GLD: Analysis & Opinions

  1. The Best Case Against Gold You'll Ever Read

    February 12, 2013
    Despite popular opinion, I've never been a big believer in investing in gold. There's a reason gold is the currency ...
  2. Crisis Investing 101: Everything You Need to Know About ...

    February 12, 2013
    Protecting profits and preparing for an economic crisis is likely the furthest thing from your mind right now. The ...
  3. How Well Do The 5 Biggest ETFs Track Their Indexes?

    February 08, 2013
    ETFs are excellent building blocks for long-term portfolios given the inherent cost-efficiency and transparency ...
  4. Palladium and Platinum ETFs to Soar? - ETF News And ...

    February 06, 2013
    The most popular precious metal, gold, has seen rough trading to start 2013. As investors embrace risky assets in ...
  5. How To Use A Breakout Trading Strategy For ETFs

    February 06, 2013
    Breakout strategies appeal to all traders and investors, from those trading one-minute charts to daily or weekly ...
  6. 10 Questions About ETFs You've Been Too Afraid To Ask

    February 05, 2013
    As the exchange-traded world continues to expand, many investors find themselves asking the same questions about how ...
  7. GLDI: Where Gold And Dividends Meet

    January 30, 2013
    Credit Suisse added a new fund to their lineup yesterday: theGold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI). The fund takes a ...
  8. Wednesday's ETF Chart To Watch: SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)

    January 30, 2013
    Equity indexes gapped higher and held their ground yesterday as euphoria and expectations for more stimulus ahead of ...
  9. Silver: The 'Equity' Like Precious Metal? - ETF News And ...

    January 29, 2013
    The minutes of the most recently concluded Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting has attracted mixed ...
  10. Is Silver 'Equity' Like Precious Metal? - ETF News And ...

    January 29, 2013
    The minutes of the most recently concluded Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting has attracted mixed ...
  11. Silver--The Equity Like Precious Metal? - ETF News And ...

    January 29, 2013
    The minutes of the most recently concluded Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting has attracted mixed ...
  12. Welcome To "Peak Gold" And How To Play It (IAG, ABX, ...

    January 29, 2013
    With ore rates and production dwindling, analysts now estimate that we have entered a Peak Gold scenario.
  13. 3 ETFs To Watch This Week: XLI, XLY, GLD

    January 28, 2013
    Bullishmomentumdominated Wall Street last week as major equity indexes rallied to multi-year highs. ...
  14. Invest Like Morgan Stanley with These 5 Commodity ETFs - ...

    January 25, 2013
    Although commodities are often overlooked by many investors, these natural resources are considered by many to be ...
  15. How to Build the Ultimate "Doomsday Portfolio"

    January 24, 2013
    We've managed to avoid the great Mayan prediction of the end of the world along with countless doomsday ...
  16. iShares Plans Risk And Value MSCI ETFs, Credit Suisse ...

    January 18, 2013
    The bull train continues to roam across Wall Street as upbeat earnings and solid economic data releases have managed ...
  17. Forget Mutual Funds -- Try This Simple, Low-Cost ...

    January 17, 2013
    As the stock market surged ever higher in the 1990s, many investors were content to let mutual fund managers find ...
  18. Signs Point to an Overextended Bull Market That Could ...

    January 15, 2013
    The stock market consolidated its gains last week while waiting for news. Earnings announcements this week could ...
  19. How To Swing Trade ETFs

    January 15, 2013
    While the long-term buy-and-hold strategy isfavoredby many more passive investors, savvy and active traders have ...
  20. Can Alexco Pick Up The Pace? (AXU, GLD, SLV, SLW)

    January 11, 2013
    With better execution, Alexco could outperform silver.
  21. Q4 ETF Asset Report: Broad Market ETFs Reign - ETF News ...

    January 08, 2013
    The fourth quarter of 2012 was a mixed bag for the equity markets. It was a quarter marked by certain domestic as ...
  22. Daily ETF Roundup: Jobs Report Boosts Markets

    January 04, 2013
    The first three trading days of 2013 are officially in the books, and markets have gotten off to quite the start. ...
  23. Gold ETFs Make 2012 Another Positive Year - ETF News And ...

