Markets, ETFs Look to Bounce Back from Last Week
January 25, 2010 – Despite a surprisingly gloomy December housing sales report, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are starting the week off on the right foot by sitting in positive territory. But will it last? (more…) Continue Reading »

PowerShares Registers Small-Cap Sector ETFs
January 20, 2010 – Here’s a first for the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry: a line of small-cap funds that target specific sectors. It’s what PowerShares has in mind, and the ETFs would be just in time for... Continue Reading »

Can Luxury ETF Withstand the Price-Conscious Consumer?
January 15, 2010 – Luxury consumers just got a little more demanding: while they still love their favorite high-quality brands, they’re liking them at lower prices. Will it help or hurt the luxury exchange traded fund (ETF)? (more…) Continue Reading »

Retail ETFs May Benefit From Smarter Retailers
January 14, 2010 – Last year wasn’t a good year for the retail sector and related exchange traded funds (ETFs), with companies holding high inventories and consumers not biting. Retailers have learned a harsh lesson and they are now... Continue Reading »

Stocks, ETFs Mixed After Drab Retail Numbers, Jobs Report
January 14, 2010 – Retail sales numbers are out today, as stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) take a breath in anticipation of good news. Jobless claims is another factor weighing on Wall Street. (more…) Continue Reading »

Good News, Bad News Has Stocks, ETFs Looking for Direction
January 7, 2010 – Investors are eagerly awaiting tomorrow’s December employment report, which has stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) moving in a narrow range. Perhaps as a clue, the Labor Department reported that weekly claims rose less than... Continue Reading »

Manufacturing and Service Sector Numbers Have ETFs Mixed
January 6, 2010 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are higher this morning after two pieces of mixed economic data. According to the ADP National Employment Report, employment decreased 84,000 from November to December. However, data did show... Continue Reading »

4 ETFs for an Uncertain Future
December 31, 2009 – After some decent rallies in the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), investors have regained a fraction of their former wealth. But investors are still gripped with uncertainty and safe haven investments still have appeal.... Continue Reading »