Consumer Staples ETFs: How Name Brands Are Fighting Back
September 14, 2009 – Mega-giant packaged food companies usually attract investors with the lure of moderate but stable growth, but related consumer staples exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been telling another story about these market players. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17378,"; Continue Reading »

4 Sector ETFs for an Overextended Market
September 3, 2009 – For most investors, the typical rules of investing have been shattered. You may be astonished at the rise of stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) since the market’s March 9 low. If you believe... Continue Reading »

Retail ETFs to Represent All Shopping Habits
August 11, 2009 – There is some good news that consumers are beginning to spend again, but how much and is it enough to heal markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) is yet to be seen. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

How to Play the Consumer Spending Slump With ETFs
August 6, 2009 – Consumer spending, or the lack thereof, continues to be a thorn in the side of the economic recovery effort. Shoppers kept their wallets shut in July, but that doesn’t mean you have to avoid... Continue Reading »

Midday Morning Update: Stocks Retreat on Discouraging Economic Indicators
August 5, 2009 – Markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) take a dive as investors remain wary on the health of the overall economy, thanks to a gloomy report about private sector jobs. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "15119,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Employment and Earnings Have Wall Street Smiling
July 30, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) followed overseas markets by opening in positive territory this morning as investors looked to ignite a new rally on new unemployment data and quarterly earnings reports. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Are Retail ETFs Up for Back-To-School Shopping?
July 29, 2009 – Consumers are still seeking value as kids begin to trudge back to school. While the retail sector, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), should be content with shoppers coming back, stores are now vying... Continue Reading »

What Retail Sales Trends Signal About ETF’s Direction
July 19, 2009 – Consumption. It’s what drives the American economy. Retail trends are likely to recover but at a more slower pace, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be one way to trace the recovery of consumer habits... Continue Reading »