Natural Gas ETF’s Roll Has Consequences for Speculators
September 17, 2009 – Speculators who got into the natural gas exchange traded fund (ETF) in the hopes of capitalizing on its rolling of futures contracts got hit instead. The speculators thought that the roll would send prices down,... Continue Reading »

The 10 Hottest Commodities and ETFs of 2009
June 26, 2009 – We all know that commodities and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) that represent them have performed fairly well for the year, but are all commodities created equal? (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

What’s Bad for Wheat Could Be Good for Agriculture ETFs
June 16, 2009 – Crop scientists have discovered a new threat to wheat crops within the United States, leading to a race to be the first to breed a resistant wheat plant, before there is trouble. Any outcome could... Continue Reading »

Hunger for Food May Feed Commodity ETFs
November 5, 2008 – The hidden value in necessities may be the driving force in the attractiveness of certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). Let’s face it, everyone has to eat, regardless of economic conditions.  With population growths in emerging market countries,... Continue Reading »

Mild Weather a Double-Edged Sword for Crops and ETFs
August 12, 2008 – Some nice weather could mean lower prices for certain crops, but it might not do anything to add to the performance of agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs). After flooding this summer, farmers in the Midwest staged... Continue Reading »

Commodity ETFs’ Growth Stunted After Supply Concerns Ease
July 8, 2008 – Commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) took a wallop yesterday after news about the U.S.’s crop outlook was improved. They plunged by the most since March, as grain futures fell, while rain from Colorado to Pennsylvania... Continue Reading »

Cocoa Shortage Could Be Sweet for Cocoa ETN
June 27, 2008 – Rising food prices have been a boon to commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year. Corn, wheat, soybeans, sugar, you name it – it’s getting pricier by the minute. But…chocolate? Precious, precious chocolate that many... Continue Reading »

Food and Beverage ETF Might Not Be the Breakfast of Champions After General Mills’ Earnings
June 25, 2008 – General Mills (GIS) reported that its fourth-quarter net earnings fell and that costs could rise by 9% in the current fiscal year, which might eventually catch up to the food and beverage exchange traded fund... Continue Reading »