Forward Contracts In Currency ETFs Explained
October 19, 2009 – Not all currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) are created equal. Some hold the actual currency, for example, while others hold forward contracts to get the necessary exposure to the currency in question. (more…) Continue Reading »

Commodity and Currency ETFs: Cause of Rare Premiums Differ
October 15, 2009 – As exchange traded funds (ETFs) become increasingly sophisticated and target new and interesting markets with unique strategies, it’s growing more and more important to understand the differences between them. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play China’s Currency With ETFs Or ETNs
July 24, 2009 – Are you one of the many investors interested in China’s investment opportunities? Besides single-country exchange traded funds (ETFs), a way to play China’s markets is through its currency ETF or exchange traded note (ETN). (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Trends’ Guide to Currency ETFs
June 25, 2009 – Currencies and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them are getting an increasing amount of attention these days as the U.S. dollar zigs and zags and inflation becomes a potential threat, while other currencies... Continue Reading »

5 Ways to Fight Inflation With ETFs
June 15, 2009 – Inflation seems to be on the mind of all American citizens as the economy takes its first steps toward a recovery. With exchange traded funds (ETFs), there are a number of ways you can... Continue Reading »

How To Use ETFs To Diversify Away From The Dollar
May 29, 2009 – As the U.S. dollar depreciates because of  increased government spending, investors may turn to exchange traded funds (ETFs) to defend their wealth. Here’s how. (more…) Continue Reading »

Signs of Life In China’s Economy and ETFs
April 14, 2009 – The tides are turning, and it looks like it may be to the benefit of China’s economy and related exchange traded fund (ETF). (more…) Continue Reading »

What Fed’s Move Means for Currency ETFs
March 19, 2009 – When the Federal Reserve announced yesterday that it would grow its balance sheet, that move also comes with implications for currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Reasons China’s ETFs Could Languish
January 13, 2009 – China, a country known for its massive exporting capabilities, is starting to experience less demand from abroad, which may translate to a weaker economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Four Currency ETFs That Are Affected By Rate Cuts
December 2, 2008 – The U.S. dollar made gains against the euro as the currency lost its luster because the deteriorating market conditions and sent related exchange traded funds (ETFs) down. (more…) Continue Reading »