SPY: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Do Large Cap ETFs Signal Trouble Ahead? - ETF News And ...

    February 15, 2013
    All current discussion about stocks centers on whether stocks can continue their climb upwards. While there have ...
  2. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Little Changed Despite M&A ...

    February 14, 2013
    Afterstraddlingthe flat line for the majority of the day, stocks closed little changed in yet another day of thin ...
  3. How ETF Traders Can Use The VIX Index

    February 14, 2013
    Investors and traders alike have surely run across the Volatility Index, commonly referred to as the VIX, in ...
  4. 7 Articles ETF Investors Must Read: 2/14

    February 14, 2013
    Wall Street was in for several lackluster days of trading this week, with most Asian markets closed on Monday and ...
  5. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks End Mixed

    February 13, 2013
    Strong pullbacks in several bellwether stocks had markets struggling for a definitive direction today, with thebulls ...
  6. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Dragged By Energy In ...

    February 11, 2013
    Equity markets started off the week with a lackluster day of trading, as investors remained cautious amid fears of a ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks End Lower After Volatile Session

    February 07, 2013
    Wall Street was in for another volatile day of trading, as a slew of economic reports and brewing worries over ...
  9. 17 ETF Friendly Professors

    February 07, 2013
    Since the dawn of financial innovation, legendary gurus have always held the spotlight, as these individuals helped ...
  10. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Close Flat On Euro Zone Worries

    February 06, 2013
    In yet another choppy trading session, stocks wiped out most of the day’s earlier losses to finish flat as investors ...
  11. 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 ...
  12. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Bounce Back

    February 05, 2013
    Equity markets bounced back today, after yesterday’s sharp pull back had stocks posting their worst one-day ...
  13. 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 ...
  14. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Post Worst One-Day Drop In 2013

    February 04, 2013
    As many investors feared, stocks pulled back sharply today, posting their first triple-digit drop and worst one-day ...
  15. Daily ETF Roundup: Bulls Return On Encouraging Labor Data

    February 01, 2013
    The bulls charged ahead on Wall Street today, starting off the month of February with bang. Encouraging U.S. data ...
  16. Forensic Accounting ETF (FLAG) Hits the Market - ETF ...

    February 01, 2013
    While a broad market approach is a popular investment style for many, some like to take a more concentrated look at ...
  17. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Finish Strong Month On Quiet Note

    January 31, 2013
    After rallying for nearly an entire month, stocks took a breather to finish lower on the last day of trading in ...
  18. Thursday's ETF Chart To Watch: MSCI Canada Index Fund (EWC)

    January 31, 2013
    Mild selling pressures swept over Wall Street on Wednesday as the bulls found it hard to hold on to profits in the ...
  19. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Pull Back On Fed And ...

    January 30, 2013
    Today’s Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement and upsetting economic data put selling pressures back on Wall ...
  20. Daily ETF Roundup: S&P 500 Tops 1500

    January 25, 2013
    After yesterday’s Apple(AAPL) upset, investors sentiment picked up after a round of better-than-expected earnings ...
  21. Fiscal Cliff ETF Rally Still Hot

    January 25, 2013
    Almost as soon as the confetti stopped falling on election night, the popular news media began focusing almost ...
  22. This Week In ETFs: January 25 Edition

    January 25, 2013
    The bull train continued full steam ahead on Wall Street this week as investors had few reasons to take profits off ...
  23. Daily ETF Roundup: Wall Street Takes A Hit From Apple Upset

    January 24, 2013
    Today’s Apple (AAPL) upset weighed heavily on the markets, as investors digested the rather anemic earnings report ...
  24. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Pop On Earnings Euphoria

    January 23, 2013
    Lifted once again by another batch of strong earnings, stocks rallied as bullish momentum dominated Wall Street. ...
  25. 3 Ways to Play the S&P 500 Rally with ETFs - ETF News ...

    January 23, 2013
    With nearly 72% of corporate earnings beating estimates and the decision of Republicans to vote on a four-month ...
  26. Keep Your Eye on Treasury Rates

    January 23, 2013
    Could a near-term rise in yields finally break the bond bull and send money flowing into stocks? MoneyShow's Tom ...
  27. Daily ETF Roundup: Dow Hits Multi-year High

    January 22, 2013
    The bulls dominated Wall Street today, as markets started off the holiday-shortened week with several ...
  28. 2 Bullish Charts You Need to See - Cook`s Kitchen

    January 22, 2013
    For several months, I've been watching two indexes that I like to call "the other 2,400 stocks." One is the Russell ...
  29. The Ultimate Guide To FM (MSCI Frontier 100 Index Fund)

    January 22, 2013
    Emerging markets have long been popular investment destinations, as these countries generally offer considerably ...
  30. Ultimate Guide To FM

    January 22, 2013
    Emerging markets have long been popular investment destinations, as these countries generally offer considerably ...
  31. Friday's ETF Chart To Watch: SPDR S&P 500 (SPY)

    January 18, 2013
    Buying pressures continue to reign supreme on Wall Street as economic data releases are not giving the bulls many ...
  32. 2 Bottoming Stocks in Top Sector

    January 18, 2013
    These two health-care stocks not only have room to run if the sector continues to rise, but the youth of their ...
  33. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Rally On Positive Economic Data

    January 17, 2013
    Bullish momentum made an appearance on Wall Street today, as encouraging economic data and potential progress over ...
  34. 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 ...
  35. Diamond ETF: An Investor's Best Friend in 2013? - ETF ...

