Utility Sector ETFs Are Plentiful, But They’re In Need of a Jolt
August 25, 2008 – Utility sector exchange traded funds (ETFs) are often looked to for an element of predictability, but JP Morgan has misjudged this sector with regard to US electric utilities. In recent article, Jonathan Bernstein of ETFZone put... Continue Reading »

Fuel Prices, ETFs Look Different In Second Half of Year
August 11, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that consistently found themselves at the head of the class with double-digit returns in the first half of the year are suddenly having a different view of things as fuel prices... Continue Reading »

Larger Than Expected Fuel Inventories Have ETFs Hesitating
August 6, 2008 – The inventory numbers are in, sending fuel prices lower and energy-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) sputtering while they figure out where to go next. The supplies were larger than expected, an indicator that high prices are... Continue Reading »

Oil Prices Put Pinch on Consumers, ETFs in June
August 4, 2008 – Rising prices in June smacked down consumer spending and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Spending, after adjusted for inflation, fell as shoppers were hit by the biggest price increases in nearly three decades. Those prices are... Continue Reading »

Short and Leveraged ETFs Are Beefing Up
July 30, 2008 – Some investors like to say short and ultra short exchange traded funds (ETFs) are similar to steroid use - bulking way up on an unnatural time scale. For instance, the ProShares Ultra Oil and Gas (DIG)... Continue Reading »

Black Gold in Them Thar Hills Could Affect Fuel ETFs
July 24, 2008 – There are vast, untapped reserves of oil and natural gas in the Arctic, and if those resources are tapped, it could impact related exchange traded funds (ETFs) down the line. An estimated 90 billion barrels of... Continue Reading »

Russia’s ETF and Economy At a Crossroads
July 22, 2008 – As the United States is trudging through an economic downturn, coupled with sky-high oil prices, there is a country and its exchange traded fund (ETF) that is reaping the rewards of energy prices. However, the boom... 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 »

Building Up With Materials ETFs
July 18, 2008 – When it comes to investing, exchange traded funds (ETFs) make it easy to access specific sectors. While some sectors have become beaten-down in recent months (hello, financials and homebuilders), others have been poster children for success,... Continue Reading »

Natural Gas and ETFs Are Subject to Weather’s Whims
July 17, 2008 – The natural gas industry is gearing up for a spike in prices that could benefit the line of exchange traded funds (ETFs) for the commodity. Break out the blankets. Some experts are predicting that customers could... Continue Reading »

Throwing Money To The Wind - ETFs, That Is
July 17, 2008 – Our of-the-moment priority should be energy independence and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be just the building block that’s needed to get things off the ground. If an American billionaire is also backing the priority for... 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 »

Oil ETFs Step Back, But They Still Offer Opportunities
July 7, 2008 – Oil exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be taking a breather today, but that doesn’t mean black gold’s relentless rise is over just yet. The price has more than doubled in the last year, and David... 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 »

Poland Has Potential As Top Holding in Frontier Market ETF
July 6, 2008 – With the recent launch of the Claymore/BNY Mellon Frontier Markets (FRN), it is now possible to invest in the first U.S.-listed exchange traded fund (ETF) that provides investors access to up to 41 countries... Continue Reading »

While Squeaky Wheel Gets Oil, Natural Gas ETFs Quietly Outperform
June 25, 2008 – The outlook toward natural gas and the related exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track it is looking good. As the hype over oil drowns out the noise in other commodity ETFs, natural gas funds... Continue Reading »

Energy ETFs Play the Waiting Game While Congress Mulls Action
June 24, 2008 – Oil prices and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) continued the see-saw, wavering a little today. Gas dropped below $4.07 a gallon (hooray!), while oil rose by a scant 8 cents to $136.82 a barrel, reports... Continue Reading »

Germany’s Green Ambition Could Enter ETFs
June 24, 2008 – Germany has taken ambitious attempts to cut down on energy consumption, and with the government backing this serious effort, there will likely be changes within their economy and possibly, the focused exchange traded fund... Continue Reading »

ETFs Shoot Up from Higher Fuel Prices, But Finger-Pointing is Irresistible
June 20, 2008 – As the cost of fossil fuel prices rise and exchange traded funds (ETFs) reap the rewards while our wallets take a beating, people are beginning to want answers. Who’s to blame? Lately, "speculator" seems to... 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 »

