Coal ETFs Are at a Crossroads
November 20, 2009 – Some say that coal demand has slumped in 2009, but tell that to the industry’s related exchange traded funds (ETFs). The two coal-focused funds have gained more than 100% year-to-date and are up nearly 200%... Continue Reading »

The Benefits of Hard Asset Equity ETFs
October 22, 2009 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) are turning some investors’ heads. But there are ways to gain exposure to commodities without investing in the physical asset. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19484,"; Continue Reading »

How to Play China’s Clean Energy Push With ETFs
September 26, 2009 – The effects of pollution can no longer be ignored and China is taking up the fight. China focused its attention on coal mines and lead smelters in hopes of reducing pollution, and the result was... Continue Reading »

Why Coal ETFs Are Here to Stay
September 24, 2009 – Despite the recent push for clean energy, coal and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) could still find a home as more nations join the fight to combat global warming. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18049,"; Continue Reading »

The Next Direction for Coal ETFs
September 14, 2009 – Coal prices and the commodity’s related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are feeling the heat of high supply and a potential hit to demand. But don’t count out the black stuff just yet, because there are... Continue Reading »

Two Drivers Pushing Coal ETFs Higher
August 25, 2009 – Coal-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been on a tear year-to-date. While we search for reasons why, two factors are standing head and shoulders over most others. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "16105,"; Continue Reading »

Coal vs. Natural Gas: Which ETFs Will Win the Fight?
July 14, 2009 – Aside from Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, climate legislation is in the topic du jour in Congress. The battle has pit two heavyweights against one another, and the winner could determine the fate of... Continue Reading »

Why Coal ETFs Have Something to Smile About
July 2, 2009 – The overall outlook for coal has strengthened thanks to some stabilization seen in the global economy. The commodity and its producers are projecting a better 2010, which may help coal exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue... Continue Reading »