Metals
Gold’s Tight Supply, Soaring Demand Could Keep ETFs Looking Sharp
July 23, 2008 – Gold bullion holdings in the world’s largest gold exchange traded fund (ETF), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), reported a net inflow of five tons for the second quarter, making for a total of 948 tons.
The price... Continue Reading »
Caterpillar’s Earnings Give an Assist to Industrials ETFs
July 22, 2008 – It’s a win-win-win for the global building boom, Caterpillar and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold the heavy-equipment manufacturer.
Caterpillar’s (CAT) second-quarter profit jumped 34%, handily dusting expectations, reports Daniel Lovering for the Associated Press. Much... Continue Reading »
ETF’s Silver Holdings Dust Off a Record
July 20, 2008 – The largest silver-backed exchange traded fund (ETF) isn’t a cloud, but it sure has a silver lining anyway.
Holdings in the iShares COMEX Gold Trust (SLV) rose to a record 6,092.31 tons on July 16, a... Continue Reading »
ETF Securities Goes on Bull Run With Commodities
July 18, 2008 – For an exchange traded fund (ETF) provider that didn’t exist at this time five years ago, the story of ETF Securities is certainly an impressive one.
The London-based provider, which deals in exchange traded commodities (ETCs)... Continue Reading »
Approaching ETF Investing Through Themes
July 17, 2008 – When it comes to exchange traded fund (ETF) investing, it has become quite simple to build a narrow portfolio with these funds, with a very specific goal in mind. The choices will keep making the... Continue Reading »
Some iShares ETFs Are Calling It Splits
July 16, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors has announced they are splitting shares amongst 10% of their exchange traded fund (ETF) line, iShares.
There are more than 160 U.S.-based products within this fund family, and they represent $327 billion in... Continue Reading »
UBS Strengthens Gold ETFs Through Forecast
July 15, 2008 – Short-term gold prices are forecasted to to go up by UBS Bank, as the financial market trauma thickens, and the related exchange traded funds (ETFs) strengthen. Gold is one of the places that investors feel... Continue Reading »
Aluminum ETFs and ETNs Benefit From Production Curbs
July 12, 2008 – Aluminum is on a rally and taking exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold the metal onward and upward with them.
The metal hit record highs this week after producers in China agreed to cut output by... Continue Reading »
Investors Run for Cover Under Gold and ETFs
July 11, 2008 – The price of gold jumped to a four-month high, sending gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher.
A dash of record oil (now more than $147 a barrel), a heaping teaspoon of mortgage-company concerns and a pinch... Continue Reading »
Jim Rogers Creates Commodities Index for ETF; Sounds Off on Economy
July 10, 2008 – Investing legend Jim Rogers has put together a new index targeting commodity producers, which will soon underly an exchange traded fund (ETF).
The Rogers Van Eck Hard Assets Producers Index (RVEI) gives investors a chance to... Continue Reading »
Down Market Doesn’t Delay ETF Liftoffs in June
July 10, 2008 – Despite a month in which we officially entered a bull market, exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to sprout up.
According to Simon Maierhofer for ETFGuide, the number of ETF and exchange traded note (ETN) launches is... Continue Reading »
Restrictions on Foreign Investment Could Ding Russia’s ETF
July 9, 2008 – Russia and the economy, along with the related exchange traded fund (ETF) have been on a healthy run of success, naturally.
As one of the largest land masses on the planet, the share of natural resources... Continue Reading »
Potash’s Positive Fundamentals Fertilize Agribusiness ETF
July 9, 2008 – It’s been a nice day for both potash producers and agricultural exchange traded funds (ETFs).
A Goldman Sachs analyst said prices for the fertilizer are rising as a result of global demand and limited availability, since... Continue Reading »
Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium ETFs - Oh, My!
July 9, 2008 – Platinum and palladium exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reflecting the love investors have for metals that do much more than look pretty.
Platinum demand is being driven, literally, by its primary use as a catalyst in... Continue Reading »
An ETF Trend-Following Plan For All Seasons
July 9, 2008 – It’s hard to believe that the S&P 500 Index has been flatter than a pancake for the past nine years. It’s had its ups and downs, but when you connect the dots, it went virtually... Continue Reading »
Gold ETF Making History
July 8, 2008 – The largest gold exchange traded fund (ETF) has been a real trailblazer lately.
The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) is the most actively traded call option on the Chicago Board Options Exchange, reports Sophia Grene for... Continue Reading »
Commodity ETFs’ Growth Stunted After Supply Concerns Ease
July 8, 2008 – Commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) took a wallop yesterday after news about the U.S.’s crop outlook was improved.
They plunged by the most since March, as grain futures fell, while rain from Colorado to Pennsylvania... Continue Reading »
Will Creation of a Megasupplier Generate Mega Returns for Natural Resources?
July 6, 2008 – Down under in Australia, BHP Billiton (BHP) reported that U.S. Antitrust regulators are granting partial approval for its aggressive takeover of Rio Tinto (RTP), a move that might stoke some exchange traded funds (ETFs).
BHP is... Continue Reading »
Gold ETFs Can Take On a Shine as Dollar Dulls
July 3, 2008 – The weakness of the U.S. dollar seems to be giving gold its added glimmer, as gold prices closed $2 higher Wednesday, adding more value to related exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The precious metal is often... Continue Reading »
Gold and Silver ETFs Looking Shiny Amid Middle Eastern Tension
July 2, 2008 – As tension mounts over Iran’s nuclear program, about the only thing looking shiny are precious metals, and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Gold rose to its highest level in almost 10 weeks yesterday... Continue Reading »
What’s Going Down In South Africa May Not Help ETF To Go Up
July 2, 2008 – South Africa’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) are facing some new hurdles.
