All About the Dow and How to Play It With ETFs
November 11, 2009 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or simply the “Dow,” does not indicate the state of the economy and it does not indicate the state of the stock market. So, why do we care about it?... Continue Reading »

Two New Ways to Hedge Inflation With ETFs
October 28, 2009 – Index IQ has introduced two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are intended to provide a hedge against inflation. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19790,"; Continue Reading »

8 Reasons to Watch Claymore’s New China ETF
October 19, 2009 – Claymore has launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) focused on China that gives exposure to the powerhouse country’s small-, mid- and large-cap companies, backed by an index Burton Malkiel helped create. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19314,"; Continue Reading »

Jefferies Launches a New Commodity ETF
October 5, 2009 – Jefferies Group launched its first exchange traded fund (ETF), the Jefferies | TR/J CRB Global Commodity Equity Index Fund (NYSEArca: CRBQ). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18647,"; Continue Reading »

How to Fight Inflation With ETFs
September 25, 2009 – As the government has inundated the U.S. economy with stimulus packages, budget deficits, bank bailouts and cash, many think that the end result will be inflation.  So how can one use exchange traded funds (ETFs)... Continue Reading »

Shariah ETFs Are a Growing Market
September 25, 2009 – Shariah-compliant exchange traded funds (ETFs) are an interesting segment of the ETF world. Will they find a market here? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18034,"; Continue Reading »

Is a 130/30 ETF Right for You?
September 22, 2009 – In an attempt to gain a competitive advantage, some investors have turned to exchange traded funds (ETFs) that utilize a 130/30 strategy. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17821,"; Continue Reading »

Why It Matters How Your ETF Indexes Are Weighted
September 22, 2009 – When it comes to exchange traded fund (ETF) investing, did you know that different indexing strategies can either make or break your success? Click through to read about the different types and how they... Continue Reading »