    January 16, 2013
    The new Diamond/Gemstone ETF (GEMS) from upstart PureFunds is off to a solid start since its recent debut. The ...
  36. 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 ...
  37. How to Hedge Your Portfolio Against a Market Sell-off

    January 09, 2013
    Chances are you likely had a successful year in the stock market.  Despite all the gloom and doom ranging from ...
  38. Focus on Earnings with These ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    January 09, 2013
    The vast majority of ETFs currently on the market utilize market capitalization levels for their weighting schemes. ...
  39. 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 ...
  40. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Slide Sideways

    January 07, 2013
    Compared to last week, today’s trading session was relatively quiet. The first few trading days of 2013 were ...
  41. Sector Relativity - Cook`s Kitchen

    January 07, 2013
    As the economy rolls through its much-anticipated waves of expansion and contraction, portfolio managers tend to ...
  42. Why SPY Has No Love For Buffett And Berkshire

    January 07, 2013
    In addition to being one of the most widely followed benchmarks in the world, the S&P 500 also serves as the basis ...
  43. 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. ...
  44. Daily ETF Roundup: Fed Minutes Spook Stocks

    January 03, 2013
    Euphoria levels dropped off during the second day of trading in the new year as cautious commentary from the latest ...
  45. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Surge On Fiscal Cliff Deal

    January 02, 2013
    The first trading session of 2013 is in the books as markets turned in one of the best performances in recent ...
  46. Indicator Points to Caution in 2013 -- Except for this ...

    January 02, 2013
    Market prices move in trends and traders can make, and more importantly, keep large profits if they are on the right ...
  47. 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 ...
  48. SPDR S&P 500 and Other Financial Stocks Making Big Moves ...

    December 21, 2012
    It's been a bad day for the market after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has decreased 2%; the S&P 500 has ...
  49. 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. ...
  50. 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 ...
  51. 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 ...
  52. Is the Canada ETF Back on Track? - ETF News And Commentary

    December 10, 2012
    Canada has found itself in a relatively favorable economic position in the post-recession environment. The country ...
  53. The 5 Most Important Chart Patterns For ETF Traders

    December 05, 2012
    Chart patterns are a very useful tool because they occur regularly—providing you with lots of trade candidates—and ...
  54. 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 ...
  55. 5 Charts for a Bull-Bear Debate - Cook`s Kitchen

    November 30, 2012
    Let's take a look at some charts you don't see every day. They may tell us something about the underlying strength ...
  56. Big Banks Hitting a Brick Wall

    November 29, 2012
    Several large money-center banks have rallied up to longer-term resistance, and the weakness in their volume ...
  57. What's Next for 2012's Top Sectors

    November 29, 2012
    The recent market turbulence has shaken investor confidence but have the market-leading sectors changed? ...
  58. Keep Your Eye on Asset Managers

    November 29, 2012
    Was Friday’s drop the start or the end of the correction? This week’s close will be important from a ...
  59. 4 Top Plays from a Market Leading Sector

    November 29, 2012
    Materials stocks have been leading the recent rebound, and MoneyShow's Tom Aspray looks at the charts of four of ...
  60. Avoiding High-Yield Disasters

    November 29, 2012
    Investors often ignore the excessive risk associated with those instruments that offer huge yields, writes ...
  61. Are UITs Better Than ETFs?

    November 26, 2012
    The term “ETF” is used by many investors to refer to a wide range of financial structures that aren’t technically ...
  62. 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 ...
  63. Breaking Down The S&P 500 ETF Price War

    November 21, 2012
    The S&P 500 is one of the most widely-followed indexes in the world, offering exposure to a basket of U.S. stocks ...
  64. Daily ETF Roundup: Bargain Shopping Euphoria Sparks Rally

    November 19, 2012
    Bargain shoppers finally stepped in after a long week of profit-taking pressures on Wall Street. Major equity ...
  65. Ultimate Guide To Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ)

    November 19, 2012
    Real estate has long been a popular asset class as it tends to offer excellent long-term returns with relatively low ...
  66. Daily ETF Roundup: Another Day, Another Sell-Off

    November 15, 2012
    Stocks tallied yet another session in red territory as looming “fiscal cliff” worries and sour economic data proved ...
  67. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Sink, Greece Cuts A Deal

    November 13, 2012
    Major equity indexes tallied another session in red territory as pessimismcontinuesto reign supreme on Wall Street. ...
  68. Daily ETF Roundup: Flat Close On Fiscal Cliff Woes

    November 12, 2012
    Major equity indexes kicked off the week with an encouraging pop at the open following last week’s pullback, ...
  69. Do Country ETFs Really Provide Diversification? - ETF ...

    November 12, 2012
    Over the past decade, globalization has increased the interdependence of nations among each other. With the growth ...
  70. Least Correlated Country ETFs To S&P 500

    November 12, 2012
    ETFs continue to find their way into countless portfolios as investors of all styles have embraced these innovative ...
  71. Biggest Veteran ETF Winners Since Inception

    November 12, 2012
    Since SPY made its debut as the first exchange-traded fund in 1993, the ETF industry has certainly come a long way. ...
  72. SPDR S&P 500 and Other Big Movers In Financial on ...

    November 07, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq is down 2.7%; the S&P 500 has fallen 2.6%; and the Dow has ...
  73. ETF Daily Roundup: Markets Rally Prior To Election Results

    November 06, 2012
    Finally it’s here. The 2012 presidential election is upon us, and most people are just excited to be free from the ...
  74. Dollar Cost Averaging with ETFs: Does It Work? - ETF ...

    November 06, 2012
    Sometimes, the behavior and scope of capital markets goes beyond conventional research and financial logic. This is ...
  75. Daily ETF Roundup: All Eyes On The Election

    November 05, 2012
    Markets were relatively quiet on the day, as investors seem to be holding their breath for the U.S. presidential ...
  76. What Do Quarterly Trends Reveal about ETFs in Q4? - ETF ...

    October 31, 2012
    As we make further progress into the final quarter of 2012, it is worthwhile to point out that the year has been an ...
  77. Friday's ETF Chart To Watch: Dow Jones Industrial ...

