Regional Bank ETFs: The Bad and the Good
November 19, 2009 – The financial fiasco is still too clear in our memories and some of the inimical legacies are spilling over into the regional banking industry. But, regional banks, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), may... Continue Reading »

Holiday Travel Takes Flight; Will the ETFs?
November 18, 2009 – It’s that time of year again. Millions of Americans will fork over their hard-earned cash and stand in long lines at the airport, all to visit their families and celebrate the holidays. But will... Continue Reading »

Forget Inflation? How to Use ETFs to Hedge Deflation
November 18, 2009 – Although many are worried about inflation and its effects on exchange traded funds (ETFs), deflation should be on investors minds as well. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20824,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Consumer Prices Up While Housing Numbers Down
November 18, 2009 – Stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been in negative territory from the opening bell this morning on the back of higher inflation at the consumer level and weak numbers on housing. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "21004,"; Continue Reading »

Why Oil ETFs Are Stirring from Their Slumber
November 17, 2009 – Despite 2009 being the first year since 1981 that global energy use fell, the future of crude oil exchange traded funds (ETFs) may look promising as the industry sees a flurry of renewed activity. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Retailers Cautious About Holidays
November 17, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) dipped into negative territory this morning as a strengthening dollar and downbeat reports about mortgage delinquencies and wholesale inflation dampened any buying mood. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20902,"; Continue Reading »

Solar ETFs: Lighting Up the Green Energy Sector
November 16, 2009 – The solar energy sector might not be at full strength just yet, but its prospects are looking much better than they were last year. Now may be the time to consider the sector’s exchange... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Indexes Hit Intraday Highs
November 16, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are hitting intraday highs this morning on an extremely positive report about October retail sales. The numbers could be just what investors needed to gain confidence about the upcoming... Continue Reading »