Other Metals Get a Lift from Gold; ETFs to Play Them
November 16, 2009 – Gold prices have only continued to gain as investors look to hedge possible inflation and a weak dollar. The run has had a nice side effect, too: it’s boosted the prices of other metals and... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Consumers Worries Go On
November 13, 2009 – Despite gloomy news about consumers, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher. Perhaps it has something to do with a better report about the U.S. trade deficit. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20732,"; Continue Reading »

Bullish Dollar ETF Granted New Shares
November 13, 2009 – PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Bullish (NYSEArca: UUP) has been granted new shares by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Issuance will resume beginning this morning. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20718,"; Continue Reading »

Will Copper ETN Be Hit As China Re-Exports Stockpiles?
November 12, 2009 – China has large stockpiles of copper, and rumors are flying about the prospect that they may re-sell some of this precious metal. Will this negatively impact the strong-performing copper exchange traded note (ETN)? (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Despite Scrutiny, Natural Gas and Oil ETFs Remain Popular
November 12, 2009 – Despite scrutiny by the as the Commodity  Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which was investigating possible causes of the wild volatility and surge in oil and gas prices last year, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to... Continue Reading »

Special Report: ETF Trends’ Guide to Energy ETFs
November 12, 2009 – Every day, we use energy. As the world’s population grows, demand for various fuel sources will only continue to grow. How can exchange traded fund (ETF) investors capitalize on this opportunity? Find out when you... Continue Reading »

PowerShares Files for CEFs That Could Become ETFs
November 12, 2009 – Recently, PowerShares filed for an auto-conversion closed-end fund, or “ACCE” fund, which is essentially a closed-end fund (CEF) that automatically converts into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) if certain discount-to-net asset value criteria are met. ... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: iShares Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration Index (IEO)
November 11, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on iShares Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration Index (NYSEArca: IEO), part of a weekly series. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20630,"; Continue Reading »