The 10 Hottest Commodities and ETFs of 2009
June 26, 2009 – We all know that commodities and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) that represent them have performed fairly well for the year, but are all commodities created equal? (more…) Continue Reading »

5 Natural Resource ETFs and ETNs You May Not Know About
May 15, 2009 – Are you looking to expand your investment horizons? Here are some commodity and natural resource exchange traded notes (ETNs) and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that you may not know about. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Trends’ 2008 ETF Predictions: How Did We Do?
December 12, 2008 – What a year it’s been for the markets. At the end of last year, who could have predicted the changes and turmoil that affected nearly every single person and exchange traded fund (ETFs) in the... Continue Reading »

Why Coffee ETN Could Be Ready to Brew
December 10, 2008 – As you sip that cup of morning coffee, did it ever occur that coffee demand may be outpaced by supply, causing the related exchange traded note (ETN) to get giddy? (more…) Continue Reading »

Coffee, Cocoa and Sugar Production Make Investors Hungry for Soft ETFs
August 27, 2008 – Cocoa exports from Nigeria doubled in the second quarter, making investors coo-coo for the cocoa exchange traded note (ETN). Nigeria is the world’s fourth-largest producer of the key chocolate ingredient, reports Dulue Mbachu for Bloomberg. The... Continue Reading »

Good Numbers Raining Down on India’s Index, ETFs
August 5, 2008 – A recent end to India’s dry spell could have something brewing for the coffee exchange traded note (ETN). Wait, what? Yes, we said India. Among the coffee-producing countries in Asia, India is the third-largest. A drought last... Continue Reading »

Kraft’s Earnings Could Fuel Consumer Staples ETFs
July 28, 2008 – The fond memories you have for your college diet might deliver an energy boost to consumer staples exchange traded funds (ETFs). Kraft Foods (KFT) reported its second-quarter earnings, which rose 4%, reports Emily Fredrix for the... Continue Reading »

Chinese Investment and ETFs Get a Jolt From Starbucks
July 21, 2008 – Starbuck’s Corp. (SBUX), the world’s coffee empire, has begun to shut down underperforming U.S. stores, but now they’re turning their attentions toward China, possibly jolting stock and exchange traded funds (ETFs) for the country. By focusing... Continue Reading »

A Morning Cup Of Coffee Becomes ETN Inspiration
July 14, 2008 – Can coffee deliver a jolt to your exchange traded note (ETN) portfolio? Sure, you can cut back on food as prices get higher. But give up the morning java? Never! As anyone who’s been to a... Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs’ Growth Stunted After Supply Concerns Ease
July 8, 2008 – Commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) took a wallop yesterday after news about the U.S.’s crop outlook was improved. They plunged by the most since March, as grain futures fell, while rain from Colorado to Pennsylvania... Continue Reading »