Of the Top Ten Funds In July, Seven Were ETFs
August 28, 2008 – July was a notoriously troubled month for the markets, but not all exchange traded funds (ETFs) were suffering. John Spence for MarketWatch notes that there were 708 U.S.-listed ETFs in July, with 24 managers at the... Continue Reading »

Silver Takes Home the Gold When It Comes to Medals, But Not ETFs
August 25, 2008 – We know who took home medals at the Olympics, but did exchange traded funds (ETFs) come out a winner? The final tally for U.S. medals is 36 gold, 38 silver and 36 bronze. Not bad! Sorry Michael... Continue Reading »

When It Comes to Taxes, Commodity ETFs Are a Different Breed
August 22, 2008 – Now that commodities have come down from their recent highs, are you tempted to go in on a market dip with a focused exchange traded fund (ETF)? Commodity ETFs are popular, no doubt, especially given the... Continue Reading »

Just Because Agriculture Prices Are Lower Doesn’t Mean Demand Is Gone
August 18, 2008 – Grain prices have been falling along with exchange traded funds (ETFs), but that could soon change if demand keeps ticking up. There has been a commodities selloff in recent weeks, but analysts say that this may... Continue Reading »

Some Staying In Gold and ETFs, Hoping for a Turnaround
August 15, 2008 – Hope springs eternal: despite the retreating price of gold, some investors are still hanging on tightly to their exchange traded funds (ETFs). Mark Hulbert for MarketWatch reports that gold is posting a loss for the year-to-date,... Continue Reading »

Precious Metal Holdings and ETFs Decline Amid Selloff
August 11, 2008 – As the commodities pullback continues, investors are pulling their money out of precious metals and sending related exchange traded funds (ETFs) lower. ETF Securities says the amount of metal it holds to back its physical platinum... Continue Reading »

When A Bear Is On The Loose, Don’t Give Up On Your ETFs
August 9, 2008 – Many stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have taken a mauling from the bear market, and commodities ETFs are doing their best to fight it off, but they may stumble just from sheer exhaustion. Financials were... Continue Reading »

Gold’s Tight Supply, Soaring Demand Could Keep ETFs Looking Sharp
July 23, 2008 – Gold bullion holdings in the world’s largest gold exchange traded fund (ETF), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), reported a net inflow of five tons for the second quarter, making for a total of 948 tons. The price... Continue Reading »

Approaching ETF Investing Through Themes
July 17, 2008 – When it comes to exchange traded fund (ETF) investing, it has become quite simple to build a narrow portfolio with these funds, with a very specific goal in mind. The choices will keep making the... Continue Reading »

UBS Strengthens Gold ETFs Through Forecast
July 15, 2008 – Short-term gold prices are forecasted to to go up by UBS Bank, as the financial market trauma thickens, and the related exchange traded funds (ETFs) strengthen. Gold is one of the places that investors feel... Continue Reading »

Investors Run for Cover Under Gold and ETFs
July 11, 2008 – The price of gold jumped to a four-month high, sending gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher. A dash of record oil (now more than $147 a barrel), a heaping teaspoon of mortgage-company concerns and a pinch... Continue Reading »

Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium ETFs - Oh, My!
July 9, 2008 – Platinum and palladium exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reflecting the love investors have for metals that do much more than look pretty. Platinum demand is being driven, literally, by its primary use as a catalyst in... Continue Reading »

Gold ETF Making History
July 8, 2008 – The largest gold exchange traded fund (ETF) has been a real trailblazer lately. The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) is the most actively traded call option on the Chicago Board Options Exchange, reports Sophia Grene for... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Can Take On a Shine as Dollar Dulls
July 3, 2008 – The weakness of the U.S. dollar seems to be giving gold its added glimmer, as gold prices closed $2 higher Wednesday, adding more value to related exchange traded funds (ETFs). The precious metal is often... Continue Reading »

Rising Inflation Sends Investors Rushing to Precious Metal ETFs
June 26, 2008 – Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been quiet lately, drowned out by the ruckus oil has been causing. But in trading today, futures jumped at points by as much as $33 an ounce. The price of... Continue Reading »

SSGA ETFs Are Turning Japanese
June 22, 2008 – State Street Global Advisors is reaching across the Pacific to try their luck in Japan, starting with a gold-focused exchange traded fund (ETF). By the end of 2008, SSGA plans to list some of... Continue Reading »

Investors Follow the Yellow Brick Road With Gold ETFs
June 18, 2008 – Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer investors a safe haven during economic crisis. We are experiencing a rough patch: equities are losing value, employment numbers aren’t good, inflation is rising and fixed-income is getting... Continue Reading »

