Midday Market Update: Unemployment Socks Wall Street
October 2, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are dipping into negative territory on a worse-than-expected jobs report that has dampened hopes for a strong recovery by year-end. (more…) Continue Reading »

SSgA Launches New Preferred Share ETF
September 18, 2009 – Investors will soon have another preferred share exchange traded funds (ETFs) to consider now that State Street Global Advisors has launched its new specialty ETF. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Preferred Stock ETFs Are Shining
June 29, 2009 – When the term “preferred stock” comes up, does it conjure images of exclusive shares that only sophisticated investors can purchase? The fact is, anyone can buy preferred stock now – through exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

What Bank Bailouts Mean for Preferred Financial ETF
May 5, 2009 – What impact has the government’s purchase of preferred financial shares in the country’s major banks had on the financial preferred exchange traded fund (ETF)? (more…) Continue Reading »

What If Dividend ETFs Are Losing More Than They Yield?
February 18, 2009 – During this crazy bear market and market meltdown, optimistic investors have been turning to dividend-rich exchange traded funds (ETFs) to answer their prayers. But what if the funds have lost more than what they yield?... Continue Reading »

Financial ETFs Wait On Fannie And Freddie To Get Well Soon
September 9, 2008 – The recent bailout of mortgage powerhouses Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have many exchange traded fund (ETF) investors wondering if this could be the recovery the financial sector needed. Although last week the financial sector was... Continue Reading »

No Bailout for Fannie and Freddie Leaves Financial ETFs Trying to Stay Afloat
July 11, 2008 – Shares for the ailing Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) fell even lower earlier this morning after an immediate bailout was ruled out – throwing the housing market into question and related exchange traded... Continue Reading »