    January 03, 2013
    Gold ETFs shined once again in 2012 as the price of the metal rose for its twelfth consecutive years (Gold ETFs: Is ...
  24. Favorite ETF Positions For 5 Super Investors

    December 28, 2012
    The ETF boom has made it easier for regular retail investors to add various new asset classes, sectors and markets ...
  25. Gold ETFs: Is the Sell-Off Overdone? - ETF News And ...

    December 26, 2012
    Over the past year, Gold ETFs have played a very important role in shielding the investors from stock market ...
  26. Where Are The Big Money Managers Putting Their Money? ...

    December 24, 2012
    For regular retail investors, following various guru and superstar investors is a great way to formulize a portfolio ...
  27. Survive the Mayan Apocalypse with These ETFs - ...

    December 20, 2012
    The end is near! Well, sort of. The coming Mayan Apocalypse, which begins on December 21st, is by many ...
  28. Thursday's ETF Chart To Watch: SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)

    December 20, 2012
    This week’s theme of “stimulus hopes” persisted for yet another session on Wall Street yesterday. Major equity ...
  29. ETFs Then And Now

    December 19, 2012
    As the calendars get ready to flip to 2013, another chapter in the relatively short history of ETFs will be written. ...
  30. Checking In On the 10 Largest ETFs Year To Date

    December 14, 2012
    2012 has been a hectic year around the world, but the U.S. has been especially busy this year. We saw two new QE ...
  31. What Will Happen To Gold Stocks In 2013 (IAG, ABX, GLD, ...

    December 13, 2012
    This year was brutal for some gold miners. We'll take a look at what could happen for 2013.
  32. Key Criteria to Know Before Buying an ETF - ETF News And ...

    December 12, 2012
    The exchange traded fund industry has expanded at a rapid pace over the past few years, allowing investors to tap ...
  33. 3 ETFs To Watch This Week: EWJ, GLD, RTH

    December 10, 2012
    Wall Street was in for some choppy trading last week, as investors weighed the continuing fiscal cliff talks and a ...
  34. Fiscal Cliff and Gold ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    December 07, 2012
    As we head into further into December, the impact of the Fiscal Cliff looms large over the U.S. economy.  This ...
  35. Friday's ETF Chart To Watch: SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)

    December 07, 2012
    Stocks snapped their losing streak yesterday as reassuring comments from European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi ...
  36. ETFs in a QE3 World - ETF News And Commentary

    December 06, 2012
    After much deliberation, the Federal Reserve finally announced the third round of quantitative easing or QE3, in an ...
  37. What will the Fed do Next Week? - ETF News And Commentary

    December 04, 2012
    While most investors are currently fixated on the "fiscal-cliff" talks, the market will also be impacted by the ...
  38. A New Breed of Gold ETFs on the Horizon? - ETF News And ...

    November 29, 2012
    AdvisorShares, the ETF issuer from Bethesda, Maryland, has long been a leader in active ETFs. The company has made a ...
  39. ETFs That We Are Thankful For - ETF News And Commentary

    November 21, 2012
    Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have come a long way since January 1993--when the first ETF was introduced to the ...
  40. Battle The Fiscal Cliff With ETFs (DVY, IEF, ITM, GLD, MINT)

    November 19, 2012
    Going over the pending fiscal cliff could be a scary proposition for American citizens and investors. The automatic ...
  41. Ultimate Guide To Van Eck Market Vectors TR Gold Miners ...

    November 01, 2012
    Gold ETFs have become exceptionally popular as these instruments mitigate many of the most pressing drawbacks to ...
  42. The Biggest One-Day Gains In Popular Commodities (AIG, ...

    October 31, 2012
    Commodities can be a volatile bunch. Here are some of the biggest one-day leaps for oil, gold and corn.
  43. Guide to Most Popular ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    October 25, 2012
    The ETF industry has come a long way from the time when the ETFs were first launched as investment tools to gain ...
  44. Q3 ETF Asset Report: Investors Back in the Market? - ETF ...

    October 10, 2012
    Overall, 2012 has been a good one so far for the ETF industry, particularly the third quarter where some funds ...
  45. Third Time's A Charm? Best ETF Plays For QE3

    October 04, 2012
    Last month, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke unveiled the latest creation from the central bank – the infamous QE3. As ...
  46. The Week Ahead: What Do Sectors Say About the Economy

    September 29, 2012
    Troubling technical signals appear to be confirmed by recent movements in key sectors, driving up the possibility ...
  47. Is WITE the Perfect Gold ETF Compliment? - ETF News And ...