Weakening Dollar Polishes Up Metals ETFs
June 16, 2008 – Metals exchange traded funds (ETFs) were golden today as the dollar lost ground. Gold futures rose to their highest level in a week as the euro gathered steam, reports Alan Fein for Axcess News. Silver futures... Continue Reading »

Options for Gold ETF Investors
June 4, 2008 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) determined that exchange traded fund (ETF) investors will now be able to trade futures and options contracts on the SPDR Gold... Continue Reading »

Market Movements and Numbers Sending ETFs in Mixed Directions
May 29, 2008 – The revised first quarter GDP numbers are out, and the markets and certain exchange traded funds (ETFs) mostly seem to be reacting positively. The initial GDP numbers were up 0.6%, but the revised number... Continue Reading »

17 Commodity ETFs to Help Hedge Your Portfolio
May 28, 2008 – Americans are being hit by rising inflation and the subsequent explosion in commodity prices where it hurts most—at gas stations and grocery stores. Right alongside this growth have been the opportunities available to investors... Continue Reading »

Gold, Silver ETFs Lose Some Luster As Dollar Firms Up
May 27, 2008 – Gold and silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) were down by as much as 5% in trading today as prices for the metals fell and the dollar showed signs of life. Spot gold fell to $903.50... Continue Reading »

Investors Run to Gold ETFs, but Tonnage Demand Is Down
May 21, 2008 – The ongoing market volatility and investor worries are continuing to fan the flames for growth in gold exchange traded funds (ETFs). But while the demand for gold ETFs is up, demand for gold in terms... Continue Reading »

Oil, the Dollar and Gold ETFs Are Working Together
May 11, 2008 – Slight upticks in the dollar against the euro this week may be in sync with investors timing their re-entry into the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs). On Thursday, the U.S. dollar was up... Continue Reading »

South African ETF Digging Its Way Up
May 7, 2008 – The South African benchmark rose its highest since March 25, mining strong performance for its exchange traded fund (ETF). The FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index rose by its largest amount since March 25 yesterday.... Continue Reading »

The Commodity ETF Picture Looks Different This Week
May 5, 2008 – Gold futures and exchange traded funds (ETFs) began to stage a turnaround in trading today after the dollar once again fell and oil futures hit new records. Gold today rose to $870.70, reports Bob Ewing... Continue Reading »

Gold Miner ETF Hits Low on Dollar’s Strength
May 2, 2008 – The dollar’s renewed vigor is good news for most, but not for the gold miner’s exchange traded fund (ETF). Yesterday, the Market Vectors Gold Miner (GDX) hit its lowest point since Sept. 18 of... Continue Reading »

Dollar Up, Gold Down, While ETFs Reflect Activity
April 30, 2008 – The U.S. dollar is toughening up, much to the dismay of gold which hit a three-month low on Tuesday, weakening the focused stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Also on the decline were oil prices... Continue Reading »

Energy-Focused ETFs Capitalize on a Booming Sector
April 30, 2008 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) have come a long way since Nov. 18, 2004. That’s when the first single-commodity ETF - streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) - was launched. (more…) Continue Reading »

Stronger Dollar Leads to Asset Decline In Gold ETF
April 29, 2008 – The top gold exchange traded fund (ETF) experienced its largest-ever three-day decline in its physical holdings. streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) is the world’s biggest and oldest gold-focused ETF. Between April 21 and 24, a company... Continue Reading »

Can the Rally in Silver ETF Keep It Up?
April 28, 2008 – Silver and its exchange traded fund (ETF) were among the strongest performers in the first quarter of this year, outperforming most other metal-focused ETFs. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) finished up the first quarter 12.3% higher. streetTRACKS... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Are the Squeaky Wheels, But Other Metals Might Deserve Some Grease
April 25, 2008 – Gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) are real attention hogs. Sure, the metal is pretty to look at. It’s shiny. But it’s also being outperformed by other decidedly less sexy metals. streetTRACKS Gold Trust... Continue Reading »

Gold and Silver ETFs Tumble as Dollar Toughens Up
April 24, 2008 – While the dollar strengthened yesterday and the price of oil pulled back slightly, the price of gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) took the hit. June gold fell to $909 an ounce, and at... Continue Reading »

Gas Tax Holiday Could Be Boon to ETFs
April 21, 2008 – If a plan to eliminate the gas tax this summer goes through, what could it mean for exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Sen. John McCain proposed ditching the tax, which would shave 18 cents per gallon... Continue Reading »

