New ProShares ETFs Track the Russell 3000
July 6, 2009 – Two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) are breaking into the market from ProShares which will give exposure to the Russell 3000 Index. (more…) Continue Reading »

6 ETFs that Whipped Mutual Funds in 2008
February 5, 2009 – 2008 was a crumbling year for securities, mutual funds and some exchange traded funds (ETFs).  However, there were six ETFs that beat up mutual funds and the overall market in 2008. (more…) Continue Reading »

Mutual Fund Hunts for Trends In ETFs
January 27, 2009 – Mutual funds have been increasingly getting on board with exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the Aston/New Century Absolute Return Fund (ANENX) is no exception. (more…) Continue Reading »

Short ETFs Popular Now, But Be Cautious
November 13, 2008 – Long-short exchange traded funds (ETFs) are attracting more interest than ever it seems, especially on days such as this one where the markets are poised to break through new lows. Investors still want to earn... Continue Reading »

ETFs Increasingly Popular With Mutual Fund Managers
September 28, 2008 – While the exchange traded funds (ETFs) work to make their mark with investors and get a bigger slice of the mutual fund pie in terms of assets, fund managers don’t appear to have to be... Continue Reading »

Contrarian Markets Can Be Tamed With ETFs
August 20, 2008 – As seen in the exchange traded fund (ETF) market, the U.S. stock market seems to be defying traditional elements of savvy investing. Gary Gordon for ETF Expert points out that risk or risky investments are often... Continue Reading »

Europe to Follow U.S. Trends in Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
July 30, 2008 – Leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs) are two sectors in the U.S. ETF market that have experienced a boom over the past couple of years. According to a report on “ETF Liquidity Trends” filed by... Continue Reading »

Short and Leveraged ETFs Are Beefing Up
July 30, 2008 – Some investors like to say short and ultra short exchange traded funds (ETFs) are similar to steroid use – bulking way up on an unnatural time scale. For instance, the ProShares Ultra Oil and Gas (DIG)... Continue Reading »