Vanguard ETFs: How It Gained a Foothold In a Competitive Market
November 6, 2009 – Vanguard was a relative latecomer to the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry, launching its first fund in 2001. But the firm has since become the third-largest ETF provider, thanks in part to low fees.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Grim Unemployment Numbers
November 6, 2009 – Unemployment in the United States shot up to 10.2%. It’s not only the highest rate in 26 years, but it’s the first time unemployment has topped 10% in as much time. Stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Jobs Report Cheers Wall Street
November 5, 2009 – Upbeat news about the state of the U.S. job market has pushed stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher this morning. However, while the rate of layoffs has slowed, there’s a downside that’s concerning some... Continue Reading »

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 »

Why Sweden’s ETF Could See Smoother Sailing
November 2, 2009 – Sweden’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) have improved enough that a leading think tank in the nation is gearing up to raise its forecast for the coming year. (more…) Continue Reading »

Strong Currency ETFs Don’t Always Equal Strong Economies
October 31, 2009 – Europe and Japan’s currencies, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), may showing strong gains, but the effects on their economies may not be so beneficial. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Plays as Italy Leapfrogs the U.K. Economy
October 27, 2009 – The United Kingdom’s economy has just been surpassed by Italy’s. While it may not be the greatest news for U.K. denizens, there are exchange traded funds (ETFs) to play the reversal of fortune. (more…) Continue Reading »

5 Top Emerging Market ETFs Off the Lows
October 26, 2009 – Emerging-market countries have gathered their composure with grace, and emerging market related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have bounced back to impressive heights since the March 9 low. Let’s take a look at five emerging countries... Continue Reading »

Country ETFs: Imports Vs. Exports
October 26, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) performance that correspond with a country’s growth are tied to many different factors. One major factor to consider is the billions marked down on a country’s trade balance sheet. (more…) Continue Reading »

How Europe’s ETFs Can Keep the Ball in the Air
October 24, 2009 – The copious government stimulus packages helped bring the eurozone’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) back to life, but like many developed areas, it’s time to tread carefully around monetary policy. (more…) Continue Reading »