15 HealthShares ETFs to Close; Four Others Get a Revamp
August 22, 2008 – More exchange traded funds (ETFs) are set to close down, this time some of those focused on the healthcare industry. Fifteen of XShares‘ line of HealthShares ETFs will close down, and their last trading day will... Continue Reading »

In McCain, Obama Dueling Health Care Plans, Will ETFs Emerge the Winner?
August 21, 2008 – Our national health care problem has become one focus of the presidential campaign, and in the long run, it could benefit exchange traded funds (ETFs). In this competitive global economy, lay-offs, restructurings, downsizing, and reengineering –... Continue Reading »

Pharmaceutical ETFs Mixed After Inconclusive Dementia Drug Study
July 30, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) surrounding pharmaceutical companies appear to be mixed up as findings from advanced drug studies pertaining to dementia are inconclusive. Both Elan Corp. (ELN) and Wyeth (WYE) said complete data from the midstage... Continue Reading »