ETFs
03/10/2010
If you’re anything like me, you enjoy turkey at Thanksgiving. But my sights at this time of the year now are set on the country of Turkey, which is offering what could be an appetizing investment… …
03/03/2010
High-yield investments include heightened risk but one way to mitigate potential fallout is through diversification. A new “fund of funds” ETF now is available that offers diversification… …
02/24/2010
Years ago, people risked their lives to escape from the tyranny of the former Soviet bloc countries. Now, those same nations may prove to be an effective place for investors to flee from the debt problems… …
02/17/2010
Greece’s fiscal woes have dominated the news in recent weeks but what you may not know is how to profit from the news. Although the European Union has promised to address the situation, Greece is… …
02/09/2010
I thought that this week we should review some of the basic "rules" behind investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). I have been touting ETFs as excellent investment growth vehicles, but anything… …
02/03/2010
The rollout of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on precious metals other than gold and silver is well worth bringing to your attention. Last week, I featured a fund that invests in platinum and this… …
01/27/2010
Precious metals such as gold and silver have enjoyed a strong move higher in recent months, so the roll out of two new funds focused on other precious metals is worth highlighting. I like funds to establish… …
01/20/2010
With the energy sector exhibiting a second-straight year of weakened demand, the situation could be appealing to investors who may be willing to short utilities in a search for quick profits. Exchange-traded… …
01/13/2010
As we usher in a new year, the economy is projected to improve from the doldrums of 2009. One way to ride the expected economic turnaround this year is to invest in steel. Savvy investors can invest in… …
01/06/2010
The list is in, and it’s time you got your copy. I am talking here about the final ETF Report of the year -- a report that contains both the fourth-quarter performance, and the full-year performance… …
01/06/2010
With the Fed focused on keeping its zero-interest rate policy intact as we enter 2010, conservative bond funds are gaining appeal. Such ETFs offer a way to add balance to equity-leaning portfolios, and… …
12/30/2009
Investors who like to profit from well-timed currency investments may want to consider betting against a weakening euro. Indeed, the U.S. dollar rallied overnight and pushed the euro down today as U.S… …
12/23/2009
Subscribers to my investment newsletters and trading services know about my passion for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Over the past year, I have provided you with features relevant to investors who are… …
12/16/2009
The world of ETFs keeps getting better and better. We now can invest in almost any asset class, currency or country in the world with just a few clicks of a mouse. But to use ETFs properly, you have to… …
12/16/2009
The U.S. dollar had been getting hammered for much of the past year, but recent debt problems in Europe are giving the greenback a lift. Fortunately, there are exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that you can… …
12/09/2009
The SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) has an attention-grabbing ticker, but the broad market stock fund’s mission is no mystery. This exchange-traded fund (ETF) is designed to track the performance of the… …
12/02/2009
The world of ETFs keeps getting better and better. We now can invest in almost any asset class, currency or country in the world with just a few clicks of a mouse. But in order to use ETFs properly, you… …
12/02/2009
Emerging markets typically offer the greatest opportunities -- and the most risk. If you have tracked the markets closely in just the past week, you likely noticed sizable one-day swings up and down largely… …
11/25/2009
If you are concerned that the stock market’s rise in recent months could be running out of steam, you may want to consider protecting yourself by making a short-term investment in a stable foreign… …
11/18/2009
The continued weakening of the U.S. dollar could spur a mini-gusher for investors looking to profit from oil. Also known as black gold, oil is among the commodities that tend to be inversely related to… …
11/11/2009
The term "pure play" commonly is used to describe investing in an individual sector or a region. Two new funds, rolled out in the past couple of weeks, give investors a chance to target… …
11/04/2009
The government-subsidized, 3.5% third-quarter growth in U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) announced last week may or may not be a true indicator that the economy is turning around. But if the recovery… …
10/28/2009
It remains to be seen whether a tepid recovery of the housing market now starting to take shape can be maintained. The good news for investors is that there are two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that allow… …
