Forthcoming Commodity ETF Regulation Hits Platinum ETN
October 19, 2009 – Several exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) have been hit by the forthcoming regulations by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Add a platinum ETN to the growing list. (more…) Continue Reading »

Platinum, Gold, Silver: How to Play Precious Metals With ETFs
October 12, 2009 – The interest in precious metals of all types as an investment tool is growing, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track these particular metals make exposure and diversification easier for the average investor. (more…) Continue Reading »

Hard Asset ETFs: How They Can Help You
October 1, 2009 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) are quickly being taken up by many investors. Many investors, however, might be interested in the number of hard asset ETFs available. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play Platinum and Palladium Ahead of ETF Launches
April 23, 2009 – While U.S. investors eagerly await platinum- and palladium-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs), they don’t have to sit idly by. There are ways to play this market while you wait. (more…) Continue Reading »

Could a New Platinum ETF Send Prices Haywire?
April 15, 2009 – The United States’ first platinum exchange traded fund (ETF) is in registration. Ahead of the fund’s launch are some warnings for investors about the popular metal. (more…) Continue Reading »

8 Things You Should Know About Precious Metals and ETFs
March 13, 2009 – Interest in gold from battered and confused investors is evident in the performance and popularity of gold- and silver-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

What’s Stimulus Impact on Gold, Platinum ETFs?
January 12, 2009 – Precious metals are lovely to look at and lovely to hold, but investing in these metals and their exchange traded funds (ETFs) may also prove to be quite profitable. (more…) Continue Reading »

One Big Thing That Puts Platinum ETN at Crossroads
December 17, 2008 – With the U.S. Senate rejecting a $14 billion bailout of the U.S. automakers, the platinum industry and the exchange traded notes (ETNs) that track the precious metal may find themselves at a crossroad. (more…) Continue Reading »

Platinum ETN Not Enjoying Its Former Glory
November 21, 2008 – Precious metals and their exchange traded notes (ETNs) have seen some hard times these past months with platinum being the hardest hit. Investor concern over the effects of global economic downturn cut demand for platinum used... Continue Reading »

Stronger Dollar Trounces Gold, Silver, Platinum ETFs
September 9, 2008 – The rising value of the U.S. dollar is making precious metal exchange traded funds (ETFs) look a little less appealing. Gold has now slumped to its lowest price in more than a year, following the government’s... Continue Reading »