Alternative energy has been a hot button issue for the last 50 year,s and investors have always found a way to play this heated market. In the last decade, there has been the launch of a number of ETFs ...

With more information available and the ability to quickly trade options online, investors are becoming savvier with using options to speculate, hedge and create their own financial strategies using a ...

U.S. equities got off to a relatively strong start as investors turned their attention to the Federal Reserve meeting later this week. In economic news, the New York Fed’s Empire State manufacturing index ...

Active ETFs have grown in popularity over the last decade as a great alternative to the traditional assets. With the hands-on approach of a mutual fund but the aggressively cheaper price tag, these ETFs ...

Exchange-traded funds have taken the market by storm, with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management across more than 3,000 securities. These ETFs provide everyday investors with exposure to previously ...

Volatility returned on Wall Street last week, as investors digested a slew of economic news and data. Standard & Poor’s Rating Services raised its outlook for the nation’s credit from negative to stable, ...

After another week in the global market, the ETFdb pop quiz returns with another round of questions about France, Financials, and Floating Rate Bonds. As always, all answers can be found using the suite ...

Here is a look at all of the ETFs that have posted new one-year highs and lows over the past week. Traders can use this list to find prospective candidates that have deviated too far from their longer-term ...

Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive short selling opportunities. The ETFs included in this list are rated as sell candidates for two reasons; first, each of these funds is deemed to ...

Here is a look at the 25 best and 25 worst ETFs from the past trading week. Traders can use this list to find prospective candidates that have deviated too far from their longer-term trends, as well as ...

Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive income opportunities. The high-yield candidates included in this list meet two sets of criteria; first, each of these funds is deemed to be a high ...

Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive buying opportunities. The ETFs included in this list are rated as buy candidates for two reasons; first, each of these funds is deemed to be in an ...

US stocks haven’t been the only beneficiary of signs the US economy is recovering, albeit slowly. The US dollar has rallied recently too. It’s no wonder, then, that I’m getting lots of questions from investors ...

U.S. equities finished off a volatile week in the red today, following a slew of mixed economic data and lingering Fed tapering concerns. In economic news,  the University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer ...

Sony and Microsoft both announced earlier this Spring that the companies will be releasing new editions of their popular gaming consoles. The Xbox One from Microsoft was announced in late May and has already ...

With equity markets dropping returns left and right, Credit Suisse’s new launches in the commodity  sector are a bright spot in the otherwise gloomy global market outlook. Looking to gain access to the ...

Wiping out the previous session’s losses, U.S. equities rallied to close near session highs today following several upbeat economic reports. The Labor Department reported that weekly jobless claims declined ...

Stocks kicked off today’s session with a rally thanks to encouraging M&A activity along with upbeat economic data. Shares of Safeway (SWY) popped upwards of 8% as the bellwether U.S. grocery chain announced ...

Volatility returned on Wall Street this week, as lingering worries of Fed tapering dominated the market. Standard & Poor’s Rating Services announced its revision for the U.S., raising its outlook for the ...

The last six months have seen both the highest and lowest points in a variety of markets, and a flurry of economic data and announcements have promised to keep the rest of the year just as interesting. As ...

With no major economic data releases taking place yesterday, the markets made way for the bears, and profit-taking pressures resurfaced as stimulus hopes loom over Wall Street. Adding to the list of reasons ...

“Is it time to flee dividend stocks?” That’s what many investors are asking me amid the recent rise in bond yields. My answer: Don’t abandon dividend stocks but be selective. I’ve long been advocating ...

It was another choppy trading session on Wall Street today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting its first three-day losing streak in 2013 and closing below 15,000 level. With no major economic ...

Turkey has long been heralded for its unique East-meets-West culture, as well as its attractive growth potential and geostrategic importance. In recent days, however, massive strings of protests and civil ...

With the economic turnaround in the U.S. gaining momentum, real estate investments were among the first to come back. They were also among the first funds to be crushed in the financial crisis, but as ...

The bears resurfaced on Wall Street after Japanese policymakers said there was no need to expand monetary stimulus immediately, which in turn scared away many who are fearful the Fed will soon start to ...

U.S. equities were in for a wild ride today, as investors digested the Bank of Japan’s latest monetary policy decision. The BOJ announced that it will keep its key interest rate and asset-buying program ...

ETFs have become a staple product in the investing landscape; with more than 1,400 ETFs to choose from, there is one, or several, that provides access to almost every type of financial product available. ...

When it comes to emerging market exposure, no region is more popular than BRIC, as this corner of the market is home to the largest and some of the fastest growing economies in the world. But while  Brazil ...

Major equity benchmarks kicked off the week with a whimper, even after S&P upgraded its outlook on the United States. Stocks largely inched higher after rating agency Standard & Poor’s bumped up its U.S. ...

U.S. equities struggled to find a definitive direction today, as investors seemingly took a breather from last week’s sharp rally. In economic news, Standard & Poor’s Rating Services announced its revision ...

Emerging markets have captivated investors for almost a decade when developed markets became a yield-barren investment. After years of pushing the limits of GDP growth and infrastructure spending, some ...

Wall Street was in for some volatile trading sessions last week, as a mixed bag of economic reports weighed heavily on the markets. The Institute for Supply Management’s index of manufacturing activity ...

After another week in the global market, the ETFdb pop quiz returns with another round of questions about Energy, Engineering, and Emerging Market Bonds. As always, all answers can be found using the suite ...

Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive short selling opportunities. The ETFs included in this list are rated as sell candidates for two reasons; first, each of these funds is deemed to ...

Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive income opportunities. The high-yield candidates included in this list meet two sets of criteria; first, each of these funds is deemed to be a high ...

Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive buying opportunities. The ETFs included in this list are rated as buy candidates for two reasons; first, each of these funds is deemed to be in an ...

BY  DODD KITTSLEY, CFA , Head of Global ETP Market Trends Research What a difference 31 days can make.  In my last post on month-end trends in exchange traded product (ETP) flows, I wrote that investor ...

U.S. equities ended the week on a strong note as investors weighed labor data against the possibility of the Fed maintaining its bond-buying program over the next few months. In economic news, the Labor ...

Exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) provide investors with an easy way to reach nearly every corner of the stock market. Those that wish to implement targeted strategies may want to consider enhancing their ...

During a down week in the market, ETF issuers iShares and ProShares both filed paperwork with the SEC to add more funds to their already successful portfolios. With ProShares focusing on creating eight ...

Major equity indexes oscillated between minor gains and losses for the most part on Thursday as traders moved in and out of positions ahead of today’s employment report, which will come under the microscope. ...

It was a volatile session on Wall Street today ahead of tomorrow’s highly anticipated U.S. employment report. In economic news, the Labor Department reported that initial claims for unemployment benefits ...

U.S. markets got off to a relatively good start this month, with equities rallying into positive territory during the final minutes of Monday’s trading session. A slew of underwhelming economic reports, ...

The U.S.’s growing aging population has made pharmaceutical  spending a significant portion of our nation’s GDP, and has also affected job creation and stock market appreciation. This spike in national ...

Stocks dropped lower across the board on Wednesday as profit-taking pressures crept in after the latest Fed Beige Book reignited fears of fading stimulus hopes. The latest regional economic report revealed ...

Wall Street endured a steep sell-off today, as another round of disappointing economic reports and concerns over when the Fed will begin tapering weighed heavily on the markets. In economic news, ADP and ...

In addition to offering diversified exposure to traditional sectors of the market, ETFs can also allow you to tap into lucrative industries that may otherwise be too risky to access on their own. 3-D printing ...