10/21/2009
Financial stocks endured a battering during the credit crisis before a number of them started to recover in recent months. If you're like me, you're probably wondering if that trend will continue. You… …
10/14/2009
The value of the U.S. dollar has been hammered in recent months, and observers -- me included -- feel that the greenback's decline is bound to run out of steam sooner rather than later. When this happens,… …
10/08/2009
An open question is what effect President Obama's health-care plan will have on biotechnology companies. There are no guarantees that provisions of the proposal that aim to increase research funding and… …
09/30/2009
As regular readers of the Alert know, I am a huge fan of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). An ETF is like a virtual basket of stocks that usually tracks a specific index or sector. To put it another… …
09/16/2009
For the first time in 28 years, sugar prices have topped 21 cents per pound. That's an 88% increase year-to-date! If that isn't sweet enough, some analysts are projecting that the price of sugar could… …
09/16/2009
I recently returned home from a fantastic trip to San Francisco, where I gave several presentations to attendees of the Money Show. I must say that this year's show was not only well attended, but most… …
09/09/2009
We've been hearing news that the worst of the recession may be over. This optimistic view was fueled by a push in the S&P 500 above the psychologically significant 1,000 mark, and by reports from… …
09/09/2009
I just returned home from a fantastic trip to San Francisco, where I gave several presentations to attendees of the Money Show. I must say that this year's show was not only well attended, but most of… …
09/09/2009
I've never been the kind of guy who responds well to scare tactics. In fact, it takes a lot for me to start climbing the wall of worry. So when I tell you that I am worried about what I think is a looming,… …
09/02/2009
I just returned home from a fantastic trip to San Francisco, where I gave several presentations to attendees of the Money Show. I must say that this year's show was not only well attended, but most of… …
09/02/2009
Technology has advanced enormously, compared with just ten years ago. Just consider how much people rely on cell phones and use a growing number of tech-savvy applications. Such devices now let users… …
08/26/2009
I just returned home from a fantastic trip to San Francisco, where I gave several presentations to attendees of the Money Show. I must say that this year's show was not only well attended, but most of… …
08/26/2009
The recession has forced people to reevaluate many facets of their lives. Things such as a steady job, luxury goods, and a comfortable lifestyle should not be taken for granted by anyone. While people… …
08/19/2009
With inflation fears weighing on many investors' minds during recent months, gold has become a useful hedge. But silver's performance this summer proves that gold is not the only way to invest profitably… …
08/12/2009
Singapore's economic outlook is not as rosy as a number of other Asian countries that are starting to see a recovery. However, the region's budding rebound sooner or later could help to pull Singapore's… …
08/05/2009
Subscribers to my investment newsletters and trading services know about my passion for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). During the past several months, I have provided you with features relevant to investors… …
07/29/2009
The price of oil and gas is on the rise again. But oil has exhibited wide price swings both up and down during the past year that make predicting its future moves a bit dicey. If you feel like you've… …
07/22/2009
As investors, one of our responsibilities is to pay close attention to the key trends affecting the global economy. One of those trends is an increasing worldwide population. Actual population growth,… …
07/15/2009
If you want to maximize the return from making a wise investment in an exchange-traded fund, then you soon may love the leveraged funds that Direxion has rolled out. Direxion launched eight ETFs during… …
07/08/2009
For 30 years, no shovelful of soil was turned to construct a nuclear plant in the United States until 2006, when groundbreaking occurred for the National Enrichment facility in New Mexico. With elected… …
06/24/2009
Treasury bonds, traditionally viewed as a safe haven for investors, have become what I think may be the last, big bubble in the market. With the Obama administration offering nearly $2 trillion in Treasury… …
06/17/2009
I am constantly being bombarded with questions about exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Basic inquiries such as just what ETFs are, how they work and how they can be used in an investment portfolio are some… …
06/10/2009
