Although the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry is bigger than it was a decade ago, it’s important to remember that not everyone – old hands and newbies alike – knows everything about these products. The emerging market bond market is accessible through ETFs, but what do you need...

After a year in the doldrums, the IPO market is making a comeback, with new multi-million dollar deals hitting the scene. As with almost anything else, there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) for that. The IPO market has kicked into high gear recently, with deals ranging from $90 million to...

As you look for exchange traded funds (ETFs) to purchase for your portfolio, you need to concern yourself with a number of factors. Not least of these is the issue of discounts and premiums. All ETFs have a net asset value (NAV), which is calculated by dividing the total value of all the securities...

Judging by the inflows into TIPS exchange traded funds (ETFs), investors are worried about the prospect of inflation. But the real concern these days might be deflation. Economists and other analysts caution that the United States may soon be caught in a deflationary trap similar to what Japan...

No matter what you do in today’s world, you are using the goods and services provided by your local utility provider. As the country grows, greater demand for energy will likely provide a great opportunity for growth in utility exchange traded funds (ETFs), too. Powered by coal, natural gas,...

Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC to discuss the tepid economy and where he thinks we’re headed next. While he was at it, he tossed in a few ETF picks for investors looking for some opportunities. Watch to find out what they are!

Mixed economic reports sent stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) mixed in early trading this morning. The Dashboard shows a mix of top ETF winners and losers; among the top movers are oil ETFs and the euro. While jobless claims stayed high this week, they did decline for the third time in four...

According to our Dashboard, Market Vectors Indonesia (NYSEArca: IDX) is one of the fastest-moving exchange traded funds (ETFs) this morning. There’s been a lot of good news for the nation lately: it was the first in Asia to enter a bull market in the wake of the European debt crisis and its...

In this low-yield environment, junk bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) have become an increasingly appealing destination for investors with a risk appetite. Junk bonds may be the bond investment choice for investors now, as low rates help companies to borrow for expansion. Although few companies are...

Chile’s exchange traded fund (ETF) is one of the top-performing single-country ETFs so far this year. If you dig deeper, you might find a lot to like about this fast-growing economy. By all appearances, Chile’s economy has reached its pre-2009 growth levels. Economic activity in the...

ETF Spotlight on iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend (NYSEArca: DVY), part of a weekly series. Assets: $4.2 billion Objective: Tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index Holdings: Among the top holdings include Chevron (NYSE: CVX), McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), Clorox (NYSE: CLX), Caterpillar...

Those who know the importance of it are investing in international exchange traded fund (ETFs). In fact, funds that target global markets are on pace to attract enough investor dollars this year to beat last year’s total. This trend is being led in part by the power of emerging markets, which...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, along with its related exchange traded funds (ETFs), is one of the most prominent stock benchmarks, with millions around the world following its every movements every day. How is it calculated? The Dow is made up of 30 stocks but uses a divisor – not just...

Natural gas exchange traded funds (ETFs), down and out for a good part of this year, may soon put their troubled days behind them – if the experts’ prognostications prove to be right on. What’s in the forecast? Hotter-than-usual weather is on the horizon and natural gas demand is...

The majority of European banks passed a round of “stress tests” aimed to measure their financial system’s durability against economic disasters. But some wonder whether the results would ease the minds of Europe exchange traded fund (ETF) investors who are worried about the...

Orders for big-ticket items fell last month on falling demand for commercial aircraft, sending stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) slightly lower in early trading. According to the ETF Analyzer, one of the top-moving funds early today is United States Natural Gas (NYSEArca: UNG), which is up...

According to the Dashboard, among the top exchange traded funds (ETFs) this morning include natural gas ETFs. That’s because the Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted that natural gas spot prices would rise above the 2009 average this year on projections of increased hurricane...

Market volatility, turmoil and uncertainty has sent millions of investors running to the safety of bond exchange traded funds (ETFs). If the bubble bursts, it could leave them stranded and trillions of dollars will be at stake. Analysts and market watchers have predicting that bonds are in a bubble...

What, did you think the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry was done growing? Not so fast there. ETF Securities, Direxion and newcomer GeorgeTown Investment Management. Lara Crigger and Cinthia Murphy for Index Universe reports that ETF Securities is planning a new gold ETF would be the first to...

Trading exchange traded funds(ETFs) without any commission, yes, for free, is the latest trend that providers are following. But does this mean that you are getting a good deal? Charles Schwab started it all, with commission-free trades in its proprietary line of ETFs. Then other big-name providers...