Fed Stays Steady, But What About Inflation?
June 24, 2009 – The Federal Reserve announced this afternoon that it would hold interest rates steady. It also said the downward spiral in prices was easing, while inflation was less of a threat. Either way, exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

Not All Commodity ETFs Are Created Equal
June 19, 2009 – The invention of commodity-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) have been a boon to investors. But they’re not all the same. Do you know the differences? (more…) Continue Reading »

5 Ways to Play Gold With ETFs
June 8, 2009 – Analysts are closely watching the performance of gold, as many are anticipating the $1,000 mark, so which exchange traded fund (ETF) should investors be ready to play? (more…) Continue Reading »

Inflation, Stagflation, Deflation: How to Play Them With ETFs
May 19, 2009 – Inflation, deflation, or stagflation. None of these scenarios sound too appealing, but there is still a way to protect one’s wealth through the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in any possible outcome. (more…) Continue Reading »

What ETFs Are In Your ‘Safe’ Portfolio?
March 30, 2009 – The old dogma for safe investing has been severely rebuffed by the current financial crisis. So, what type of investments and exchange traded funds (ETFs) should our portfolios include? (more…) Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs: When Will the Trend Come Back?
February 10, 2009 – In May 2008, commodities and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs) were booming. Oil and gold seemed unstoppable; food prices were causing people to hoard rice and it wasn’t unusual to see someone softly crying... Continue Reading »

What’s the Outlook for Gold and Its ETFs?
January 31, 2009 – Gold investors have found the Midas touch with gold and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) showing a small surge. (more…) Continue Reading »

Several Ways Investors Can Access Gold Through ETFs
January 21, 2009 – Gold has a long and storied history as a safe haven, and now that there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) to track the movements in price, investors have taken even more interest in the commodity. (more…) Continue Reading »

Strong Dollar Could Set Stage for Gold to Shine
November 28, 2008 – The slowing of the U.S. economy and the rise of the U.S. dollar could make gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) very attractive. On Nov. 20, the U.S. Dollar Index Futures Spot price closed at $88.23 and gold... Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs Lure Investors
October 9, 2008 – As the financial roller coaster rolls on, gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are pulling in new fans at a historical rate. Investors seek out the metal as a safe haven, because it always has value, no... Continue Reading »