The Uses and Appeal of Sector-Based ETFs
October 20, 2009 – As the popularity of the exchange traded funds (ETFs) investment vehicle grows, more investors are taking a shotgun approach to investing by picking out whole sectors of the market for their investment portfolios. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Economic Data Boost Markets
September 17, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) edged up in morning trading as investors were further encouraged that the economy is stabilizing. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17733,"; Continue Reading »

Why There May Be Flight In Airline ETFs
September 9, 2009 – As the global economic crisis seems to be easing, it appears that most sectors are starting to see signs of relief, even the ever-so-battered airline industry and its exchange traded funds (ETFs).  (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Will Railroad Stimulus Be a Savior for the Transportation ETF?
August 28, 2009 – Where did that stimulus money you heard about go to? The Department of Transportation (DOT) is beginning to rev up spending for projects that could be to the benefit of both the country and transportation... Continue Reading »

Has the Transportation ETF Train Left the Station?
July 27, 2009 – One facet of the “Dow Theory” is that any kind of rally in the Dow should be verified by a similar rally in the Dow transports. Now that the Dow transports has surged, what does... Continue Reading »

How Transportation ETFs Are Touched By the Stimulus
July 20, 2009 – We’re just two months into a two-year economic recovery plan, but already the transportation sector and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are benefiting. And one Senator says there’s even more to come. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Investors Wary As Inflation Fears Calm
June 17, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are mixed this morning as investors remain ambiguous on signs of an economic recovery. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "12010,"; Continue Reading »

The Outlook for Transportation ETFs
June 16, 2009 – As inflation has been on the minds of most investors and the U.S. dollar remains weak, many have turned to traditional hedges for inflation – namely oil. If oil continues to gather steam, it could... Continue Reading »