Corn Helps ETFs, But It Might Be Missing From the Grill This Summer
June 16, 2008 – When it comes to the weather, crops just can’t seem to win, but exchange traded funds (ETFs) do. If you’re hungry, the flooding in the Midwest is probably just making a bad situation worse. But... Continue Reading »

Talking to People On the Street Can Help When it Comes to China ETFs
June 11, 2008 – By heading over to China and having some conversations with regular people, one can learn a lot that could help when it comes time to start looking at exchange traded funds (ETFs). Tony Sagami for... Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs Were a Bunch of Bull In May, and Remain So In June
June 11, 2008 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) were among the strongest performers for May, and if things keep going the way they are, June might be another decent month. In fact, it might be a good... Continue Reading »

Hedge Higher Gas Prices With ETFs
June 6, 2008 – Energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been abuzz for 2008, thanks to the price of light, sweet crude oil reaching historic highs, today over $139 a barrel. This week, we’ve seen the the biggest... Continue Reading »

Almost Halftime For ETFs In 2008
June 4, 2008 – We are almost at the half-way mark for 2008, an interesting year for the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs). As the first five months are over, ETF Guide points out the top leaders... Continue Reading »

Energy ETFs: Up, Up and Away, But Oil Retreats Some
June 3, 2008 – After Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s comments this morning, oil prices retreated along with their related exchange traded funds (ETFs). The price for a barrel fell to $125.76. The record price now stands at $135.09,... Continue Reading »

Natural Gas ETFs Could Burn Bright In Growing Shortage
May 31, 2008 – Natural gas exchange traded funds (ETFs) certainly haven’t been shouting as loud as those for other commodities (hello, oil), but they’ve been delivering the returns. The commodity has been a standout in what has been... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Long-Term Impact of China’s Quake on Country and ETFs May Be Limited
May 19, 2008 – The economic damage as a result of China’s earthquake last week has been tallied, but can their exchange traded funds (ETFs) plow ahead in spite of it? So far in trading today, the answer... Continue Reading »

Oil Prices, ETFs Resume Their Flight After Breather
May 16, 2008 – One day, oil prices and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are down, the next day, they soar again. Today is no exception: oil jumped more than $3 a barrel and set a new record:... Continue Reading »

Solar ETFs Glimmer With The Help Of High Oil Prices
May 15, 2008 – Solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) appear to be basking in the sun as ever-rising energy prices are sending people looking for less expensive alternatives. Two companies of interest are JA Solar (JASO) and Evergreen Solar... Continue Reading »

Good Morning! A Vietnam ETF Is In Registration
May 15, 2008 – There seems to be great interest in a Vietnam exchange traded fund (ETF), if the search engines are any indication. Week after week, "Vietnam" turns up as one of our top ten search words. Market... Continue Reading »

Oil Futures ETFs Aren’t the Only Ones Affected As the Price Moves
May 13, 2008 – The retreat of oil service-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) yesterday was a reminder for investors to not get so hung up on the price of oil that they ignore all else. While funds such as... Continue Reading »

More Costly Natural Gas and Electricity Could Burn Cash, But Help ETFs
May 13, 2008 – Get ready for a spike in electricity costs - it might hurt wallets more, but it could at least benefit exchange traded funds (ETFs). California State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore says in Red County that if you... Continue Reading »

Using Energy ETFs To Offset Gas and Oil Prices
May 9, 2008 – Frenzy in the energy sector has reached a fever pitch, but are exchange traded funds (ETFs) that allow investors to hedge those prices necessarily a great idea? The summer driving season is going to kick... Continue Reading »

It’s Anybody’s Guess Which Way Oil Will Go and Which ETFs Will Benefit
May 8, 2008 – If you believe oil is in an increasingly fragile bubble that’s fixin’ to burst, there is an exchange traded funds (ETFs) out there for you. On Wednesday, oil nearly hit a record $124 a barrel,... Continue Reading »

Energy ETFs Can Be Equal Parts Brutal and Rewarding
May 6, 2008 – Admit it - you’re tempted to invest in some energy exchange traded funds (ETFs). After all, gas and oil are hitting record highs and rising. It’s only natural that you would be, because investors tend... 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 »

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. (more…) 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 »

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 »

