How to Invest In Oil Using ETFs
September 21, 2009 – Oil demand waxes and wanes, but it never completely disappears. That’s why this market is so appealing to investors who can stomach volatility and risk. How can you profit from oil using exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Earnings Season’s Possible ETF Winners and Losers
September 18, 2009 – The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be stabilizing, but many businesses may reveal third-quarter results that are a mere shadow of their prior-year levels. (more…) Continue Reading »

4 Sector ETFs for an Overextended Market
September 3, 2009 – For most investors, the typical rules of investing have been shattered. You may be astonished at the rise of stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) since the market’s March 9 low. If you believe... Continue Reading »

Why Commodity Producer ETFs Are Stirring Bullish Feelings
August 26, 2009 – Where can you find some relative bargains when it comes to commodities? Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold the stocks of commodity producers could be one place to start. (more…) Continue Reading »

The Oil Industry and ETFs: What’s Next After Weak Earnings?
August 3, 2009 – Earnings reports for oil and related industries have been less than appealing so far. On the other hand, the success of bringing new oil and gas production on line has softened the landing for... Continue Reading »

Volatility, Speculators, CFTC: The Future of Oil and Gas ETFs
July 28, 2009 – Oil and gas prices and the related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have seen unprecedented volatility in the last year. It’s led to all kinds of speculation: that speculators are to blame, that the Commodity... Continue Reading »

Oil and Gas ETFs: Prices Pause – Now What?
June 22, 2009 – Oil and gas companies are fighting off new taxes on drilling and trying to keep the world off of renewable energy, in an effort to keep demand high for their products. The performance of... Continue Reading »

Why Oil Refinery Closings Can Make ETFs Attractive
April 17, 2009 – U.S. oil refineries are suffering from the simple outcome of supply versus demand, and numbers indicate that certain refineries will be forced to shut down soon, possibly leading to the streamlining of related exchange... Continue Reading »