    September 26, 2012
    With the central bank easing again in what is being termed QE3, investors are beginning to reconsider some of the ...
  48. Is WITE the Perfect Gold ETF Complement? - ETF News And ...

    September 26, 2012
    With the central bank easing again in what is being termed QE3, investors are beginning to reconsider some of the ...
  49. The Week Ahead: How Sorry Will May Sellers Be

    September 15, 2012
    Mantras can be prophetic until they aren't, and those who "sold in May" have already lost out on solid ...
  50. Gold ETFs: Why Bid Ask Spreads Matter - ETF News And ...

    September 14, 2012
    Sometimes in the ETF world, products that appear similar can actually have very different returns. This can ...
  51. Brief History Of ETFs

    September 11, 2012
    In 2012, exchange-traded products are ubiquitous in the world of investing. The more than 1,400 products have ...
  52. Play Gold Standard Debate with These ETFs - ETF News And ...

    September 10, 2012
    Over the past year, gold was trapped in the price band of about $1,500 to $1,700 per ounce, due to the lingering ...
  53. Profiting From Fibonacci Entries and Exits

    September 07, 2012
    MoneyShow's Tom Aspray often uses Fibonacci analysis to determine likely entry points and profit targets for his ...
  54. 2 "Bernanke Trades" to Profit from Right Now

    September 06, 2012
    The last week of August ended with big moves on Thursday and Friday. Stocks look ready to break out of their dull ...
  55. Market Outlook: Unique Signals Point to Higher Prices

    September 06, 2012
    The last week of August ended with big moves on Thursday and Friday. Stocks look ready to break out of their dull ...
  56. Bet on a Gold Comeback with the Gold Explorers ETF - ETF ...

    August 29, 2012
    Over the past few years, investors in gold have undoubtedly been quite pleased with the precious metal's ...
  57. This $21 Billion Hedge Fund Manager is Buying Precious ...

    August 23, 2012
    After someone turns a couple hundred million dollars into billions in a few short years, it seems worthwhile to pay ...
  58. 3 ETFs To Watch This Week: GLD, EWUS, XLI

    August 20, 2012
    It was another slow week on Wall Street, as markets struggled to pick up any momentum. Mixed economic data from ...
  59. Huge Gaps Between Metals, Miners ETFs

    August 08, 2012
    In recent years interest in exposure to natural resources has surged, thanks perhaps in part to the ease of access ...
  60. Have We Seen the Lows for the Year? - Real Time Insight

    August 06, 2012
    Anybody who truly measured and weighed the economic and earnings data of the first half must surely see both in ...
  61. Will Gold Regain Its Luster? - Real Time Insight

    July 31, 2012
    Gold prices have been trending up in the last month due to renewed hopes for QE3. In the past few days, the prices ...
  62. Gold ETFs In 2012: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    July 31, 2012
    This year has proven to be somewhatof a difficult year for gold, as this precious metal has struggled to maintain ...
  63. The Week Ahead: Did The ECB Put a Floor Under Stock Prices?

    July 28, 2012
    All it took was a few words from Europe's top banker to turn stocks around, but can the momentum last? MoneyShow's ...
  64. Is QE3 Already Priced In? - Real Time Insight

    July 18, 2012
    Federal Reserve Chairman testified before the Senate Banking Committee yesterday and delivered the same testimony ...
  65. When Fed QE Goes Bust - Real Time Insight

    July 16, 2012
    I'll admit it. I've been a Keynesian. To me, pumping money into the economy, and monetizing debt through ...
  66. 17 ETFs For Day Traders

    July 13, 2012
    Investors of all walks have embraced ETFs as the investment vehicle of choice when it comes to accessing virtually ...
  67. Fed Minutes Provide No Clarity on QE3 - Real Time Insight

    July 11, 2012
    The minutes of FOMC meeting held in June, indicate that only "a few members" thought that further stimulus would be ...
  68. Bullish On India? Buy Gold ETFs

    July 10, 2012
    Eurozone debt drama continues to hog the headlines as the seemingly never-ending struggle to ...
  69. 3 ETFs To Watch This Week: GLD, FXI, RTH

    July 09, 2012
    Equity markets were dominated by back-and-forth trading last week as mixed economic data releases at home collided ...
  70. The Week Ahead: Can Stocks Ignore the World's Problems?