New Heating Oil ETF Captures White-Hot Energy Sector
April 9, 2008 – There’s another entry in the category of energy commodities-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs), this one covering heating oil. The United States Heating Oil Fund (UHN) holds futures contracts for the commodity, reports Murray Coleman for... Continue Reading »

ETFs Hold Steady While Earnings Reports Are Awaited
April 8, 2008 – There was no rally in the first day of trading this week for stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) like the one last week, in which the Dow Jones industrial average skyrocketed nearly 400... Continue Reading »

Oil Has IYE ETF Slipping All Over The Place
April 6, 2008 – It seems like the skyrocketing cost of energy is getting more headlines than Britney Spears, and the related exchange traded funds (ETFs) can’t seem to decide what they want to do about it. The iShares... 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 »

Nuclear Power’s Reputation Precedes It, But Will That Hurt ETFs?
March 31, 2008 – Nuclear power and nuclear-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been pushed to the forefront as concerns about the environment and the rising cost of energy pick up steam. But not everyone is so sure... Continue Reading »

Tapping Into the Energy Sector With a Diversified ETF
March 28, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have allowed investors to tap into the energy market without futures or oil and gas stocks. There are a broad number of options now, as the market has grown for... Continue Reading »

Financial and Real Estate Numbers Keep Markets, ETFs Busy
March 25, 2008 – A flurry of activity and reports on Wall Street today sent exchange traded funds (ETFs) moving in every direction. Financials took a hit on the news that Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. (MER) had its... 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 »

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 »

Will a Vietnam ETF Ever See the Light of Day?
March 7, 2008 – A Vietnam-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) may not be so far off. The country continues to post strong economic growth despite the U.S. economic slowdown. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said the country’s government... Continue Reading »

Oil and Related ETFs Higher; Service Sector Numbers Are In
March 5, 2008 – Oil and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) just won’t quit. A surprise drop in the supply caused prices to hit yet another record, hitting $104.31 a barrel. John Wilen for the Associated Press says that analysts... Continue Reading »

First Gas ETF Launches, Just In Time for Record Prices at Pump
February 27, 2008 – It’s better late than never for a new exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of gas. The United States Gasoline Fund (UGA), from provider Victoria Bay Asset Management, began trading yesterday. It’s the... Continue Reading »

Despite Recent Slip, There Are Great Expectations For Oil Service-Focused ETF
February 18, 2008 – The oil service exchange traded fund (ETF) can’t seem to get a grip and is slipping in the wrong direction. The oil services sector tracking stock hit a one-month high before turning slightly lower... Continue Reading »

Natural Gas-Related ETFs Are In Oil’s Shadow
February 14, 2008 – Natural gas is an energy play that appears undervalued as oil and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have taken center stage. But natural gas is still dirt cheap, and it climbed 6% during... Continue Reading »

Mr. Burns Might Like This: Nuclear ETF Poised For Demand
February 6, 2008 – Despite a humble beginning, the nuclear energy exchange traded fund (ETF) could prove to be a useful investment. Market Vector’s Nuclear ETF (NLR) is down 8.9% year-to-date and has been down as much as... Continue Reading »

Bear’s Giant Claw Hits Utilities ETFs
January 25, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors, naturally, are looking to shield themselves from the roar of the bear. Most defensive hideouts are not safe, as even utility exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reeling. Joanne Von... 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 »

Accessing Oil and Natural Gas With ETFs
January 7, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a cushion against the volatility of natural gas and oil, since holding single stocks of those commodities is enough to give an investor the shakes. The movement of these stocks... Continue Reading »

Canadian ETF Thanks Saskatchewan
January 3, 2008 – Saskatchewan is rising above any gnarly winter conditions in the Canadian prairie province, riding the commodities boom straight to great exchange traded fund (ETF) returns. This region is known as Canada’s (and the world’s)... Continue Reading »

Avoid the Shotgun Approach for Commodity ETNs Next Year
December 30, 2007 – 2007 has been a hot year for investors who put their money into commodities and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Crude oil surged 44% and wheat has almost doubled during the year, reports Mike... Continue Reading »

2007 ETF Concepts Flow Into 2008
December 21, 2007 – The real opportunities in 2007, as far as exchange traded funds (ETFs) are concerned, can also be ones that will continue into 2008. ETFs aid investors in diversifying their portfolios, and protect against downside... Continue Reading »