    October 26, 2012
    Bullish fever swept over Wall Street as investors’ confidence saw a massive improvement following the latest ...
  78. Zacks Market Strategy Update - Analyst Blog

    October 25, 2012
    Here is a brief summary of highlights in October's Zacks Market Strategy. Top-Down S&P 500 End-of-Year 2012 ...
  79. 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 ...
  80. Daily ETF Roundup: Housing Soars, Earnings Miss

    October 17, 2012
    Markets rallied today, as strong readings on the U.S. housing sector boosted stocks. According to the Commerce ...
  81. Don't Give Up on Apple or Tech

    October 13, 2012
    As the technology sector and Apple continue to drop, MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray points out the seasonal and ...
  82. The Third Quarter's Top ETFs

    October 12, 2012
    A examination of Barron’s recent Mutual Fund Report highlights a few little-known ETFs that ...
  83. Charts Can Warn of Earnings Misses

    October 10, 2012
    Will this week’s earnings reports confirm the prevailing view of a deteriorating economy? And what action ...
  84. 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 ...
  85. Sector EER: Downward Trend Reverses - Cook`s Kitchen

    October 05, 2012
    As we head into the thick of earnings season over the next few weeks, it's a good time to look at what's going on ...
  86. Inside the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) - ETF ...

    October 05, 2012
    For over a hundred years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has been serving as the primary benchmark of ...
  87. Daily ETF Roundup: Jobs Optimism Bolsters Stocks

    October 04, 2012
    The presidential debates are underway and U.S. markets are looking to close out another week in bright green ...
  88. 4 Global Growth Casualties

    October 03, 2012
    These four well-known stocks were hit last quarter by weakness in emerging markets, but technical analysis points ...
  89. 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 ...
  90. FlexShares Debuts Two International ETFs - ETF News And ...

    September 28, 2012
    Northern Trust continues to expand its ETF lineup under its 'FlexShares' brand and for good reason given how popular ...
  91. VelocityShares Fills Pipeline

    September 28, 2012
    Investors endured another slow trading week with mixed economic data releases on Wall Street, paving the way for ...
  92. Will Earnings Trigger More Selling

    September 25, 2012
    Earnings could pressure the market this week, writes MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray, and owners of these three ...
  93. 2 Small-Cap Revenue Growth Stars

    September 22, 2012
    Small-cap stocks have come to the forefront this month, says MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray, who has two names with ...
  94. Don't Chase These 4 Top Country ETFs

    September 22, 2012
    Some of these market leading global ETFs could be good buys in the near future, but they look increasingly ...
  95. Are May's Top Groups Still Leading

    September 22, 2012
    A look at four sectors that led the market in the spring shows us not only which industry groups have long-term ...
  96. Ultimate Guide To VTI

    September 19, 2012
    Cheap and easy diversification are two staples of the exchange-traded product structure, which have helped make this ...
  97. 15 Most Overbought S&P 500 Stocks

    September 18, 2012
    The weekly scan of S&P 500 stocks reveals not only those stocks that are vulnerable to profit taking, but also ...
  98. 3 Simple Moving Average ETF Trading Strategies

    September 17, 2012
    The active trading community has embraced ETFs as these financial instrument offerunparalleledintradayliquidity, ...
  99. 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 ...
  100. Daily ETF Roundup: Big Ben's Rally Holds

    September 14, 2012
    There was a sense of anxiety concerning whether or not yesterday’s QE rally would hold, or if it was a one time ...
  101. Two Telecom ETFs Outperforming the S&P 500 - ETF News ...

    September 14, 2012
    Telecom ETFs have, as of late, turned out to be huge winners this year amidst the ongoing broad market turmoil. In ...
  102. Stick With Market Leaders, Not Laggards

    September 12, 2012
    A look at this technically weak sector shows how even stocks that appear attractive by themselves may not be good ...
  103. Is the Thailand ETF Unstoppable? - ETF News And Commentary

    September 11, 2012
    As worries continue to grow over many developing nations around the globe, some investors have decided to pull back ...
  104. 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 ...
  105. The Major Trend Favors Tech, But...

    September 07, 2012
    A broad-based look at the technology sector indicates that the positive signals from 2009 are still intact, but ...
  106. RBS Launches New Trend-Following ETF - ETF News And ...

    September 07, 2012
    Although the ETF industry has experienced some growing pains in recent weeks thanks to a number of closures, the ...
  107. 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 ...
  108. 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 ...
  109. The 10 Most Oversold Dow Stocks

    September 05, 2012
    Looking at the charts of these blue-chip dividend payers pulls up a quartet of names that may be solid buys on the ...
  110. Upside Targets for Apple and Amazon

    August 31, 2012
    Using monthly and weekly charts, MoneyShow's Tom Aspray analyzes these two tech giants to find out not only their ...
  111. First Trust Debuts “Tail Hedge” S&P 500 ETF (VIXH)

    August 31, 2012
    First Trust announced this week the launch of a new ETF that will combine exposure to one of the world’s most ...
  112. Three ETFs Up 100% (And More) In 2012

    August 30, 2012
    With two thirds of 2012 in the books, the year is on track to be a relatively solid stretch for most investors. ...
  113. Daily ETF Roundup: Isaac Strikes, Beige Book Tells Mixed ...

    August 29, 2012
    The release of the Fed’s Beige Book today left investors even more leery ahead of Chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech on ...
  114. Buy the Dips... If We Get One - Cook`s Kitchen

    August 17, 2012
    This is one of those rallies that frustrates lots of traders. Why? Because they spend so much time doubting it, or ...
  115. Is It Time For an Equal Weight ETF? - ETF News And ...

