4 Factors That Influence Metals ETFs
February 27, 2010 – Metal prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been on a roller coaster ride lately. Regardless of performance, stories about the dollar, China’s demand and homebuilding reports have put metals firmly on center stage. ... Continue Reading »

Platinum, Coal and More: The Outlook for Metals and Mining ETFs
February 23, 2010 – The metals and mining sector is presenting opportunity this year, and analysts are eyeing this positive trend for investors in shares and exchange traded funds(ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Protect Yourself from the Big Deficit With ETFs
February 9, 2010 – The U.S. government is incurring an ever higher budget deficit and it will be up to American citizens to carry the burden. With taxes increasing, inflation rising and the dollar falling, investors may want to... Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs: What You Should Know
February 7, 2010 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been enjoying a good run in the past year. But some ETFs haven’t been performing as well as their underlying commodities. (more…) Continue Reading »

Challenges Facing Metals & Mining ETFs
January 24, 2010 – Countries all over the world have long relied on China’s insatiable appetite for raw materials and other commodities. But China is tightening its lending, which could have an adverse effect on metals and mining... Continue Reading »

Metal ETFs: Do They Have Stamina to Keep Going?
January 12, 2010 – Last year was one long party for metals exchange traded funds (ETFs). In the wake of China’s monetary tightening announcement, however, you can’t help but wonder if the rally has the legs it needs... Continue Reading »

ETFs to Take Shelter from a Depreciating Dollar
November 24, 2009 – This year hasn’t been good for the U.S. dollar. But a depreciating dollar does provide opportunities and an investor may capitalize on the benefits with some choice exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Agriculture ETF Outlook Appears Promising
November 23, 2009 – As the world’s markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) recover from the beating they took in the market meltdown, attention is turning toward what could well be the next crisis: agriculture. (more…) Continue Reading »