Biotechnology exchange traded funds are extending what is an impressive 2017 resurgence after the group faltered last year. iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQGM:IBB), the largest biotechnology exchange traded fund by assets, rose more than 2% last week, bringing its year-to-date gain to almost 22%. Biotech ETFs soared even after it became apparent Senate Republicans’ efforts…

Gold exchange traded products, including the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca:GLD), enjoyed solid showings last week. GLD, the world’s largest gold exchange traded product climbed about 2.1%, aided by a still weak dollar. Gold miners ETFs joined the party as well. For instance, the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca:GDX), the largest gold miners ETF, gained…

By Grant Engelbart, CLS Investments Over the July 4 holiday, I had the privilege of stepping away from the office for a while, and I found myself watching a lot of financial television, probably too much. Financial media has many positives and negatives – a discussion for another time – but, what has become apparent lately…