Apr
The first quarter is in the history books. Pockets of market strength have already begun to manifest themselves. Are you too busy running for cover or are you paying attention? Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
Recent filings by London-based ETF Securities (ETFS) indicate that U.S. investors may soon be able to access two precious metals via products structured in a way similar to the SPDR Gold Shares ETF.
The ETFS Palladium Trust and the ETFS Platinum Trust each will hold physical bullion of their respective metals.Palladium and platinum futures are traded in the U.S., but currently there are no exchange-traded funds covering the two elements. Source
Apr
People have been holding gold for ages. Why, after centuries, do exchange traded fund investors still find gold attractive today? Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
Is inflation in the US a good thing or a bad thing for individual investors? The answer is that it depends. Inflation can eat away at your purchasing power and your stock returns, or it can become an investment opportunity. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
Do some ETFs have destiny on their side? Consider the iShares Networking Fund (IGN). In spite of ominous macroeconomic clouds, IGN has surged 42.4% in 5 weeks. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
“We have been recommending iShares MSCI Brazil in our speculative portfolio,” says mutual fund and ETF expert Mark Salzinger. Read the rest of this entry »
