Global X Dips Its Toes Into the Precious Metals ETF Market
February 9, 2010 – Global X Funds is looking to add to its growing stable of globally focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) with the addition of a line of precious metals funds. The timing is especially good, because... Continue Reading »

4 Reasons to Mind the Copper ETF Rally
February 8, 2010 – Copper prices have hit their lowest point since Oct. 19, and are 20% below this year’s high price. Enter the bargain hunters, out buying everything from copper exchange traded notes (ETNs) to the physical metal.... Continue Reading »

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 »

Energy ETFs: Oil Industry Expands Its Horizons
February 5, 2010 – Oil and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have experienced huge gains off its last year’s low,  and energy companies have pocketed most of the change. However, the oil industry is expanding its options into other... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: ETFS Physical Platinum (PPLT)
February 3, 2010 – ETF Spotlight on ETFS Physical Platinum (NYSEArca: PPLT), part of a weekly series. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "24848,"; Continue Reading »

Coal and Steel ETFs: China in the Driver’s Seat
February 2, 2010 – China is at it once again. The fast-growing emerging market is rapidly ramping up demand and production of coal and steel, which threatens to send worldwide prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Looking to the Future: The Case for Commodity ETFs
February 1, 2010 – There are few trends that those in the know are predicting to be in place 10, 20 or 30 years from now (with the odd pause for breath), but thanks to a fast-growing global population,... Continue Reading »

Consumers, Manufacturing and Incomes Lift Markets
February 1, 2010 – The month of February has opened on a high note as stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) after reports showed that the manufacturing sector accelerated last month while personal incomes and consumer spending rose. ... Continue Reading »