Why It’s Time to Approach Bond ETFs Differently
January 6, 2010 – For decades, the popular fixed-income investing adage held that you should allocate a certain percentage of your portfolio to bonds and increase that allocation as you age. But the times, they are a-changin’. (more…) Continue Reading »

10 ETF Predictions for 2010
December 31, 2009 – We did pretty well with our exchange traded fund (ETF) predictions for 2009, with nine out of 10 of our forecasts proving to be spot-on. Can we replicate our success again in 2010? Read on!... Continue Reading »

The Case for Aerospace & Defense ETFs
December 23, 2009 – The past year has kept the aerospace and defense sector subdued, but increases in spending and other global factors may make this sector’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) a top gun. (more…) Continue Reading »

Our 2009 ETF Predictions: How Did We Do?
December 22, 2009 – At the end of 2008, we made some bold predictions about where the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry would wind up in 2009. How did we do? Nine out of 10 ain’t bad! Read on... Continue Reading »

Jefferies Has Big Plans for Growing ETF Line
December 14, 2009 – Jefferies teaming up with ALPS Advisors to enter into the exchange traded fund (ETF) marketplace is just the beginning of what appear to be big plans for the provider. (more…) Continue Reading »

The NYSE: Where An ETF’s Life Begins
December 8, 2009 – How do exchange traded funds (ETFs) actually wind up on their exchanges? It’s probably not something to which you’ve given much thought – you see an ETF you like and you buy it. But an... Continue Reading »

Direxion: The Road Ahead for Leveraged ETFs
December 7, 2009 – Direxion first appeared on the exchange traded fund (ETF) scene in late 2008, when the firm launched the first of a growing line of triple-leveraged funds. (more…) Continue Reading »

Special Report: ETF Trends’ Guide to Energy ETFs
November 12, 2009 – Every day, we use energy. As the world’s population grows, demand for various fuel sources will only continue to grow. How can exchange traded fund (ETF) investors capitalize on this opportunity? Find out when you... Continue Reading »