Africa’s biggest steel maker, ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd, is fighting a record penalty after antitrust authorities found that the company may be... Continue Reading »
Rhapsody’s Deal is Music to UK ETF’s Ears
June 30, 2008 – The United Kingdom exchange traded fund (ETF) was humming along to news that another subscription music site is going to begin selling digital songs.
Rhapsody wants to challenge iTunes and is therefore offering unprotected digital songs... Continue Reading »
Looking for the ETF Silver Lining Amid the Clouds?
June 30, 2008 – With the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) getting socked by near-daily bad news, you might be wondering how Pollyanna did it. Wasn’t she exhausted?
How can you stay optimistic when:
Oil keeps hitting new... Continue Reading »
Rising Inflation Sends Investors Rushing to Precious Metal ETFs
June 26, 2008 – Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been quiet lately, drowned out by the ruckus oil has been causing. But in trading today, futures jumped at points by as much as $33 an ounce.
The price of... Continue Reading »
SSGA ETFs Are Turning Japanese
June 22, 2008 – State Street Global Advisors is reaching across the Pacific to try their luck in Japan, starting with a gold-focused exchange traded fund (ETF).
By the end of 2008, SSGA plans to list some of... Continue Reading »
Infrastructure Can Be Approached With Broad or Focused ETFs - Your Call
June 20, 2008 – Infrastructure exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be just what your town or country needs to get a good face lift.
Gary Gordon on ETF Expert refers to infrastructure improvement as the need for both developed... Continue Reading »
Russian Economy and ETF Loaded Like a Freight Train
June 19, 2008 – Russia keeps on chugging, as the economy is lifted by soaring commodity prices that are helping capture great numbers for the related exchange traded fund (ETF).
For the first quarter, Russia’s economy expanded at 8.5%,... Continue Reading »
PowerShares, Deutsche Bank Team Up With Oil, Base Metal ETNs
June 19, 2008 – PowerShares and Deutsche Bank are teaming up again to launch eight base-metal and crude oil-linked exchange traded notes (ETNs).
The notes will be linked to the performance of industrial metals and
crude oil, through a... Continue Reading »
Investors Follow the Yellow Brick Road With Gold ETFs
June 18, 2008 – Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer investors a safe haven during economic crisis.
We are experiencing a rough patch: equities are losing value, employment numbers aren’t good, inflation is rising and fixed-income is getting... Continue Reading »
Tough Times May Fall On South Africa And ETF As Interest Rates Rise
June 17, 2008 – South Africa may be in for hard times ahead, news that may affect its exchange traded fund (ETF) . The recent run of solid growth may get stunted as higher interest rates are looming,... Continue Reading »
ETFs for a Rainy Season
June 17, 2008 – Everybody knows that when it rains, it pours, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are no exception.
The uncertainty is pouring in all around us, with a looming presidential election, a Dow Jones industrial average that... Continue Reading »
Weakening Dollar Polishes Up Metals ETFs
June 16, 2008 – Metals exchange traded funds (ETFs) were golden today as the dollar lost ground.
Gold futures rose to their highest level in a week as the euro gathered steam, reports Alan Fein for Axcess News. Silver futures... Continue Reading »
Steel Prices Rise and Metals Gain to Solidify Related ETFs
June 9, 2008 – May turned out to be a good month for the metals and mining exchange traded fund (ETF).
SPDR S&P Metals and Mining (XME) was the third-best ETF for the month, returning 14.9%, according to... Continue Reading »
Options for Gold ETF Investors
June 4, 2008 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) determined that exchange traded fund (ETF) investors will now be able to trade futures and options contracts on the SPDR Gold... Continue Reading »
May ETF Performance Report
May 30, 2008 – Overall, May wasn’t a bad month for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors, but the economy still faces some hurdles. Two of the major indexes finished higher while the Dow Jones industrial average lost 1.4%.... Continue Reading »
S&P Launches Commodities and Natural Resource Indexes, Perhaps ETFs For Them Will Follow
May 30, 2008 – Standard & Poor’s has launched two new indexes which may someday give exchange traded fund (ETF) investors a benchmark with some more exposure to commodities and natural resources.
The S&P Global Natural Resources Index provides... Continue Reading »
Market Movements and Numbers Sending ETFs in Mixed Directions
May 29, 2008 – The revised first quarter GDP numbers are out, and the markets and certain exchange traded funds (ETFs) mostly seem to be reacting positively.
The initial GDP numbers were up 0.6%, but the revised number... Continue Reading »
Steel Is Solid, But Metal’s Volatility Could Impact ETF
May 28, 2008 – Already up 24.6% year-to-date, the steel exchange traded fund (ETF) has been going strong.
But analysts see a weakening ahead that’s some investors wondering if they should keep their eye on this material or look... Continue Reading »
17 Commodity ETFs to Help Hedge Your Portfolio
May 28, 2008 – Americans are being hit by rising inflation and the subsequent explosion in commodity prices where it hurts most—at gas stations and grocery stores. Right alongside this growth have been the opportunities available to investors... Continue Reading »
Brazil and Its ETF Reaping Rewards of Natural Resources
May 27, 2008 – Global demand for Brazil’s exports are leading to strong economic growth for the country and its related exchange traded fund (ETF).
Commodities such as iron ore, beef, ethanol, soy and copper are trading... Continue Reading »
Gold, Silver ETFs Lose Some Luster As Dollar Firms Up
May 27, 2008 – Gold and silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) were down by as much as 5% in trading today as prices for the metals fell and the dollar showed signs of life.
Spot gold fell to $903.50... Continue Reading »
Platinum ETFs In London Squeeze A Tight Market
May 25, 2008 – One commodity in particular seems to be paying the price for the growing popularity of exchange traded funds (ETFs): platinum.
