Bullish Dollar ETF Temporarily Stops Trading
November 5, 2009 – The bullish dollar exchange traded fund (ETF) has pulled in so much interest recently that trading was briefly halted today so an application for more shares could be filed with the Securities and Exchange... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Head Lower on Stronger Dollar
October 26, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) started off strong this morning, but then quickly reversed course as the dollar rallied and sent oil prices moving lower. (more…) Continue Reading »

Dollar ETFs: Do We Stand to Gain By Keeping Currency Weak?
October 16, 2009 – The strength of the U.S. dollar allowed Americans to consume foreign goods and travel to exotic lands. Now the dollar is at year-plus lows. If it stays this way, it could change our economy... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Dollar and Trade Report Keep Wall Street On Its Toes
October 9, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are moving higher this morning and adding to the big gains made this week, despite a mixed trade report. Traders are also keeping an eye on what the dollar... Continue Reading »

Dollar ETFs: Why Foreign Countries Want to See Strength
October 8, 2009 – The U.S. dollar is once again under scrutiny. The G-7 discussed possible changes that would affect global currencies at its meeting this week. Their decisions could someday have an impact on currency-focused exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

Oil Trading Without the Dollar; What It Could Mean for ETFs
October 7, 2009 – As the dollar and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to decline, some have thrown around the idea of shifting oil trade away from of the dollar, but is this actually possible? (more…) Continue Reading »

When Dollar, ETF Are Weak, Who’s Winning?
September 22, 2009 – While the Federal Reserve kicks off its meeting today, one question on the minds of many is what the fate of the U.S. dollar and its related exchange traded fund (ETF) will be. Are... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: Bullish Dollar (UUP) and Bearish Dollar (UDN)
September 9, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish (NYSEArca: UUP) and PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bearish (NYSEArca: UDN), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play the Dollar’s Low Rates With ETFs
August 27, 2009 – Thanks to the U.S. dollar, the carry trade is being flipped on its head. Investors who want to play the low, low rates on the dollar have a few exchange traded fund (ETF) options.... Continue Reading »

PIMCO’s Forecasts for the Direction of U.S. Dollar ETFs
August 20, 2009 – The printing presses in Washington have been running at full speed in an effort to revive the economy, but it could ultimately have an impact on dollar-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »