New ETF Sets Community Banks Apart From the Rest
July 1, 2009 – Today, First Trust launched a new exchange traded fund (ETF) targeting community banks, which received favorable attention in the wake of the credit crisis for having less exposure to toxic debt than their larger counterparts... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Instability of Global Markets Doesn’t Affect Wall Street
June 29, 2009 – Mixed moves in overseas markets didn’t have much affect on U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) as they opened up the week trading in positive territory. (more…) Continue Reading »

5 Best-Performing ETFs from March Lows
June 29, 2009 – While the markets rode on an upward trend from March lows, some exchange traded funds (ETFs) surprised and elated many with their huge rallies. Let’s take a look at some of the best showings. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Rise in Unemployment Doesn’t Stop Wall Street
June 25, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are shrugging off discouraging unemployment news and rallying on the backs of other encouraging economic indicators in morning trading. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Housing Market Can’t Stop Wall Street
June 24, 2009 – Despite discouraging news regarding the recovery in the housing market, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading in positive territory this morning on other encouraging news from the Commerce Department. (more…) Continue Reading »

Asset Flows Illustrate Why ETFs Are the Go-To Investment
June 24, 2009 – Assets flowing into exchange traded funds (ETFs) that target certain market sectors illustrates that more and more investors are getting hip to their benefits and realizing the positive role they can serve in their portfolios.... Continue Reading »

Could Sweden’s Banks Lead ETF Out of the Recession?
June 19, 2009 – Bad loans seems to be a recurring theme. Sweden’s economy, and related exchange traded fund (ETF), is in a vulnerable position as potential loses in Swedish banks are mounting. (more…) Continue Reading »

Will Financial ETFs Go for the TARP Payback?
June 18, 2009 – Washington got some TARP money back this week from some of the largest banks in the country that are eager to get out from under the rules that came along with the cash. How... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Economic Indicators Ignite a Spark
June 18, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) climbed back into positive territory this morning on uplifting economic news about unemployment and other economic indicators. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Investors Wary As Inflation Fears Calm
June 17, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are mixed this morning as investors remain ambiguous on signs of an economic recovery. (more…) Continue Reading »