    August 17, 2012
    Financial markets today are marked with uncertainties arising on account of weak economic conditions around the ...
  116. First Trust Launches Technology Dividend ETF (TDIV)

    August 17, 2012
    First Trust, the company behind the popular suite of AlphaDEX ETFs, has become the first ETF at the crossroads to ...
  117. 5 Charts That Say Market Going Higher - Cook`s Kitchen

    August 10, 2012
    There are lots of fundamental reasons to think stocks can't go higher, and very few to believe that they should. ...
  118. Two ETFs that Have Surged from Their Lows - ETF News And ...

    August 09, 2012
    After posting two 'above par' earnings season for two consecutive quarters, corporate America has undoubtedly failed ...
  119. Top Sectors for the Rest of 2012

    August 07, 2012
    Identifying the best-performing sectors can often give you an edge in selecting the stocks that are most likely to ...
  120. Daily ETF Roundup: Fiscal Olympics – Fed And ECB Facing ...

    August 07, 2012
    Anticipation was the name of the game today. Investors across the globe continued to place bets on central bankers ...
  121. 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 ...
  122. Treasury Yields Can Still Go Lower

    August 04, 2012
    Investor distrust of equities and fear of another recession has caused a steady flow of funds to the Treasury ...
  123. Red Flags Warn of Weak Rally

    August 03, 2012
    Although the market is susceptible to news from Europe or the Fed that could still push the major averages higher, ...
  124. Is the S&P Fairly Valued at 1,400? - Real Time Insight

    July 30, 2012
    The S&P 500 corrected 10.5% in the spring and is now back up to within 3% of its highs since the Great Recession. ...
  125. Stay Away from This Weak Sector

    July 28, 2012
    There has been one major market sector that has been lagging the Spyder Trust (SPY) all year and MoneyShow’s ...
  126. 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 ...
  127. Portfolio Pruning 101

    July 27, 2012
    MoneyShow's Tom Aspray takes an in-depth look at his successful Charts in Play Portfolio, as he looks to take ...
  128. 5 Charts Bears Need to Chew On - Cook`s Kitchen

    July 27, 2012
    After a big bounce in the stock market Thursday and Friday (well over 2 standard deviations for a two-day period ...
  129. Have the Bulls Been Trapped?

    July 26, 2012
    The technical health of the stock market has deteriorated and knowing the key technical levels will allow you to be ...
  130. No Big Winners in Vegas Tonight

    July 25, 2012
    Despite apparently strong fundamentals, the casino stocks have been clearly out of favor in the last few months, ...
  131. 5 ETFs With Wild Five-Year Returns

    July 24, 2012
    Bull or bear market, it’s undeniable that the ETF universe has grown like a weed. The exchange-traded product lineup ...
  132. 3 Charts for Earnings Season You Need to See - Real Time ...

    July 23, 2012
    Name one of the strongest patterns of this earnings season. That's right, weaker revenues. Below are 3 charts ...
  133. 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 ...
  134. Sector EER: Downward Trends Continue - Cook`s Kitchen

    July 18, 2012
    Since Zacks collects all the earnings estimates and revisions from the Street, we get to compile the data in some ...
  135. 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 ...
  136. What Mexico's New President Means For EWW

    July 16, 2012
    While most investors remain focused on the seemingly never-ending debt drama in the eurozone or the sluggish U.S. ...
  137. What's Holding Apple Up? - Real Time Insight

    July 13, 2012
    There are a few stocks I really look forward to earnings from. Caterpillar (CAT) and Cummins (CMI) tell us about ...
  138. 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 ...
  139. ProShares Adds 3x, -3x Financials ETFs

    July 12, 2012
    ProShares added a pair of products designed for investors looking to bet on the short term performance of the often ...
  140. 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 ...
  141. Are Stocks Waiting for Guidance? - Real Time Insight

    July 09, 2012
    Stocks seem to be at an interesting point. Trading at 13X this year's expected EPS of about $103 on the S&P 500, ...
  142. 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 ...
  143. 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 ...
  144. Q2 ETF Asset Report: Bond Funds Lead the Charge - ETF ...

    July 03, 2012
    The second quarter was, despite the overall market turmoil, a pretty solid one for the broad ETF industry. A handful ...
  145. The Five Best ETFs over the Past Five Years - ETF News ...

    July 02, 2012
    In the last five years, investors have witnessed a variety of market conditions. Stocks were relatively strong in ...
  146. 5 Dividend ETFs for the Second Half

    July 02, 2012
    It was a tumultuous second quarter for equities as the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) fell almost 3.2 percent, but ...
  147. Guide to the 25 Most Liquid ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    June 29, 2012
    There are a number of misconceptions when it comes to ETF liquidity. Many investors believe that if a product ...
  148. Fighting Inflation Beyond TIPS (TIP, STPZ, DBC, RRF, CPI)

    June 28, 2012
    In light of TIPS continued negative yields, investors may want to explore other options for inflation fighting. Here ...
  149. Preferred Stock ETFs With Huge Dividends (PFF, PGF, PGX)

    June 27, 2012
    If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
  150. Will Further QE Help or Hurt the Economy? - Real Time ...

    June 27, 2012
    Will Further QE Help or Hurt the Economy? Last week, the Fed decided to extend the Operation Twist through the ...
  151. Three ETFs To Watch This Week: GERJ, SPY, EWC

    June 25, 2012
    The markets took a couple of hard hits last week as less than cheery news on the homefront and from overseas rocked ...
  152. A Better Way To Dividends?