I am constantly being bombarded with questions about exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Basic inquiries such as just what ETFs are, how they work and how they can be used in an investment portfolio are some… …
06/10/2009
The sun brings forth incredible heat that warms, illuminates and energizes our planet. With the Obama administration becoming a powerful advocate for a strategy of increased use of alternative energy… …
05/20/2009
The market crash of 2008 was disastrous for most private investors, mutual funds, brokerage accounts and 401(k)s -- but not for certain well-managed hedge funds. Indeed, individual hedge funds defied… …
05/13/2009
While I still believe that we are in the midst of a bear market rally, there are plenty of ways to generate profits during this period of unprecedented market volatility. Despite the 33% rally in the… …
05/06/2009
Since World War I, buying U.S. Treasury bonds has been one of the surest, safest and most popular bets an investor could make. In almost every recession, as stocks fall, shrewd investors turn to the safety… …
04/29/2009
The strength of steel is so renowned that it often is used metaphorically to describe unwavering soundness. At the same time, steel is a key input in the manufacturing of cars, buildings and household… …
04/22/2009
I am sympathetic toward any investors who may feel a little ill when looking at their beaten-down investment portfolios. Since the market's stomach-churning plunge last October and its subsequent volatility,… …
04/15/2009
The sun brings forth incredible heat that warms, illuminates and energizes our planet. With the Obama administration becoming a powerful advocate for a strategy of increased use of alternative energy… …
04/08/2009
Millions of people have seen their 401(k)s, IRAs and stock market portfolios hammered by the current bear market. As the S&P 500 and the Dow slid further and further last year, many investors flocked… …
04/08/2009
I've read a lot of bad press lately regarding ETFs, and in particular levered ETFs. There seems to be a backlash on the use of volatile, levered ETFs as a way to build long-term wealth. Well, to this… …
04/01/2009
Recent rallies in the stock market and reports of profits at Citigroup and Bank of America during the first two months of the year are positive signs for financial stocks. However, it still may be premature… …
04/01/2009
I've read a lot of bad press lately regarding ETFs, and particularly levered ETFs. There seems to be a backlash on the use of volatile, levered ETFs as a way to build long-term wealth. Well, to this sentiment… …
03/25/2009
By Nathan Slaughter, Editor, The ETF Authority With the market rebounding sharply in recent days, now may be an opportune time to revisit an investment vehicle that produced incredible returns during… …
03/18/2009
For the last 30 years, the economy that has achieved the fastest and most consistent growth in the world may well be China's. Despite the current global recession, the Chinese economy still grew 9.8%… …
03/11/2009
If you watch CNN, MSNBC and other news channels regularly, you might think that the American economy was on the brink of total collapse. As bad as the 3.8% contraction of the U.S. economy in the fourth… …
03/04/2009
Dividends are a great way to earn some extra income. You also can grow your principal through capital appreciation with good dividend-paying equities. One way to gain both of these benefits is through… …
02/25/2009
The ongoing recession has forced people to reevaluate many facets of their lives. Things such as a steady job, luxury goods, and a comfortable lifestyle should not be taken for granted by anyone. While… …
02/18/2009
Consumer spending always is a key factor in economic growth. Economists tell us that consumers account for nearly 70% of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). In light of the current economic situation,… …
02/11/2009
For 30 years, no shovelful of soil was turned to construct a nuclear plant in the United States until 2006 when groundbreaking occurred for the National Enrichment facility in New Mexico. With elected… …
02/04/2009
The U.S. national debt is more than $5 trillion and those of us who pay taxes are on the hook for it. To give you an idea about the gargantuan U.S. debt load, the government owes its creditors more money… …
01/28/2009
Although exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) are finding their way into the portfolios of many investors, they have yet to make much headway in 401(k) retirement plans. But that situation could start to change… …
01/28/2009
As you might expect, the final performance results for most ETFs in 2008 wasn't very pretty. In fact, it was downright coyote ugly!
Interestingly, despite the tremendous bear market in 2008, the number… …
01/28/2009
The Hulbert Financial Digest just published its list of the Top 10 performing newsletters of 2008, and I am proud to report that my ETF Trader advisory service came in fourth overall!
