Metal ETFs: Do They Have Stamina to Keep Going?
January 12, 2010 – Last year was one long party for metals exchange traded funds (ETFs). In the wake of China’s monetary tightening announcement, however, you can’t help but wonder if the rally has the legs it needs... Continue Reading »

Two Reasons Metals ETFs Are On a Joyride
January 11, 2010 – The U.S. dollar is continuing on the path toward weakness today and the latest numbers from China show that its appetite for raw materials has only grown. Both factors are contributing to gains in... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: SPDR S&P Metals & Mining (XME)
January 6, 2010 – ETF Spotlight on SPDR S&P Metals & Mining (NYSEArca: XME), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

Mining ETFs: Their Time to Shine?
December 24, 2009 – Gold prices have dropped off and miners associated with the precious metal have been dragged along with them. However,  mining exchange traded funds (ETFs) have felt these steep declines before, and each decline has only... Continue Reading »

Ways to Play Steel In an Economic Recovery
December 17, 2009 – Steel has a wide range of uses across a variety of industries, which puts the steel exchange traded fund (ETF) firmly into position to benefit as a global economic recovery continues apace. (more…) Continue Reading »

Metal ETFs: Opportunities to Be Had
November 25, 2009 – Gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been making headlines on a daily basis and are drawing attention, but there are opportunities to be had in many other metal funds, as well. ... Continue Reading »

Why Commodity Equity ETFs Are Making a Comeback
November 2, 2009 – As the commodity markets get a little more tricky to navigate in the face of regulations, equity-based commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be one of the solutions. (more…) Continue Reading »

5 Top Commodity ETFs Since the Market Lows
October 23, 2009 – Since the market’s March 9 low, commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have skyrocketed as countries start to recuperate from the economic blows. Here are five commodities that have been among the strongest performers. (more…) Continue Reading »