Gold Storms Through Threshold, ETFs Rally
November 6, 2009 – The price of gold just can’t be stopped these days. Future prices of the precious metal topped $1,100 today, giving related exchange traded funds (ETFs) a push higher, as well. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Grim Unemployment Numbers
November 6, 2009 – Unemployment in the United States shot up to 10.2%. It’s not only the highest rate in 26 years, but it’s the first time unemployment has topped 10% in as much time. Stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs: Follow the Trends
November 6, 2009 – Commodity investing has been on the mind of many an investor these days, thanks to a recent run-up in prices and the availability of exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Van Eck Finds Its Niche With Market Vectors ETFs
November 4, 2009 – Van Eck seems to have found its space in the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. The roughly 50-year-old firm offers a lineup of ETFs that give exposure to unique segments of the marketplace. (more…) Continue Reading »

Tom Lydon at Inside Commodities Conference on CNBC
November 4, 2009 – Tom Lydon is attending the Inside Commodities Conference today in New York. While there, he sat down with stocks reporter Bob Pisani and Index Universe’s Matt Hougan to talk about the state of commodity exchange... Continue Reading »

6 Benefits of Investing in Silver ETFs
November 4, 2009 – Showing impressive gains since the recent slump, silver prices and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) may continue to rocket higher as demand from a number of different areas of the market increases. (more…) Continue Reading »

The Commodity ETF Hot Streak: Can It Last?
November 4, 2009 – This year has been a good one for commodities and related exchange traded funds (ETFs), though some say that the rise of commodity prices may have been a little too fast. (more…) Continue Reading »

Oil ETFs Brace for Regulatory Restrictions
November 3, 2009 – Futures-based commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have caught the eyes of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Many anticipate regulatory restrictions being placed on these ETFs. What will it mean for investors? (more…) Continue Reading »

6 Reasons Gold ETFs Could Go Higher
November 3, 2009 – In an economic slowdown and a time of uncertainty, gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer an attractive alternative to investors. Let’s take a look at six factors that could push the metal’s... Continue Reading »

Why Commodity Equity ETFs Are Making a Comeback
November 2, 2009 – As the commodity markets get a little more tricky to navigate in the face of regulations, equity-based commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be one of the solutions. (more…) Continue Reading »