Our total return… …
01/21/2009
Subscribers to my investment newsletters and trading services know about my passion for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). During the past several months, I have provided you with features relevant to investors… …
01/21/2009
As you might expect, the final performance results for most ETFs in 2008 wasn't very pretty. In fact, it was downright coyote ugly! Interestingly, despite the tremendous bear market in 2008, the number… …
01/21/2009
The Hulbert Financial Digest recently published its list of the Top 10 performing newsletters of 2008, and I am proud to report that my ETF Trader advisory service came in fourth overall! Our total return… …
01/14/2009
As you might expect, the final performance results for most ETFs in 2008 wasn't very pretty. In fact, it was downright coyote ugly! Interestingly, despite the tremendous bear market in 2008, the number… …
01/14/2009
The Hulbert Financial Digest just published its list of the Top 10 performing newsletters of 2008, and I am proud to report that my ETF Trader advisory service came in fourth overall! Our total return… …
01/07/2009
The Hulbert Financial Digest just published its list of the Top 10 performing newsletters of 2008, and I am proud to report that my ETF Trader advisory service came in fourth overall! Our +13.2% total… …
01/07/2009
As the economy slows, one reasonably safe sector that you may want to consider is municipal "muni" bonds. Muni bonds are issued by cities, states and other local governments to raise money for… …
12/31/2008
The Hulbert Financial Digest just published its list of the Top 10 performing newsletters of 2008, and I am proud to report that my ETF Trader advisory service came in fourth overall! Our total return… …
12/24/2008
The Dec. 17 decision by OPEC to slash its daily oil production output by 2.2 million barrels a day failed to stop the downward slide in prices. The move does show that OPEC nations are banding together… …
12/10/2008
I thought that this week we should review some of the basic "rules" behind investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). I have been touting ETFs as excellent investment growth vehicles, but anything… …
12/03/2008
The same advantages of broad-based market funds that I shared in last week's ETF Talk also extend to international funds. Both kinds of ETFs provide diversification, low expense ratios, trading flexibility… …
11/28/2008
With the U.S. political landscape changing, the economy slumping badly and the auto industry seeking a share of the government's $700 billion financial industry bailout money, it is almost impossible… …
11/19/2008
Consider taking cover if you hold any mutual funds in taxable accounts. Many mutual funds that absorbed big losses still will incur significant capital gains for the 2008 tax year. Those capital gains… …
11/12/2008
You and probably every other investor in the world right now are concerned about avoiding big losses in the equity markets. It certainly is understandable, in light of the big pullbacks in markets virtually… …
11/05/2008
Going short in the stock market once was something that only sophisticated investors felt comfortable doing. However, the advent of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now lets mainstream investors take short… …
10/29/2008
As much as I like exchange-traded funds (ETFs), I frown when they become mispriced. This happens when the market price of an index ETF is different from its underlying net asset value (NAV). If an investor… …
10/22/2008
With the Fed loosening the money spigot through interest rate cuts and other monetary tools, inflation is becoming more of a concern for investors. When that happens, gold often becomes a safe haven investment… …
10/15/2008
Subscribers to my investment newsletters and trading services know about my passion for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). During the past several months, I have provided you with features aimed at helping… …
10/08/2008
Every quarter the Fabian team updates the performance of the existing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the most recent results are bleak. The latest findings through Sept. 30 indicate that the ETFs performing… …
10/01/2008
Monday's 777-point drop in the Dow Jones industrial average followed by yesterday's 485-point rebound shows that the market is offering no clear direction. With media attention focused on the fallout… …
09/24/2008
Volatility in the equity markets has been causing bonds to appear particularly enticing lately. Two weeks ago, I wrote about exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that use one of the safest investments, Treasury-only… …
09/17/2008
It's decision time again. Every four years, America goes into election mode and the consequences of choosing a new president always have repercussions for the economy and for investors. But perhaps more… …
09/10/2008
Tuesday's huge drop in stocks and big spike higher in bonds should serve as a reminder that when it comes to volatile markets, bonds, not stocks, are often the better choice. In fact, during periods of… …
09/03/2008
This week's ETF Talk features the brand new Claymore/Delta Global Shipping ETF (SEA), the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) of its kind to offer investors a cost-efficient way to gain access to the transportation… …
08/27/2008
Some pundits are saying that we are in a recession; others call it a mere economic slowdown. In my opinion, what difference does this technical distinction make to you? The one thing everyone agrees on,… …
