Vanguard ETFs: How It Gained a Foothold In a Competitive Market
November 6, 2009 – Vanguard was a relative latecomer to the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry, launching its first fund in 2001. But the firm has since become the third-largest ETF provider, thanks in part to low fees.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Grim Unemployment Numbers
November 6, 2009 – Unemployment in the United States shot up to 10.2%. It’s not only the highest rate in 26 years, but it’s the first time unemployment has topped 10% in as much time. Stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Where Turkey ETF Gets Its Enrichment
November 6, 2009 – After years of being snubbed by the European Union, Turkey has turned to its immediate neighbors for economic enrichment. As a result, Turkey’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) could continue to see gains next... Continue Reading »

6 Reasons to Watch China’s ETFs
November 5, 2009 – Emerging markets have been scorching this year. Many exchange traded funds (ETFs) are up by triple digits since the market’s low on March 9. Although not up as sharply as some markets, China continues to... Continue Reading »

Van Eck Finds Its Niche With Market Vectors ETFs
November 4, 2009 – Van Eck seems to have found its space in the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. The roughly 50-year-old firm offers a lineup of ETFs that give exposure to unique segments of the marketplace. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: Emerging Global Shares Composite Titans Index Fund (EEG)
November 4, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on Emerging Global Shares Composite Titans Index Fund (NYSEArca: EEG), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Emerging Market ETFs Should Be In Your Portfolio
November 4, 2009 – Despite the performance shown by emerging markets in the last few months, there are still investors too skittish to take positions. By using exchange traded funds (ETFs) to get emerging market exposure, they may... Continue Reading »

How to Play the Fed’s Decision With ETFs
November 4, 2009 – The Federal Reserve’s policymakers have been meeting this week to discuss the Fed’s monetary policy and the economy’s rate of recovery. Interest rates will remain unchanged. There are ways to capitalize on the decision with... Continue Reading »

4 Ways to Play Russia’s Recovery With ETFs
November 4, 2009 – Since declining by nearly 75% in 2008, Russia has shown a quick turnaround in 2009. Lingering problems, however, still impede the recovery of the country’s economy and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Use Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
November 3, 2009 – At a time when some investors are trying to get creative with portfolio management while reducing overall risk, leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be the right answer if you understand them. (more…) Continue Reading »