More ETF Data for You to Geek Out On
April 7, 2008 – Last month, Jim Wiandt at Index Universe put together a table for exchange traded fund (ETF) data nerds. It was such a hit, he’s got more for you. He put all 664 ETFs on a spreadsheet,... Continue Reading »

New ETN Focuses on Platinum, Palladium
April 4, 2008 – Investors who have been looking for access to platinum and palladium via an exchange traded product finally can have it with the ELEMENTS MLCX Precious Metals Index (PMY) exchange traded note (ETN), listed on... Continue Reading »

Metals ETFs Hold Steady As Economy Decides Which Way It Will Swing
April 3, 2008 – Have metals and their exchange traded funds (ETFs) entered a holding pattern? Nell Sloane for FX Street says they very well may have. The U.S. dollar dipped slightly overnight and oil prices have also fallen... Continue Reading »

When It Comes to Hedging, Gold and Agriculture Emerge in a Tie
April 2, 2008 – There’s a battle going on: which commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the best hedge, gold or agriculture? And the answer is…well, we’re not sure. Roger Nusbaum for The Street says that since August 2007,... Continue Reading »

Speculators and Bargain Hunters Go Fishing For Metals ETFs
April 2, 2008 – The more positive outlook on the dollar led to a selloff of precious metals and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Today, the outlook is a little better. streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares COMEX... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Are Hot Now, But Know the Risks, Too
March 31, 2008 – As it continually hits new records, it’s no secret that gold and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the trend right now. Many stories on the subject mention the metal’s allure as a "safe... Continue Reading »

On Tight Supply, Gold Is Forecast to Top Records, ETFs Could Follow
March 26, 2008 – A London investment manager expects that tightness in the gold supply could send prices soaring to new records that could affect exchange traded funds (ETFs), particularly those that hold the precious metal. Gold has taken... Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs Shine On a Gloomy Day
March 25, 2008 – Metal and agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) retained their bounce today, refusing to be brought down in the wake of bad news from other sectors such as financials, consumer and housing. Last week, there was... Continue Reading »

As Gold Price Dips, Short ETNs Let Skeptics Capitalize
March 24, 2008 –   Commodity prices corrected after a lengthy rally driven by the Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, sending exchange traded notes (ETNs) that short gold up 7% in two days. DB Gold Double Short ETN (DZZ) gained 7% as... Continue Reading »

Financial ETFs Look Different In the Afternoon
March 19, 2008 – It just goes to show: these days, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the market can turn on a dime, and today was a perfect case in point. This morning, things kicked off nicely off... Continue Reading »

Wait - Financial ETFs Are Up and Commodities Are Down? What’s Wrong With This Picture?
March 19, 2008 – Have we entered a bizarro exchange traded fund (ETF) world? First, financials and internet are staging a turnaround for the better. Now commodities are turning lower after being on a bull run in recent months.... Continue Reading »

ETFs Could Be Golden on One Analyst’s Price Prediction
March 18, 2008 – One analyst predicts that the price of gold will skyrocket to $1,800 an ounce within the year, a forecast that could have owners of gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) drooling profusely. Analyst Don MacClean... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Lie At the End of the Rainbow
March 17, 2008 – Aye, laddie. Lookin’ for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow via an exchange traded fund (ETF) this St. Patrick’s Day, are ye? Okay, we’ll stop with the accent. It turns out that... Continue Reading »

Two Regulatory Agencies Team Up for ETF Reviews
March 15, 2008 – The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have signed a mutual cooperation agreement designed to help both agencies work in sync when it comes to bringing new exchange... Continue Reading »

Follow the Yellow Brick Road With ETFs
March 14, 2008 – The futures price of gold soared to a record $1,009 an ounce, but related exchange traded funds (ETFs) appeared unmoved by the news. A dollar that plunged to record lows against the euro in... Continue Reading »

Ugly Prices for Gold and the Dollar Are Pretty for ETFs
March 13, 2008 – Gold-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) were higher in intraday trading as gold futures seemed to be trying out for high jumping in the Olympics. April futures reached a record $1,001.50 an ounce, continuing its steady... Continue Reading »

Even In These Markets, You Can Still Find ETF Movers and Shakers
March 12, 2008 – Yesterday, the markets delivered outstanding performance and some exchange traded funds (ETFs) finished up in the double digits. But one good day doesn’t mean we’re out of the slump yet. It’s still time to take... Continue Reading »

