Alternative ETFs: Sophisticated Strategies in a Simple Package
February 16, 2010 – An investor can bet big and win big, but there is always the chance of losing big, too. One way to get around this is to consider some “alternative” exchange traded funds (ETFs) that combine... Continue Reading »

Hedging Against Market Volatility With VIX ETNs
February 1, 2010 – Lately, we’ve seen an uptick in volatility in the markets. One minute, they’re up 100 points, the next they’re down 50. What’s an investor to do? One option is to hedge volatility with a pair... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Awaits Next Big Mover
August 10, 2009 – Wall Street is trading mostly flat today as the markets seemingly await the next big announcement that will propel the rally in stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) further forward. For now, though, investors are... Continue Reading »

Will ETF Investors Put Their Money On Volatility?
July 22, 2009 – Although steady returns and market security did not present itself to investors this year, the fear factor certainly did, and related exchange traded notes (ETNs) that focused on this may stand to do well. (more…) Continue Reading »

What the VIX Tells Us About ETFs and Investor Confidence
July 7, 2009 – Investor confidence seems to be rebounding, indicating that the worst of the U.S. recession may be over, indicated by the low levels of the VIX and the exchange traded notes (ETNs) that track them.... Continue Reading »

How to Play VIX on the Move With ETFs
June 23, 2009 – As the macroeconomic outlook is beginning to weaken, investors are seeing signs of market volatility and related exchange traded notes (ETNs) can be a way to play investor sentiment in either direction. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play the VIX with ETNs As Volatility Wanes
May 21, 2009 – One of the most popular tools used to measure the market volatility of stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) is the VIX.  Over the past few weeks, the VIX has been declining indicating that volatility... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Unsure of Earnings Reports
April 17, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fluctuated making modest moves and then dabbling in the red on better-than-expected earnings by Citigroup (C) and a better-than-expected consumer confidence report. (more…) Continue Reading »