6 ETFs to Consider in a Recovery
November 13, 2009 – Despite elevated unemployment levels, the economy appears to be in recovery mode which could be beneficial for certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). But which areas are poised to benefit the most? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20641,"; Continue Reading »

Consumer Staples ETFs: How Name Brands Are Fighting Back
September 14, 2009 – Mega-giant packaged food companies usually attract investors with the lure of moderate but stable growth, but related consumer staples exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been telling another story about these market players. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17378,"; Continue Reading »

Large Caps to Consider for Your ETF Portfolio
April 30, 2009 – Large-cap stocks with big institutions backing them are offering investors income and a strong price performance, so why not consider an exchange traded fund (ETF) holding one or more of these companies for your... Continue Reading »

How Dividend Cuts Affect ETFs
March 13, 2009 – As the economy continues to decline, many companies, and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold these companies, are in financial trouble or are saving for the future and  have cut the once sacred dividend payout. ... Continue Reading »

8 Companies Increasing Dividends; What ETFs Hold Them?
March 5, 2009 – Since January, 37 S&P 500 companies have cut their dividends. But there are others that are actually raising them, and they’re components of some exchange traded funds (ETFs), too.  (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8206,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: 4 Ways the Stimulus Helps You
February 17, 2009 – The day has arrived for President Barack Obama to sign the finished stimulus bill. This rescue plan is intended to refresh the job market, consumer spending and the faith of the people, as well... Continue Reading »

3 ETFs for a National Slowdown
February 2, 2009 – This economic downturn has left no sector or exchange traded fund (ETF) untouched. Even traditionally defensive areas of the market got eaten alive. But there are still corners of the market that are demonstrating potential... Continue Reading »

8 Things We’re Still Buying That Could Benefit ETFs
January 27, 2009 – Consumer confidence is at all-time lows, retail sales are slumping, and stores are slashing prices up to 90% off, so what goods and services are still selling amid the hold up, and which exchange traded... Continue Reading »