Apr
In the wake of unprecedented injections of liquidity into the global financial system, many investors have become concerned about the potential impact of inflation on asset values . But to anyone who sells sugar for a living, any concerns about inflation might incite rage. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
Demand for gold as an underlying commodity for exchange traded funds (ETFs) increased by 5.6 tonnes in the first quarter of 2010, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
ETFs were originally embraced by buy-and-hold investors as an optimal, low-cost vehicle for inclusion in a long-term retirement portfolio. But in recent years they have become popular among more active traders who value their liquidity and efficiency in providing exposure to various asset classes. Once used primarily by beta grazers, ETFs have become a favorite tool of alpha hunters looking to generate excess return. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
Emerging markets have long been seen as sources of cheap labor. However, history tells us that these markets are actually hotbeds of business innovation. Just look at Japan and how its auto business came to rival (and surpass) our own. If history repeats itself, then investors can potentially find a lot of upside in emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs). Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
Gross surplus of platinum surged by 47% to 849,000 ounces, however, prices continued its uninterrupted rise in 2009 thanks to rising ETF investment demand although autocatalyts demand fell due to impact of global recession, according to an analysis by GFMS Ltd. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
More US exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers have signalled interest in listing their products in Australia as the local ETF industry’s funds under management (FUM) booms. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
As fossil fuels become more scarce and global warming fears increase, the stage may very well be set for natural gas exchange traded funds (ETFs). Get acquainted with the options to play this increasingly popular fuel now. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
Specialty ETFs provide retail investors exposure often associated with hedge funds and financial institutions. These ETFs attempt to exploit perceived market inefficiencies. There are three main types: trading strategy ETFs, ETFs that pick companies based on a market meme, and ETFs focused on illiquid or specialized markets. These ETFs can be clever and interesting. In some markets they will outperform. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
The tiny European nation of Greece has had a huge impact on the global economy in 2010, as its budget deficit spiraled out of control until ultimately reaching unmanageable levels earlier this year. After last week’s announcement that Greece was going to tap an aid package from other euro zone members (as well as the IMF), many believed that the worst of the European sovereign debt crisis was nearing an end. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr
Just in time for the challenge of rising interest rates comes a rush of new bond ETFs designed for Canadian investors. Read the rest of this entry »
