Are the Aerospace and Defense ETFs Set to Take Off?
October 21, 2009 – Although many feared widespread defense spending cutbacks as President Barack Obama took office, two ongoing wars could keep spending high and benefit exchange traded funds (ETFs), too. (more…) Continue Reading »

What Defense Spending Shifts Mean for Sector’s ETFs
July 24, 2009 – The Senate has voted down any excess spending toward the F-22 jet fighter within the military authorization bill. The Obama administration also has more leeway to overhaul military spending. What will it mean for... Continue Reading »

5 Reasons Aerospace and Defense ETFs Could Be Appealing
June 15, 2009 – As the global economy shows signs of recovery, what does the future hold for the  aerospace and defense sector and its exchange traded funds (ETFs)? (more…) Continue Reading »

How Defense Spending Shifts Impact ETFs
April 7, 2009 – Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants a new agenda for defense spending, and it has less to do with F-22’s and helicopters and is focused upon updating the systems that keep defense plants running. This... Continue Reading »

How China Could Ground Airline Industry and ETFs
December 12, 2008 – China is encouraging airlines in their country to cancel or delay jet orders, which probably won’t encourage any positive performance in aerospace exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Three Good Reasons to Look at Defense-Related ETFs
December 8, 2008 – Democrats are in the house and investors and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focusing on defense and military contractors need to be examined, because there are compelling arguments on both sides as to whether their future... Continue Reading »

ETFs Trade on for Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2008 – Veteran’s Day is upon us and markets will remain open, with stocks and exchange traded funds (ETF) trading,  so let’s take some time and honor those who protect our freedom and this country. This day is... Continue Reading »

Boeing Machinists’ Strike Compromises ETFs
October 14, 2008 – Talks concerning a five-week strike at Boeing Co. (BA) have broken up, threatening to stall out aerospace-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). It seems an odd time for anyone to strike, with unemployment skyrocketing and the country... Continue Reading »

Reports: Rescue Plan for Economy, ETFs, Markets Is Near
September 25, 2008 – Lawmakers are working fast and furious to craft a rescue plan that will save the economy, our beat-up stock markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) – at least, that’s the hope. Reports are that a deal... Continue Reading »

Factory Orders Jump On Overseas Demand; ETFs Could, Too
September 3, 2008 – U.S. factory orders saw a big jump in July that could pay dividends down the line for related exchange traded funds (ETFs). New orders for items such as commercial aircraft, heavy machinery, iron and steel rose... Continue Reading »