Midday Market Update: Wall Street Down Despite Factory Orders
November 3, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are slightly negative this morning as the markets process news about factory orders and a big deal between Berkshire Hathaway and Burlington Northern Santa Fe worth billions. (more…) Continue Reading »

Electronics Making a Comeback? 5 ETFs to Play It
November 2, 2009 – Although major electronics makers have reported less than stellar earnings for the third quarter, they’re feeling positive enough to raise their full-year forecasts. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can give you exposure to the entire... Continue Reading »

4 ETFs to Play the Battle of the Smartphones
November 2, 2009 – The smartphone industry is facing a round of stiff competition. While individual companies fight it out, technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be poised to benefit from the battle. (more…) Continue Reading »

Schwab Readies to Launch Commission-Free ETFs
November 2, 2009 – The country’s largest discount brokerage firm, Charles Schwab, is readying to unleash its first four exchange traded funds (ETFs). The ETFs come with a big hook: they’re commission free. (more…) Continue Reading »

Thailand ETF: On the Right Track, With Caution
November 1, 2009 – After mitigating the damages done by the economic collapse, Thailand has kept its economy barely afloat, but improving economic conditions may help the country-related exchange traded fund (ETF) sail on. (more…) Continue Reading »

South Africa’s ETF: A Return to Normalcy in 2010?
October 30, 2009 – After suffering through the effects of a deep recession, South Africa is bouncing back. The country-related exchange traded fund (ETF) may start to reflect an economy with normal growth beginning next year. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play Emerging Markets With ETFs
October 30, 2009 – Some of the best-performing exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year have been in the hot and getting hotter area of emerging markets. But is there any steam left in this rally? (more…) Continue Reading »

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…) Continue Reading »

What’s Driving Demand for Emerging Market Debt?
October 29, 2009 – Money has been switched around ever since global markets have hit their nadir, and lately, it’s been leaving U.S. equities. Which exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been getting this cash? (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Plays for Asia’s Faster Growth
October 29, 2009 – It appears that most Asian economies have finally pulled out of a recession. While recovery is expected to be slow for the time being, there are a variety of exchange traded fund (ETF) plays for... Continue Reading »