Bond ETFs: Beware of a Bubble
January 28, 2010 – Shaken by the financial debacle of 2008, jumpy investors turned to bonds and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) to safeguard what was left of their wealth. The problem with this scenario is that investors aren’t... Continue Reading »

Looking Back: 2009’s Standout ETF Sectors
December 30, 2009 – Another year is just about gone. It’s been a year marked mostly by recovery, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have made a good turnaround from the events of 2008. In a year of growth, which... Continue Reading »

Retail Holiday Sales Give Stocks, ETFs a Modest Boost
December 28, 2009 – Stocks and exchanged traded funds (ETFs) are slightly higher today in light trading. For this period between Christmas and New Year, we should see light trading volumes all week. (more…) Continue Reading »

What the Yield Curve Says About ETFs
December 28, 2009 – Signs of economic recovery are blossoming everywhere, and one key indicator is showing strong numbers. The indicator also reveals that investors are no longer so pessimistic about the future and feeling inclined to take on... Continue Reading »

6 Strategies to Rebuild Your ETF Portfolio
September 30, 2009 – Now that the dust has settled and investors are faced with the task of rebuilding their portfolios, there are some exchange traded fund (ETF) strategies you can use to accomplish your goals. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Construct an ETF Portfolio Using a Guru’s Concept
September 3, 2009 – As many investors reevaluate their portfolios and start to actively take control of their investments, some are curious about just how to use exchange traded funds (ETFs) to construct a diversified and well-balanced portfolio.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Real Estate Fails to Ignite Spark
June 23, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to oscillate after encouraging real estate news and anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting. (more…) Continue Reading »

PIMCO Is Getting Started With ETFs
June 4, 2009 – Earlier this week, bond giant PIMCO made a splash with its first exchange traded fund (ETF) offering, but that’s just the beginning for the new provider. (more…) Continue Reading »