Forget Inflation? How to Use ETFs to Hedge Deflation
November 18, 2009 – Although many are worried about inflation and its effects on exchange traded funds (ETFs), deflation should be on investors minds as well. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20824,"; 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 »

Is It Time to Stick a Fork In the Dollar and ETFs?
November 9, 2009 – The United States dollar is currently so weak that people are beginning to ask if it’ll ever claw its way back. While the role of the dollar is sorted out, exchange traded funds (ETFs)... Continue Reading »

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…) AKPC_IDS += "19700,"; 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 »