    June 22, 2012
    More than three years removed from the darkest days of the global financial crisis, major bank stocks still face an ...
  153. Three ETF Charts That Sum Up 2012

    June 21, 2012
    With the first half of 2012 coming to a close, investors find themselves perhaps only partially through a rocky ...
  154. FOMC Saves Its Ammo - Real Time Insight

    June 20, 2012
    The Federal Reserve met consensus expectations today by extending their "maturity extension" program, otherwise ...
  155. How Much Can US Stocks Decouple? - Real Time Insight

    June 18, 2012
    After Greece's somewhat positive election outcomes, the reality remains that the great eurozone monetary experiment ...
  156. Gaming Grexit - Cook`s Kitchen

    June 18, 2012
    Worried about the Greek election on Sunday? Join the club. British financial authorities, through the Bank of ...
  157. Long Term Oil ETFs (USO, DBO, USL, SPY)

    June 14, 2012
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  158. Spain Bank Bailout: A Disappointing Tease

    June 13, 2012
    In theory, news that European nations will loan Spain $125 billion to bailout the country's crumbling banking ...
  159. Equity Risk Premium: Are Stocks Cheap or Dear? - Real ...

    June 11, 2012
    By many measures, stocks look cheap. With 2012 EPS estimates for the S&P 500 around $103, the index at 1,320 is ...
  160. Wall of Worry Market Won't Climb - Cook`s Kitchen

    June 07, 2012
    Markets climb walls of worry and doubt because investors sit on the sidelines in disbelief after a significant ...
  161. Yield, Where Are You?

    June 01, 2012
    It's well known that in this environment of depressed/frozen interest rates, cash investments and U.S. Treasuries ...
  162. Long Term Oil ETFs (USO, DBO, USL, SPY)

    May 29, 2012
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  163. Encouraging Signs on the Housing Front

    May 24, 2012
    It goes without saying that homebuilders stocks are on the higher end of the risk spectrum and it's also clear that ...
  164. A Familiar Neighbor

    May 24, 2012
    There are numerous superlatives regarding the Mexican economy. It's one of the largest U.S. trading partners. In ...
  165. Time to Buy the Singapore ETFs - Investment Ideas

    May 08, 2012
    Across the globe, investing in the developed world is a mess. Europe appears headed back to anarchy after some ...
  166. 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 ...
  167. Oil ETFs For the Long Term (USO, DBO, USL, SPY)

    April 24, 2012
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  168. 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 ...
  169. Is the Stock Market Still Vulnerable?

    April 20, 2012
    The stock rally over the past week has relieved some investor fears, but deterioration in the market internals ...
  170. The Most Overbought S&P 500 Stocks

    April 17, 2012
    The market’s correction and these stocks’ close proximity to technically overbought levels could cause ...
  171. The Week Ahead: Buckle Up...More Turbulence to Come

    April 14, 2012
    The rough week has caused quite a bit of damage, and a deeper correction is likely. It pays to be defensive right ...
  172. Faceoff: Emerging ETFs vs. S&P 500

    April 14, 2012
    Despite disappointing GDP data from China, emerging markets may still surprise to the upside in the coming months, ...
  173. Casino Stocks That Trump the S&P 500

    April 13, 2012
    Two popular casino stocks have had hot hands in 2012, and given their positive earnings and business outlooks, the ...
  174. 2 Markets Where Big Volume Rules

    April 13, 2012
    Moby Waller of BigTrends.com explains that while stock trading volume is stagnant, the flow of capital into options ...
  175. The 2 Newest SPX Option Products

    April 11, 2012
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  176. 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 ...
  177. Dollar Will Foretell S&P's Next Move

    March 28, 2012
    JW Jones of Options Trading Signals believes upcoming price action in the US dollar index will bring about one of ...
  178. Buy These ETFs During A Pullback (EPHE, VGT, SPY, FSE)

    March 26, 2012
    Here are four ETFs that are due for a pullback.
  179. 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 ...
  180. A Big Bet On "Spicy" Utilities (XLU, DUK, FXU, NEE, EXC)

    March 19, 2012
    For investors, betting on growth-oriented utility firms could alleviate the anticipated underperformance of the sector.
  181. 3 Preferred Stock ETFs with Huge Dividends (PFF, PGF, PGX)

    March 19, 2012
    If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
  182. 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, ...
  183. 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 ...
  184. Building a Strong Stock Portfolio

    March 09, 2012
    Using real market examples, Tom Aspray discusses how to identify high-relative-strength stocks to buy and manage ...
  185. The Week Ahead: Individual Investors Not Buying

    March 03, 2012
    There’s lots of cash on the sidelines of this aging rally, but investors should not get caught up in the hype. ...
  186. Understanding Volatility Skew in Options

    February 29, 2012
    Jared Wooodard of CondorOptions.com explains how volatility skew can affect your trading success and profits. The ...
  187. 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 ...
  188. A Better Way to Benchmark Risk Allocations

    February 25, 2012
    Salient Partners’ new Risk-Parity Index replicates the performance of an equally risk-weighted allocation to ...
  189. 2 Good Energy Bets

    February 22, 2012
    Seasonal strength in the energy sector means good opportunity in select oil and gas stocks as winter melts into ...
  190. 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 ...
  191. 3 Preferred Stock ETFs with Huge Dividends (PFF, PGF, PGX)

    February 13, 2012
    If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
  192. Small Caps, Tech Still Leading

    February 06, 2012
    Small-cap stocks have assumed a leadership role over the broader markets, and while a deeper, news-inspired ...
  193. 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 ...
  194. 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 ...
  195. The Week Ahead: The Path to Profits in 2012

    January 09, 2012
    The year has started off well, but some sectors and strategies have the potential to pay off even better in coming ...
  196. Slow And Steady ETFs Outperforming (SPLV, HDV, HILO, SPY)

    January 03, 2012
    Low volatility ETFs lead the way in 2011.
  197. Slow Growth? No Problem For Mid-Caps (VYM, MDY, SPY, ...

