10 ETFs to Play Obama’s New Energy Plan
October 27, 2009 – President Barack Obama unveiled an initiative to help fund the largest energy grid modernization in United States history. The investment could have a wide-ranging impact on exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Housing Gives a Push
October 27, 2009 – Reports on how consumers are feeling these days and encouraging news from the real estate sector have stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) trading slightly higher this morning. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Head Lower on Stronger Dollar
October 26, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) started off strong this morning, but then quickly reversed course as the dollar rallied and sent oil prices moving lower. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Consider Economic Indicators
October 22, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are moving into slightly positive territory this morning after an index of economic activity signaled that the economy will continue to grow next year.  (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Financial Earnings Lift Spirits
October 21, 2009 – Profits from major banks posted improved third-quarter earnings results, which gave a lift to stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in morning trading. (more…) Continue Reading »

A Tale of Two Natural Gas ETFs
October 20, 2009 – The commodity futures markets have been affected and in turn, may be affecting the broader commodity market. A look at two exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track the same commodity may give more insight. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Economic Data Pauses Stocks, ETFs
October 20, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) dipped lower this morning after a slew of economic reports left investors jittery about the economy. Some positive earnings reports softened the blow, however. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: New Week, New Hopes
October 19, 2009 – Traders on Wall Street greeted the markets this morning with fresh optimism, thanks to a host of earnings reports that are sending positive signals about the economy, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Utility ETFs: A Proxy to Play Energy?
October 19, 2009 – Not all exchange traded funds (ETFs) are right for every investor. If you can’t find an ETF that matches your needs or risk tolerance, though, it’s possible to find alternative ways to get the... Continue Reading »

Natural Gas ETFs: The Fuel of the Future?
October 16, 2009 – Is natural gas the answer to the United States’ energy woes? Sure, it has a lot going for it, but some still aren’t buying the idea. If it does catch on with full force, exchange... Continue Reading »