Midday Market Update: Housing Plan Gives ETFs, Investors Hope
March 4, 2009 –  President Barack Obama’s administration launched a housing plan aimed at keeping 9 million borrowers in their homes, hoping to lay the groundwork for a recovery within markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Financial ETFs Feel the Sector’s Pain
March 2, 2009 – The bank woes of the United States are taking over many aspects of markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), as the Dow Jones Industrial Average took a dive below 7,000 points today. (more…) Continue Reading »

3 Sectors and ETFs That Could Lead the Economic Rebound
February 25, 2009 – Many of the most beaten-down sectors and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are poised to outperform in a market rebound. With this in mind, there are a few ETFs and sectors investors may want to... Continue Reading »

Can Bill Gates Help You With Your ETF Portfolio?
February 21, 2009 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) blind item: which bigwig has started sinking his copious money into his favorite blue chips and international stocks? (more…) Continue Reading »

4 Reasons Retailers and ETFs Are Suffering
February 20, 2009 – With the current economic conditions and no real hope for a rebound in the near future, most people are saving every dime that they have to spare and this philosophy is taking its toll on the retail... Continue Reading »

7 Signs That the Market and ETF Decline Has Slowed
February 18, 2009 – Once again, the Dow 30, some exchange traded funds (ETFs) and specific sectors have hit those devastating lows of November 2008, that we all prayed were just history.  But on the bright side, there are some indicators, the ones... Continue Reading »

What If Dividend ETFs Are Losing More Than They Yield?
February 18, 2009 – During this crazy bear market and market meltdown, optimistic investors have been turning to dividend-rich exchange traded funds (ETFs) to answer their prayers. But what if the funds have lost more than what they yield?... 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 »

Midday Market Update: Can Stimulus Rally Markets, ETFs, Spending?
February 13, 2009 – Today Congress is expected to pass the long-awaited U.S. stimulus package, totaling $789 billion, in an attempt to salvage the economy from the deepening recession; markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) will react, but... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: How Will ETFs React To Stimulus, Improving Numbers?
February 12, 2009 – Retail sales saw a reversal of fortune, if only a bit, and the numbers beat analysts’ expectations. The numbers were also the biggest increase in 14 months. Will this reflect in related exchange traded... Continue Reading »