Gold Inventory In ETF Hits a New High - Looking for Storage Space?
March 12, 2008 – Gold inventory in the streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) exchange traded fund (ETF) are at an all-time high. The new high of 655 tonnes passes the previous record, set on Jan. 15 with 653 tons, reports... Continue Reading »

Gold And ETF Steadies, Platinum And Silver Slip
March 11, 2008 – Investors’ interest in gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) has remained solid, while analysts are calling the sentiment bullish with gold coming out ahead of the rest. However, the dollar showed some signs of life... Continue Reading »

Get In The Commodities Super Cycle With ETFs
March 6, 2008 – The commodity super-cycle is in full force, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) can help you enter the market smoothly. In 2007, gold prices were up 36.6%, crude oil prices surged 70.8%, and agriculture commodities... Continue Reading »

ETF Investors Dig for Platinum, Gold and Silver
March 5, 2008 – Yes, investors are flocking to gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) as the dollar weakens. Case in point is streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD): after gold surged to a record $992 an ounce earlier this week, the... Continue Reading »

Metals and Mining ETF Spikes With Gold Prices
March 3, 2008 – Oil isn’t the only commodity giving a helping hand to certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). Gold isn’t looking to shabby these days, either. The Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) surged to its highest level since its... Continue Reading »

Deutsche Bank Launches Three Gold ETNs as Metal Hits Record Prices
February 28, 2008 – Three more gold-focused products are hitting the marketplace - this time in the form of exchange traded notes (ETNs). Deutsche Bank’s new line of ETNs are linked to the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index - Optimum... Continue Reading »

Financial News Has Domino Effect on Markets and ETFs
February 27, 2008 – Wall Street hardly waited for its coffee to kick in before a slew of news began sending stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) this way and that in a series of chain reactions. The dollar... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Dip After U.S. Treasury Reports
February 25, 2008 – After months of up-up-and-away performance, the gold sector and exchange traded funds (ETFs) moved slightly southward this morning. The cause of the turnaround was comments by the U.S. Treasury that it supported gold sales by... Continue Reading »

Have a Portfolio Oscar-Themed Party With Metals ETFs
February 24, 2008 – Just when you think gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) have hit their peak, the upward momentum continues. Yesterday, gold finished at $946.30. And let’s just say, if you’re an actor who has been appearing in... Continue Reading »

The Year of Metals, Food and Foreign Markets ETFs
February 21, 2008 – Foreign markets and international-focused stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have displayed exceptional growth and gained popularity over the past couple years. The foreign markets may not outperform U.S. market forever, but they are... Continue Reading »

Metal and Mining ETFs Are So Bright, You Have to Wear Shades
February 20, 2008 – Metal and mining exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to get a rise from a slowing dollar here and continued power outages in South Africa. Yesterday, the SPDR S&P Metals and Mining (XME) jumped to a... Continue Reading »

Five ETF Sectors To Recession-Proof Your Portfolio
February 14, 2008 – The signs are all there that we’re in a recession: many exchange traded fund (ETF) sectors have taken a hit, Congress is calling hearings, the Federal Reserve is talking about more rate cuts, housing, retail... Continue Reading »

Commodities ETF Growing Like Wheat
February 11, 2008 – The price of wheat leaped to a record high, taking a commodity exchange traded fund (ETF) to greater heights along with it. On Friday, the Agriculture Department forecast that supplies will drop 40% from last... Continue Reading »

Precious Metals And ETFs Reaching Historic Highs
February 11, 2008 – Precious metals and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are making all-time records right now. Platinum hit a new record high of $1,850 an ounce Thursday. Investors were drawn to the metal after the concerns... Continue Reading »

Golden Expectations In 2008 For Related ETFs
February 6, 2008 – Gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) will gleam from the idea that the precious metal will likely peak at just more than $1,000 per ounce in 2008, according to a London-based consultancy firm. Gold is... Continue Reading »

The ETF Gold Rush Of 2008
January 31, 2008 – Yee-haw! There is a new gold rush occurring right now as investors are running to gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) and gold shares. E.S. Browning for The Wall Street Journal reports that since mid-August,... Continue Reading »

Are ETFs And Gold In Danger Along With South Africa’s Mines?
January 28, 2008 – Gold and platinum prices hit a new high on Friday, as one of South Africa’s main metal mines was forced to shut down because of a lack of power, which could affect focused exchange... Continue Reading »

