The 8 Best ETFs of 2009
December 31, 2009 – The year began with a free-falling market, but once we hit March, the markets made a fast about-face. Commodities and emerging markets lead the markets in the 2009, and it’s no surprise that their related... Continue Reading »

Looking Back: 2009’s Standout ETF Sectors
December 30, 2009 – Another year is just about gone. It’s been a year marked mostly by recovery, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have made a good turnaround from the events of 2008. In a year of growth, which... Continue Reading »

Coal and Steel ETFs Primed for 2010
December 29, 2009 – Steelmakers and steel exchange traded funds (ETFs) are girding themselves for a prosperous 2010 after a prominent analyst forecast higher prices for the metal. Following close behind could be coal prices, which are predicted to... Continue Reading »

2009: A Banner Year for Commodity ETFs?
December 24, 2009 – Rising prices and expanding exchange traded fund (ETF) options have lured so many investors to commodities this year that inflows may eclipse those of  record-busting 2008. (more…) Continue Reading »

Shipping and Coal ETFs Could Be Primed for a Spike
December 14, 2009 – Major ports are suddenly clogged and backed up, priming both coal and shipping exchange traded funds (ETFs) for a spike in 2010. (more…) Continue Reading »

Coal ETFs Are at a Crossroads
November 20, 2009 – Some say that coal demand has slumped in 2009, but tell that to the industry’s related exchange traded funds (ETFs). The two coal-focused funds have gained more than 100% year-to-date and are up nearly 200%... 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…) Continue Reading »

How to Play China’s Clean Energy Push With ETFs
September 26, 2009 – The effects of pollution can no longer be ignored and China is taking up the fight. China focused its attention on coal mines and lead smelters in hopes of reducing pollution, and the result was... Continue Reading »