How the Dow and S&P 500 ETFs Stack Up
April 20, 2009 – The two most common indexes watched and the two most common exchange traded funds (ETFs) traded are the ones that track the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500.  What do you really know about... Continue Reading »

What Moves the Dow and Its ETF?
March 24, 2009 – At the end of each trading day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is what most people are talking about. But do you understand what moves the index and its exchange traded fund (ETF)? (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

17 ETFs In the Billion Dollar Club
March 3, 2009 – One of the defining attributes of exchange traded funds (ETFs) is their high liquidity, but which of them are among the most liquid of all? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8157,"; Continue Reading »

Is Rock Bottom for ETFs In Sight?
March 3, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs), stocks and other securities have been slaughtered over this past year and many invest have been pondering whether or not the markets have hit rock bottom and if it is a... Continue Reading »

How Dividend ETFs Are Taxed
February 19, 2009 – April 15 is right around the corner and all of us are biting are nails to get our 1040s filed and minimize what we owe Uncle Sam. With this in mind, be sure to treat... Continue Reading »

4 ETF Myths Debunked
February 12, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have earned their way into the mainstream investing arena, and with their quick popularity and success comes some controversy, debate and even criticism. But let’s stick a fork in some of... Continue Reading »

Are the Dow, ETF Distorted?
February 4, 2009 – Economists tend to be almost fanatical about maintaining precise data in our economy, but recent events may show that the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and its subsequent exchange traded fund (ETF) may be misrepresented.... Continue Reading »

Things You Need to Know About ETFs
January 2, 2009 – For those investors who have had it with the actively managed mutual fund, why not consider exchange traded funds (ETFs) on your next introduction into the stock market when the rebound begins?  (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »