Other Metals Get a Lift from Gold; ETFs to Play Them
November 16, 2009 – Gold prices have only continued to gain as investors look to hedge possible inflation and a weak dollar. The run has had a nice side effect, too: it’s boosted the prices of other metals and... Continue Reading »

Will Copper ETN Be Hit As China Re-Exports Stockpiles?
November 12, 2009 – China has large stockpiles of copper, and rumors are flying about the prospect that they may re-sell some of this precious metal. Will this negatively impact the strong-performing copper exchange traded note (ETN)? (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Platinum, Gold, Silver: How to Play Precious Metals With ETFs
October 12, 2009 – The interest in precious metals of all types as an investment tool is growing, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track these particular metals make exposure and diversification easier for the average investor. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Why Base Metal ETFs Have Strength
September 30, 2009 – Existing overcapacity of base metals in China’s reserves are alarming officials there, and they are curbing this with new rules. Is  this news going to interrupt the run that related exchange traded funds (ETF)... Continue Reading »

Carbon ETN Offers Exposure to a Growing Market
September 7, 2009 – Climate change legislation is looming, and once it passes, it will touch nearly everything from average people, to huge corporations, to exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "16877,"; Continue Reading »

Implications for Investors As Commodity ETF Probe Heats Up
September 4, 2009 – As commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to be examined by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), there are certain implications for investors in these funds ahead of an official decision. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17059,"; Continue Reading »

Natural Gas ETN Temporarily Stops Issuing Shares
August 21, 2009 – Continuing concerns about regulations from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has led to yet another exchange traded product putting a temporary stop to issuing new shares. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "16223,"; Continue Reading »

Why Some ETN Investors Might Say ‘Gimme Some Sugar’
August 17, 2009 – A sugar exchange traded note (ETN) may prove to be really sweet, as global futures prices for the commodity have risen so sharply that some food manufacturers have issued warnings. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "15847,"; Continue Reading »