Why Keeping An Eye on Treasury ETFs Is Important
September 28, 2009 – When it comes to investing in stocks, bonds and exchange traded funds (ETFs), all investors should watch the Treasuries market and for good reason. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18225,"; Continue Reading »

How Rising Interest Rates May Affect ETFs and the Economy
June 5, 2009 – The recent strength of the stock market and exchange traded funds (ETFs) has come with a price: rising interest rates.  But how exactly will this affect the overall health of the economy? (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Banks, ETFs, Anticipate Rescue Plan
February 10, 2009 – Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner outlined his overhaul plan for the expansion and rescue of the United States banking system Tuesday, promising transparency and accountability, and giving an indirect, long-term promise for markets and... Continue Reading »

2008’s ETF Dogs Could Be 2009’s Opportunities
January 11, 2009 – While most sectors of the market meandered off the upward climb with a steep plunge in 2008, there were a few exchange traded funds (ETFs) that persevered and rose to new heights. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

How ETFs Showed Their Mettle in 2008
January 9, 2009 – The asset numbers for both exchange traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds in 2008 are finally out. While mutual funds had a terrible year, the picture was a little rosier for ETFs and exchange traded notes (ETNs).... Continue Reading »

9 ETFs and Sectors to Watch in 2009
January 6, 2009 – The last year has been hectic one for stocks, exchange traded funds (ETFs), other securities and the overall market. We can only hope that 2009 will be a lot shinier. Where can we look for some... Continue Reading »

Best-Performing ETFs for 2008
December 31, 2008 – 2008 was the worst year for the stock market since 1931, and the worst year ever in the fifteen-year history of exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "7096,"; Continue Reading »

Some Relief In ETFs As Bailout Plan Nears Approval
October 2, 2008 – After a failure that rocked Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs) earlier this week, the $700 billion bailout package seems closer to reality. The Senate approved the bill, and now it’s off to the House,... Continue Reading »