Contrarian Markets Can Be Tamed With ETFs
August 20, 2008 – As seen in the exchange traded fund (ETF) market, the U.S. stock market seems to be defying traditional elements of savvy investing. Gary Gordon for ETF Expert points out that risk or risky investments are often... Continue Reading »

July ETF Performance Report
July 31, 2008 – It’s been a volatile year so far for many exchange traded funds (ETFs), and July was no exception. The Dow Jones industrial average finished exactly even. The Nasdaq lost 0.7%, while the S&P 500 fell... Continue Reading »

Ireland Gets New Index, Soon to Be Followed By ETF
July 29, 2008 – Ireland is going to have another index and soon, another exchange traded fund (ETF) to back it. Elizabeth Rauber for San Francisco Business Times reports that the Nasdaq OMX Ireland Index will launch on July 28. PowerShares... Continue Reading »

Biotech ETFs Are a Matter of Personal Choice
July 27, 2008 – Biotechnology appeals to many investors, and with four different exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on the class, is there a fund that is better than the rest? The sector is one of the few non-commodity related... Continue Reading »

Keeping Your Eye On the Double Inverse ETF
June 23, 2008 – Does a double inverse exchange traded fund (ETF) give clues to which direction the market sentiment will go? Trading volume was on the thin side last week, although it was time for options to expire,... Continue Reading »

When It Comes to ETFs, Each Area Marches to Its Own Drummer
June 20, 2008 – The Dow Jones industrial average tested new lows today, so you might be feeling gloomy, but taking a look at the mid-cap growth exchange traded fund (ETF) and the Nasdaq helps round out the... Continue Reading »

Not All ETFs and Mutual Funds Are Created Alike; Know the Differences
June 18, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are gunning for the mutual fund throne. But as investors try to figure out what’s right for them, it’s important that they know what the differences between the various types of... 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 »

ETFs Reflect Technology Sector’s Push Past Financials
May 23, 2008 –   Winning is an elusive act, so if you change your perspective on what sector is ahead, which exchange traded fund (ETF) is actually ahead? Most investment professionals use the S&P 500 to gauge the performance... Continue Reading »

Proposed Leveraged ETFs Put the Pedal to the Metal
May 23, 2008 – An investment manager has plans for a new type of exchange traded fund (ETF) that may give Speed Racer a run for his torque. Direxion Funds has proposed the first turbocharged portfolio, that includes an... Continue Reading »

Israel Emerges As A Strong ETF Industry Leader
May 9, 2008 – Tucked away in the heart of the Jewish country is Tali 25, an exchange traded fund (ETF) that is already 8 years old. It was Israel’s first fund to market. Since then, the Israel... Continue Reading »

Nasdaq, Dow and ETFs Close at Three-Month Highs
April 25, 2008 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks the Nasdaq 100 hit a three-month high in trading yesterday after its 10 most-heavily weighted components moved higher. It doesn’t seem like it’s going to stick if... Continue Reading »

PowerShares Launches Its Actively Managed ETF Line
April 11, 2008 – The long-awaited actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) from Invesco PowerShares are here. They’re billed as the industry’s first three actively managed equity ETFs, and they began trading on the NYSE Arca today. All of... Continue Reading »

Feeling Bearish or Bullish? There’s An ETF For Every Mood
April 11, 2008 – Last week’s stock surge has caused a pullback for some of the leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs), the same funds that were earning traders so much money. David Penn for Trading Markets explains... Continue Reading »

The Newest Members Of PowerShares ETF Family
April 7, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) provider PowerShares announced two new funds to be listed on NASDAQ. The company states that this will bring the ETF family to more than 110. The new ETFs are: PowerShares NASDAQ... 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 »

Sign of the Times: UltraShort QQQ ETF Is Top Fund So Far This Year
March 20, 2008 – One sign of the turbulence in our markets: the top performing fund year-to-date is an ultra short. The ProShares UltraShort QQQ (QID), which holds some of the biggest stocks in the Nasdaq 100, is... Continue Reading »

