Forget Inflation? How to Use ETFs to Hedge Deflation
November 18, 2009 – Although many are worried about inflation and its effects on exchange traded funds (ETFs), deflation should be on investors minds as well. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20824,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Indexes Hit Intraday Highs
November 16, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are hitting intraday highs this morning on an extremely positive report about October retail sales. The numbers could be just what investors needed to gain confidence about the upcoming... Continue Reading »

6 ETFs to Consider in a Recovery
November 13, 2009 – Despite elevated unemployment levels, the economy appears to be in recovery mode which could be beneficial for certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). But which areas are poised to benefit the most? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20641,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Ho-Hum Reaction to Jobless Numbers
November 12, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are slightly in negative territory after a few days of modest gains. Traders appear to be blase about encouraging economic reports concerning unemployment numbers. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20657,"; Continue Reading »

How Name Brands Are Boosting Consumer Staples ETFs
November 2, 2009 – Retailers everywhere are locked in a battle for consumer dollars, and the fight may be most heated in the consumer staples sector as shoppers go generic. As brand names fight back, exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: Vanguard Consumer Staples (VDC)
October 7, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on Vanguard Consumer Staples (NYSEArca: VDC), part of a weekly series. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18798,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Gold Surges, Earnings Season Kicks Off
October 7, 2009 – Earnings season kicks off today. Despite a few better-than-expected early reports, Wall Street appears to be putting its two-day rally on pause while more earnings reports are awaited. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18775,"; Continue Reading »

How to Play the Battle for Cadbury With ETFs
September 15, 2009 – An all-out bidding war may be brewing for the rights to Cadbury as major names in the food industry line up for a piece of the Creme Egg purveyor. There are several ways interested investors... Continue Reading »