Commodity ETFs: When Will the Trend Come Back?
February 10, 2009 – In May 2008, commodities and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs) were booming. Oil and gold seemed unstoppable; food prices were causing people to hoard rice and it wasn’t unusual to see someone softly crying... Continue Reading »

How Belt-Tightening Impacts Food ETFs
January 20, 2009 – While we are preoccupied by the economy and Wall Street, food prices have been quietly creeping up and we have been forced to change our eating habits in a way that may not bode too... Continue Reading »

After Slew of Launches, What’s Next for Commodity ETFs?
December 11, 2008 – Last spring’s surge in commodity prices lead to the introduction of a slew of commodity based exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs).  Now that the price surge has proven to be short-lived, what lies ahead... Continue Reading »

International ETFs are Appealing, but Diversification is Key
September 8, 2008 – Until recently, foreign stocks have outperformed U.S. markets, but when considering exchange traded funds (ETFs), global diversification remains essential. According to the Mole for CNN Money, U.S. stock funds have earned only 82% from 2003 through... Continue Reading »

Agriculture ETFs to be Affected by Cloning Food?
July 26, 2008 – Cloned animal products are at the center of many concerns among food regulators from the European Union, which could ultimately have an impact on agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs). These regulators are considering the use of... Continue Reading »