How a Changing Global Economy Affects ETF Investing
April 22, 2009 – As many developed countries are stagnating, and may remain so for the time being, exchange traded fund (ETF) investors are looking overseas for new opportunities. Take the denizens of the United Kingdom, for example. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

10 Years of the Euro: What Has It Meant for Economies, ETFs?
December 29, 2008 – After a rocky start, the euro and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track its movements now have reason to celebrate. The currency turns 10 years old in a few days, and has many economists feeling... Continue Reading »

Malaise in U.S. Spreads to ETFs in Europe, Asia
October 1, 2008 – The U.S. economy isn’t just affecting every corner of our own country, from our entire financial system, our jobs and our exchange traded funds (ETFs), but other areas of the world are hurting, too. The European... Continue Reading »

Are You An ETF Hater? This May Change Your Outlook
September 17, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the latest investment hot spot, but as with everything in the spotlight, there are going to be nay-sayers and haters. The even the investors who love to hate ETFs know that... Continue Reading »

Global Currencies and ETFs: They All Tie Together
September 12, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) dealing in currencies have given investors exposure to this area of the market that was previously a challenge to gain access to. Many investors, however, lack familiarity with the mechanics of the... Continue Reading »

Euro Isn’t Winning Popularity Contests With Spain and ETFs
August 25, 2008 – The euro is having a bit of a PR crisis in Spain, where most Spaniards believe it has damaged their economy and, in turn, its exchange traded fund (ETF). On the other hand, not many... Continue Reading »

Currency ETFs Offer A Way to Capitalize, But Know What You’re Getting
August 21, 2008 – There’s been a lot of talk lately about the value of the dollar – is it up? Is it down? – which has been sending investors on the hunt for currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). ETFs... Continue Reading »

U.S. Dollar and ETFs Doing So Well, It Brings Out Cynics
August 18, 2008 – The dollar is regaining its health, as the rally goes on to another day, raising up the commodities markets and all focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). But despite all the recent performance, today the dollar has... Continue Reading »