Gold, Silver, Copper ETFs: Play the Olympic Medals
February 22, 2010 – The cost of various metals has risen so much that the Vancouver Olympic’s gold medals are the highest they’ve been in recent years. One thing that doesn’t change: it’s easier to get metals exposure in... Continue Reading »

The 10 ETFs Advisors Like Most
February 21, 2010 – Advisors had to sift through thousands of exchange traded funds (ETFs) last year, and of those thousands, ten funds stood out. Let’s take a look at what ETFs advisors sought more information about. (more…) Continue Reading »

Indicators, Jobs Reports Mixed; Stocks and ETFs Follow Suit
February 18, 2010 – Producer price levels have been affected by higher energy costs, and the latest U.S. jobs report is still on the bleak side. Despite the mixed reports, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are managing... Continue Reading »

New Provider Puts a Twist on Leveraged ETFs
February 12, 2010 – New exchange traded fund (ETF) provider FactorShares has filed to launch six funds that give a twist on the traditional leveraged and inverse ETF formula. (more…) Continue Reading »

Gold and Silver ETFs Pause: Permanent Vacation, or Just a Break?
February 11, 2010 – Gold and silver prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) soared into the stratosphere last year before pausing for breath. Watchers of the metals are now wondering: are there more price spikes in the offing or... Continue Reading »

China’s Buying Spree: A Boon for Commodity ETFs?
February 10, 2010 – China’s lust for raw materials seems rather insatiable these days as the country buys and invests in them at every opportunity. But the increased demand for raw materials may be a boon for commodities-related exchange... Continue Reading »

ETFs Trade in Narrow Range After Bernanke Comments
February 10, 2010 – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke today outlined the Fed’s plan to unwind stimulus measures and raise interest rates once the economy is on more solid ground. The news didn’t have much impact on exchange traded... Continue Reading »

ETF Securities Ups Its Precious Metals Game
February 10, 2010 – ETF Securities has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval  to launch an exchange traded fund (ETF) physically backed by a basket of gold, silver, platinum and palladium. (more…) Continue Reading »