Exchange traded funds that follow master limited partnerships, or MLPs, have been a popular draw for investors looking for attractive yields and an alternative energy sector play. Nevertheless, MLP ETFs ...

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The slide in gold prices pushes the gold miners ETF GDX to its lowest point since December 2008, but here's the warning level for investors, Strategic Financial Group CIO Lincoln Ellis says.

During the final hour of trading, U.S. equities rallied higher with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hitting fresh highs and all three major averages posting their fourth-straight weekly gain. ...

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Tesla Motors is having a banner year, and some ETFs are riding its coattails.

In trading on Friday, shares of the Daily Small Cap Bear 3x Shares ETF (AMEX: TZA) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $30.76 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares UltraShort Russell2000 ETF (AMEX: TWM) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $17.55 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares Short Russell2000 ETF (AMEX: RWM) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $20.30 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of the Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASD: VTIP) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $49.85 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a …

JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest structured notes issuer in the U.S., is capitalizing on growing investor appetite for risky assets by selling securities betting on corporate debt.

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas discusses two of the best performing exchange-traded funds so far this year. Bloomberg Radio's Catherine Cowdery reports on Exchange Traded Funds.

Solar exchange traded funds are burning up as industry growth outshines expectations that a string of negative factors would weigh on solar stocks. The Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN ) surged 55.5% ...

The WilderHill Clean Energy Portfolio ETF (PBW) outperformed other Energy ETFs this week, up about 6.6%. Components of that ETF showing particular strength this week include shares of China Ming Yang Wind Power Group (MY), up about 19.3% and shares of Canadian Solar (CSIQ), up about 18.7% on the week. And [...]

Index IQ CEO Adam Patti discusses the outperformance of the IQ U.S. Real Estate Small Cap ETF.

ETFs tracking gold and silver miner stocks continued to plunge this week to new multiyear lows as precious metals were also under severe pressure. Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEArca: GDXJ), ...

The ABCs of MLP ETFs and ETNs

The iShares Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Goods Sector Index Fund (IYK) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 144,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 33,000. Shares of IYK were trading flat on the day. Components of that ETF with the highest volume on [...]

Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU) and other defensive, dividend-paying sector ETFs were crushing the S&P 500 until mid-April. However, the utilities ETF’s year-to-date performance edge has been ...

Recent fund flows show that investors are now moving into cyclical sectors.

As a number of market watchers have pointed out recently , high yield doesn’t look so junky anymore . High yield spreads are historically tight , at levels not seen since the fall of 2007 as the chart ...

Small cap REIT exchange traded funds have been overlooked by some investors, but their high yields are worth a second look. As many of the large-cap REITs (real estate investment trusts) have reached maturity, ...

In trading on Friday, the S&P SmallCap Materials Portfolio ETF (PSCM) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 9% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Stillwater Mining (SWC), up about 4.6% and shares of Kraton Performance Polymers (KRA), up about 2.9% on the day. And [...]

A fund that has steadily grown to $232 million in assets under management, with a consistent month over month increase in average daily trading volume is SDOG (ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs, Expense Ratio ...

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Fund (AMEX: SCZ) where we have detected an approximate $54.7 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.6% increase week over week in outstanding units [...]

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (AMEX: IEFA) where we have detected an approximate $56.1 million dollar inflow -- that's a 7.1% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 14,000,000 [...]

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (AMEX: VYM) where we have detected an approximate $69.5 million dollar inflow -- that's a 1.2% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 103,611,852 …

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASD: VCIT) where we have detected an approximate $79.0 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.3% increase week over week in outstanding units (from …

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (AMEX: ITOT) where we have detected an approximate $41.5 million dollar inflow -- that's a 5.6% increase week over week in outstanding [...]

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASD: VCSH) where we have detected an approximate $40.2 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.7% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 76,900,000 …

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the FTSE RAFI US 1000 Portfolio (AMEX: PRF) where we have detected an approximate $40.6 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.2% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 25,100,000 [...]

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Daily Gold Miners Bull 3x Shares (AMEX: NUGT) where we have detected an approximate $45.5 million dollar inflow -- that's a 19.0% increase week over week in outstanding units (from [...]

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Financial Sector Index Fund (AMEX: IYF) where we have detected an approximate $47.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 4.8% increase week over week in outstanding [...]

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares (AMEX: SGOL) where we have detected an approximate $20.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.3% decrease week over week (from 11,300,000 to 11,150,000). Click …

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Barclays Credit Bond Fund (AMEX: CFT) where we have detected an approximate $22.6 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.6% decrease week over week (from 12,400,000 to 12,200,000). Click …

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Proshares Ultra Financials (AMEX: UYG) where we have detected an approximate $21.8 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.6% decrease week over week (from 8,509,625 to 8,284,625). Among the largest …

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Oil Services ETF (AMEX: OIH) where we have detected an approximate $30.9 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.9% decrease week over week (from 37,560,863 to 36,860,863). Among the largest [. …

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares High Dividend Equity Fund (AMEX: HDV) where we have detected an approximate $34.5 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.9% decrease week over week (from 53,100,000 to 52,600,000). Among …

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI Chile Capped Investable Market Index Fund (AMEX: ECH) where we have detected an approximate $12.2 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.3% decrease week over week (from 8,850,000 …

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (AMEX: BIL) where we have detected an approximate $13.7 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.2% decrease week over week (from 24,200,461 to 23,900,461). Click …

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard Utilities ETF (AMEX: VPU) shows an impressive 14.7% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Click here to find out 10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying » UGI Corp. (NYSE: UGI), [...]

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the BDC Income ETF (AMEX: BIZD) shows an impressive 25.1% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Click here to find out 10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying » Horizon Tech Finance Corporation [...]

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Proshares Short S&P500 (AMEX: SH) where we have detected an approximate $15.2 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.8% decrease week over week (from 62,326,429 to 61,801,429). Click here to find …

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (AMEX: VBR) shows an impressive 10.2% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Click here to find out 10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying » Visteon Corp. (NYSE: [...]

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Proshares Ultra MidCap400 (AMEX: MVV) where we have detected an approximate $15.3 million dollar outflow -- that's a 12.5% decrease week over week (from 1,200,000 to 1,050,000). Among the largest …

In trading on Friday, shares of the iShares Gold Trust ETF (AMEX: IAU) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $13.27 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of [...]

In trading on Friday, shares of the SPDR Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF (AMEX: BWZ) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $34.65 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum [. …

In trading on Friday, shares of the ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares ETF (AMEX: SGOL) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $134.68 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a [...]