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 »

Tom Lydon Talks Europe ETFs on CNBC
October 21, 2009 – Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC bright and early this morning to talk about Europe’s economic recovery and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that can be used to play it. Continue Reading »

Eastern Europe ETF May Be a Way to Play Oil
October 16, 2009 – The newest entrant into the iShares exchange traded fund (ETF) family is a fund that targets the emerging economy of Eastern Europe. But it might be worth looking under the hood to see if it’s... Continue Reading »

4 Reasons Europe ETFs Could Make a Comeback
October 15, 2009 – European stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have benefited from rising investor appetite for risk. Even though there are positive indicators for looking into investing into Europe, an investor should be aware that possible risks... Continue Reading »

Why It May Be Time to Look Abroad for ETFs
October 14, 2009 – Foreign markets and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are showing impressive gains, especially those in emerging markets. Looking abroad may just be the investment strategy your investment portfolio is missing. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play a Weak Dollar With ETFs
October 13, 2009 – The dollar and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) just can’t get a break and continue to lose ground to counterpart currencies. This doesn’t mean that investors need to sit idly by – there... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Slip Following Earnings
October 13, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) went negative after some early earnings reports left investors feeling a little cold. Many on Wall Street sought solace in gold, which has hit a new record high. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Is Spain’s ETF Up While Its Economic Data Is Down?
October 12, 2009 – Spain’s economic problems stemming from the housing collapse may not improve anytime soon, but the banking industry is propping up the country-related exchange traded fund (ETF). (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Respond to Improved Figures
October 8, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are enjoying a push this morning from a better-than-expected report from the retail sector. (more…) Continue Reading »

How Emerging Europe ETF Rises Above Region’s Turmoil
October 7, 2009 – A number of global economies are in recovery mode, but Eastern Europe and its exchange traded fund (ETF) could still be in for a struggle. The region is still wrestling with a troubled financial system... Continue Reading »