There are platinum ETFs listed in both London and Zurich. The two funds together... Continue Reading »
Global Supply and Demand Could Keep Coal ETF From Getting Sooty
May 22, 2008 – Global warming fears don’t seem to have affected the coal exchange traded fund (ETF) just yet, as investors seek to harness the benefits of soaring oil prices and a global coal shortage.
Market Vectors... Continue Reading »
Investors Run to Gold ETFs, but Tonnage Demand Is Down
May 21, 2008 – The ongoing market volatility and investor worries are continuing to fan the flames for growth in gold exchange traded funds (ETFs).
But while the demand for gold ETFs is up, demand for gold in terms... Continue Reading »
Digging Deeper Into Metals And Mining ETFs
May 20, 2008 – As commodities become all the rage with investors, commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) have proliferated alongside them.
ETF Expert’s Gary Gordon for Equities Magazine has five mining-focused funds that might fit an investor’s risk... Continue Reading »
Global Infrastructure ETFs Could Build Up If Steel Will Level Off
May 19, 2008 – Infrastructure spending around the globe is booming, as developed nations are maintaining what they have while emerging countries are building up, meaning that those related exchange traded funds (ETFs) could rally both now and... Continue Reading »
Steel Prices and ETF Spike Are Matter of Cause and Effect
May 16, 2008 – The steel exchange traded fund (ETF) jumped 3.7% yesterday as steel supply continues to be outpaced by demand.
But now steel may have hit a breaking point: it’s become so expensive that major construction projects... Continue Reading »
Protect Your ETF Portfolio If That Boom Goes Bust
May 14, 2008 – When a particular "boom" goes "bust", what should investors do with their related exchange traded funds (ETFs)?
Gary Gordon for ETF Expert takes us back to 2000: the dot-com bulls were running rampant, convinced... Continue Reading »
Oil, the Dollar and Gold ETFs Are Working Together
May 11, 2008 – Slight upticks in the dollar against the euro this week may be in sync with investors timing their re-entry into the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs).
On Thursday, the U.S. dollar was up... Continue Reading »
Investors Might Take a Shine to New Platinum ETNs
May 8, 2008 – Investors have been salivating for an exchange traded product that gives access to platinum, and now UBS is granting it with two new exchange traded notes (ETNs).
The E-TRACS UBS Long Platinum (PTM) and the... Continue Reading »
South African ETF Digging Its Way Up
May 7, 2008 – The South African benchmark rose its highest since March 25, mining strong performance for its exchange traded fund (ETF).
The FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index rose by its largest amount since March 25 yesterday.... Continue Reading »
Steel ETF Is Getting Hot to the Touch
May 6, 2008 – Describing something as "steely" is usually a synonym for "coldness," but not when it comes to the steel exchange traded fund (ETF).
Market Vectors Steel (SLX), which launched in October 2006, is at record... Continue Reading »
The Commodity ETF Picture Looks Different This Week
May 5, 2008 – Gold futures and exchange traded funds (ETFs) began to stage a turnaround in trading today after the dollar once again fell and oil futures hit new records.
Gold today rose to $870.70, reports Bob Ewing... Continue Reading »
Mexico ETF Goes Great With Chips and Salsa
May 5, 2008 – What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with a heaping bowl of guacamole, a round or three of margaritas and a Mexico exchange traded fund (ETF)?
The timing is good, too: the... Continue Reading »
New ETN Line Gives Broad Range of Commodity Exposure
May 3, 2008 – UBS rolled into the exchange traded note (ETN) business last month with a line of commodity notes.
The UBS E-TRACS CMCI Total Return (UCI) is designed to track the UBS Bloomberg Constant Maturity Commodity Index... Continue Reading »
Gold Miner ETF Hits Low on Dollar’s Strength
May 2, 2008 – The dollar’s renewed vigor is good news for most, but not for the gold miner’s exchange traded fund (ETF).
Yesterday, the Market Vectors Gold Miner (GDX) hit its lowest point since Sept. 18 of... Continue Reading »
Inner Workings of the Silver ETF
May 1, 2008 – A recent commenter inquired as to how the silver exchange traded fund (ETF) works:
If the ETF iShares Silver Trust (SLV) goes under, do the holders of the ETF shares still have their interest backed by... Continue Reading »
Dollar Up, Gold Down, While ETFs Reflect Activity
April 30, 2008 – The U.S. dollar is toughening up, much to the dismay of gold which hit a three-month low on Tuesday, weakening the focused stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Also on the decline were oil prices... Continue Reading »
Energy-Focused ETFs Capitalize on a Booming Sector
April 30, 2008 – Commodity
exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) have come
a long way since Nov. 18, 2004. That’s when the first single-commodity
ETF - streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) - was launched.
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Stronger Dollar Leads to Asset Decline In Gold ETF
April 29, 2008 –
The top gold exchange traded fund (ETF) experienced its largest-ever three-day decline in its physical holdings.
streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) is the world’s biggest and oldest gold-focused ETF. Between April 21 and 24, a company... Continue Reading »
Can the Rally in Silver ETF Keep It Up?
April 28, 2008 – Silver and its exchange traded fund (ETF) were among the strongest performers in the first quarter of this year, outperforming most other metal-focused ETFs.
iShares Silver Trust (SLV) finished up the first quarter 12.3% higher. streetTRACKS... Continue Reading »
Gold ETFs Are the Squeaky Wheels, But Other Metals Might Deserve Some Grease
April 25, 2008 – Gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) are real attention hogs. Sure, the metal is pretty to look at. It’s shiny. But it’s also being outperformed by other decidedly less sexy metals.
streetTRACKS Gold Trust... Continue Reading »
Oil Prices May Get Worse; Steel and Natural Gas ETFs Are Keeping Pace
April 24, 2008 – The price of oil has slipped some over the last few days, but it’s projected to soar even higher - what will it mean for its exchange traded funds (ETFs)?
