April’s ETF Winners and Losers
April 30, 2009 – We’re starting to see some exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the move. In fact, several have crossed above their long-term trend lines, and the major indexes all ended in positive territory for the month of... Continue Reading »

April ETF Performance Report
April 30, 2009 – The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in April had their fair share of ups and downs, but in the end, it was a positive month for several sectors and the major indexes. (more…) Continue Reading »

New ETF Gives Developed and Emerging Small-Cap Exposure
April 9, 2009 – The latest exchange traded fund (ETF) from Vanguard has launched and is a welcome addition to the fund industry, as well as the fund family. (more…) Continue Reading »

What Lies Ahead For ETFs in Asia
April 3, 2009 – Over the past month, the U.S. stock market has held its ground and shot off a nice rally, but what lies ahead for exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the markets in Asia? (more…) Continue Reading »

3 ETFs That Avoided the Market Lows
March 12, 2009 – March lows. At least that is what we focused on in the United States, but one area of exchange traded funds (ETFs) in particular managed to buck the trend. (more…) Continue Reading »

A Turning Point For Taiwan Economy, ETF?
March 10, 2009 – After receiving dismal reports on a faltering export industry, Taiwan is reviving the notion of “economic autonomy,” which could improve its global competitiveness along with its economy and related exchange traded fund (ETF). (more…) Continue Reading »

How Taiwan, ETF Demonstrate Tenacity
January 22, 2009 – Taiwan’s economy has been affected by the global slowdown, much like many countries who depend upon high-tech exports, especially those that go to the United States. This has, in turn, affected their markets and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

How to Protect Yourself In the Doom and Gloom Scenario
December 10, 2008 – The aches and pains of the economy we feel in the United States are also felt throughout the world, both within their markets and exchange traded funds(ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Taiwan, South Korea Soothe ETF Pain With Rate Cuts
November 12, 2008 – Both Taiwan and South Korea are seeing cuts in their key interest rates, in hopes of jump-starting their economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Taiwan’s central bank on Sunday cut its key interest rate for the... Continue Reading »

Some Relief In ETFs As Bailout Plan Nears Approval
October 2, 2008 – After a failure that rocked Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs) earlier this week, the $700 billion bailout package seems closer to reality. The Senate approved the bill, and now it’s off to the House,... Continue Reading »