Merger Arbitrage ETF Launches
November 18, 2009 – The IQ ARB Merger Arbitrage ETF (NYSEArca: MNA) launched this week, and gives investors another way to play the anticipated increase in merger and acquisition activity in the coming year. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20891,"; Continue Reading »

New Natural Gas ETF Expected to Begin Trading Tomorrow
November 17, 2009 – United States Commodity Funds recently won regulatory approval for its newest addition: a 12-month natural gas exchange traded fund (ETF). The fund is expected to begin trading tomorrow. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20806,"; Continue Reading »

PIMCO Set to Launch Money Market Alternative ETF
November 17, 2009 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) provider and bond giant PIMCO is launching a new fund today that’s billed as being a “higher-yielding alternative to money market funds.” (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20831,"; Continue Reading »

PowerShares Launches First Build America Bonds ETF
November 16, 2009 – With the federal government’s backing, the new “Build America” bond-related exchange traded fund (ETF) may be the right kind of investment for the risk-averse investor. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20802,"; Continue Reading »

Why Schwab’s Move Into ETFs Could Be Big
November 13, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been gaining popularity as the market has recovered, but Charles Schwab’s entry into the space could be a sea change for the entire industry. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20704,"; Continue Reading »

iShares Files for a Genocide-Free ETF
November 13, 2009 – Socially responsible investing with exchange traded funds (ETFs) is an idea that’s quickly gaining traction. iShares is seeking a way to further capitalize on the trend with its filing for a genocide-free fund. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

7 New Ways to Access BRICs with ETFs
November 12, 2009 – The BRIC economies (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are red-hot. Emerging Global Shares is targeting these growing economies with related exchange traded funds (ETFs) covering a variety of market caps and sectors. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Despite Scrutiny, Natural Gas and Oil ETFs Remain Popular
November 12, 2009 – Despite scrutiny by the as the Commodity  Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which was investigating possible causes of the wild volatility and surge in oil and gas prices last year, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to... Continue Reading »