Oil and Gas ETF Plays for Rising Energy Prices
March 9, 2010 – Uh-oh…you’ve probably noticed that gas prices are once again creeping higher, just in time for the driving season. As a motorist, it might have you cringing; but as an exchange traded fund (ETF) investor, it... Continue Reading »

Energy ETFs: Oil Industry Expands Its Horizons
February 5, 2010 – Oil and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have experienced huge gains off its last year’s low,  and energy companies have pocketed most of the change. However, the oil industry is expanding its options into other... Continue Reading »

Why Commodity ETFs Underperformed Spot Markets in 2009
January 13, 2010 – Investors who are interested in commodities may consider trading in straight commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) or equity-based commodity ETFs. The current market conditions seems to be favoring the equity-based investments for the time being.... Continue Reading »

Investing in Energy ETFs As Winter Heats Up
January 13, 2010 – Last year was a boon for energy-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs), attracting billions in investor dollars, despite “wildly uneven” returns. Some funds were up by double digits for the year, others down by as... Continue Reading »

Oil, Natural Gas ETFs: A Comeback in 2010?
December 29, 2009 – The anticipated rebound in natural gas and other energy prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year never really arrived, but analysts are keeping their optimism high heading into the new year. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Oil ETFs Are Stirring from Their Slumber
November 17, 2009 – Despite 2009 being the first year since 1981 that global energy use fell, the future of crude oil exchange traded funds (ETFs) may look promising as the industry sees a flurry of renewed activity. (more…) Continue Reading »

Oil ETFs: Reasons the Run May Not Be Over
November 9, 2009 – The price of crude oil and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been creeping up and there are signs that indicate the commodity could very well continue to rise. (more…) Continue Reading »

Earnings Season’s Possible ETF Winners and Losers
September 18, 2009 – The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be stabilizing, but many businesses may reveal third-quarter results that are a mere shadow of their prior-year levels. (more…) Continue Reading »