Midday Market Update: GDP Numbers Enliven Wall Street
October 29, 2009 – The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter for the first time since spring 2008. The news was cheery enough to reverse several days of downward moves in stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). ... Continue Reading »

Next Up for Jefferies: Energy-Focused ETFs
October 12, 2009 – Jefferies is preparing expanding their line of exchange traded fund (ETF) offerings, this time with two energy-focused funds. (more…) Continue Reading »

Where Can the Next Big ETF Sector Be Found?
September 18, 2009 – As the economic recovery begins to take shape, investors are throwing money back into the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs). But investors aren’t just randomly selecting sectors, hoping to strike it rich at the... Continue Reading »

How ETF Trading Volume Shines a Light on Trends
August 21, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a useful tool for investing and investors agree. Over the past couple of years trading volumes in the various ETFs have shot up. Let’s take a look at which ETFs... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Employment and Earnings Have Wall Street Smiling
July 30, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) followed overseas markets by opening in positive territory this morning as investors looked to ignite a new rally on new unemployment data and quarterly earnings reports. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Positive Economic Indicators Light Up Wall Street
July 20, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are positive territory this  morning as encouraging economic news gets investors hopeful that the recession has come to an end. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Chrysler Bankruptcy Has Markets Wavering
April 30, 2009 – Despite some negative news, U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) climbed into positive territory this morning as investors became more hopeful that the economy has already hit bottom and is on its way up.... Continue Reading »

Why Oil Refiner ETFs Deserve a Look
April 15, 2009 – While oil has been in and out of the market spotlight, the sub-sector of energy refiners has taken a back seat. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) reveal that their performance could be worth watching. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Exxon Might Fuel Energy ETFs
March 6, 2009 – Exxon Mobile (XOM) is showing its strength as plans for expansion and investments are set in place amid the recession, giving some energy to exchange traded funds(ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

17 ETFs In the Billion Dollar Club
March 3, 2009 – One of the defining attributes of exchange traded funds (ETFs) is their high liquidity, but which of them are among the most liquid of all? (more…) Continue Reading »