Europe ETFs: Sidestepping the Ailing Countries
March 2, 2010 – Europe’s economy is in a shambles: Greece is dealing with a massive deficit, but not far behind are countries like Portugal, Spain and Ireland. There are still ways to get exposure in Europe via exchange... Continue Reading »

Have Switzerland’s Recovery Efforts Paid Off for ETF?
December 24, 2009 – Like every other country, Switzerland is engaging in a beggar-thy-neighbor strategy and relying on their weaker currency to heal an ailing export industry. The small country’s efforts have paid off and its economy, along with... Continue Reading »

As Secrecy Laws Change, Will International Finance ETFs?
August 24, 2009 – As regulators continue to put pressure on global financial institutions to be transparent and aid in catching “income reporting evaders, ” how will global financial exchange traded funds (ETFs) be affected? (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Flat on Consumer, Housing News
August 4, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been struggling to find a firm direction all morning after mixed news about the economy an earnings were released. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Rally Continues on Optimistic Economic Outlook
June 19, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) extended their rally so far today, suggesting that the economy might be in better shape than previously anticipated and that the recession may be coming to an... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Financial Sector and ETFs, Lead Global Rally
March 11, 2009 – Analysts are warning many investors about attempting to call a bottom, as yesterday’s stock rally has hopes up. Markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) need more than one good day for a recovery. (more…) Continue Reading »

How Swiss ETF Is Coping With Banking Blunders
March 6, 2009 – After some dubious practices, the vaunted banks of Switzerland are under scrutiny, and this may not bode too well for an economy or its exchange traded fund (ETF), which is heavily weighted in this sector.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Banks, ETFs, Anticipate Rescue Plan
February 10, 2009 – Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner outlined his overhaul plan for the expansion and rescue of the United States banking system Tuesday, promising transparency and accountability, and giving an indirect, long-term promise for markets and... Continue Reading »