ETFs for Europe’s Emergence from Recession
November 13, 2009 – The 16-nation eurozone has finally emerged from its recession on the strength of export growth in its largest economy, Germany. There are single-country and broad exchange traded funds (ETFs) to play this positive development. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Consumers Worries Go On
November 13, 2009 – Despite gloomy news about consumers, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher. Perhaps it has something to do with a better report about the U.S. trade deficit. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20732,"; Continue Reading »

Swedish ETF Gets the Support It Needs
November 10, 2009 – Sweden is anticipating a stronger-than-expected recovery in the world economy. However, the country’s Central Bank will maintain its relaxed monetary measures, supporting the country’s fragile economy and related exchange traded fund (ETF). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20431,"; Continue Reading »

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…) AKPC_IDS... 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…) AKPC_IDS += "19984,"; Continue Reading »