Gold Goes Higher, Good For ETFs
January 23, 2008 – Gold futures are reaching for the sky while other precious metals are recovering, giving focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) a winning shine. Allen Sykora for Dow Jones Newswires on FX Street reports that February... Continue Reading »

Interest in Commodities and Precious Metals ETFs Could Grow
January 23, 2008 – A London-based exchange traded fund (ETF) firm expects significant investment in its precious metal and other commodities-based ETFs this year. Could the news translate into similar numbers in the United States? The growth of... Continue Reading »

Price of Gold Drops Amid Selling of ETF’s Shares
January 17, 2008 – streetTRACKS might be calling off the hunt for more storage space for all the gold after the redemptions of its exchange traded fund (ETF) this week. streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) had redemptions of 21.51 tons... Continue Reading »

Gold ETF Needs More Storage Space
January 14, 2008 – streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) exchange traded fund (ETF) has been a popular fund lately as it’s raking in investors’ cash. Now backers are racing around to find a bigger vault to accommodate the horde.... Continue Reading »

Gold On a Rollercoaster, Giving ETFs a Ride
January 10, 2008 – Just when you thought it couldn’t go any higher, it sure can: gold soared to new heights on Thursday and once again took related exchange traded funds (ETFs) along with it. In trading, gold hit... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Get a Hand fom New Record Price
January 8, 2008 – It’s another day, and gold sets another record, delivering a nice lift to related exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the process. Jackie Farwell of the Associated Press reports  that today, gold swooped past its all-time... Continue Reading »

ETFs Make It Feel Like 1849 All Over Again
January 7, 2008 – There’s a modern-day gold rush taking place, and it’s due in part to exchange traded funds (ETFs). Investors are flocking to the pretty, shiny stuff because ETFs are making it easier than ever to... Continue Reading »

ETF Creations and Redemptions for December
January 7, 2008 – Many investors are now using exchange traded fund (ETF) flows to get a feel for where the most money is focused on Wall Street. Matthew Hougan for Index Universe says that there is a... Continue Reading »

Gold is Solid at 28-Year High and Its ETFs Shimmer
January 2, 2008 – Oil isn’t the only thing making headlines today: gold has also busted records, getting their exchange traded fund (ETF) hopping. In these times of increasing geopolitical tension, gold is viewed as a safe haven... Continue Reading »

Gold And ETFs Are Shining
December 31, 2007 – Strong energy prices, geo-political tensions and weakness in the dollar are all supporting gold prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs). The Economic Times reports that a firming trend in international markets, also boosted the... Continue Reading »

Gold and Its ETFs Could Make History
December 27, 2007 – The erratic shifts in the price of gold bullion has been keeping the streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) exchange traded fund (ETF) on its toes as we wait to see what it’s going do next.... Continue Reading »

Getting Exposure With Commodity ETFs
December 11, 2007 – Commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) are being recognized by investors as the convenient way to get exposure to these necessities. Before ETFs, one had to open an account just for trading commodities, and then... Continue Reading »

Thanks to ETFs, It’s the ’80s All Over Again When It Comes to Gold — Ore Is It?
December 3, 2007 – When it comes to gold, it could be feeling like the 1980s all over again and one factor is exchange traded funds (ETFs). Break out the leg warmers and dance like Jennifer Beals, right? Not... Continue Reading »

India Bank Starts Gold ETF
November 20, 2007 – The passage to India just got a little wider and more glittery, thanks to the exchange traded fund (ETF). India’s top lender, State Bank of India, is planning to launch a gold-focused ETF (available... Continue Reading »

Will India Have a Run Like China’s ETFs?
November 19, 2007 – China has been a remarkable success story in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs), and now India could very well be poised to have a similar run, reports Indymedia. Strategist George Zhibin Gu wonders... Continue Reading »

Gold ETF Sells Bullion
November 16, 2007 – streetTracks Gold Shares (GLD) exchange traded fund (ETF) sold bullion this week after the yen strengthened.  The ETF unloaded 11 tonnes of bullion and now holds 588.74 tonnes, reports Jon Nones for Resource Investor.... Continue Reading »

Dealing With Correlation Via ETFs
November 15, 2007 – Where can an exchange traded fund (ETF) investor find shelter? Once upon a time, foreign markets and energy moved independently of stocks, but these days, they tend to move in the same direction, writes... Continue Reading »

Gold Flashes Back to 1970’s-Closes Over $800 Per Ounce
November 3, 2007 – Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are on the rise, as gold closed above $800 an ounce, up 2%, for the first time since Jimmy Carter was president. Gold is up 27% this year due... Continue Reading »