The reports on fuel got... Continue Reading »
Gold and Silver ETFs Tumble as Dollar Toughens Up
April 24, 2008 –
While the dollar strengthened yesterday and the price of oil pulled back slightly, the price of gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) took the hit.
June gold fell to $909 an ounce, and at... Continue Reading »
Silver, Base Metals ETFs Reflecting Strong Demand
April 22, 2008 – Demand for silver is on the rise and it’s reflected in its exchange traded fund (ETF).
Gene Arensberg for Resource Investor says the rise in demand is evident because the paper silver market isn’t... Continue Reading »
Commodities, Natural Resources Keep Chile ETF On Fire
April 22, 2008 – In these commodity-crazy times, Chile and its exchange traded fund (ETF) might be something to think about.
The iShares MSCI Chile (ECH) launched on Nov. 20, and it’s been up 14.4% since then. Year-to-date, it’s... Continue Reading »
Gas Tax Holiday Could Be Boon to ETFs
April 21, 2008 – If a plan to eliminate the gas tax this summer goes through, what could it mean for exchange traded funds (ETFs)?
Sen. John McCain proposed ditching the tax, which would shave 18 cents per gallon... Continue Reading »
Platinum Demand to Remain High; Could It Lead Investors to ETN?
April 19, 2008 – Platinum is projected to maintain a supply deficit this year, and one way for investors to benefit is with exchange traded notes (ETNs).
There is currently a deficit of 360,800 ounces this year, and it’s... Continue Reading »
Steel ETF Keeps Its Momentum Strong
April 16, 2008 – The broader markets have been shifting all over for the first half of 2008, while the steel sector has remained solid, helping to anchor the related exchange traded fund (ETF).
Market Vectors Steel (SLX)... Continue Reading »
ETNs Elbowing Their Way Into Competition With ETFs
April 14, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) could have another competitor if things keep going the way they are: exchange traded notes (ETNs).
The industry was once small, but has slowly been picking up steam. The first ETNs launched... Continue Reading »
Copper and Other Resources Enrich Chile’s ETF
April 11, 2008 – With a reputation as one of the world’s most economically progressive free market-focused
nations in Latin America, the global commodities market could take Chile’s exchange traded fund (ETF) to new levels.
The country’s economy has grown... Continue Reading »
Basic Materials ETFs’ Mettle Tested As Alocoa Reports Lower Profits
April 7, 2008 – Materials exchange traded funds (ETFs) fell slightly on the news that Alcoa (AA) reported a 50% profit loss from a year ago. The higher cost of energy and raw materials, coupled with the weak... Continue Reading »
UBS Enters Commodities Arena With ETN Line
April 7, 2008 – UBS is getting into the exchange traded game with commodities exchange traded notes (ETNs).
Last week, the firm launched eight ETNs focused on commodities, and the plan is to venture into other asset classes,... Continue Reading »
New ETN Focuses on Platinum, Palladium
April 4, 2008 –
Investors who have been looking for access to platinum and palladium via an exchange traded product finally can have it with the ELEMENTS MLCX Precious Metals Index (PMY) exchange traded note (ETN), listed on... Continue Reading »
Canada Is Quiet, But Its ETF Is Showing Strength
April 4, 2008 – Canada has vast natural resources, aside from hockey players, and that’s evident in their exchange traded fund (ETF).
iShares MSCI Canada Index (EWC) is up 7.2% over the last two weeks. Although it’s down 2% year-to-date,... Continue Reading »
Metals ETFs Hold Steady As Economy Decides Which Way It Will Swing
April 3, 2008 – Have metals and their exchange traded funds (ETFs) entered a holding pattern?
Nell Sloane for FX Street says they very well may have. The U.S. dollar dipped slightly overnight and oil prices have also fallen... Continue Reading »
When It Comes to Hedging, Gold and Agriculture Emerge in a Tie
April 2, 2008 – There’s a battle going on: which commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the best hedge, gold or agriculture?
And the answer is…well, we’re not sure. Roger Nusbaum for The Street says that since August 2007,... Continue Reading »
Speculators and Bargain Hunters Go Fishing For Metals ETFs
April 2, 2008 – The more positive outlook on the dollar led to a selloff of precious metals and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Today, the outlook is a little better.
streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares COMEX... Continue Reading »
Commodities and Short ETFs Tell the First-Quarter Tale
April 1, 2008 – The challenging first quarter has come to a close, and by taking a look at the top performing exchange traded funds (ETFs) for the period, one can get a sense of what the story... Continue Reading »
Gold ETFs Are Hot Now, But Know the Risks, Too
March 31, 2008 – As it continually hits new records, it’s no secret that gold and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the trend right now. Many stories on the subject mention the metal’s allure as a "safe... Continue Reading »
On Tight Supply, Gold Is Forecast to Top Records, ETFs Could Follow
March 26, 2008 – A London investment manager expects that tightness in the gold supply could send prices soaring to new records that could affect exchange traded funds (ETFs), particularly those that hold the precious metal.
Gold has taken... Continue Reading »
Commodity ETFs Shine On a Gloomy Day
March 25, 2008 – Metal and agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) retained their bounce today, refusing to be brought down in the wake of bad news from other sectors such as financials, consumer and housing.
Last week, there was... Continue Reading »
ETF Options Can Be A Predictive Tool
March 24, 2008 – Put/call options ratios are high for certain exchange traded funds (ETFs) and stocks right now.
