Other Metals Get a Lift from Gold; ETFs to Play Them
November 16, 2009 – Gold prices have only continued to gain as investors look to hedge possible inflation and a weak dollar. The run has had a nice side effect, too: it’s boosted the prices of other metals and... Continue Reading »

3 Reasons to Consider ETNs for Your Portfolio
October 30, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been overshadowing their close relative, the exchange traded note (ETN). Investors could be missing out on this nifty alternative investment vehicle. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19957,"; Continue Reading »

New Jefferies ETFs Focus on Commodity Markets
October 30, 2009 – Jefferies has launched two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) based on agriculture and industrial metals indexes. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19864,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Housing Gives a Push
October 27, 2009 – Reports on how consumers are feeling these days and encouraging news from the real estate sector have stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) trading slightly higher this morning. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19795,"; Continue Reading »

5 Top Commodity ETFs Since the Market Lows
October 23, 2009 – Since the market’s March 9 low, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have skyrocketed as countries start to recuperate from the economic blows. Here are five commodities that have been among the strongest performers. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Industrial Metals ETFs: Where Copper and Steel Are Going
October 23, 2009 – Ever since world economies began their long march toward recovery, base metals, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), have seen more demand. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19547,"; Continue Reading »

Base Metals ETFs: Why Copper and Steel Are Moving
October 8, 2009 – Base metals copper and steel are on the upswing today. A host of factors are affecting the supply and demand sequence, which in turn is pushing related exchange traded funds (ETFs) to a rally.... Continue Reading »

4 Reasons an Aluminum-Backed ETF Holds Promise
October 2, 2009 – There’s a glut of aluminum in the world markets, and a physically backed aluminum exchange traded fund (ETF) could be just the ticket to eat up the supply and boost prices. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18291,"; Continue Reading »