Fed Stays Steady, But What About Inflation?
June 24, 2009 – The Federal Reserve announced this afternoon that it would hold interest rates steady. It also said the downward spiral in prices was easing, while inflation was less of a threat. Either way, exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

Inflation, Stagflation, Deflation: How to Play Them With ETFs
May 19, 2009 – Inflation, deflation, or stagflation. None of these scenarios sound too appealing, but there is still a way to protect one’s wealth through the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in any possible outcome. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: PowerShares QQQ (QQQQ)
April 29, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on PowerShares QQQ (QQQQ), part of a recurring series. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "9018,"; Continue Reading »

How Tech ETFs Are Dodging the Market’s Blows
March 19, 2009 – The technology sector, and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs), is sidestepping the economic throes with grace and it looks like business is picking up. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8398,"; Continue Reading »

Why Active ETFs Are Outperforming Closest Passive Competitors
March 18, 2009 – Actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) are ahead of their passive competitors, but so far PowerShares is still the only true provider for this relatively new niche investment tool. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8387,"; Continue Reading »

ETFs That Hold Cash-Rich Companies
March 17, 2009 – Generally, it’s taken as a given that companies that are cash cows and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold these companies are in a good position for an economic recovery.  (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8381,"; Continue Reading »

Why ETFs Saw Net Outflows in February
March 7, 2009 – Nearly $6 billion was taken out of exchange traded funds (ETFs) during the month of February, the first time ETF fund flows have been negative in nearly a year. The outflows are centered on one... Continue Reading »

17 ETFs In the Billion Dollar Club
March 3, 2009 – One of the defining attributes of exchange traded funds (ETFs) is their high liquidity, but which of them are among the most liquid of all? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8157,"; Continue Reading »