ETFs

Dion's Weekly ETF Winners and Losers

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:05 GMT

The debt crisis in Dubai managed to erase most of the week's gains.

Gold Miners ETF Stands Out

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

The Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners has enormous growth potential while minimizing risk with its broad portfolio.

ETFs for Playing the Housing Recovery

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Grewal) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:52 GMT

These ETFs have benefited from the recovery in housing, but investors should be aware that the sector still faces significant headwinds.

How to Invest in Gold ETFs

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

Here are some tips on investing in gold ETFs for the short or long term.

Picking the Right Gold ETF

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

Gold ETFs for the Short and Long Term

Food ETF Gives Extra Helping of Gains

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Baker) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

The PowerShares Dynamic Food and Beverage Portfolio has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past three years.

Murky Forecast for Holiday Shopping

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Grewal) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:11 GMT

The holiday shopping season officially starts later this week, but opinion is divided on whether consumers will turn out in force.

ETF to Challenge Money-Market Funds

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

Pimco has launched an ETF to compete with money-market funds.

Steel ETF Gains Momentum

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:58 GMT

Market Vectors ETF should continue to propel higher on the weaker dollar and emerging-markets demand.

Tips for Trading ETFs

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02 GMT

Don Dion offers some advice on selecting and trading ETFs.

Three ETFs to Guide You Through Next Year

twocents@thestreet.com (Roger Nusbaum) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

A diversified portfolio means owning some offense and a bit of defense.

Don Dion's Weekly ETF Blog Wrap

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:50 GMT

Here is some of what Don Dion was blogging about the past week on RealMoney.

Dion's Weekly ETF Winners and Losers

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:26 GMT

The industrial metals have performed well, since they benefit from both inflation fears and increased demand during the economic recovery.

Infrastructure ETF Picks Best of BRICs

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Baker) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

The PowerShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure Portfolio has returned 98% in the 12 months through October.

Technology ETFs in Slump

twocents@thestreet.com (Michael Johnston) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:05 GMT

Technology ETFs have slumped in recent days on a downgrade of Research In Motion, declining chip demand and weak earnings from Internet companies.

Your Gold ETF Could Bring a Hefty Tax Bill

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:04 GMT

In the eyes of the IRS, not all gold ETFs are created, or taxed, equally. Here's what you need to know before you invest in one.

Gold ETF Chart: Beware Reversal

twocents@thestreet.com (Chris Vermeulen) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04 GMT

Gold has rallied longer than the previous move in early October. It looks overbought and ready for a pullback

The ETN Universe Is Shrinking

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

The number of ETNs is declining amid speculation that they may be too risky and misunderstood.

New ETF Tracks Polish Economy

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30 GMT

Van Eck's Market Vectors Poland ETF will provide investors with exposure to this fast-growing central European economy.

ETF Plays for a Retail Recovery

twocents@thestreet.com (Michael Johnston) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:53 GMT

Earnings surprises from several retailers suggest things aren't quite so bad for the sector. Here are ETFs for making a bet on a retail recovery.

Market Vectors Coal ETF on Fire

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:02 GMT

The Market Vectors Coal ETF has jumped nearly 140% year to date.

Coal ETF Burns Hot

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

The global demand for coal is showing no signs of slowing.

Merger Arb ETF Debuts

twocents@thestreet.com (Michael Johnston) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:06 GMT

The IQ ARB Merger Arbitrage ETF began trading Tuesday under the apt ticker MNA.

Leveraged ETFs: More Regulation

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:15 GMT

Canada's central bank has placed new restrictions on leveraged ETFs, and the move could provide a glimpse of what's to come in the U.S.

Golden ETF for China's Currency

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

While timing the appreciation of the yuan will be difficult, the best way for investors to play this shift is with alternative asset ETFs like GLD.

ETF, Mutual Fund, Hedge Fund Fees Fall

twocents@thestreet.com (Stan Luxenberg) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

Schwab's new line of low-cost exchange traded funds is only the latest in lower fees charged by the biggest companies.

Gold ETF Chart Points Skyward

twocents@thestreet.com (Chris Vermeulen) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:12 GMT

The gold ETF (GLD) has formed a large cup-and-handle pattern, which is very bullish.

Low Natural Gas Prices Hurt ETF

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:56 GMT

The U.S. Natural Gas Fund is coming under pressure from an oversupply of natural gas.

Financial ETFs for Playing M&A Wave

twocents@thestreet.com (Michael Johnston) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:24 GMT

Four ETFs offer a range of exposure to the giant investment banks.

Fund Lessons From John Paulson

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:12 GMT

The legendary investor has prospered by making daring bets in real estate and technology.