Midday Market Update: Dollar and Trade Report Keep Wall Street On Its Toes
October 9, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are moving higher this morning and adding to the big gains made this week, despite a mixed trade report. Traders are also keeping an eye on what the dollar... Continue Reading »

The 10 Hottest Commodities and ETFs of 2009
June 26, 2009 – We all know that commodities and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) that represent them have performed fairly well for the year, but are all commodities created equal? (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Hunger for Food May Feed Commodity ETFs
November 5, 2008 – The hidden value in necessities may be the driving force in the attractiveness of certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). Let’s face it, everyone has to eat, regardless of economic conditions.  With population growths in emerging market countries,... Continue Reading »

Mild Weather a Double-Edged Sword for Crops and ETFs
August 12, 2008 – Some nice weather could mean lower prices for certain crops, but it might not do anything to add to the performance of agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs). After flooding this summer, farmers in the Midwest staged... Continue Reading »

Another Food Price Casualty Gives Agricultural ETFs Another Helping
July 22, 2008 – As food prices soar, corn and soybeans have tripled in price and they’ve given agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) a chance for growth. But in the meantime, other industries are getting killed. One casualty of higher... Continue Reading »