08/20/2008
The headline above may make you recall the classic movie "Out of Africa." But even if you're not a film buff, you need to know that Africa now has become a region with growing appeal for its… …
08/13/2008
During the past several months, I have provided my ETF Talk readers with features aimed at identifying new funds, key sectors and important trends. I also like to go back to the basics once in awhile… …
08/13/2008
Some pundits are saying that we are in a recession; others call it a mere economic slowdown. The answer, in my opinion, is what difference does this technical distinction make to you? The one thing everyone… …
08/06/2008
History offers important lessons if we remember what happened in the past and use the information to our advantage. Tropical Storm Edouard offered the latest example of that adage in the natural gas sector… …
07/30/2008
When the stock market is trending downward, it is difficult to know what to do. Amid the uncertainty is the proven benefit of owning dividend-paying stocks. Sure, the share prices of such stocks and equity… …
07/23/2008
Anyone who has invested in the stock market so far this year is probably feeling wounded from the losses. Investors following my Successful Investing advisory service have been guided to areas of relative… …
07/16/2008
Subscribers to my investment newsletters and trading services know about my passion for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). During the past several months, I have provided you with features relevant to investors… …
07/09/2008
One of the greatest satisfactions that I receive is from highlighting key investment trends and passing them along to you before the rest of the investing world discovers them. A key development that… …
07/02/2008
Savvy investors have long taken advantage of the remarkable profits that options can produce in their investment portfolios. But what you may not know is that investing in options is now as easy as choosing… …
06/25/2008
When most American investors hear the word "frontier," they might be more likely to think about the Wild West than their investment portfolios and ETFs. That's why you may be surprised to learn… …
06/18/2008
Investors who want alternatives to going long in stocks or equity-based ETFs, and are willing to take a gamble, now have eight new funds to consider. Rydex Investments began offering shares of the new… …
06/11/2008
Last month, I introduced you to what has become one of the hottest, most talked about exchange-traded fund (ETF) sectors -- green ETFs. As many of you already know, I live in California, and around here… …
06/04/2008
I have a soft spot in my heart for people who want to invest in socially responsible ways. Life is short and we have limited opportunities to make a difference in this world before our time on earth is… …
05/28/2008
In the inaugural ETF Talk feature on Feb. 27, I highlighted the tremendous, money-making possibilities of India, one of the world's most culturally rich, emerging market powerhouses. Back then, I wrote… …
05/21/2008
You've probably heard that old saying, "To know me is to love me." Well, I am in no way vain enough to say that about myself, but I will change that old saying in a way that does apply to me… …
05/21/2008
Anybody who's ever invested money in the financial markets has probably received an unsolicited call from a stockbroker trying to get him or her to open up an account with that broker's firm. This common… …
05/14/2008
You've probably heard that old saying, "To know me is to love me." Well, I am in no way vain enough to say that about myself, but I will change that old saying in a way that does apply to me… …
05/07/2008
Active management used to be the exclusive province of the mutual fund industry, but thanks to some new exchange-traded funds (ETFs), those days of exclusivity are over. Actively managed mutual funds… …
04/30/2008
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great way to gain diversification and reduce money management costs that otherwise would cut the value of your holdings. But onerous tax problems have hit investors… …
04/23/2008
It seems everywhere you look lately there are media headlines warning about a looming environmental crisis. We read about the need to "go green," and seriously begin thinking about alternative… …
04/17/2008
ETF Talk has delivered key facts to you during the past couple of months about exchange-traded fund (ETF) sectors that range from some of the world's most precious resources -- from agriculture and precious… …
04/09/2008
I absolutely love exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and I use them almost exclusively in my own investment portfolio. This week, I am going to provide you with a quick reference guide to help you instantly… …
04/02/2008
At least the gains were precious while they lasted. The precious metals sector seemed to have been a safe haven from the downward trend in stock prices until recently. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that… …
03/26/2008
The U.S. dollar is down, down, down, and the greenback continues declining to unprecedented lows against the euro and other foreign currencies. Indeed, the dollar has fallen against most of the major… …
03/19/2008
Water seems to be increasing in value by the day, and rising demand worldwide for clean water is a key reason why. Right now, an estimated 4,500 children worldwide die each day from unsafe water and deficient… …
03/12/2008
