6 ETFs to Play Utility Sector’s Push for Clean Energy Laws
November 5, 2009 – A group of utility companies have banded together to push for clean energy policies in the United States in response to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s stance on climate laws. They stand to gain... Continue Reading »

10 ETFs to Play Obama’s New Energy Plan
October 27, 2009 – President Barack Obama unveiled an initiative to help fund the largest energy grid modernization in United States history. The investment could have a wide-ranging impact on exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Utility ETFs: A Proxy to Play Energy?
October 19, 2009 – Not all exchange traded funds (ETFs) are right for every investor. If you can’t find an ETF that matches your needs or risk tolerance, though, it’s possible to find alternative ways to get the... Continue Reading »

What Rules Changes Could Mean for Utility ETFs
September 21, 2009 – The smog controls put in place by the Bush Administration may not be satisfactory enough for the Obama Administration, as  many state groups and environmental groups are criticizing existing standards. Any changes could impact utility... Continue Reading »

Where Energy ETF Prices May Be Headed
August 25, 2009 – The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released its short-term energy outlook for a variety of energy sources. Their forecasts could impact a wide range of energy-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Utility ETFs Have Dimmed
August 10, 2009 – The cost-cutting climate we’re living in has had a negative impact on utility exchange traded funds (ETFs). Companies that have announced earnings aren’t terribly optimistic about the near future, either. (more…) Continue Reading »

Could Utilities’ Nuclear Deal Be the Push ETFs Need?
June 18, 2009 – The United States has just taken its biggest step in three decades to restore life to the nuclear industry, which may in turn power up nuclear and utility exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Can Utility and Financial ETFs Be the Recovery Catalysts?
March 11, 2009 – In an effort to look at the bright side of beaten-up markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), some have been trying to call a bottom, but one piece of the puzzle is missing: a catalyst.... Continue Reading »

Utility ETFs May Get Jolt From Fees
November 26, 2008 – A host of new utilities surcharges may have a more altruistic bent while benefiting related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Three of California’s largest utility companies are proposing a change in surcharge to be directed away from... Continue Reading »

Hurricane Ike Disrupts Utilities ETFs
September 16, 2008 – Hurricane Ike didn’t just ravage southern Texas – utilities exchange traded funds (ETFs) are feeling the pain this morning, too. The storm this weekend caused a wide disruption in power and tore through homes, streets and... Continue Reading »