Leveraged ETFs Can Help You Keep Earning, But Don’t Come Up Short
March 19, 2008 – Investors are increasingly less content do just sit there holding cash while the market tumbles, giving short exchange traded funds (ETFs) a measure of popularity. The trend has been especially popular this year as... Continue Reading »

Options Trading With ETFs Gets Popular In Wacky Markets
March 11, 2008 – Options trading with exchange traded funds(ETFs) has been surging lately, with the most recent spike taking place last month. It appears people were getting defensive, according to Joe Cusick, market analyst for optionsXpress. Options... Continue Reading »

Going Ultra Short With ETFs Can Protect In a Down Market
March 9, 2008 – Trading volume has been exploding with short and ultra-short exchange traded funds (ETFs). With the state of the market, it’s no surprise: many investors are investing short to ensure their long-term survival while they... Continue Reading »

Stocks and ETFs Suffer as Indexes Hit 52-Week Lows
March 7, 2008 – The traumatic credit market and increase in home foreclosures are touching down on all areas of the market, including exchange traded funds (ETFs). Joe Bel Bruno for Associated Press reports that the Dow Jones... Continue Reading »

Short ETFs Can Help If Handled With Care
March 6, 2008 – In a down market, short exchange traded funds (ETFs) gain popularity, but they need to be used with caution and education. ProShares UltraShort QQQ (QID) is one of the more popular ETFs of this... 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 »

Bernanke Wields the Ax Again, Boosting Stocks and ETFs
January 30, 2008 – Once again, the Federal Reserve stepped in and made a half-point rate cut, a move that Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs) apparently liked. The rate cut didn’t come as a complete surprise, as... Continue Reading »

ETF Investors Feel Relief at the End of a Long Week
January 18, 2008 – Investors in stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are probably shouting: "TGIO!" That’s "Thank God It’s Over." It’s been a long week, and today wasn’t much better. This morning, things kicked off looking hopeful. Madlen... Continue Reading »

ETF Investors Want Shelter
January 18, 2008 – Some may wonder if the Fed is in denial: while Bernanke calls for a "slow growth path," Wall Street is calling "recession" and exchange traded fund (ETF) investments and benchmarks are on a steady... Continue Reading »

Another Rough Day; Save Your Portfolio By Having an ETF Sell Strategy
January 17, 2008 – The markets wrapped up another ugly day for stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) this afternoon. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 2%, says Tim Paradis of the Associated Press, and it was... Continue Reading »

What’s Your ETF Sell Strategy?
January 15, 2008 – The S&P has not had a 10% correction in many months….until today. Joe Bel Bruno for the Associated Press reports that persistent fears of a recession, weak retail sales figures and disappointing results from... Continue Reading »

Cubes ETF Rebalances, Fund Holders Win
December 26, 2007 – If you’ve got a piece of the cubes exchange traded funds (ETF), you should be sitting pretty right now. The fund, also known as the PowerShares Nasdaq 100 Trust (QQQQ), has climbed upward since... Continue Reading »

Nasdaq ETF Market Is Grabbing More Attention
November 21, 2007 – Nasdaq stock exchange has listed five new exchange traded funds (ETFs) from Barclays Global Advisors. Although it was initially known as the stock exchange for high-tech companies, Nasdaq is the most liquid U.S. market... Continue Reading »

Nasdaq Drops Anchor in Options Market and Expands Horizons For ETFs
November 8, 2007 – Nasdaq’s agreement to purchase the Philadelphia Stock Exchange for $652 million in cash is opening up more competition within the indexing and exchange traded fund (ETF) realm. This gives the biggest U.S. electronic stock... Continue Reading »

ETFs - Pay Attention to That Man Behind the Curtain
November 6, 2007 – Never judge a book by its cover, and the same goes for an exchange traded fund (ETF). Matt Hougan for Seeking Alpha gives five examples. iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index (EPP) $4.5 billion in assets... Continue Reading »

