New Issues on Hold for Oil ETN
August 19, 2009 – An oil-focused exchange traded note (ETN) has decided to temporarily stop issuing new shares, possibly in anticipation of new regulations from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "15979,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Awaits Next Big Mover
August 10, 2009 – Wall Street is trading mostly flat today as the markets seemingly await the next big announcement that will propel the rally in stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) further forward. For now, though, investors are... Continue Reading »

Midday Morning Update: Surprise Jobs Report Heartens Wall Street
August 7, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds jumped into positive territory this morning on upbeat employment numbers, which have fueled hope that the recession could be coming to an end. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "15292,"; Continue Reading »

ETNs Have Benefits, Too
July 31, 2009 – The proliferation of exchange traded funds (ETFs) has overshadowed their cousin, exchange traded notes (ETNs). While not as widely used, ETNs have some benefits of their own that are worth considering. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "14533,"; Continue Reading »

How to Play China’s Currency With ETFs Or ETNs
July 24, 2009 – Are you one of the many investors interested in China’s investment opportunities? Besides single-country exchange traded funds (ETFs), a way to play China’s markets is through its currency ETF or exchange traded note (ETN). (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Will ETF Investors Put Their Money On Volatility?
July 22, 2009 – Although steady returns and market security did not present itself to investors this year, the fear factor certainly did, and related exchange traded notes (ETNs) that focused on this may stand to do well. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

How China Controls the Fate of Copper ETFs
July 17, 2009 – Enticed by low prices, China stockpiled copper and other commodities and now controls the fate of copper prices and has the potential to move both futures markets and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Coal vs. Natural Gas: Which ETFs Will Win the Fight?
July 14, 2009 – Aside from Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, climate legislation is in the topic du jour in Congress. The battle has pit two heavyweights against one another, and the winner could determine the fate of... Continue Reading »