ETFs Trade in Narrow Range After Bernanke Comments
February 10, 2010 – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke today outlined the Fed’s plan to unwind stimulus measures and raise interest rates once the economy is on more solid ground. The news didn’t have much impact on exchange traded... Continue Reading »

ETF Securities Ups Its Precious Metals Game
February 10, 2010 – ETF Securities has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval  to launch an exchange traded fund (ETF) physically backed by a basket of gold, silver, platinum and palladium. (more…) Continue Reading »

Are Regulators Gearing Up to Examine Precious Metals ETFs?
February 9, 2010 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking precious metals such as platinum and palladium have garnered so much in assets that could eventually attract the regulating eye of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). (more…) Continue Reading »

Global X Dips Its Toes Into the Precious Metals ETF Market
February 9, 2010 – Global X Funds is looking to add to its growing stable of globally focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) with the addition of a line of precious metals funds. The timing is especially good, because... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: ETFS Physical Platinum (PPLT)
February 3, 2010 – ETF Spotlight on ETFS Physical Platinum (NYSEArca: PPLT), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

Gold ETFs: Junior Miners, Bullion Get a Boost
February 2, 2010 – Gold prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are adding to their gains on improved confidence about debt in the Eurozone and Washington’s moves to assist small businesses. (more…) Continue Reading »

Consumers, Manufacturing and Incomes Lift Markets
February 1, 2010 – The month of February has opened on a high note as stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) after reports showed that the manufacturing sector accelerated last month while personal incomes and consumer spending rose. ... Continue Reading »

4 Ways You Can Put ETFs to Use
February 1, 2010 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a great alternative to mutual funds. They offer full transparency, intraday liquidity and flexibility, plus lower fees. There are also ways to target specific areas of the market and... Continue Reading »