Swiss ETF Stays More Rooted Than Most Amidst Turmoil
October 25, 2008 – Everything is relative, even when it comes to global exchange traded funds (ETFs), and Switzerland is no exception. The country has managed to remain relatively stable amid the global chaos, as their economy boasts a stable... Continue Reading »

Few Markets, ETFs Spared As Recession Fears Spread
October 24, 2008 – The morning’s troubles began before even a single exchange traded fund (ETF) could trade: losses in Asia and Europe combined with fears of a deep global recession led to the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s plunge... Continue Reading »

ETFs Stunted While Europe Battles the Inflation Beast
September 4, 2008 – Two key banks in Europe left their interest rates untouched as they wait to see if slower growth will ultimately give life to the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Borrowing costs were left at 4.25%... Continue Reading »

Genentech Holds Out for Better Offer, Which Could Deliver a Boost to Biotech ETFs
August 14, 2008 – Biotechnology stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) could get a shot in the arm, as Genentech (DNA) rejected a takeover bid from Roche, which they feel has undervalued the company. Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical company, offered... Continue Reading »

Probe of Citigroup and Others Could Hit Financial ETFs
August 1, 2008 – Citigroup’s (C) imminent charges could wind up packing a wallop for financial exchange traded funds (ETFs). New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has said he plans to charge the bank with fraudulently marketing and selling auction-rate... Continue Reading »

Political Unrest In Switzerland May Hit ETF
July 7, 2008 – Political events are often one of the risks of international exchange traded funds (ETFs). That being said, unrest in Switzerland could wind up affecting the iShares MSCI Switzerland Index (EWL). Christopher Blocher pulled his party out... Continue Reading »

Investment Bank Rumors and Shakeups Rattle Financial ETFs
July 1, 2008 – Financial exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading down today as more rumors about major players in the sector surfaced. First, Lehman Brothers (LEH) headed off buzz that they would have to sell, reports CNBC. Rumors... Continue Reading »

We Might Not Like Our Dollar Weak, But Some ETFs Do
June 28, 2008 – While our economy is plagued by a weak dollar and its implications, exchange traded funds (ETFs) can benefit. These days there are more options than ever for investors to hedge against a falling dollar. And... Continue Reading »

Swiss Inflation Healthy for ETF?
June 4, 2008 – Swiss inflation is appearing higher than the Alps, so will the Swiss exchange traded fund (ETF), iShares MSCI Switzerland Index (EWL), be able to tread water? Economists forecast the recent spike in inflation for the Swiss... Continue Reading »

As the Dollar Ticks Up, Picking An ETF Can Be a Challenge
May 12, 2008 – After months of a downhill slide, the dollar is making gains again and it’s benefiting some exchange traded funds (ETFs). It lost a little ground last week, but so far in trading today, it seems... Continue Reading »