ETF Structures Deciphered
November 1, 2007 – Along with the birth of a number of exchange traded fund (ETF) indexing strategies, there are numerous product structures to choose from. Picking one ETF product structure over another will affect how dividends are... Continue Reading »

Gold (GLD) ETF Is More Popular Than Its Peers
October 31, 2007 – Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) have seen a dramatic interest in them as the dollar has sunk to record lows. These ETFs have also been popular among investors because they are viewed as a... Continue Reading »

Commodities ETFs and Markets Lower as Everyone Awaits Fed’s Decision
October 30, 2007 – Commodities-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the markets in general are lower so far today as both gold and crude-oil futures consolidated after their recent strong gains. Crude oil for December delivery traded down,... Continue Reading »

Gold Miners ETF Rises to New High
October 29, 2007 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) jumped to an all-time high today as gold approached the key $800-an-ounce level on broad dollar weakness. The ETF hit a record high of... Continue Reading »

Gold and Oil ETFs Hit Record Highs
October 28, 2007 – Gold futures exchange traded funds (ETFs) closed at their highest level in nearly 28 years on Friday, as gains in the metal were fueled by record-high crude prices as well as the tumbling of... Continue Reading »

Of Cargo Ships and ETFs
October 25, 2007 – Some exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be affected as the world’s fleet of cargo ships grow old. That’s because as the world’s fleet of cargo ships age, they can’t carry the surging demand for... Continue Reading »

Wild and Crazy ETF Activity and Assets
October 1, 2007 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) SPDRs (SPY) has had a ton of assets dumped into it recently, but that’s not the only crazy activity occurring in the ETF markets lately. Last week’s data through Sept.... Continue Reading »

Portfolio Inflation Protection with ETFs
October 1, 2007 – How will the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut affect exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the near future? In general, the stock market has fared well recently; however, many analysts believe the rate cut will... Continue Reading »

First Leveraged Commodities ETFs Coming Soon
September 30, 2007 – PowerShares is planning to leverage three of its commodity futures exchange traded funds (ETFs) to provide 200% of the daily return of the underlying indexes. If they are approved, these will become the first... Continue Reading »

Gold in ETFs Surpasses Bank of Japan’s Holdings
September 27, 2007 – Gold held in exchange traded funds (ETFs) climbed to 823 metric tons, which exceeds the holdings of the Bank of Japan, Credit Suisse Standard Securities said. The Bank of Japan held 765 tons at... Continue Reading »

Can Gold ETFs Shine Any Brighter?
September 24, 2007 – Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) continued to climb today despite the dollar’s attempt to rise against its all-time lows against the euro. Gold for December increased 40 cents to close at $739.30 an ounce... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Can Provide Shelter for Investors
September 22, 2007 – Demand for alternative investments, such as commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs), is rising. Gold rose to a 27-year high as the dollar sank to a record low to the euro. Claudia Carpenter for Bloomberg... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Hit New Highs as Gold Approaches $740
September 20, 2007 – Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are up across the board as the price of gold rose to a 27-year-high Thursday. The spot price of gold touched $738.10 an ounce, which is its highest price... Continue Reading »

An ETF Connection
September 14, 2007 – Have you noticed a possible correlation to the slowing of the economy and the rise of commodity and exchange traded funds (ETFs)? It’s an interesting point that Dave Fry for ETF Digest makes, and... Continue Reading »

Is a Bear on the Loose for ETFs?
September 12, 2007 – A question hanging above the heads of exchange traded fund (ETF) investors and others is: "Is a recession looming on the horizon?" TrimTabs for Forbes responds with another question as a response: "If companies... Continue Reading »

Some ETFs That Are Up Despite Gloomy Market Conditions
September 9, 2007 – Even though some exchange traded funds (ETFs) have declined and the Dow Jones industrial average fell 250 points on Friday, some areas are prospering. Gold is one of them. Ashraf Laidi for TheStreet.com says... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Continue to Shine - Gold Tops $700
September 7, 2007 – Gold has shown itself to be a "safe-haven asset" as gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) are raking in the cash. Despite recent investor hesitation toward gold ETFs, they are here to stay, especially because... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Might Have Lost Some of Their Luster
August 28, 2007 – Ever since gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) came into existence, investors have discussed the benefits of investing in this area. Gold ETFs have been known as safer investments because 1) as the dollar declines,... Continue Reading »