Mark Fightmaster for Schaeffer’s Research reports that the Select Sector SPDR Health Care Fund(XLV) has a put/call volume ratio... Continue Reading »
As Gold Price Dips, Short ETNs Let Skeptics Capitalize
March 24, 2008 –
Commodity
prices corrected after a lengthy rally driven by the Federal Reserve interest rate
cuts, sending exchange traded notes (ETNs) that short gold up 7% in two
days. DB Gold Double Short ETN (DZZ) gained 7% as... Continue Reading »
Effects of the Price of Gold, Platinum Isn’t Just Limited to ETFs
March 21, 2008 – We all know that the price of gold and gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been on an upward trend for awhile now, but not everyone knows why this matters and how it works.
David... Continue Reading »
Investors Turn to Bond ETFs As Commodities Get Rocky
March 20, 2008 – Investors, feeling more skittish than ever in these "what’s going to happen next?" times, are showing signs that they’re moving money away from commodities and metals exchange traded funds (ETFs) and stocks, and into... Continue Reading »
Financial ETFs Look Different In the Afternoon
March 19, 2008 –
It just goes to show: these days, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the market can turn on a dime, and today was a perfect case in point.
This morning, things kicked off nicely off... Continue Reading »
Wait - Financial ETFs Are Up and Commodities Are Down? What’s Wrong With This Picture?
March 19, 2008 – Have we entered a bizarro exchange traded fund (ETF) world?
First, financials and internet are staging a turnaround for the better. Now commodities are turning lower after being on a bull run in recent months.... Continue Reading »
South Africa Needs to Fix Up Infrastructure for ETF to Take Off
March 19, 2008 – South African markets are growing, and once the country irons out its infrastructure problems, its exchange traded fund (ETF) could begin seeing consistently strong performance.
For now, power outages continue to plague the country and... Continue Reading »
ETFs Could Be Golden on One Analyst’s Price Prediction
March 18, 2008 – One analyst predicts that the price of gold will skyrocket to $1,800 an ounce within the year, a forecast that could have owners of gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) drooling profusely.
Analyst Don MacClean... Continue Reading »
Gold ETFs Lie At the End of the Rainbow
March 17, 2008 – Aye, laddie. Lookin’ for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow via an exchange traded fund (ETF) this St. Patrick’s Day, are ye?
Okay, we’ll stop with the accent.
It turns out that... Continue Reading »
February Was a Strong Month for Natural Resource ETFs
March 17, 2008 – February turned out to be the month of energy and natural resources exchange traded funds (ETFs), beating out the juggernaut that is precious metals.
Richard Widows for The Street says funds that included an... Continue Reading »
Two Regulatory Agencies Team Up for ETF Reviews
March 15, 2008 – The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have signed a mutual cooperation agreement designed to help both agencies work in sync when it comes to bringing new exchange... Continue Reading »
Follow the Yellow Brick Road With ETFs
March 14, 2008 –
The futures price of gold soared to a record $1,009 an ounce, but related exchange traded funds (ETFs) appeared unmoved by the news.
A dollar that plunged to record lows against the euro in... Continue Reading »
Ugly Prices for Gold and the Dollar Are Pretty for ETFs
March 13, 2008 – Gold-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) were higher in intraday trading as gold futures seemed to be trying out for high jumping in the Olympics.
April futures reached a record $1,001.50 an ounce, continuing its steady... Continue Reading »
Even In These Markets, You Can Still Find ETF Movers and Shakers
March 12, 2008 – Yesterday, the markets delivered outstanding performance and some exchange traded funds (ETFs) finished up in the double digits.
But one good day doesn’t mean we’re out of the slump yet. It’s still time to take... Continue Reading »
Gold Inventory In ETF Hits a New High - Looking for Storage Space?
March 12, 2008 – Gold inventory in the streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) exchange traded fund (ETF) are at an all-time high.
The new high of 655 tonnes passes the previous record, set on Jan. 15 with 653 tons, reports... Continue Reading »
Commodities ETFs Could Make for a Delicious Portfolio Recipe
March 11, 2008 – When you think of your exchange traded fund (ETF) portfolio as a recipe that calls for various ingredients, things can take on a new meaning.
To give a recipe a twist, sometimes there’s the "secret... Continue Reading »
Gold And ETF Steadies, Platinum And Silver Slip
March 11, 2008 – Investors’ interest in gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) has remained solid, while analysts are calling the sentiment bullish with gold coming out ahead of the rest.
However, the dollar showed some signs of life... Continue Reading »
Basic Materials ETFs Could Spike From Commodities Bull
March 11, 2008 – At the moment, it doesn’t appear that raw materials stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are crumbling under the weight of a struggling market and rising oil prices.
Don Dion for Seeking Alpha says that... Continue Reading »
Gold Miner ETF Benefits from Price Surge
March 7, 2008 – Gold miner stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) ticked upward this week as gold futures spiked to record highs.
April gold futures contracts settled at $991 after hitting an all-time high of $993.30 in... Continue Reading »
Get In The Commodities Super Cycle With ETFs
March 6, 2008 – The commodity super-cycle is in full force, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) can help you enter the market smoothly.
In 2007, gold prices were up 36.6%, crude oil prices surged 70.8%, and agriculture commodities... Continue Reading »
ETF Investors Dig for Platinum, Gold and Silver
March 5, 2008 – Yes, investors are flocking to gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) as the dollar weakens.
Case in point is streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD): after gold surged to a record $992 an ounce earlier this week, the... Continue Reading »
Silver ETF Skyrockets As Metal Goes for 11th Straight Gain
March 4, 2008 – The silver exchange traded fund (ETF) is going for the gold. The metal is gunning for 11 consecutive gains, according to Trading Markets.
The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is up a whopping 37.4% year-to-date. While... Continue Reading »
Can Egypt Afford the Modern Age and Get an ETF?
March 4, 2008 – As Egypt teeters on the edge of globalization and some wonder if it can be afforded, could an exchange traded fund (ETF) dedicated solely to the country be in the offing?
