Midday Market Update: Wall Street Wavers Despite Positives
September 21, 2009 – The markets  and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were sent lower this morning, then clawed their way back to even even though a private sector group’s report that said economic activity rose for the fifth consecutive... Continue Reading »

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 »

Midday Market Update: Markets Flat on China Trade Concerns
September 14, 2009 – Fears about a brewing trade dispute between the U.S. and China worry investors and send stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on a roller coaster ride. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17501,"; Continue Reading »

PIMCO’s New TIPS ETF a First Of Its Kind
August 24, 2009 – PIMCO, the world’s largest bond-fund manager, today launched its first on a line of exchange traded funds (ETFs) that will consist of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "16319,"; Continue Reading »

4 Reasons Active TIPs ETFs Could Be Needed
August 23, 2009 – Active management in exchange traded funds (ETFs) is said to be only worthwhile as long as it provides better returns than the passive counterparts. Are there enough inconsistencies in the Treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS)... Continue Reading »

What the Biggest ETF Movers Say About Investors
August 20, 2009 – Sings of a recovery are looming on the global horizon, and the numbers are evident in exchange traded funds (ETFs) from domestic and foreign markets, bonds, currencies and commodities. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "15872,"; Continue Reading »

Why ProShares’ Timing With Short Treasury ETF Could Be Good
August 20, 2009 – ProShares has launched a third short treasury exchange traded fund (ETF), just in time for bearish investors to play any sentiment that Treasury bonds are in a bubble that’s about to pop. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Holding Down Costs With Bond ETFs
August 19, 2009 – With the vast array of investment options out there, one thing is for sure: asset class matters when trading fixed-income exchange traded funds (ETFs). But how can an investor keep the costs down when... Continue Reading »