    July 07, 2012
    Technical action in most markets seems to show this week's downswing was only a temporary pullback, which means ...
  71. 10 Surprising ETF Stats From Mid Year ETF Data

    July 05, 2012
    Earlier this week, the ETF Industry Association released its June 30 batch of ETF data, providing an interesting ...
  72. Europe Fans Flames of Metals Rally

    June 30, 2012
    Precious metals rallied on Friday after European policymakers said they loosen loan requirements for Spain and that ...
  73. 5 Gold Stock Plays (NG, IAG, EGO, GLD, IAU)

    June 29, 2012
    Gold prices have risen by more than $1,000 per ounce since the 1970s. Find out how to put some shine into your ...
  74. Losing Ways Continue For Gold, Silver

    June 29, 2012
    Once again, gold and the other precious metals got no help from Europe as the yellow metal slumped following the ...
  75. Five ETF Surprises From The First Half

    June 28, 2012
    As an up-and-down (and up again) first half of the year draws to a close, many portfolios have managed to squeeze ...
  76. Gold Higher Ahead Of EU Summit

    June 27, 2012
    A day before European policymakers kick off what traders are anticipating will be another disappointing European ...
  77. Gold Rises To Start The Week

    June 26, 2012
    Gold snapped out of its funk from late last week, albeit moderately, to post a Monday gain. COMEX gold for August ...
  78. Europe Pushes Metals Lower

    June 26, 2012
    Not that there were many, but if any hopes for significant progress out of this week's European Summit existed, they ...
  79. Bad Week For Gold

    June 25, 2012
    Following Thursday's drubbing, gold posted a small gain Friday, but it wasn't nearly enough to put a dent in what ...
  80. Deflation: The New 4-Letter For Gold Bugs

    June 22, 2012
    Slumping global equity markets proved on Thursday that gold's safe haven status has not been restored. Far from it ...
  81. ETFs For QE3 (UDN, GLD, SPHB, JNK)

    June 22, 2012
    Here are ETFs that should outperform if another round of quantitative easing is introduced.
  82. Fed No Help To Gold

    June 21, 2012
    The conclusion of the Federal Open Market Committee Meeting today brought about a good news/no news scenario. The ...
  83. 5 ETFs to Profit from the Volatility

    June 20, 2012
    As coalition building begins in Greece, and the Federal Reserve actions this week are yet  unknown, there is ...
  84. FOMC Saves Its Ammo - Real Time Insight

    June 20, 2012
    The Federal Reserve met consensus expectations today by extending their "maturity extension" program, otherwise ...
  85. Stimulus Hopes Don't Help Gold

    June 20, 2012
    Ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday, gold didn't get any support ...
  86. Gold Snaps Streak With Small Loss

    June 19, 2012
    Following a six-day winning streak, gold could not get any love after what should have been a supportive result in ...
  87. Gold Runs Winning Streak to Six Days

    June 16, 2012
    Gold might be getting its groove back. On Friday, COMEX gold for August delivery added $8.50, or 0.5%, to finish the ...
  88. Gold: Winning Streak At 5 Days

    June 15, 2012
    In a choppy, volatile session, gold was able to extend its winning streak to five days, but only by the skin of its ...
  89. Gold: Four Straight Up Days

    June 14, 2012
    Amid slack U.S. economic data and rising concerns about the fate of the Euro Zone ahead of Greek elections this ...
  90. Bill Gross Says To Buy Hard Assets (GSG, GLD, GLTR, RWO)

    June 14, 2012
    When PIMCO’s Bill Gross speaks, the markets generally listen. His latest missive could serve as a portfolio wake-up ...
  91. Gold Reclaims the $1,600 Level

    June 13, 2012
    Stoked by renewed hopes for more quantitative easing, traders bid up gold prices Tuesday, helping the yellow metal ...
  92. Amid Troubling Headlines, Gold Fights Its Way Higher

    June 12, 2012
    Monday was a day of disappointment for riskier assets, gold included, but the yellow metal was able to eke out a ...
  93. Risk On Day Lifts Gold

    June 11, 2012
    In the last trading day of the week, traders embraced a risk on posture and that was good news for gold. COMEX gold ...
  94. Gold Doesn't Get A Bernanke Boost

