3 Reasons to Consider ETNs for Your Portfolio
October 30, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been overshadowing their close relative, the exchange traded note (ETN). Investors could be missing out on this nifty alternative investment vehicle. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19957,"; Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs Heat Up; How to Pick Your Spots
October 21, 2009 – Commodity prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have seen a dramatic jump in prices this year, but the growth in prices are tapering off. Are commodities no longer in high demand or are we just... Continue Reading »

Not All Commodity ETFs Are Created Equal
June 19, 2009 – The invention of commodity-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) have been a boon to investors. But they’re not all the same. Do you know the differences? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "11816,"; Continue Reading »

Diversify By Investing With Non-Correlating ETFs
June 3, 2009 – Never keep all your eggs in one basket. This is a timeless adage that applies to nearly anything, not least of which are your investments and exchange traded funds (ETFs). One way to get diversification... Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs: When Will the Trend Come Back?
February 10, 2009 – In May 2008, commodities and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs) were booming. Oil and gold seemed unstoppable; food prices were causing people to hoard rice and it wasn’t unusual to see someone softly crying... Continue Reading »

Why Strategy Matters With ETF Investing
February 4, 2009 – After one month into our new year, investors had expected some big changes within the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs); last month’s dismal performance has us rethinking which asset classes are better suited for... Continue Reading »

Why Do Precious Metals ETFs Outpace Broader Commodity ETFs?
December 19, 2008 – Deep rate cuts here and around the world have enticed investors to hoard precious metals and their respective exchange traded funds (ETFs) for an impending risk of hyperinflation. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "6897,"; Continue Reading »

Commodities, Credit Ding ETNs
November 4, 2008 – Exchange traded notes (ETNs) have seen some chinks in their armor this year, in the wake of the credit crisis and a commodities slowdown. ETNs, which are close cousins of exchange traded funds (ETFs), have been... Continue Reading »