Hedging with ETFs in a Declining Market
October 22, 2007 – Anytime there’s a hiccup in the market, ETF investors look for ways to protect themselves on the downside. Last week, the market volatility index (VIX) closed at 22.96, its highest level since Sept. 17.... Continue Reading »

As Seed Money Dries Up, New ETFs Might Wither
October 17, 2007 – Hundreds of exchange traded funds (ETFs) might not get a chance to sprout because seed capital for these investments is scarce. Unlike traditional stocks that raise money through initial public offerings (IPOs), ETFs have... Continue Reading »

ETFs and the Market Dip on Bernanke’s Gloomy Economy Forecast
October 16, 2007 – The markets, and many exchange traded funds (ETFs), were down today on news from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that the housing market continues to dampen the economy. In a speech Monday night, Bernanke... Continue Reading »

Is a Cubes Jr. ETF on the Way?
October 11, 2007 – Is a "Cubes Jr." exchange traded fund (ETF) in the making? The Nasdaq Stock Market started a new index yesterday, the Nasdaq Q-50, which is made up of companies poised to enter into the... Continue Reading »

Nasdaq Steps Up Its ETF Presence
October 4, 2007 – In response to the ETF boom, the Nasdaq Stock Market exchange launched a market specifically for ETFs and index-linked investments today. Of the three main indexes, Nasdaq currently houses the fewest number of ETFs,... Continue Reading »

Is Consumer Confidence a Jinx on Small-cap ETFs?
August 1, 2007 – Consumer confidence has an interesting relationship with market and exchange traded fund (ETF) performance. We are told consumer confidence is good for stocks and ETFs, says Gary Gordon for ETF Expert. Yet when you... Continue Reading »

Nasdaq’s New Portal Could Pave Way for More ETFs
June 12, 2007 – John Jacobs, the creator of the Nasdaq 100 (QQQQ) exchange traded fund(ETF), the most widely traded ETF in the world, is attempting another big hit. He wants to bring private equity and debt markets... Continue Reading »

Five ETFs To Watch As The Stock Market Rebounds
March 26, 2007 – Stocks have launched an impressive recovery in the past few weeks and some exchange traded funds (ETFs) have led the pack. There isn’t a lack for choice, as over 400 ETFs are available representing all... Continue Reading »

PowerShares Aquires Nasdaq ETFs
March 21, 2007 – PowerShares Capital Management, will soon be the sponsor for one of the most traded exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the market, Nasdaq 100 Trust (QQQQ).  Nasdaq will give up the ETF on March 21.... Continue Reading »

U.S. ETFs Assets Rise In January
February 8, 2007 – In January alone, assets of U.S. listed exchange traded funds (ETFs) rose about $5 billion, or 1.1%, to $422 billion.  Reuters reported 28 new ETFs were launched during the month, bringing the new total... Continue Reading »

Benchmark ETFs Up Based on Volatility Index
January 18, 2007 – The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) closed at its lowest level recently as steady gains in U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs)seemed to put investor’s minds at ease.  Reuters reports VIX... Continue Reading »

PowerShares to Sponsor QQQ ETFs
October 22, 2006 – Powershares Capital Management, a leading provider of exchange traded funds, announced an agreement to take over sponsorship of the Nasdaq-100 Trust (QQQQ), the NASDAQ-100 European Tracker (EQQQ), and four BLDRS Index ETFs (ADRE, ADRD,... Continue Reading »

Tech Exposure with QQQQ ETF
October 11, 2006 – The recent rotation out of oil stocks has lead to institutional money flowing into the Nasdaq Index. The earnings have been good as well from heavy weights such as Oracle (ORCL), Cisco (CSCO) and Apple... Continue Reading »

ETF Trends-New NASDAQ 100 Equal Weight ETF
April 25, 2006 – The First Trust NASDAQ-100 Equal Weight Index Fund (NASDAQ: QQEW - News) is launching today. This exchange-traded fund is designed to replicate the holdings and weightings of the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index, an equal weighted version of... Continue Reading »