June ETF Performance Report
June 30, 2009 – In June, the market and exchange traded fund (ETF) rally that began on March 9 began to show signs of losing steam most days. Aside from the June slowdown, though, it was the best quarterly... Continue Reading »

Sector Highlight: Oil
June 29, 2009 – Oil and other energy-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher this morning as the price of oil creeps back above $70 a barrel. Here are some stories on the topic that may interest you: How... Continue Reading »

5 Best-Performing ETFs from March Lows
June 29, 2009 – While the markets rode on an upward trend from March lows, some exchange traded funds (ETFs) surprised and elated many with their huge rallies. Let’s take a look at some of the best showings. (more…) Continue Reading »

4 Reasons Not to Count Out Coal ETFs
June 28, 2009 – With the global demand for power on the decline, will coal and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) still continue to perform in the way they have in recent months? (more…) Continue Reading »

New Natural Gas ETF Could Help Battle Contango
June 25, 2009 – United States Commodity Funds has plans to bring another natural gas-focused commodity exchange traded fund (ETF) to the market, as pending approval. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Deal With Commodity ETF Volatility
June 23, 2009 – Food prices are affected by the daily movements within markets and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) as the international commodity prices are driven by supply and demand, meaning extra volatility. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Real Estate Fails to Ignite Spark
June 23, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to oscillate after encouraging real estate news and anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting. (more…) Continue Reading »

Oil and Gas ETFs: Prices Pause – Now What?
June 22, 2009 – Oil and gas companies are fighting off new taxes on drilling and trying to keep the world off of renewable energy, in an effort to keep demand high for their products. The performance of... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Weak Global Economic News Takes Its Toll
June 22, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) start the week off on a sour note, as investors are worried about lower expectations for the global economy. (more…) Continue Reading »

What Lies Ahead for Wind Energy ETFs
June 21, 2009 – As crude oil continues to stay above the $70/barrel range, some are starting to revisit the renewable and alternative energy arenas, but what effect is it having on the sector and its exchange traded... Continue Reading »