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…) Continue Reading »

An ETF for India’s Small-Cap Companies
October 29, 2009 – India has been a fast-growing market for the last few years, and Van Eck is hoping that a small-cap exchange traded fund (ETF) it has in registration with give investors even more exposure to the... Continue Reading »

4 Exotic ETF Types and How They Work
August 20, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have gotten so popular that they’re increasingly appearing in more and more exotic incarnations. Investors should understand how they work before diving in sight unseen, though. (more…) Continue Reading »

5 Best-Performing ETFs from March Lows
June 29, 2009 – While the markets rode on an upward trend from March lows, some exchange traded funds (ETFs) surprised and elated many with their huge rallies. Let’s take a look at some of the best showings. (more…) Continue Reading »

7 Differences Between ETFs and ETNs
June 15, 2009 – When you consider where to invest your money, you and many other investors might be wondering what’s better: exchange traded funds (ETFs) or exchange traded notes (ETNs) – or both? (more…) Continue Reading »

The Ultimate Guide to the BRIC ETFs
May 27, 2009 – Signs of a recovery are showing up in some surprising places – particularly, the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) exchange traded funds (ETFs). As the global economy collapsed all around us, many seemed to... Continue Reading »

Global ETFs Hit Especially Hard In Slowdown – Now What?
October 23, 2008 – Global exchange traded funds (ETFs), for the most part, have been hit harder than any other area. Most are at least 50% off their highs, while some are a full two-thirds or even more. As the... Continue Reading »

ETNs Are a Relative of ETFs, But They Aren’t Clones
September 2, 2008 – Exchange traded notes (ETNs) are beginning to gain popularity, as they allow financial advisors and investors to reach areas of the markets that were previously difficult to access. The ETN offers access to exotic markets that... Continue Reading »

India’s Oil Company Deal Will Keep Fuel Needs In-House; May Benefit ETF
August 26, 2008 – One state-run Indian company’s agreement to buy another company in Britain could have implications for its exchange traded funds (ETFs). The offer is for Oil & Natural Gas Corp. to buy Britain’s Imperial Energy for $2.6... Continue Reading »

India and ETFs Are Benefiting From Action in the U.S.
August 14, 2008 – For the month of June, India’s production was up, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on this rising country reaped the rewards of this growth. Before the higher interest rates and consumer spending crimp, factory output... Continue Reading »