Digging for Gold ETFs
August 19, 2007 – Although global gold demand is up 19% for the second quarter, exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold this metal lost 2.6 tons. Emerging-market countries and price volatility were the driving forces behind the demand... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Good for Dollar’s Decline
August 15, 2007 – With the dollar in decline, gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are looking, well, like a golden investment opportunity. Gold is generally considered a safe, solid and sturdy investment whenever the dollar’s value decreases. Also,... Continue Reading »

Platinum ETFs Off to a Slow Start
July 30, 2007 – Earlier this year platinum exchange traded funds (ETFs) launched in Europe, but they have yet to attract huge investments. Since their launch three months ago, the ETFs have accumulated 1.3% of annual world mine... Continue Reading »

Why Commodity ETFs Might Be a Smart Investment
July 26, 2007 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) can track the price of single commodities, such as gold or oil, groups of commodities or futures contracts. Commodity ETFs allow access into another asset class besides stocks and... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs: Good as Gold
July 24, 2007 – Why own coins or gold bars when you can own gold exchange traded funds(ETFs) and not have to store the precious metal? It seems gold-focused ETFs are cutting down the trade of the metal... Continue Reading »

Gold, Copper, Silver Close High, Lift ETFs
July 21, 2007 – Gold and copper finished the week at their highest levels in more than two months, sending the related exchange traded funds (ETFs) upward. Worry over high energy prices mixed with the weakening U.S. dollar... Continue Reading »

Learn ETF Tax Rules to Jumpstart Tax Season
July 19, 2007 – Updated version One of the benefits of exchange traded funds (ETFs) is their tax efficiency. However, this is not to be mistaken for, "You’ll never pay taxes with ETFs." Most ETFs are subject to... Continue Reading »

Metal ETFs Looking Precious Against Dollar
July 17, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) holding gold had a surge in purchases thanks to gold’s rally started by the weakening dollar and rising oil prices. Sharp inflows into gold-focused ETFs can be a bullish signal... Continue Reading »

Golden ETF Opportunities
July 3, 2007 – One of the advantages of gold exchange traded fund (ETF) investments and other precious metal ETFs is that they are a strong hedge against inflation. Another strong push to invest in gold comes from... Continue Reading »

Gold ETF Losing It’s Bullion
May 22, 2007 – The world’s largest gold-backed exchange traded fund (ETF), streetTRACKs Gold Shares (GLD), has reduced the amount bullion it holds by more than 3%, due to weaker prices.  Frank Tang for Reuters says analysts are... Continue Reading »

Oil ETFs and Contango Issues
April 25, 2007 – Industry observers have raised questions over the pricing and performance of exchange traded fund (ETF) -like instruments designed to give investors exposure to crude oil. John Spence for MarketWatch.com reports United States Oil Fund... Continue Reading »

ETFs in the Gold Sector
April 4, 2007 – As the price of gold approaches $700, there are exchange traded funds (ETFs) that focus on gold.  streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Comex Gold Trust (IAU) follow the price of gold, where PowerShares... Continue Reading »

World Events Affect Metal ETFs
March 27, 2007 – Metal exchange traded funds (ETFs) affected by several factors, including falling inventories on the London Metal Exchange.  When oil prices are higher, gold looks more attractive as a hedge against inflation.  Gold futures rose on... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Still Precious?
March 16, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that buy gold have helped raise the price of the bullion.  Around the world, buying gold via ETFs accounted for 19% of the 43.5 million ounces bought by investors in... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs
March 4, 2007 – The bullion holding exchange traded funds (ETFs) were lower on Friday, StreetTRACKS Gold (GLD) was down 3.2%, iShares Comex Gold (IAU) was down 3.3% and PowerShares DB Gold (DGL) was down3.1%.  Simon Constable of... Continue Reading »

Gold ETF (GLD) Hits New YTD High as Gold Approaches $700 an Ounce
February 23, 2007 – Gold rallied to a fresh nine-month high on Friday, inching towards the key $700 an ounce level as investor interest in metals continues to increase. The StreetTracks Gold Trust ETF (GLD) is one of the purest way... Continue Reading »

Gold and Silver ETFs Remain Precious
February 6, 2007 – Gene Arensberg of Resource Investor reports that positive liquidity has returned to gold and silver exchange traded funds (ETFs). Over the past week more wealth has been entering the funds than leaving. Gold holdings... Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs Add Shine
December 16, 2006 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) are making some portfolios shine. Gold, silver and oil have had successful histories and unique cycles. The streetTracks Gold Shares Fund (GLD) was the first ETF to track a... Continue Reading »