Egypt has the largest... Continue Reading »
Nickel and ETN Are Part of the Commodities Bull
March 4, 2008 – The falling dollar has investors scurrying for cover under exchange traded funds (ETFs) representing gold, silver and…nickel?
There’s no nickel ETF, but there is an exchange traded note (ETN): the iPath Dow Jones AIG Nickel TR... Continue Reading »
Metals and Mining ETF Spikes With Gold Prices
March 3, 2008 – Oil isn’t the only commodity giving a helping hand to certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). Gold isn’t looking to shabby these days, either.
The Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) surged to its highest level since its... Continue Reading »
Deutsche Bank Launches Three Gold ETNs as Metal Hits Record Prices
February 28, 2008 – Three more gold-focused products are hitting the marketplace - this time in the form of exchange traded notes (ETNs).
Deutsche Bank’s new line of ETNs are linked to the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index - Optimum... Continue Reading »
Financial News Has Domino Effect on Markets and ETFs
February 27, 2008 – Wall Street hardly waited for its coffee to kick in before a slew of news began sending stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) this way and that in a series of chain reactions.
The dollar... Continue Reading »
Silver Benefits from the Commodities and Resources Boom
February 26, 2008 – Silver is making headlines and polishing up exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold the metal.
Both PowerShares DB Silver (DBS) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) were up more than 2% in midday trading. Year-to-date, they’re... Continue Reading »
Brazil Is Tranquil Amid US Turmoil; ETF Stays Solid
February 26, 2008 – Brazil remains confident and poised, convinced that a U.S. recession will not affect neither the thriving domestic markets nor its related exchange traded fund(ETF). President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva said they are well-prepared to... Continue Reading »
Gold ETFs Dip After U.S. Treasury Reports
February 25, 2008 – After months of up-up-and-away performance, the gold sector and exchange traded funds (ETFs) moved slightly southward this morning.
The cause of the turnaround was comments by the U.S. Treasury that it supported gold sales by... Continue Reading »
Have a Portfolio Oscar-Themed Party With Metals ETFs
February 24, 2008 – Just when you think gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) have hit their peak, the upward momentum continues. Yesterday, gold finished at $946.30.
And let’s just say, if you’re an actor who has been appearing in... Continue Reading »
The Year of Metals, Food and Foreign Markets ETFs
February 21, 2008 – Foreign markets and international-focused stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have displayed exceptional growth and gained popularity over the past couple years. The foreign markets may not outperform U.S. market forever, but they are... Continue Reading »
Malaysia ETF Looks Like a Port in a Storm
February 20, 2008 – Little Malaysia is full of big surprises, as evidenced by their single country-focused exchange traded fund (ETF).
iShares Malaysia ETF (EWM) has shown strong performance to date and the small country is ranked the... Continue Reading »
Metal and Mining ETFs Are So Bright, You Have to Wear Shades
February 20, 2008 –
Metal and mining exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to get a rise from a slowing dollar here and continued power outages in South Africa.
Yesterday, the SPDR S&P Metals and Mining (XME) jumped to a... Continue Reading »
Lehman Brothers Introduces 3 New ETNs
February 19, 2008 – Lehman Brothers introduced their first commodity exchange traded notes (ETNs) and a listed private equity ETN on Friday.
All three are expected to begin trading this week. Timing for the two commodities ETNs are... Continue Reading »
What’s Behind the Activity in the Steel, Metals and Mining ETFs?
February 15, 2008 – Two exchange traded funds (ETFs) posted stellar numbers this week. What’s behind all the movement?
Market Vectors Steel (SLX) is up 7.2% this week and up 18.4% since Jan. 22. One possible factor in the... Continue Reading »
Tom Lydon on ETF Tracker Yesterday
February 15, 2008 – Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC’s "ETF Tracker" segment of Closing Bell yesterday to discuss the surge in demand for silver. Below is a video of Tom’s appearance:
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Five ETF Sectors To Recession-Proof Your Portfolio
February 14, 2008 – The signs are all there that we’re in a recession: many exchange traded fund (ETF) sectors have taken a hit, Congress is calling hearings, the Federal Reserve is talking about more rate cuts, housing, retail... Continue Reading »
Platinum Price Skyrockets, But There’s No ETF to Choo-Choo-Choose
February 14, 2008 – Platinum prices jumped in January because of the power outage in South Africa - too bad there’s no exchange traded fund (ETF) for the precious metal available here in the United States.
Prices will... Continue Reading »
Commodities ETF Growing Like Wheat
February 11, 2008 – The price of wheat leaped to a record high, taking a commodity exchange traded fund (ETF) to greater heights along with it.
On Friday, the Agriculture Department forecast that supplies will drop 40% from last... Continue Reading »
Precious Metals And ETFs Reaching Historic Highs
February 11, 2008 – Precious metals and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are making all-time records right now.
Platinum hit a new record high of $1,850 an ounce Thursday. Investors were drawn to the metal after the concerns... Continue Reading »
Have a Happy New Year and Look at China ETFs
February 7, 2008 –
Chinese New Year is celebrated today, as the first day of the first lunar month has begun, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are already reeling. Copper dipped in early afternoon trade while other base... Continue Reading »
Golden Expectations In 2008 For Related ETFs
February 6, 2008 – Gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) will gleam from the idea that the precious metal will likely peak at just more than $1,000 per ounce in 2008, according to a London-based consultancy firm.
Gold is... Continue Reading »
Coal ETF Won’t Benefit From Plant for Now, But It Could from Global Demand
February 6, 2008 – News that could affect the coal-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) involves the FutureGen project, in which the carbon dioxide emissions from coal power plants will be re-directed away from the atmosphere.
