Why Stocks, Treasuries and Gold ETFs Are Moving In Tandem
September 14, 2009 – As money is shifted around in the markets, asset classes of varying types are being pushed to new heights. This has created an unusual situation in which stocks, Treasuries and gold-related exchanged traded funds (ETFs)... Continue Reading »

How the Web of SPDR ETFs Has Grown
August 21, 2009 – The SPDRs (SPY) is the oldest exchange traded fund (ETF) in the United States, and they have since ballooned into a unique family of ETFs that allow investors to access any sector in the S&P... Continue Reading »

How ETF Trading Volume Shines a Light on Trends
August 21, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a useful tool for investing and investors agree. Over the past couple of years trading volumes in the various ETFs have shot up. Let’s take a look at which ETFs... Continue Reading »

Building a Core Portfolio With ETFs
August 18, 2009 – As the markets begin to stabilize, many investors are reassessing their portfolios and going back to basics. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can help build a core portfolio of broadly diversified funds for the long... Continue Reading »

6 ETFs Every Investor Should Get Familiar With
August 14, 2009 – There are hundreds of exchange traded funds (ETFs) available these days. They come in all different shapes and sizes, but there are six that every investors should have memorized. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "15686,"; Continue Reading »

Natural Gas ETF Rakes In Assets In July
August 11, 2009 – The natural gas exchange traded fund (ETF) had most inflows of any other ETF during the month of July, despite the fact that the creation of additional shares was suspended on July 7. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Tom Lydon on CNBC: Play the S&P 500 With ETFs
August 10, 2009 – The S&P 500 recently crossed the 1,000-point barrier. What does this move mean, and how can you play it with exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Watch the video to find out. AKPC_IDS += "15456,"; Continue Reading »

How to Play the S&P 500’s 1,000 Milestone With ETFs
August 4, 2009 – There have been a number of positive signals for the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in recent weeks. But Wall Street seems especially cheered by the S&P 500’s crossing of the 1,000-point threshold for... Continue Reading »