    June 08, 2012
    As is par for the course, gold got little help from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as the central bank chief ...
  95. Gold Stoked By QE Speculation

    June 07, 2012
    Traders just refuse to give up the ghost on more quantitative easing and with Federal Reserve Chairman testifying ...
  96. Should You Buy Gold Now? - Real Time Insight

    June 06, 2012
    Gold price reached its one month high this morning, supported by hopes for additional stimulus by the Federal ...
  97. Gold Books Small Gain

    June 06, 2012
    Ahead of Wednesday's European Central Bank meeting, gold snapped a two-day losing streak with a modest Tuesday gain. ...
  98. Gold Retreats After Friday's Surge

    June 04, 2012
    Gold took a small breather today following last Friday's jobs report-induced surge, indicating that perhaps traders ...
  99. Spain Drags Gold Lower

    June 01, 2012
    The third credit ratings downgrade of Spain in the past month by ratings agency Egan-Jones pressured gold futures ...
  100. Gold A Safe Haven Again?

    June 01, 2012
    One day does not mark the start of a new trend, but it's still must be viewed as encouraging that gold found a way ...
  101. Defensive ETFs For Tough Markets (GDX, GLD, SH, PSQ)

    May 31, 2012
    Rather than having to bet against one stock, ETFs allow investors to make broader bets on industries, commodities ...
  102. Popular Commodity ETFs (GLD, DBA, DBE, JJC)

    May 29, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  103. Dip Buyers Send Gold Higher

    May 29, 2012
    Gold traders did some value hunting ahead of the long weekend, sending the yellow metal to a two-day winning streak ...
  104. Gold's Losing Streak Now At 3 Days

    May 24, 2012
    New York, May 23rd (TradersHuddle.com) - Awash in more concerns about the Euro Zone and a strong U.S. dollar, the ...
  105. Gold Ends Three-Day Slide

    May 24, 2012
    New York, May 24th (TradersHuddle.com) - Gold put an end to a three-day losing streak on Thursday as traders once ...
  106. Gold Ends Winning Streak

    May 22, 2012
    Following last week's surprise gain that culminated with a monster rally in the last two days of the week, gold ...
  107. Gold Back To Losing Ways

    May 22, 2012
    New York, May 22nd (TradersHuddle.com) - Monday's declines were tolerable. Arguably, so were Tuesday's, but the fact ...
  108. Gold Gains Again

    May 21, 2012
    New York, May 18th (TradersHuddle.com) - It may not seem like much after the drubbing gold has recently endured, but ...
  109. Believe It: Gold Surges, Snapping 4-Day Losing Streak

    May 18, 2012
    New York, May 17th (TradersHuddle.com) - In what feels like the first time in an eternity, we are able to report ...
  110. Gold: A Falling Knife

    May 16, 2012
    New York, May 15th (TradersHuddle.com) - Gold is not a safe haven anymore, maybe it will be again, but it's not ...
  111. Dollar Decks Gold...Again

    May 16, 2012
    New York, May 16th (TradersHuddle.com) - Welcome to the world of broken records where gold bugs are enduring the ...
  112. Gold: Bye-Bye 2012 Gains

    May 14, 2012
    New York, May 14th (TradersHuddle.com) - Gold's status as a risk asset has been catching up with it several weeks ...
  113. Gold Continues Bearish Ways

    May 12, 2012
    New York, May 11th (TradersHuddle.com) - For those that didn't get the memo, down appears to be the path of least ...
  114. Is It Time For A Permanent Strategy? (PERM, VTI, SHY, GLD)

    May 11, 2012
    Harry Browne's Permanent Portfolio could help you create a steady core portfolio regardless of the market environment.
  115. Gold Rises, Still Below $1,600 An Ounce

    May 11, 2012
    New York, May 10th (TradersHuddle.com) - By the skin of its teeth, gold snapped a six-day losing streak and while it ...
  116. Is Gold's Party Over?

