10 ETFs to Play Obama’s New Energy Plan
October 27, 2009 – President Barack Obama unveiled an initiative to help fund the largest energy grid modernization in United States history. The investment could have a wide-ranging impact on exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19729,"; Continue Reading »

Utility ETFs: A Proxy to Play Energy?
October 19, 2009 – Not all exchange traded funds (ETFs) are right for every investor. If you can’t find an ETF that matches your needs or risk tolerance, though, it’s possible to find alternative ways to get the... Continue Reading »

What Rules Changes Could Mean for Utility ETFs
September 21, 2009 – The smog controls put in place by the Bush Administration may not be satisfactory enough for the Obama Administration, as  many state groups and environmental groups are criticizing existing standards. Any changes could impact utility... Continue Reading »

Why Utility ETFs Have Dimmed
August 10, 2009 – The cost-cutting climate we’re living in has had a negative impact on utility exchange traded funds (ETFs). Companies that have announced earnings aren’t terribly optimistic about the near future, either. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "15276,"; Continue Reading »

Where ETFs Stand After Obama’s First 100 Days
April 29, 2009 – Now that President Barack Obama and his new administration are at the milestone 100-day mark, it’s also time to tally up the administration’s impact on exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8964,"; Continue Reading »

Why Utility Companies Aren’t Turned On By Cap-and-Trade
April 27, 2009 – Cap-and-trade systems sound great in concept, however, American power producers are weary of the expenses involved, and will U.S. markets and exchange traded funds(ETFs) be supported by such a system? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8957,"; Continue Reading »

What Obama’s Power Grid Plan Means for Utility ETFs
April 18, 2009 – Electric utilities are left vulnerable to computer-based attacks from foreign countries and hackers, a government-authorized regulatory group recently reports; will this leave related investments and exchange traded funds (ETFs) unprotected as well? (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

3 ETF Sectors That Are Earnings Season Winners
February 23, 2009 – If you were remotely tuned into the events of our economy, you may have noticed that the fourth quarter was not our heyday. But there were sectors in the S&P 500 with corresponding exchange traded... Continue Reading »