Coal-fired power plants... Continue Reading »
Video of Tom Lydon on FBN This Morning
February 4, 2008 – Tom Lydon was on Fox Business Network’s Opening Bell this morning and discussed silver ETFs, agriculture ETFs, and the advantages of ETFs versus mutual funds with hosts Connell McShane, Ray Hennessey, and Ashley Webster. Below... Continue Reading »
Coal ETF Has Up-and-Down Start
February 4, 2008 –
Since its launch on Jan. 14, the Market Vectors Coal (KOL) exchange traded fund (ETF) has been bouncing around, which is a reminder of the commodity’s volatility and risk.
Oil is getting all the press... Continue Reading »
South Africa’s Blackouts Dim ETF
February 1, 2008 – The blackouts in South Africa might be good for the price of gold, platinum and diamonds, but it’s wreaking havoc across other sectors and in the country’s exchange traded fund (ETF).
Since late last... Continue Reading »
January ETF Performance Report
January 31, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the markets got off to a rocky start in 2008. Already this year, oil has managed to top $100 a barrel, gold set new records and the Federal Reserve... Continue Reading »
The ETF Gold Rush Of 2008
January 31, 2008 – Yee-haw! There is a new gold rush occurring right now as investors are running to gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) and gold shares.
E.S. Browning for The Wall Street Journal reports that since mid-August,... Continue Reading »
Chile ETF Warms Up This Week
January 31, 2008 – One of the top-performing exchange traded funds (ETFs) over the last week might come as a surprise after all the talk about short ETFs amid market turmoil.
It’s the iShares MSCI Chile (ECH), launched in... Continue Reading »
Gold Stock, or ETF?
January 30, 2008 – What is an investor to do when he or she wants a gold miner’s exchange traded fund (ETF) without all the attendant risks?
That was the dilemma facing Trader Mark at Seeking Alpha. In the wake... Continue Reading »
Is Love in the Air for Some ETFs?
January 29, 2008 – According to singer/songwriter Jack Johnson, "Cupid only misses sometimes," and according to the analysts and exchange traded fund (ETF) enthusiasts, "Cupid’s costs are expected to rise in 2008." Hmmm. I think the other way was... Continue Reading »
Are ETFs And Gold In Danger Along With South Africa’s Mines?
January 28, 2008 – Gold and platinum prices hit a new high on Friday, as one of South Africa’s main metal mines was forced to shut down because of a lack of power, which could affect focused exchange... Continue Reading »
Silver ETF Takes A New Shine
January 28, 2008 – Silver has long been in the shadow of its golden counterpart, and focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) mirror that from 2006. Last year, gold finished up 28% while silver added 18%. That was after... Continue Reading »
Amex Lists Commodity Index With ETFs To Follow
January 25, 2008 – The American Stock Exchange announced they have launched trading in the Greenhaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund (GCC), as the company enters into the exchange traded fund (ETF) community. GCC tracks the performance of the Continuous... Continue Reading »
Gold Back Above $900 While Platinum Hits Record. Now Where Is that ETF?
January 24, 2008 –
Gold and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been real attention hogs lately, what with all the record-setting prices. But a new precious metal is in town.
Platinum hit a record high on Wednesday,... Continue Reading »
Coal ETF Mines the Opportunities
January 24, 2008 – Last week, a new exchange traded fund (ETF) covering a commodity that had many asking, "Wait, wasn’t there one for that already?" began trading on the American Stock Exchange.
Market Vectors Coal (KOL), as you... Continue Reading »
Gold Goes Higher, Good For ETFs
January 23, 2008 – Gold futures are reaching for the sky while other precious metals are recovering, giving focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) a winning shine.
Allen Sykora for Dow Jones Newswires on FX Street reports that February... Continue Reading »
Interest in Commodities and Precious Metals ETFs Could Grow
January 23, 2008 – A London-based exchange traded fund (ETF) firm expects significant investment in its precious metal and other commodities-based ETFs this year.
Could the news translate into similar numbers in the United States? The growth of... Continue Reading »
Price of Gold Drops Amid Selling of ETF’s Shares
January 17, 2008 –
streetTRACKS might be calling off the hunt for more storage space for all the gold after the redemptions of its exchange traded fund (ETF) this week.
streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) had redemptions of 21.51 tons... Continue Reading »
Picking And Choosing From All The ETFs
January 17, 2008 – With a total of 612 exchange traded funds (ETFs) sponsored by 19 managers, how do you choose among them?
Because ETFs track an index passively, past performance is not useful. Michael Maiello for Forbes reports... Continue Reading »
Economic News Rattles Nerves and ETFs
January 16, 2008 – The hits just keep on coming for the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). The Labor Department announced this morning that the rate of inflation was up by its largest amount in 17 years in... Continue Reading »
Gold Miners ETF Looks Constructive
January 15, 2008 – The gold miners exchange traded fund (ETF) shows a promising pattern developing.
Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) broke out of a year long range in September of last year, that was capped at 43,... Continue Reading »
Gold ETF Needs More Storage Space
January 14, 2008 – streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) exchange traded fund (ETF) has been a popular fund lately as it’s raking in investors’ cash. Now backers are racing around to find a bigger vault to accommodate the horde.... Continue Reading »
Gold On a Rollercoaster, Giving ETFs a Ride
January 10, 2008 – Just when you thought it couldn’t go any higher, it sure can: gold soared to new heights on Thursday and once again took related exchange traded funds (ETFs) along with it.
In trading, gold hit... Continue Reading »
Agriculture ETF Ripe For The Picking
January 10, 2008 – It’s time to get back to your grassroots with commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Rob Carrick for the Toronto Globe and Mail explains that energy and metals stocks have produced soaring numbers over the... Continue Reading »
Coins Minted For ETFs
January 10, 2008 – Perhaps just the other day you were saying, "Boy, I wish there was an exchange traded fund (ETF) that held tellurium!"