Gold ETF Law Suit Withdrawn
December 15, 2006 – Dave Ascani withdrew his suit claiming the World Gold Council stole his idea for a gold exchange traded fund (ETF). A day after the trial began in a New York Court, Ascani declared his... Continue Reading »

Gold ETF Caught In Civil Battle
December 10, 2006 – The gold bullion exchange traded fund (ETF) has Dan Ascani feeling ripped off. streetTracks Gold Shares (GLD) has over $9 billion in assets and the two-year-old ETF is the object of this lawsuit. Ascani... Continue Reading »

ETFs Holding Gold
December 4, 2006 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold gold were down on Friday, although the sliding dollar is helping to lift the value of the metal.  The value of bullion tends to move in the opposite... Continue Reading »

Platinum Highs on ETF Rumor
November 20, 2006 – Last week’s news on a possible platinum exchange traded fund (ETF) coming to market, sent platinum up 6.7% today.  According to Business Times, precious metals experts believe the launch of a platinum ETF could be... Continue Reading »

Gold ETF (GLD)-Gateway To India
October 2, 2006 – While we wait for an investible Indian ETF, many feel the way to profit from the booming Indian economy is to buy gold or the Gold ETF (GLD). Bloomberg released a story today supporting this... Continue Reading »

Metal ETFs Suffer on Terrorism
August 11, 2006 – With today’s news of a foiled terrorist plot on airlines, metal prices fell and brought the exchange traded funds with them.  Since mid-June the metals have been quite the performers.  iShares Silver Trust (SLV)... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Rising on Global Concerns
July 15, 2006 – Gold rose this week as global violence escalated from the Mumbai bombings to the Middle East, where tensions intensified between Lebanon and Israel.  On Friday, oil prices reached new highs and gold climbed over... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Surge As Gold Breaks $700
May 9, 2006 – Gold prices surged Tuesday above $700 an ounce — a level not reached since 1980 — as funds bought into the market, driven by weakness in the dollar, political tension in the Middle East and overall upward momentum... Continue Reading »

ETF For Gold Miners
May 8, 2006 – With the popularity of the gold exchange traded funds, Van Eck Associates Corp.’s Market Vectors Trust has proposed an ETF which will follow gold mining stocks.  If approved by regulators, the ETF would track the... Continue Reading »

Taiwan ETF (EWT) Top Performer for April
April 29, 2006 – iShares MSCI Taiwan (EWT) was up 13% for the month, making it one of the best exchange traded fund performers, behind the two gold ETFs, streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares COMEX Gold Trust... Continue Reading »

Silver ETF (SLV) Expected This Friday
April 27, 2006 – Let the trading begin.  The long awaited silver exchange traded fund is set to start trading this Friday, April 28th.  Barclay’s deposited 1.5 million ounces of silver into the trust and shares of the... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Hot as Spot Hits $600
April 6, 2006 – Gold futures climbed above $600 an ounce today for the first time in 25 years.  Individual investors can hold gold, just as the institutional investors, through exchange traded funds.  The two gold ETFs available... Continue Reading »

ETF News - Gold and Silver Hit New Highs
March 30, 2006 – Are we going to see gold hit $600? Gold hit a 25-year peak while silver rose to a 22-year high as fund managers turn to commodities. Gold climbed to $580.25 an ounce, the strongest since January... Continue Reading »

Silver ETF - Behind the Scenes
March 24, 2006 – Barclays just got closer to launching the first silver exchange traded fund. In anticipation of the new ETF, silver prices have been up close to 10% in the last month; touching $10.70 yesterday. Silver... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Attract Attention
January 3, 2006 – Before you jump into gold in 2006, be sure to understand what it’s all about. Business Week interviews James Turk, a renowned gold bug who believe gold could go to $850 an ounce. Whether he’s... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Shine - Spot Gold Above $530
December 10, 2005 – "Gold futures closed over $530 an ounce Friday, up almost 5% for the week as strong physical demand, inflation concerns and central-bank buying lifted prices for a seventh-straight session to their highest level in... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Hit New Highs as Gold Closes in on $500
November 17, 2005 – The success of the gold ETFs has helped the physical gold market, as the demand for gold investing has increased, so has the price. Gregg Greenberg of TheStreet.com reviews the one year anniversary for... Continue Reading »

Gold Hits 17 Year High
September 18, 2005 – The two gold ETFs, streetTRACKS Gold (GLD) and iShares COMEX gold trust (IAU), were up 2% last week and spot gold hit a 17-year high. Frank Holmes, Chaiman and CEO of US Global Funds in... Continue Reading »