As Dollar Gains Strength, ETF Seeks New Shares
December 18, 2009 – In a reversal of fortune, the U.S. dollar has managed to make moves and gain higher ground against other major currencies. Currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reflecting the shift in tides – especially... Continue Reading »

6 Defensive ETF Plays You Can Use Now
December 17, 2009 – The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been pushing upward, and defensive sectors been leading the pack. Let’s take a look at the types of defensive plays offered in the world of ETFs. (more…) Continue Reading »

Stocks, ETFs Slump on Strong Dollar, Weak Employment
December 17, 2009 – A strengthening dollar and a higher-than-expected number for unemployment claims pushed stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) lower this morning. This was despite positive data from the Philly Fed survey and the LEI or leading... Continue Reading »

Gold, Oil, Copper ETFs Soar as Dollar Bulls Emerge
December 16, 2009 – It was only a few weeks ago that the U.S. dollar was hitting 15-month lows. Now, for the first time since March, the dollar bulls are out in force and giving a boost to... Continue Reading »

Stocks, ETFs Mixed After Higher PPI, Industrial Production Reports
December 15, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were mixed this morning after the Labor Department reported that producer prices in November surged by a higher-than-expected 1.8%. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Winners and Losers When the U.S. Dollar Is Weak
December 11, 2009 – The U.S. dollar is steadily dropping. Yet, value can be found in certain areas of the market and exchange trade funds (ETFs). Who wins and who loses when the dollar drops off? (more…) Continue Reading »

Strong Retail Sales for November Lift ETFs
December 11, 2009 – The Commerce Department reported this morning that U.S. retail sales jumped 1.3% in November led by sales in autos, gasoline and electronics. Excluding auto and gasoline sales, core retail sales rose by 0.6%. (more…) Continue Reading »

Potential CFTC Regulations Prompt Fee Hikes in ETFs
December 9, 2009 – Investors and exchange traded fund (ETF) providers are still awaiting a decision on commodity funds by the Commodity Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC). One provider is pre-emptively hiking fees in the meantime. (more…) Continue Reading »