    December 26, 2011
    With many analysts predicting slow growth for the new year, investors may want to consider mid-cap stocks for their ...
  198. Fibonacci Analysis for Option Traders

    December 22, 2011
    Technician Carolyn Boroden uses Fibonacci time and price analysis to uncover compelling trade set-ups, but prefers ...
  199. The Week Ahead: Will the Grinch Steal Christmas?

    December 20, 2011
    The warning flags are up, and time is running out for a solid rally. Be careful, and watch these key indicators over ...
  200. 3 Preferred Stock ETFs with Huge Dividends (PFF, PGF, PGX)

    December 20, 2011
    If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
  201. The Two Worst Big Bank Stocks

    December 02, 2011
    New credit downgrades to a number of banks by S&P and still-negative chart patterns mean Bank of America (BAC) ...
  202. The Week Ahead: Don't Be Late for the 'January Effect&rsqu

    November 30, 2011
    The annual fire sale of small-cap stocks may be happening several weeks early, which could give savvy investors a ...
  203. The 4 ETF Starter Portfolio (TIP, EEB, SPY, DBC)

    November 24, 2011
    Build a basic portfolio with four ETFs from different asset classes.
  204. The Week Ahead: Will the Supercommittee Sink the Markets?

    November 22, 2011
    It could be a couple of weeks until we know the true effect of the latest US debt debate in the markets, but there ...
  205. Support and Resistance Levels to Watch

    November 16, 2011
    Controlling risk and trading smaller position sizes is crucial, says trader JW Jones, who defines the key price ...
  206. The Week Ahead: Don't Bet Against the Stock Market

    November 16, 2011
    As the markets continue to defy the bears, a proper breakout could be on its way as early as next week. So watch for ...
  207. The Week Ahead: Can the Bulls Stay in Charge?

    November 07, 2011
    Tuesday’s drop gave investors an excellent entry point for what looks like a sustained rally. Of course, ...
  208. Is "Dr. Copper" A Quack? (SCCO, TCK, JJC, SPY, RIO)

    October 03, 2011
    Don't jump to conclusions about what copper's recent demise means for the market.
  209. Central Banks Take Another Kick At The Can (STD, BCS, ...

    September 21, 2011
    Central banks take another kick at the can.
  210. The Week Ahead: The Market Doesn't Need Another Storm

    August 28, 2011
    Hurricane Irene looks tough enough, but the barrage of economic news next week could be even more of a problem for ...
  211. Chip Sector ETF a Short-Term Buy?

    August 26, 2011
    If the broad market finds a near-term bottom, the semiconductor sector should also rebound, and a leveraged chip ...
  212. ETFs vs. ETNs: How They Differ

    August 25, 2011
    Key differences between exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) can significantly impact ...
  213. The Week Ahead: Bear Markets Take Time

    August 21, 2011
    We won’t know for a while whether the bulls have been truly slaughtered, so investors would do wise to wait ...
  214. Tap Into Sky-High Option Premiums

    August 20, 2011
    The option chains show that volatility and option premiums are at levels not seen in a year, and as a result, ...
  215. The Week Ahead: Another Ride on the Rollercoaster?

    August 14, 2011
    Next week should prove quieter, but with all the uncertainty weighing on the markets, it’s probably best to ...
  216. How Low Will Stocks Go?

    August 13, 2011
    A diverse group of experts have convinced MoneyShow’s editor-at-large Howard R. Gold that, notwithstanding a ...
  217. How to Fade Morning Gaps

    August 12, 2011
    Stocks that are in the news and the market indices themselves often gap up or down in the morning, creating good ...
  218. Never Ditch a Proven Indicator

    August 12, 2011
    Indicators like the RSI and others didn't protect traders from this week’s selloff, serving as a valuable ...
  219. The Week Ahead: Waiting for QE3

    August 07, 2011
    After a week like this one, it seems like the markets have nowhere to go but up…and although a rally is ...
  220. 2 Great European ETFs

    August 05, 2011
    Because of the solid Greece debt-resolution deal and because the US can’t seem to get its act together to ...
  221. How Far Will Stocks Fall?

    August 05, 2011
    New fears about the economy have trumped the debt resolution and the selloff is now on. Here are the critical ...
  222. Three S&P-Beating Global ETFs

    August 03, 2011
    While the S&P 500 struggles amid fear and uncertainty in the US, these three Asian ETFs show strong chart ...
  223. The Week Ahead: More "Bizarro World"

    July 31, 2011
    It’s all about the debt-ceiling debate right now, and mounting fears have caused technical damage that will ...
  224. Don't Light That Short Fuse!

    July 30, 2011
    The markets seem likely to re-test recent lows, and if key technical levels are broken, it could easily spark a ...
  225. When to Favor Options Over Stocks

    July 29, 2011
    Traders choose options over stocks for their versatility and limited risk, but there are certain drawbacks as well. ...
  226. The Week Ahead: For Stocks, The Debt Ceiling's the Limit

    July 24, 2011
    The markets would probably be much more bullish if not for the debt-ceiling debate in Washington, and in fact last ...
  227. 3 Sizzling Summer Sectors

    July 22, 2011
    Strong market performance this week has set up favorable risk/reward buying opportunities in top-performing sector ...
  228. The Week Ahead: Are Hedge Funds Bailing Out?

    July 17, 2011
    It’s possible that big-time redemptions caused several would-be rallies last week to sputter and die. A ...
  229. The 4 ETF Starter Portfolio (TIP, EEB, SPY, DBC)

    July 11, 2011
    Build a basic portfolio with four ETFs from different asset classes.
  230. The Week Ahead: How Far Will Stocks Correct?

    July 10, 2011
    Friday’s downturn should continue into next week, but technical analysis shows the sell-off should be much ...
  231. The Week Ahead: Will Stocks and Rates Continue Higher?