The commodity boom certainly is enticing aggressive investors. In last week's ETF Talk, we discussed commodity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that tracked an individual commodity, such as gold, silver or… …
03/05/2008
In auto racing, you often hear about a car coming in for a pit stop and taking a “splash.” For those of you who aren't acquainted with racing lingo, that just means the car is going to be… …
02/27/2008
If you've ever read the great E.M. Forster and his seminal novel A Passage To India, you are probably already acquainted with the riches of India's culture. Now thanks to exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers… …
01/23/2008
There's no denying that we are in a treacherous market right now, but did you know that thanks to a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) from PowerShares you do indeed have a few options? The options I am talking… …
12/27/2007
It was another fantastic year for my favorite investment vehicles, exchange-traded funds or ETFs. To show you just how great a year it was, consider a few of the following statistics: At the end of 2005… …
12/05/2007
My friends over at PowerShares continue rolling out unique and innovative exchange-traded fund (ETF) products designed to accommodate the needs of nearly every investor. The latest from PowerShares is… …
10/10/2007
State Street Global Advisors recently launched a new exchange-traded fund focused on bonds. It's the SPDR Lehman International Treasury Bond Fund (BWX). This new fund, which began trading on the American… …
10/03/2007
Come visit Doug in person as he brings his latest workshop to Southern California for an exclusive look at one of the fastest growing investment products in the world -- Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)… …
09/26/2007
Come visit Doug in person as he brings his latest workshop to Southern California for an exclusive look at one of the fastest growing investment products in the world -- Exchange -- Traded Funds (ETFs)… …
09/19/2007
Come visit Doug in person as he brings his latest workshop to Southern California for an exclusive look at one of the fastest growing investment products in the world -- Exchange-Traded Funds. Whether… …
09/12/2007
As I mentioned earlier, I just came back from the D.C. Money Show. At the show, I talked about three sector ETFs that I think will be hugely profitable for investors during the next 12 months. Hey, everybody's… …
09/05/2007
Are you ready for the nuclear age? If so, then the folks over at Van Eck Global have a new ETF just for you. It is the Market Vectors Nuclear Energy (NLR), which began trading last month. This new nuclear… …
08/29/2007
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's Super Sector funds! Sorry, but my pop-culture literacy wouldn't let me avoid the obvious Superman reference here when introducing the newest ETFs… …
08/22/2007
On this week's audio blog, I'll get you up to speed on the latest rumblings in this ultra-volatile market. Plus, hear about three new "Super Sector" ETFs that I'm eyeing. To listen to the audio… …
08/01/2007
Despite the current market sell off, the march toward more new ETF offerings hasn't subsided in the least bit. Case in point is the news out of Van Eck Global, which announced yesterday that the Securities… …
07/05/2007
In monitoring the ETF front for my Alert readers, I am frequently reporting news from our friends over at ProShares. The latest from them is their filing of a petition with the SEC for permission to launch… …
06/06/2007
There was a plethora of new exchange-traded fund offerings released in May. Many of these offerings might be a bit intimidating to many investors. One of my main goals is to break these new offerings… …
05/31/2007
One sector of the market I am really excited about is health care. The demographics of an aging population alone are reason enough to be bullish on health care stocks over the next decade. However, you… …
05/16/2007
Many investment gurus considered 2006 the "year of the ETF" because of the continued expansion of these tools as alternatives to traditional mutual fund investing. There were nearly 150 new… …
03/07/2007
I have read and heard multiple commentaries this past week on how the proliferation of ETFs contributed greatly to the grandeur of the current market decline. That's like saying the invention of the light… …
02/21/2007
Want to play both sides of the coin? More specifically, do you want to play both sides of the U.S. dollar? Well, now you can do so, thanks to two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that were launched Tuesday… …
02/14/2007
Last week I got a question from an Alert reader that asked quite simply, “What is an ETF?” Now while this question may seem rudimentary to some of you, I took it as a reminder that I have… …
02/07/2007
Its budget time again in Washington and President Bush's new proposals are likely to include a lot of fresh spending on defense and homeland security. As an investor, there is one great way to take… …
01/17/2007
If you weren't with us last week, or if you somehow didn't get a chance to read last week's issue, you missed my mention of a great web site for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The site is ETFTrends.com… …
01/10/2007
If you don't already know what a big fan of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) I am, you've either got your head in the sand or you are a new Alert reader. For the benefit of those ostrich types out there,… …
01/04/2007
You probably all know by now what a huge fan I am of exchange-traded funds, but did you also know I do a regular ETF profile on my radio show, Making Money with Doug Fabian?
