Base Metal ETFs for Commodity Sector Exposure
Industrial metals are showing strength as demand from China and the Eurozone pick up steam. Exchange traded funds that track this segment…
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ETFs For Exposure to Increased M&A Activity
Merger and arbitrage activity in the U.S. has picked up this year, registering 34% higher than in 2012. Exchange traded funds such…
Special Report: Alternative ETFs
Alternative exchange traded fund strategies are garnering a greater following as investors look for options other than traditional beta-indexing products to diversify…
Alternative High-Income ETFs
When ETF investors want income, they usually think about go-to sectors such as high-yield bonds and dividend stocks. However, there are other…
ETF Opportunities as Budget Deal Affects U.S. Growth
Despite a resolution to the fiscal cliff, the consequences of the budget deal will still negatively affect the markets and exchange traded…
ETF Spotlight: Global Warming
Global warming is accelerating as the polar ice caps have been melting faster over the past 20 years due to higher temperatures.…
MLP ETFs in Focus After Hurricane Sandy
Master limited partnership ETFs and ETNs specilize on the logistics of oil and gas transport. The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will keep…
Income-Producing ETFs Back in Focus as Bond Yields Fall Again
Treasury yields are falling again as President Barack Obama’s re-election has boosted speculation that the Federal Reserve will stick with quantitative easing…
ETFs Vs. ETNs – What’s the Difference?
Exchange traded funds and exchange traded notes seem to get lumped together when it comes to investing. While the titles sound similar,…
ETF Spotlight: India
Policymakers in India are working hard to implement more stringent guidelines than seen over the past decade. Exchange traded funds focused on…
Platinum ETFs Remain Elevated on Labor Unrest
Platinum is making headlines as the state of South African mines is uncertain due to labor tensions. Exchange traded funds tracking platinum…
ETFs to Track Market Sentiment
In the current volatile market, investors can monitor certain ETFs to get a feel for market sentiment and appetite for risk. “The…
Some High-Yield Dividend ETFs Flying Under the Radar
The low interest rate environment still has yields on a 30-year Treasury bond just under 2.5%, not enough to keep up with…
Corn Prices Lead Agriculture ETFs on Drought Forecast
The recent price pressure for corn is a plus for the exchange traded fund Teucrium Corn Fund (NYSEArca: CORN). The drought in…