Our 2007 ETF Predictions: How Did We Do?
December 18, 2007 – Early this year, we boldly stepped forward and made our predictions for what we foresaw as the top exchange traded fund (ETF) trends of 2007. So, how did we do? (more…) Continue Reading »

Take the Sting Out of Rising Energy Prices with ETFs
December 17, 2007 – Do you cry whenever you fill up your car? Do you cringe as you slide the letter opener through your gas bill and wonder what the damage is this month? Buck up — it... Continue Reading »

The Future For Energy ETFs
December 15, 2007 – Natural resources has had a good run with exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year. But is it time to use caution? When any sector gets a lot of new money it can cause price... Continue Reading »

Russia Oil Market Pumps Up the ETF RSX
November 27, 2007 – The point of view on Russian blue-chip oil companies is changing, due to earnings surprises in strong oil prices and this is can affect the Russian-focused exchange traded fund (ETF). J.P. Morgan Chase began... Continue Reading »

New Commodity ETNs Add to the Toolbox
November 8, 2007 – Exchange traded notes (ETNs), recently popularized because of the success of exchange traded funds (ETFs), are giving investors a new tool to access hard-to-reach asset classes. The original provider of the ETN is Barclays... Continue Reading »

Canada ETF Rises With the Loonie
November 7, 2007 – North of our border is heating up, and taking the Canadian exchange traded fund (ETF) with it. The manufacturing, service and mining sectors are growing and they’re the same sectors that create investment opportunity,... Continue Reading »

ProShares Has Leveraged Commodity and Currency ETFs in the Works
October 26, 2007 – ProShares has recently filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch 48 new exchange traded funds (ETFs) tied to commodities and currencies. The commodity funds will track the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index and related... Continue Reading »

Barclays Launches New Commodities ETNs
October 24, 2007 – Barclays recently released eight new iPath exchange-traded notes (ETNs) on the NYSE Arca exchange. The new ETNs are linked to eight subindexes of the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index, covering the agriculture, copper, grains, energy,... Continue Reading »

Economic Worries Could Wear on Russia’s ETF
October 19, 2007 – Although Russia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) has been climbing upward for the last couple of months, political and economic jitters could be the influence behind it’s recent drop. Currently, the Market Vectors Russia ETF... Continue Reading »

Norway Provides New Energy Source; Where’s Its ETF?
October 9, 2007 – Although Norway currently does not have an exchange traded fund (ETF), it might soon as its become a hot new source for energy supplies. For years, a harsh climate prevented companies from extracting energy... Continue Reading »

Stay Tuned for an ETF Based on the CRB Commodity Index
October 9, 2007 – The oldest commodity index in the world will be paired with the popular exchange traded fund (ETF) soon. Greenhaven Commodity Services has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an ETF... Continue Reading »

Malaysia ETF Benefits from Rising Prices of Commodities
October 9, 2007 – The strong demand for commodities and their subsequent rising prices have led to a natural resource boom globally, which provides windfall gains to producing and exporting countries and their exchange traded funds (ETFs), experts... Continue Reading »

Oil ETFs Tumble as Dollar Gains Strength
October 5, 2007 – Oil futures, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in them, fell today upon news that an uplifting employment report lifted the dollar. Investors sold their oil futures likely because they thought a stronger... Continue Reading »

How Utility ETFs Could Benefit Your Portfolio
September 15, 2007 – Utility exchange traded funds (ETFs) are one option for diversification in an investor’s portfolio. There is also the added benefit of diversification within the sector in areas such as electric utilities, natural gas, and... Continue Reading »

Natural Resources and Commodities ETFs on the Rise
September 4, 2007 – Natural resources and commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been showing strong recoveries since the market low on Aug. 15. Below are a few examples: Market Vectors Steel ETF (SLX)SLX is up the most at... Continue Reading »

Natural Gas vs. Oil ETFs
August 30, 2007 – Crude oil and natural gas are two forms of energy that exchange traded funds (ETFs) track. But what’s the difference between the two? Natural gas is not a renewable energy source, but there’s lots of... Continue Reading »

Barclays Working to Expand ETFs into New Frontiers
August 29, 2007 – In addition to working on the first exchange traded fund (ETF) based on municipal bonds, Barclays Global Investors also has ETFs based on natural gas, private equity and infrastructure in the pipeline. Also, Barclays... Continue Reading »