    May 10, 2012
    New York, May 9th (TradersHuddle.com) - As was the case with oil and U.S. equities today, gold extended what has ...
  117. Gold: Worse, Not Better

    May 10, 2012
    Gold showed a little bit of resilience in the face of European headwinds on Monday, but that moxy didn't last long ...
  118. Europe Drags Gold Lower

    May 08, 2012
    New York, May 7th (TradersHuddle.com) - No surprise here: Political calamity in Europe over the weekend pressured ...
  119. Ugly Friday, But Gold, Silver Surprise

    May 08, 2012
    Despite an awful end to the week for riskier assets at the hands of a highly disappointing April jobs report, gold ...
  120. 5 Gold Stock Plays (NG, IAG, EGO, GLD, IAU)

    May 07, 2012
    Gold prices have risen by more than $1,000 per ounce since the 1970s. Find out how to put some shine into your ...
  121. Gold Gets No Love From the ECB

    May 04, 2012
    Gold Gets No Love From the ECB
  122. Gold's Hampered By Manufacturing Data

    May 03, 2012
    Gold's Hampered By Manufacturing Data
  123. Gold Extends Losing Streak

    May 03, 2012
    Gold Extends Losing Streak
  124. Is Gold the Best Long-Term Investment? - Real Time Insight

    May 02, 2012
    Is Gold the Best Long-Term Investment? - Real Time Insight
  125. Gold Closes Down Month On Down Note

    May 01, 2012
    Gold Closes Down Month On Down Note
  126. Gold Lifted By Faint QE3 Hopes

    May 01, 2012
    Gold Lifted By Faint QE3 Hopes
  127. Gold, Silver Rebound

    May 01, 2012
    Gold, Silver Rebound
  128. Fed Helps Oil, But Not Precious Metals

    May 01, 2012
    Fed Helps Oil, But Not Precious Metals
  129. Bet On Macro Events With These ETFs (UNG, GDX, GLD, MOO)

    April 30, 2012
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  130. The Week Ahead: Will Europe Spoil Apple's Party?

    April 28, 2012
    If this surprisingly good week makes you want to jump back into stocks with both feet, be patient, writes ...
  131. The Top-Performing ETFs by Sector

    April 28, 2012
    There have been a few surprises in leadership in some of the sector exchange traded funds that are gaining the ...
  132. A Look at Commodity ETFs (GLD, DBA, DBE, JJC)

    April 25, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  133. The Week Ahead: Will Earnings Revive the Rally?

    April 21, 2012
    Despite recent gains, critical market internals suggest the correction is not yet over, but more upside earnings ...
  134. Comparing Metal Equity ETFs (ALUM, COPX, SIL, GDX)

    April 19, 2012
    Looking at the different metal commodity options for investors.
  135. When Will Gold Miner Stocks Rally Like Gold Prices? ...

    April 19, 2012
    ETFs backed by gold miners might offer more than ETFs backed by gold.
  136. Double-Dip ETFs (BIV, DRR, GLD, HYD)

    April 13, 2012
    ETFs for a market pullback and double dip recession.
  137. The Week Ahead: Risk Never Takes a Holiday

    March 31, 2012
    Risk of a deeper correction remains high despite a holiday-shortened week. Watch for technical warning signs, as ...
  138. The Week Ahead: Don't Worry About China's Growth

    March 24, 2012
    Economic news from China last week overshadowed improving technicals for in many parts of the market, including the ...
  139. 5 Gold Stock Plays (NG, IAG, EGO, GLD, IAU)

    March 23, 2012
    Gold prices have risen by more than $1,000 per ounce since the 1970s. Find out how to put some shine into your ...
  140. Bet On Macro Events With These ETFs (UNG, GDX, GLD, MOO)

    March 22, 2012
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  141. 3 ETFs for Precious Metals Exposure

    March 21, 2012
    Gold and silver make sense for investors as long as central banks are devaluing their currency, explains Paul Simon, ...
  142. A Look at Commodity ETFs (GLD, DBA, DBE, JJC, COW)

    March 20, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  143. The Week Ahead: Don't Bet Against the Stock Market, Part II

    March 17, 2012
    The market’s strength this week surprised many investors, and certain sectors have still more potential, ...
  144. The Week Ahead: Should You Switch Sectors?

    March 10, 2012
    Technical evidence is mounting that seasonal sector rotation is taking place right now, and it is crucial for ...
  145. Gold In Trouble? (IAU, GLD, SLV, PPLT, PALL)

    March 08, 2012
    Another bad day at the office for gold could see intense panic selling.
  146. The Midas Metal Speaks

    March 07, 2012
    There's all sorts of talk about gold—where it's headed, how to gauge its value and its demand. So in a bit of ...
  147. Our 3 Favorite Gold Picks Now

    March 07, 2012
    Gold's demise is exaggerated to say the least, and there are still some great opportunities while skeptics sit on ...
  148. Goldman Says To Stick With Oil And Gold (GS, GSG, IEO, ...

