders over most others. (more…) Continue Reading »

Some of the Best ETFs for the Last Two Weeks
August 5, 2009 – With all that is going on in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs), it might be easy to overlook certain areas of the marketplace. If you’ve missed anything, here are some areas that have... Continue Reading »

Coal vs. Natural Gas: Which ETFs Will Win the Fight?
July 14, 2009 – Aside from Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, climate legislation is in the topic du jour in Congress. The battle has pit two heavyweights against one another, and the winner could determine the fate of... Continue Reading »