    July 03, 2011
    Like markets sometimes do, fortunes changed nearly overnight, and a rally took firm hold all last week. So firm, in ...
  232. The Top Sector/Market Cap For The Next 12 Months (CNSL, ...

    July 01, 2011
    After more than a two-year hiatus from the rally, these stocks are finally revving their engines, with a lot of ...
  233. Week Ahead: Fireworks Coming Early?

    June 26, 2011
    Something's got to give as we approach Independence Day, as the quixotic action last week hurt both quick-hit ...
  234. 3 Steps to Hedging with LEAPS Options

    June 23, 2011
    Using a simple three-step process and LEAPS options, longer-term investors can limit downside risk while still ...
  235. The Week Ahead: Is the Worst of the Selling Over?

    June 21, 2011
    Indicators are mixed, and any number of events next week could tip the scales to the bears or bulls, but sideways ...
  236. 3 Preferred Stock ETFs with Huge Dividends (PFF, PGF, PGX)

    April 14, 2011
    If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
  237. Earn Huge Dividends with Preferred Stock ETFs (PFF, PGF, ...

    January 05, 2011
    If you are looking for huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
  238. Ratcheting Up The Income In Your Portfolio (REM, PSK, ...

    December 22, 2010
    The ETF boom has opened many higher-yielding asset classes to the retail world.
  239. 2010's Highest Performing S&P500 stocks (CMI, AKAM, Q, ...

    December 15, 2010
    Check out 2010's highest-performing S&P 500 stocks.
  240. 3 Companies With Growing Dividends (BF.B, CPB, DCI, SPY, ...

    December 15, 2010
    These companies have big dividends that are growing each year and stocks that are on the move. Does it get any ...
  241. The Booming Business Of Container Leasing (TGH, TAL, ...

    December 13, 2010
    Railroad and shipping volume has been steadily on the rise.
  242. The Perfect Starter Portfolio With Just 4 ETFs (EEB, ...

    November 10, 2010
    We build an investing foundation with a portfolio of four ETFs from different asset classes.
  243. Preferred Stock ETFs with High Dividend Yields (PFF, ...

    November 09, 2010
    We examine a group of preferred stock ETFs that have market beating dividend yields.
  244. Eyeing The Exchanges (NYX, CME, SPY)

    November 03, 2010
    Exchanges offer investors a chance to benefit from transaction fees and additional insight into market trading activity.
  245. 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, ...
  246. The Best Health Care For Your Investment Dollar (MRK, ...

    October 26, 2010
    The healthcare sector is looking like a strong area of the economy, and potentially a very lucrative investment.
  247. A Dose Of International Dividends (DEM, DWX, NGG, GOL, NZT)

    October 14, 2010
    With a depreciating dollar and interest rates around zero, investors should take a look at adding international ...
  248. 6 High-Flying S&P 500 Stocks (CMI, WYNN, AKAM, LXK, ...

    October 12, 2010
    Check out six S&P 500 stocks that are returning more than 60%.
  249. Utilities Rising (NI, CNP, D, SPY, XLU)

    September 28, 2010
    In a sector whose moves are akin to watching paint dry, comes three companies sporting impressive growth.
  250. ETFs Causing Volatility? Here's The Real Problem (IJH, ...

    September 17, 2010
    It's not buying and selling of an ETF's underlying stocks that cause market volatility. Rather, it may be that ...
  251. Interested In The Short Interest Leaders? (MGM, AN, ADS, ...

    September 15, 2010
    For those with a bullish tilt, this data series can prove to be most valuable.
  252. Comparing Canada And America (EWC, SPY, THI, SBUX, RY, BAC)

    August 19, 2010
    Just how equal are the markets and economy in Canada and the United States?
  253. 3 Hearty Healthcare Investments (PFE, SNY, NHC, SPY, XLV)

    August 06, 2010
    Should the broad market find its legs, look for these issues to outperform.
  254. The Best And Worst Stocks For The Year (WNC, IDT, CPE, ...

    August 02, 2010
    Ten stocks have climbed 200% since New Year’s, while more than 25 have lost over half their value.
  255. Finding Yield With Utilities (XLU, IPU, GII, NGG)

    July 27, 2010
    Income investors are at impasse, and the need for higher income yields can be found in the utility sector.
  256. 3 Stocks For Every Kind Of Investor (FLY,KCAP,WAC,SPY,XLF)

    July 27, 2010
    Stocks with six months of rock-solid price appreciation, high dividend yields and low P/E and P/B ratios.
  257. Foreign Energy ADRs For The Contrarian Investor (E, ...

    July 20, 2010
    Sometimes miserable headlines and a falling stock market conspire to create great buying opportunities.
  258. 3 Stocks With Great Growth And High Yields (ED, BIP, ...

    July 09, 2010
    Some of the best market performers hail from the most conservative sectors.
  259. 3 Stocks Institutional Investors Love (CSM, POR, NWE, ...

    July 05, 2010
    Find out what the professional investor craves, and which stocks are likely to deliver.
  260. Financial Sector Contrarians Hit 52-Week Highs (MTB, ...

    July 02, 2010
    The financials may be headed into a death spiral, but some outfits are looking clean and profitable.
  261. 3 Righteous Stocks In A Wrong-Way Market (CSTR, SPY, SY, ...

    May 28, 2010
    Even a down market can produce great individual stocks.
  262. The Year's 3 Best Stocks Have Negative Earnings (BEE, ...

    May 12, 2010
    Who said negative earnings have to weigh on a stock's price?
  263. Buying Stocks For Pennies On The Dollar (GAM, SPY, TAO, ...