It must be your lucky day, then, because Los Angeles-based American Elements announced the launch... Continue Reading »
Gold ETFs Get a Hand fom New Record Price
January 8, 2008 –
It’s another day, and gold sets another record, delivering a nice lift to related exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the process.
Jackie Farwell of the Associated Press reports that today, gold swooped past its all-time... Continue Reading »
Chilean ETF Gives Copper Exposure
January 8, 2008 –
Chile is a quiet and lesser-known emerging market, but its exchange traded fund (ETF) is providing some valuable opportunities.
The iShares MSCI Chile Index Fund (ECH) in particular exposes investors to copper, a commodity that... Continue Reading »
ETFs Make It Feel Like 1849 All Over Again
January 7, 2008 – There’s a modern-day gold rush taking place, and it’s due in part to exchange traded funds (ETFs). Investors are flocking to the pretty, shiny stuff because ETFs are making it easier than ever to... Continue Reading »
ETF Creations and Redemptions for December
January 7, 2008 – Many investors are now using exchange traded fund (ETF) flows to get a feel for where the most money is focused on Wall Street.
Matthew Hougan for Index Universe says that there is a... Continue Reading »
Two New ETFs Will Track Coal and Gaming
January 2, 2008 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared the way for two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) from Van Eck. The Market Vectors Coal (KOL), to be launched on the NYSE Arca, and Market Vectors... Continue Reading »
Gold is Solid at 28-Year High and Its ETFs Shimmer
January 2, 2008 – Oil isn’t the only thing making headlines today: gold has also busted records, getting their exchange traded fund (ETF) hopping. In these times of increasing geopolitical tension, gold is viewed as a safe haven... Continue Reading »
December and Year-End ETF Performance Report
December 31, 2007 – It was an eventful year for the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) as we saw the Dow break new records, closing above 14,000, only to have the sub-prime mortgage debacle take a toll... Continue Reading »
2007’s Top ETF Performers
December 31, 2007 – After all of the global expansion we saw throughout 2007, it’s no big surprise that exchange traded funds (ETFs) tapping into those markets remained the strongest performers.
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Gold And ETFs Are Shining
December 31, 2007 – Strong energy prices, geo-political tensions and weakness in the dollar are all supporting gold prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs). The Economic Times reports that a firming trend in international markets, also boosted the... Continue Reading »
ETFs Could Reap Rewards of Global Construction Demand
December 29, 2007 – The need for investment in infrastructure projects abroad could drive growth in construction and engineering related exchange traded funds (ETFs).
David Bogoslaw at BusinessWeek points out that the economic growth in China and India has... Continue Reading »
Gold and Its ETFs Could Make History
December 27, 2007 – The erratic shifts in the price of gold bullion has been keeping the streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) exchange traded fund (ETF) on its toes as we wait to see what it’s going do next.... Continue Reading »
Durable Goods Orders Affect ETFs
December 27, 2007 – Orders for durable goods ticked up slightly for November, and a number of exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be affected by the news. The increase was small - only 0.1% - and well short... Continue Reading »
Forecast Puts Agriculture ETFs at the Top of the Pig Pile
December 20, 2007 – It’s that time of year again: making predictions and placing bets on which sectors will shine in 2008, and what the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them will do. Sean Brodrick at Money... Continue Reading »
Steel ETF Shows Its Strength
December 12, 2007 – Which exchange traded fund (ETF) is the top performer year to date?
Go on…guess. Give up? It’s Van Eck Market Vectors Steel (SLX), which is up 84.5%. After the Federal Reserve’s rate cut on Tuesday,... Continue Reading »
Getting Exposure With Commodity ETFs
December 11, 2007 – Commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) are being recognized by investors as the convenient way to get exposure to these necessities. Before ETFs, one had to open an account just for trading commodities, and then... Continue Reading »
ETFs Can Be a Parachute When the Dollar Drops
December 7, 2007 – The dollar isn’t commanding much respect these days, and one way for stressed-out investors to deal with it is with exchange traded funds (ETFs). Walter Updegrave for Money Magazine writes that the dollar recently... Continue Reading »
Thanks to ETFs, It’s the ’80s All Over Again When It Comes to Gold — Ore Is It?
December 3, 2007 – When it comes to gold, it could be feeling like the 1980s all over again and one factor is exchange traded funds (ETFs). Break out the leg warmers and dance like Jennifer Beals, right?
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It’s Probably a No-Go on the Platinum ETF (For Now)
November 30, 2007 – Despite a strong start, two European exchange traded funds (ETFs) backed by platinum and palladium, launched in April and May, haven’t generated much excitement. David McKay of MiningMX says that producers of the metals... Continue Reading »
Silver Bells and ETFs Ringing
November 27, 2007 – Silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) looked shiny after the run-up in silver prices last month. iShares Silver Trust (SLV), the oldest of two U.S. silver related ETFs, is up 3.5% for the past month,... Continue Reading »
India Bank Starts Gold ETF
November 20, 2007 – The passage to India just got a little wider and more glittery, thanks to the exchange traded fund (ETF). India’s top lender, State Bank of India, is planning to launch a gold-focused ETF (available... Continue Reading »
Gold ETF Sells Bullion
November 16, 2007 – streetTracks Gold Shares (GLD) exchange traded fund (ETF) sold bullion this week after the yen strengthened. The ETF unloaded 11 tonnes of bullion and now holds 588.74 tonnes, reports Jon Nones for Resource Investor.... Continue Reading »
Dealing With Correlation Via ETFs
November 15, 2007 – Where can an exchange traded fund (ETF) investor find shelter? Once upon a time, foreign markets and energy moved independently of stocks, but these days, they tend to move in the same direction, writes... Continue Reading »