    February 29, 2012
    With many of the deep values in natural resources now gone, Goldman Sachs has dropped its overall forecast for ...
  149. India's Gold Buying Drops (GLL, DGLD, GLD, IAU, DZZ)

    February 29, 2012
    For investors, India’s gold outlook can serve as cautionary tale for global gold prices.
  150. The Week Ahead: Will Crude Oil Crush the Recovery?

    February 28, 2012
    Select buying opportunities remain, but the combination of rising oil prices and latest deterioration in the ...
  151. Bet On Macro Events With These ETFs (UNG, GDX, GLD, MOO)

    February 28, 2012
    Sometimes, the best and most rewarding investments are not company specific, but instead bet on changes in sentiment ...
  152. Defensive ETFs For Tough Markets (GDX, GLD, SH, PSQ)

    February 27, 2012
    Rather than having to bet against one stock, ETFs allow investors to make broader bets on industries, commodities ...
  153. The Week Ahead: Does This Headline Scare You?

    February 19, 2012
    Bullish magazine headlines have been the death of many a rising market, and in fact a correction is expected, says ...
  154. The 10 Must-Know Market Forces for 2012

    February 14, 2012
    For the first time since 2007, investors have multiple ways to succeed this year. Understanding how the lingering ...
  155. 5 Gold Stock Plays (NG, IAG, EGO, GLD, IAU)

    January 31, 2012
    Gold prices have risen by more than $1,000 per ounce since the 1970s. Find out how to put some shine into your ...
  156. The Week Ahead: Stocks Need Some Bad News

    January 30, 2012
    Markets are due for a bull-scaring correction that would open more opportunities, but until then investors should ...
  157. A Look at Commodity ETFs (XLE, USO, GLD, SGG, DBA, DBE, ...

    January 30, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  158. A "Worst-to-First" ETF Trade Idea

    January 27, 2012
    The seasonal low point for natural gas is expected soon, and though no mainstream ETF has fared worse than UNG, ...
  159. The Week Ahead: Wait to Buy Lower

    January 25, 2012
    Dividends are key to market-beating performance, especially during these times, says John Buckingham of The Prudent ...
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  175. The Week Ahead: Can the Bulls Stay in Charge?

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  178. ETFs For Economic Havoc (GDX, GLD, SH, PSQ)

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    September 29, 2011
    Can investors find buried treasure with Odyssey Marine Exploration's shipwreck-exploration business?
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    Central banks take another kick at the can.
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  185. 11 Stocks to Watch for the Next Uptrend

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  186. The Week Ahead: Bear Markets Take Time

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  187. 3 Great Equity Market Leading Indicators

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  188. 5 Buys in 2 Top Sectors

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  189. Defensive ETFs for a Tough Market

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  190. The Week Ahead: Another Ride on the Rollercoaster?

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  192. 3 ETFs to Watch on Debt Deadline Day

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  194. 7 Funds to Get Your Financial House in Order

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  198. The One Gold Investment to Make Now

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  199. The Week Ahead: Are Hedge Funds Bailing Out?

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    It’s possible that big-time redemptions caused several would-be rallies last week to sputter and die. A ...
  200. The Week Ahead: How Far Will Stocks Correct?

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  201. Emerging Markets Show Gold Some Love (GLD, SGOL, PHYS, ...

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    As various market strategists continue to predict massive inflation and uncertainty, investors in the emerging world ...
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  204. Summertime Hedges (GLTR, GLD, PBP, BWV, FXY, FXF, DOG)

    June 13, 2011
    With the summer doldrums approaching and the uncertainty facing the stock market, investors could use a hedge. ETFs ...
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    Gold prices have risen by more than $1,000 per ounce since the 1970s. Find out how to put some shine into your ...
  206. High Commodity Prices Are Here To Stay (KFT, SLV, GLD, GSG)

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    Investors looking to invest in commodities need to be patient until the right time and price come along.
  207. 2011's Best Performing Gold Stocks (XG, ANV, GRS, HMY)

    May 09, 2011
    Find out how to put some shine into your portoflio.
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    With investors' interest in gold showing no signs of weakness, higher gold prices are almost assured.
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    Commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to a portfolio.
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    December 20, 2010
    Gold prices have risen to new all time highs in 2010. Find out how to put some shine into your portoflio.
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    The recent recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
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    We examine the top ETFs that won't sap your returns with high fees.
  218. BANC Some Inflation Protection With These Nations (EWZ, ...

