Regulators and Commodity ETFs: Why They’re Evolving
November 18, 2009 – Commodity-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been put through the gauntlet by regulators, but the rules and restrictions may ease if the industry is being too restricted. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20842,"; Continue Reading »

New Natural Gas ETF Expected to Begin Trading Tomorrow
November 17, 2009 – United States Commodity Funds recently won regulatory approval for its newest addition: a 12-month natural gas exchange traded fund (ETF). The fund is expected to begin trading tomorrow. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20806,"; Continue Reading »

Futures-Based ETFs: Understanding the Risks
November 16, 2009 – After a year of robust trading in the commodities market, regulatory action has been threatened on select exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are seen as problematic. The scrutiny has highlighted the differences between certain types... Continue Reading »

Bullish Dollar ETF Granted New Shares
November 13, 2009 – PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Bullish (NYSEArca: UUP) has been granted new shares by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Issuance will resume beginning this morning. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20718,"; Continue Reading »

Despite Scrutiny, Natural Gas and Oil ETFs Remain Popular
November 12, 2009 – Despite scrutiny by the as the Commodity  Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which was investigating possible causes of the wild volatility and surge in oil and gas prices last year, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to... Continue Reading »

The Commodity ETF Hot Streak: Can It Last?
November 4, 2009 – This year has been a good one for commodities and related exchange traded funds (ETFs), though some say that the rise of commodity prices may have been a little too fast. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19727,"; Continue Reading »

Oil ETFs Brace for Regulatory Restrictions
November 3, 2009 – Futures-based commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have caught the eyes of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Many anticipate regulatory restrictions being placed on these ETFs. What will it mean for investors? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20079,"; Continue Reading »

3 Commodity ETFs That Could Be Poised to Bounce
October 30, 2009 – Commodities are all the rage right now, to the point where there’s been talk of a bubble. But some feel that not only is there no bubble, but that commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs)... Continue Reading »