How to Use Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
November 3, 2009 – At a time when some investors are trying to get creative with portfolio management while reducing overall risk, leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be the right answer if you understand them. (more…) Continue Reading »

Mid-Cap ETFs: Take Your Pick
October 30, 2009 – When we listen to the news, we mostly hear about large, brand-name companies. However, mid-sized companies and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have shown some decent gains as the economy rights itself. (more…) Continue Reading »

8 Reasons to Watch Claymore’s New China ETF
October 19, 2009 – Claymore has launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) focused on China that gives exposure to the powerhouse country’s small-, mid- and large-cap companies, backed by an index Burton Malkiel helped create. (more…) Continue Reading »

5 ETF Winners in the Third Quarter
October 2, 2009 – Although the third quarter ended on a downbeat, it was the best quarter in the markets since 1998. A number of exchange traded funds (ETFs) also exhibited some impressive gains. Where were the hot spots?... Continue Reading »

Why Mid-Cap Shares & ETFs Have The Spotlight
September 25, 2009 – Mid-cap stocks and the related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have enjoyed the same rally as the broader market, but is there enough power behind them to sustain the  momentum they have? (more…) Continue Reading »

Growth and Value ETFs, and Their Role In Your Portfolio
September 9, 2009 – With the vast array of exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the market, one of the most common determinants of which ETF an investors chooses is whether it is a growth- or value-oriented index.  What’s... Continue Reading »

Schwab Unveils Its First Nine ETFs
July 20, 2009 – Charles Schwab is gearing up to make the long-anticipated move into the exchange traded fund (ETF) market and it looks like the ball is rolling now that the financial services provider has unveiled the... Continue Reading »

Why Active ETFs Are Outperforming Closest Passive Competitors
March 18, 2009 – Actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) are ahead of their passive competitors, but so far PowerShares is still the only true provider for this relatively new niche investment tool. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why It’s Important to Evaluate Your ETFs
February 20, 2009 – January was the worst month for U.S. equities in history, but there was at least one exchange traded fund (ETF) that delivered a positive return when comparing total markets. (more…) Continue Reading »

January Was Good To Short ETFs. Now What?
February 7, 2009 – Declining stocks have brought the market to oversold territory with winners in shorting stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs), but is the time to short over? (more…) Continue Reading »