Why Commodity ETFs Underperformed Spot Markets in 2009
January 13, 2010 – Investors who are interested in commodities may consider trading in straight commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) or equity-based commodity ETFs. The current market conditions seems to be favoring the equity-based investments for the time being.... Continue Reading »

Finding Green ETF Opportunities In Bleak Jobs Report
January 12, 2010 – Clean energy may get the attention it craves, as PresidentBarack Obama unveiled a substantial tax credit for green causes, giving related shares and exchange traded funds (ETF) a chance to rally. (more…) Continue Reading »

5 Ways to Play Energy With ETFs
December 18, 2009 – The push for cleaner air and more fuel-efficient forms of energy has put the entire energy sector on investors’ radar. Everything from green energy, clean coal and the push for natural gas has exchange traded... Continue Reading »

The Basics of Building an ETF Portfolio
November 2, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are intended for creating a low-cost and diverse portfolio regardless of which type of investor you may be. Here’s a breakdown of the various categories you can consider. (more…) Continue Reading »

Diversify By Investing With Non-Correlating ETFs
June 3, 2009 – Never keep all your eggs in one basket. This is a timeless adage that applies to nearly anything, not least of which are your investments and exchange traded funds (ETFs). One way to get diversification... Continue Reading »

Can Active Commodity ETFs Catch On?
May 26, 2009 – Claymore Securities is looking to expand and it has filed for three new actively managed commodity equity exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

The Commodity ETF Rally: Will It Stick?
January 7, 2009 – Commodities were the bubble of 2008, and now investors are hoping to re-inflate the bubble and send markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on another upswing. (more…) Continue Reading »

Some iShares ETFs Are Calling It Splits
July 16, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors has announced they are splitting shares amongst 10% of their exchange traded fund (ETF) line, iShares. There are more than 160 U.S.-based products within this fund family, and they represent $327 billion in... Continue Reading »