Regional Bank ETFs: The Bad and the Good
November 19, 2009 – The financial fiasco is still too clear in our memories and some of the inimical legacies are spilling over into the regional banking industry. But, regional banks, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), may... Continue Reading »

Financial ETFs: Why Are Regional Banks Faltering?
September 4, 2009 – As the financial sector and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past year, not all of the sector’s ETFs are created equal.  (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17061,"; Continue Reading »

Some of the Best ETFs for the Last Two Weeks
August 5, 2009 – With all that is going on in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs), it might be easy to overlook certain areas of the marketplace. If you’ve missed anything, here are some areas that have... Continue Reading »

Are Regional Bank ETFs Endangered?
August 4, 2009 – So far this year, 64 regional banks have failed, including the seven that state regulators shut down last week. It raises the question whether regional banks and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold... Continue Reading »

The Impact of REITs on Regional Bank ETFs
July 28, 2009 – While we are all well acquainted with the housing bust, commercial real estate is another area that experienced a slew of problems. Regional banks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that target both sectors may be... 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…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Will Financial ETFs Go for the TARP Payback?
June 18, 2009 – Washington got some TARP money back this week from some of the largest banks in the country that are eager to get out from under the rules that came along with the cash. How... Continue Reading »

5 Banks That Survived the Tempest In Financial ETFs
April 15, 2009 – While we were hearing about the drowning big-name financial institutions, regional banks, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), were coasting along if not just afloat. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8771,"; Continue Reading »