    May 06, 2010
    We check out some old funds that are trading at attractive discounts to their underlying holdings.
  264. The Best Way To Play Oil Shares (RDS.A, TOT, BP, SPY, IXC)

    April 16, 2010
    Big oil is now paying big dividends – so long as you go offshore to buy it.
  265. 3 Homebuilder Stocks To Watch (XHB, SPY, OC, SSD, USG)

    April 15, 2010
    These companies have great momentum, strong franchises and appear poised to push higher.
  266. 3 Stocks The Analysts Love (CLX, ONXX, SPY, PPH, SBUX)

    April 09, 2010
    When Wall Street raises the grade, look for the momentum-investing crowd to rush in.
  267. 3 Financial Heavyweights Eyeing New Highs (BAC, WFC, ...

    April 08, 2010
    Will improving economic conditions spur the banking sector to record highs?
  268. 3 Healthy Healthcare Stocks (PFE, SAB, SNY, SPY, XLV)

    April 06, 2010
    Strong dividends offer additional safety to investors concerned about the bull market's sustainability.
  269. 3 Portfolio Staples (KMB, ETN, HNZ, SYY, SPY, Y)

    March 24, 2010
    Market history states that after a year of big gains, paltry returns are to follow. Dividend stocks can help enhance ...
  270. And The Next Hot Sector Is (IYF, IYT, XLY, IYW, SPY, ...

    March 19, 2010
    The theorists were right about the sectors that would lead the bull market to date. Are they also right about which ...
  271. Market Review For February 26, 2010 (DIA)

    February 26, 2010
    Technically speaking, the financial markets seem to have put in a fresh low and look vulnerable to a continuation ...
  272. Gluttony Amidst The Market Gloom (CMG, PNRA, SPY, THS, SLE)

    February 18, 2010
    What’s cooking with the food stocks?
  273. Invest To Help Haiti (VZ, T, DT, SPY, S, MS, GS, BAC, ...

    January 25, 2010
    You can your portfolio based on companies and regions of the world that give to those in need.
  274. Market Cap Valuations For 2010 (IJR, IVV, SPY, IJH, MDY)

    January 15, 2010
    How do the P/E ratios for the major market caps stack up against one another, and against themselves, for 2010?
  275. 2009 Worst To Be 2010 Best? (XLK, XLB, SPY, XLF, TTH, XLU)

    January 07, 2010
    The last year has been dissappointing for utilities and telecom but the last four weeks suggest 2010 could be much ...
  276. Adding A Healthy Dose Of Dividends (DVY, MO, SYY, BMY)

    January 05, 2010
    Dividends are making a comeback. We look at three of the top yielders for 2010.
  277. Hedge Funds For Everyone (ALT, PIE, LSC)

    December 02, 2009
    Using ETFs to gain quantitative strategies for your portfolio.
  278. November 20, 2009: Market Summary (DIA, SPY)

    November 20, 2009
    A closer look at the week's movements in the financial markets
  279. Use Equity ETFs To Avoid The CFTC Hassle (HAP, GDX, ...

    November 04, 2009
    Use these equity ETFs to gain natural resource exposure.
  280. Stocks Loved On The Short Side (C, EEM, SPY, XRX)

    November 03, 2009
    Short-selling can be good for our markets. However, it's a bet that has unfavorable risk/reward scenarios that many ...
  281. ETFs For A Low-Cost, Long-Term Portfolio (VTI, IGE, BND, ...

    October 28, 2009
    While ETFs are a great tool for exploring sectors, they can form the basis of a great long term portfolio.
  282. Mid-Cap ETFs Making A Comeback (MDY, DON, IJH, RWK)

    October 14, 2009
    Mid-cap ETFs are at all-time lows; is it time for investors to get in on these profitable funds?
  283. Buy-Write ETFs That Provide Protection (PBP, PQBW, BWV, SPY)

    October 05, 2009
    We look at some buy-write ETFs that provide downside protection.
  284. Watch For Falling Stocks (XLF, SPY, C, BAC, WFC)

    August 28, 2009
    The stock market's rally continues to be impressive, but insiders are running for the exits.
  285. Tempted By AIG (AIG, HCC, SUR, HGIC)

    April 06, 2009
    If AIG is on your mind, consider these other insurance options before putting future rewards ahead of present risk.
  286. Banking On Customer Service (TM, SBUX, JBLU, F)

    March 13, 2009
    Follow customer recommendations while building your investment portfolio.
  287. International ETFs By Foreign Direct Investment (ILF, ...

    February 04, 2009
    The downward trend for FDI continues, but a select group of regions is showing resiliency despite tight credit ...
  288. Mickey's Hanging Tough (DIS)

    October 23, 2008
    Disney's strong revenue over the first nine months of the year signals promising fourth quarter results
  289. Preferred Stock ETFs (PFF, PGF, PGX)

    October 20, 2008
    We examine a group of preferred stock ETFs to see why they have fared so poorly as of late.
  290. Healthcare's Balanced ETF (RYH)

    October 06, 2008
    The Rydex S&P Equal Weight Health Care ETF has outperformed many rival funds by taking a balanced approach to the ...
  291. 5 Active Stocks To Watch On October 2 (GE)

    October 02, 2008
    The liquidity crunch is creating opportunity for investors with an eye to the future. We explore Warren Buffett's GE ...
  292. Top Volume Stocks For October 1 (TS)

    October 01, 2008
    A look at five of the most active stocks in the market, with a focus on steel pipe maker Tenaris.
  293. Sizing Up Vanguard's ETFs Post Split (VWO, VTI, VXF)

    September 12, 2008
    Vanguard's low cost funds offer investors an even better opportunity to invest after their split and the pullback of ...
  294. The Perfect Portfolio With Just 4 ETFs (EEB, SPY, TIP, DBC)

    September 10, 2008
    We build an investing foundation with a portfolio of four ETFs from different asset classes.
  295. Winners and Losers - Feb. 26th to March 2nd (HYSL, SPY, ...

    March 02, 2007
    A look at some of the market's big winners and losers for the week of February 26th.
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