Gold Storms Through Threshold, ETFs Rally
November 6, 2009 – The price of gold just can’t be stopped these days. Future prices of the precious metal topped $1,100 today, giving related exchange traded funds (ETFs) a push higher, as well. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Grim Unemployment Numbers
November 6, 2009 – Unemployment in the United States shot up to 10.2%. It’s not only the highest rate in 26 years, but it’s the first time unemployment has topped 10% in as much time. Stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Van Eck Finds Its Niche With Market Vectors ETFs
November 4, 2009 – Van Eck seems to have found its space in the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. The roughly 50-year-old firm offers a lineup of ETFs that give exposure to unique segments of the marketplace. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play the Fed’s Decision With ETFs
November 4, 2009 – The Federal Reserve’s policymakers have been meeting this week to discuss the Fed’s monetary policy and the economy’s rate of recovery. Interest rates will remain unchanged. There are ways to capitalize on the decision with... Continue Reading »

6 Reasons Gold ETFs Could Go Higher
November 3, 2009 – In an economic slowdown and a time of uncertainty, gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer an attractive alternative to investors. Let’s take a look at six factors that could push the metal’s... Continue Reading »

Precious Metals ETFs: One Way to Hedge Weak Dollar
November 1, 2009 – Although the U.S. dollar has lost strength and may get weaker still if another stimulus package is unleashed, there are ways to protect your purchasing power by using exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

October ETF Performance Report
October 30, 2009 – October was largely a mixed month for stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs), marked by both encouraging high points and gloomy low ones. (more…) Continue Reading »

3 Commodity ETFs That Could Be Poised to Bounce
October 30, 2009 – Commodities are all the rage right now, to the point where there’s been talk of a bubble. But some feel that not only is there no bubble, but that commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs)... Continue Reading »

3 Ways to Access Physical Gold With ETFs
October 28, 2009 – As inflation and declines in purchasing power loom over investors, gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to remain appealing and draw in big assets. (more…) Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Shine, But Silver Is Blinding
October 22, 2009 – As the dollar remains weak and inflationary worries storm into investors heads, gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) remain a hot ticket. That doesn’t mean you should discount other precious metals, though. (more…) Continue Reading »