Each week, I profile several… …
12/20/2006
You probably all know by now what a huge fan I am of exchange-traded funds, but did you also know I do a regular ETF profile on my radio show, Making Money with Doug Fabian? Each week, I profile several… …
12/14/2006
This year it seems as though the rest of the world has caught on to what I've been saying for years regarding exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Let's take a quick look at the numbers and you'll see what I… …
12/14/2006
You probably all know by now what a huge fan I am of exchange-traded funds, but did you also know I do a regular ETF profile on my radio show, Making Money with Doug Fabian? Each week, I profile several… …
12/07/2006
By now, I know many of you have heard about the meltdown in the shares of drug-giant Pfizer (PFE). The company's stock price sank about 11% Monday, after news broke last weekend that Pfizer had cancelled… …
12/07/2006
You probably all know by now what a huge fan I am of exchange-traded funds, but did you also know I do a regular ETF profile on my radio show, Making Money with Doug Fabian? Each week, I profile several… …
11/30/2006
These days it's very hard to keep up with all of the news that's fit to print on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) front. The average investor could get bogged down in the process of trying to keep on top… …
11/30/2006
You probably all know by now what a huge fan I am of exchange-traded funds, but did you also know I do a regular ETF profile on my radio show, Making Money with Doug Fabian? Each week I profile several… …
11/22/2006
You probably all know by now what a huge fan I am of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but did you also know I do a regular ETF profile on my radio show, Making Money with Doug Fabian? This week we profiled… …
11/01/2006
Throughout the past week I have highlighted five exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one each day, on my radio show Making Money with Doug Fabian. The majority of these funds have been in the natural resources… …
10/19/2006
So far here at the Money Show, my seminars on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and how to use them have been extremely popular. It seems as though investors can't get enough of ETFs, and given their long… …
10/05/2006
Recently an Alert reader and avid radio show listener wrote me to let me know about a new tool designed to help ETF investors. I want to thank that listener -- you know who you are -- as what I discovered… …
09/14/2006
The big news in the market this past week has been the destruction in oil prices. With the exception of today's slight uptrend in oil, the past seven days have seen crude prices slide precipitously. Oil… …
09/07/2006
We recently completed a five-part series on using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during uncertain markets. Apparently, the series was very popular and I received many e-mails from Alert readers asking me… …
08/17/2006
We've now arrived at the final installment of our five-part series on Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) strategies for an uncertain market. This week the focus is about using index ETFs to essentially "buy… …
08/10/2006
We've now arrived at the fourth installment of our five-part series on Exchange Traded Fund (ETFs) strategies for an uncertain market. This week, we're going to cover what I think is one of the best developments… …
08/03/2006
We've now arrived at the third installment of our five-part series on Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) strategies for an uncertain market. This week's topic is bond ETFs, and specifically how they can be a… …
07/26/2006
In part one of our five-part series on ETF strategies for an uncertain market, we discussed the new ETFs out there designed to take advantage of a decline in the overall equity markets. This week we… …
07/20/2006
There's no doubt about, this market has been hammered over the past several months. Even the big spike in stocks today is largely a result of frustrated investors who are looking to capitalize on even… …
07/05/2006
We've reached the halfway point of this very volatile market year, and so far, our ETF Trader service has allocated to a wide variety of funds on both the long and short sides of the market. So how has… …
06/28/2006
You all know what a big proponent I am of ETFs. So when a company comes along with a new twist on these offerings, I want to share the news with you. The new fund company jumping into the ETF game is… …
06/21/2006
Don't you just love all the new ETFs that are coming to market? I certainly do, and based on their popularity, I think Wall Street is finally getting the message when it comes to what investors really… …
05/31/2006
There are two new developments in the ETF world that we'll be keeping a very close eye on. On Monday the first ETF to invest in shares of public gold-mining companies began trading on the American Stock… …
05/24/2006
The numbers are in, and they ain't pretty! Is the honeymoon over for investing in emerging market ETFs? Well, judging by what's happened since the Fed's May 10 decision to hike interest rates, you'd be… …
04/12/2006
If you've been a long-time listener to my radio show, or even if you've just started tuning in, you've probably already heard me singing the praises of exchange traded funds. I absolutely love ETFs for… …
03/22/2006
Those of you who are loyal listeners to my radio show know that I love using exchange-traded funds, or ETFs for short. ETFs are like mutual funds in that they invest in a "basket" of stocks… …
02/22/2006
Dividend investors are an impatient sort, always seeking out ways to get more out of their money. Fortunately, the quest for high-paying investments has not gone unnoticed by one ETF provider: PowerShares… …
02/15/2006
On Monday we saw the rollout of three new Exchange Traded Funds from the company that started it all, State Street Global Advisors. The new funds are designed to track three of this market's most talked… …
02/08/2006
Although the timing was somewhat poor with this week's sell off in commodities, a new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) has hit the market that deserves to be checked out. It is the Deutsche Bank Commodity Index… …
11/23/2005
It may be a little premature to start thinking about New Year's resolutions, but I want to plant the seed early. Now that we have re-entered the market and we have made a strong commitment to equities,… …