    November 15, 2010
    The BANC nations of Brazil, Australia, Norway and Canada offer investors a way to add natural resource production ...
  219. Keeping Up With Commodities (USO, GLD, SLV, MOO)

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    Some commodity prices have moved to scary heights. Investors need to know when it is time to take some money off the ...
  220. 5 Investment Ideas Heating Up Right Now (GDX, GLD, GDXJ, ...

    November 01, 2010
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  221. 7 Reasons To Pick ETFs Over Stocks (GOOG, GLD, SPY, IHI, ...

    November 01, 2010
    As a cost-effective way to achieve a broadly diversified portfolio, including hard-to-own (but worthwhile) assets, ...
  222. Value Investing Congress Picks (MOS, CF, KFT, GLD, DPS)

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  223. 5 Gold Stock Plays (NG, IAG, EGO, GLD, IAU)

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  224. The Silver Standard (SLV, SIVR, SIL, DBS)

    June 04, 2010
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  225. Despite Pullback, Investors Remain Aggressive (BC, PII, ...

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  227. The Secret Way To Play Gold (SLW, RGLD, GLD, SGOL)

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  228. International Inflation Protection (EWC, EWA, EWZ, TIP, ...

    March 29, 2010
    Protect against inflation with TIPS, gold and natural resource rich export nations.
  229. Diversifying With Commodity ETFs (XLE, USO, GLD, SGG, ...

    March 23, 2010
    Commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to a portfolio.
  230. Should You Buy What The Pros Buy? (BRK.A, C, GLD, WFC, XOM)

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    January 21, 2010
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    January 11, 2010
    If the dollar continues to fall, at least one of these funds should turn in a bundle.
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    December 03, 2009
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  234. Looking For Ideas At The Value Investing Congress (CXW, ...

    October 26, 2009
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  235. Gold's Glitter Could Shine On (IAU, GLD, ABX, NEM, KGC, FCX)

    September 10, 2009
    Bullion has once again breached the $1000/oz barrier. Will it manage to hold above this level this time around?
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    Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's
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  238. Golden Portfolio Guardians (GG, GLD, ABX, KGC, C.G, JAG)

    June 30, 2009
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  239. New Fund Combines Hard Assets and Social Responsibility ...

    June 29, 2009
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  240. Gold Is A Great Hedge Today (GDX, AU, GLD, KGC, GFI )

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  241. Golden Dollars: A Look At Junior Miners (NXG, GSS, NG)

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  242. CalPERS Remains Focused (SPY, BLV, GLD, VWO, VNQ, TIP)

    February 26, 2009
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  243. Gold ETF Considerations (IAU, GLD, DGL)

    February 02, 2009
    Avoid chasing the recent resurgence in gold prices by adopting a dollar-cost-averaging approach.
  244. Hurdle Fences With Low ETF Expenses (SPY, VEU, GLD)

    December 03, 2008
    We examine the top ETFs that won't sap your returns with high fees.
  245. Making Sense Of Cash And Shorts (TFSMX, WASAX, VMNFX)

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    We examine a group of mutual funds that have large cash positions either from short selling or from asset allocation.
  246. Staying Afloat With Gold (DGL, GLD, IAU)

    September 19, 2008
    Gold proves its worth in weight.
  247. Rolling With The U.S. Dollar (UUP, LVL, IAU)

    September 16, 2008
    Learn which ETFs to ride as the U.S. dollar recovers.
  248. Silver No Longer Second Best (SLV, XME)

    July 25, 2008
    Learn how investment in a silver ETF protects against inflation and compliments metals & mining plays.
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  250. Hedge Inflation With Gold ETFs (IAU, GLD, GDX)

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    Gold ETFs provide a refuge for investors. We examine top funds that focus on bullion, mining and futures contracts.
  251. Golden Opportunity

    March 17, 2008
    Gold is more than $1,000 an ounce. Learn how you can profit from gold's gains as the rest of the market burns.
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