Australia’s ETF is Headed Down Under
August 13, 2007 – Although it enjoyed a hot streak earlier this year, the exchange traded fund (ETF) iShares MSCI Australia Index (EWA) seems to be cooling down. While it’s still up 16.4% year-to-date, it’s 11% off its... Continue Reading »

Could SPY ETF Follow Energy Commodities Lead?
August 7, 2007 – Stay alert to new energy commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs). An interesting correlation seems to exist between energy commodities and the major index S&P 500 that Fred Fuld for Stockerblog mentioned Saturday. The theory... Continue Reading »

Utility ETFs Get Zapped
August 2, 2007 – It’s no secret that utility exchange traded funds (ETFs) have taken a beating over the last quarter. However, they do have some important benefits. The utilities sector has generally yielded great long-term returns. They... Continue Reading »

Russia ETF: Gateway to Russia and Commodities
July 23, 2007 – The Russian economy has come to life, and U.S. investors can now tap into this market with exchange traded funds (ETFs). As we’ve mentioned before, the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are... Continue Reading »

Get Into The Gas Price Game With An Oil ETF
May 28, 2007 – Memorial Day weekend marks, among other things, summer driving season; and as gas prices creep to record levels, investors may consider an oil related exchange traded fund (ETF) to pump money into their portfolios. ... Continue Reading »

O Canada’s Economy Helps ETF
May 20, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) cover many areas around the globe and can be directly affected by the local economy.  The Canadian economy has been doing well, so what does that mean for the ETF? ... Continue Reading »

ETFs-Don’t Know What You Got Till It’s Gone
April 25, 2007 – Alternative energy has become in-vogue, with the Supreme Court, Wall Street, exchange traded funds (ETFs), fashionistas and even the Academy Awards taking notice. The Wall Street Journal looks at personal finance and notes that... Continue Reading »

Natural Gas ETF Hits Market
April 18, 2007 – Another commodity is now available to investors, with the first natural gas exchange traded fund (ETF), launched by Victoria Bay Asset Management.  According to the press release, the objective of U.S. Natural Gas Fund... Continue Reading »

Utilitiy ETFs Stands Out
April 2, 2007 – The utilities exchange traded funds (ETFs) were one of the top performing sectors for the first quarter. Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) was up 8.4%.  PowerShares Dynamic Utilities (PUI) gained 6.6% in the quarter... Continue Reading »

Interest In ETFs Surging
March 22, 2007 – Interest in exchange traded funds (ETFs) has been escalating, and with general markets expanding, companies have not hesitated in launching new funds. Reports from fund researcher Morningstar Inc. show around 245 of the 460... Continue Reading »

First Trust And ISE Create ETFs
February 27, 2007 – A press release states The International Securities And Exchange (ISE) announced it has entered into an agreement with First Trust Advisors to create and list exchange traded funds (ETFs). They will list on three... Continue Reading »

iShares Goldman Sachs Set To Launch Natural Gas ETF
January 28, 2007 – Barclay’s has filed with the SEC to launch a new exchange traded fund (ETF) tied to the price of natural gas. Like other commodity index funds, the fund is tied to the account of... Continue Reading »

Mild Weather Cools Oil ETFs
January 5, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that focus on oil have been among the biggest losers lately.  Nancy Gondo of Investor’s Business Daily reports that mild weather is the reason energy stocks have fallen.  With warmer... Continue Reading »

Oil ETF Slipping
December 27, 2006 – The oil exchange traded funds (ETFs) are slipping due to balmy weather across the U.S. The AP article states oil and natural gas prices fell Tuesday amid our mild weather. 2007 supply concerns are... Continue Reading »

Best Performing ETFs for 2005
January 1, 2006 – The top exchange traded fund performers for 2005 were influenced by foreign economic expansion, consumer spending and higher energy prices.  Telecommunications, oil and building south of the border helped iShares S&P Latin America 40... Continue Reading »

Utilities ETFs Lead the Pack in 2005
September 7, 2005 – Typically known to be boring and conservative, utilities stocks have been on fire this year. Eclectric energy, nuclear energy and natural gas continue to offer logical alternatives to global oil demand. Utility based ETFs offer... Continue Reading »

Mexico is Booming
August 29, 2005 – The iShares MSCI Mexico Index (EWW) is up over 18% YTD. The Big Charts one-year chart below shows iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (the black line outlines the daily prices) and the 200-day moving average... Continue Reading »