Shipping and Coal ETFs Could Be Primed for a Spike
December 14, 2009 – Major ports are suddenly clogged and backed up, priming both coal and shipping exchange traded funds (ETFs) for a spike in 2010. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Airline ETFs May Be Ready for Takeoff
December 10, 2009 – After the kind of turbulence that has the captain asking passengers to buckle up and stay seated, the airline industry and its exchange traded fund (ETF) finally appear poised for takeoff. Are we free... Continue Reading »

Transportation ETFs: Why They Matter
December 3, 2009 – The transportation sector is an indicator of our economic health. This means that as the United States and others rebuilt, this sector’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) could have a nice boost in store. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Mixed News Weighs on Investors
November 19, 2009 – Stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are both solidly in negative territory this morning as a stronger dollar, a downgrade on the semiconductor industry and mixed economic news weighed on investor sentiment. (more…) Continue Reading »

Holiday Travel Takes Flight; Will the ETFs?
November 18, 2009 – It’s that time of year again. Millions of Americans will fork over their hard-earned cash and stand in long lines at the airport, all to visit their families and celebrate the holidays. But will... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Indexes Hit Intraday Highs
November 16, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are hitting intraday highs this morning on an extremely positive report about October retail sales. The numbers could be just what investors needed to gain confidence about the upcoming... Continue Reading »

6 ETFs to Consider in a Recovery
November 13, 2009 – Despite elevated unemployment levels, the economy appears to be in recovery mode which could be beneficial for certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). But which areas are poised to benefit the most? (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Good News Lifts ETFs, Dollar Sinks More
November 11, 2009 – Encouraging reports from China and news that the Federal Reserve would hold interest rates steady for some time are pushing stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) toward another rally. (more…) Continue Reading »