UUP: Analysis & Opinions

  1. The Ultimate Guide To Currency ETF Trading

    March 14, 2013
    Want a simpler way to invest in the forex market? Currency ETFs give you just that!
  2. ETFs For Top Currency Trends In 2013

    January 21, 2013
    With equity markets starting off the new year with a bang, investors are now looking to see which corners of the ...
  3. Wednesday's ETF Chart To Watch: DB USD Index Bullish (UUP)

    January 16, 2013
    Bearish pressures swept over Wall Street in anticipation of today’s FOMC meeting, which should welcome volatile ...
  4. Japanese Yen ETFs: Any Hope in 2013? - ETF News And ...

    December 27, 2012
    In the world of currency ETFs, 2012 wasn't nearly as volatile of a year as many were predicting to start the time ...
  5. ETF Plays If CEOs Win Over Washington

    October 26, 2012
    Late Wednesday night, the Chief Executives from more than 80 different mega-U.S. corporations came together to ...
  6. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Not-So-Bullish On QE3

    August 22, 2012
    To investors' relief, the Fed sent yet another strong signal to the markets that it is preparing to take action to ...
  7. Tuesday's ETF Chart To Watch: DB USD Index Bullish (UUP)

    August 14, 2012
    Sparse data releases and low trading volumes weredominantthemes from last week that willhopefullyfade away in the ...
  8. Daily ETF Roundup: UUP Soars On Greenback Rally, DBB Drops

    August 01, 2012
    Investors might be recovering from a case of whiplash today, as a tumultuous day of Federal Reserve headlines and an ...
  9. 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 ...
  10. 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, ...
  11. Daily ETF Roundup: UUP Gains On Greenback Rally, UNG ...

    July 06, 2012
    Markets were in for a wild ride during this holiday-shortened week, ending in red territory as a slew of sour ...
  12. Mid Day Roundup: Sour Data Tips Markets Lower

    July 06, 2012
    U.S. jobs data was in the spotlight this morning, but in contrast to yesterday’s report, nonfarm payrolls painted a ...
  13. Oil Posts Epic Rally

    June 30, 2012
    On news that European policymakers will extend economic lifelines to Spain and that help could be on the way for ...
  14. Data Points Lift Crude

    June 27, 2012
    Thanks to some decent economic and inventory data points, for a change, oil futures climbed to their highest levels ...
  15. Oil Endures Savage Beating

    June 22, 2012
    Amid growing fears regarding just how much the global economy is slowing, oil futures plunged on Thursday. ...
  16. Friday Relief Rally For Oil

    June 22, 2012
    After West Texas Intermediate fell to its lowest close since October 2011 and Brent closed at its lowest level since ...
  17. Nothing Is Going Oil's Way

    June 21, 2012
    Wednesday was another bad day at the office for oil, which tumbled in face of bearish inventories data. The Federal ...
  18. 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 still ...
  19. 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 ...
  20. Where Are Inex Funds Now?

    June 19, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  21. 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 ...
  22. Oil Notches Best Day In 2 Months

    June 15, 2012
    On rising hopes for additional monetary easing by the Federal Reserve and other global central banks, oil futures ...
  23. Ride The Wave Or Fade It? ETFs For Greek Election Results

    June 15, 2012
    Greece, the "G" in the now infamous PIIGS acronym, will hold elections Sunday with many market observers believing ...
  24. Data No Help To Oil

    June 14, 2012
    Amid some more weak U.S. economic data and ahead of Thursday's OPEC meeting in Vienna, oil prices declined on ...
  25. 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 ...
  26. Oil Ignores Data, Posts Small Gain

    June 13, 2012
    Two days ahead of OPEC's meeting in Vienna, oil futures snapped a three-day losing streak as traders tepidly ...
  27. 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 ...
  28. No Spain Bounce For Oil

    June 12, 2012
    Oil futures were trading higher overnight on news that Spain will get $100 billion to bailout its crumbling banking ...
  29. 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 ...
  30. Rising Output, Faltering Economy Hit Oil Prices

    June 11, 2012
    As more concerns about the health of the global economy seeped back into the market on Friday, oil futures retreated ...
  31. 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 ...
  32. 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 ...
  33. Oil Gets No Love From Bernanke

    June 08, 2012
    Following much-anticipated congressional testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, oil futures faltered as ...
  34. QE Prospects Lift Oil

    June 07, 2012
    Following the European Central Bank Meeting today and ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's congressional ...
  35. 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 ...
  36. Finding An Alternative With Currency ETFs

    June 06, 2012
    This under-utilized asset class comes with a host of benefits outside the world of stocks and bonds.
  37. Oil Remains Near 8-Month Low

    June 06, 2012
    As traders remain leery of what the next headline out of the Euro Zone will be, oil remains vulnerable to additional ...
  38. 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. ...
  39. Oil Snaps 4-Day Skid

    June 04, 2012
    Following last week's savage beating, oil futures closed modestly higher on Monday as traders did some bargain ...
  40. Jobs Report Slams Oil

    June 04, 2012
    It was widely expected that the May non-farm payroll number would be disappointing and that it was. That ...
  41. Rise Of The Greenback

    June 01, 2012
    The U.S. Dollar is hitting a two-year high and currenices around the globe are moving.
  42. Euro Zone Whacks Oil

    June 01, 2012
    On the back of heightened fears regarding the health of Spain's banking system, oil futures plunged to seven-month ...
  43. Oil Ends Awful May On A Down Note

    June 01, 2012
    Amid lingering doubts about the health of the Euro Zone and a spate of troubling U.S. economic, oil futures added ...
  44. Diversify Your Portfolio With Currency ETFs

    May 30, 2012
    Using currency ETFs can help investors diversify and hedge their portfolios.
  45. Oil Ends Week With Small Gains

    May 29, 2012
    Heading into the three-day Memorial Day weekend, oil ended the week on a modestly higher note as NYMEX-traded crude ...
  46. Oil Drummed

    May 24, 2012
    New York, May 23rd (TradersHuddle.com) - Increased supply, rising inventories and more concerns about Europe ...
  47. 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 ...
  48. Oil Bounces Back, Sort Of

    May 24, 2012
    New York, May 24th (TradersHuddle.com) - Markets were a bit more sanguine on Thursday than they were Wednesday as ...
  49. Crude Snaps Losing Streak

    May 22, 2012
    Oil futures finally climbed higher on Monday, snapping a six-day skid, as investors bid up equities across the ...
  50. 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 ...
  51. Oil Resumes Slide

    May 22, 2012
    New York, May 22nd (TradersHuddle.com) - Following Monday's bullish action, oil futures resumed their losing ways on ...
  52. Different Catalysts Same Results For Oil

    May 18, 2012
    New York, May 17th (TradersHuddle.com) - A different day, a different reason, but the same result for oil and that ...
  53. Traders Continue To Pound Oil

    May 16, 2012
    New York, May 15th (TradersHuddle.com) - There is seemingly no relief in sight for oil thanks to Europe's sovereign ...
  54. No Relief In Sight For Oil

    May 16, 2012
    New York, May 16th (TradersHuddle.com) - It was another day at the office for oil futures. Unfortunately, that ...
  55. ETFs That Rise When The Market Falls

    May 15, 2012
    A list of ETFs that will protect portfolios if the market pullback continues.
  56. Oil Getting Worse And Worse...

    May 14, 2012
    New York, May 14th (TradersHuddle.com) - Amid growing concerns regarding the health of the global economy and ...
  57. Consumer Data No Help To Oil

    May 12, 2012
    New York, May 11th (TradersHuddle.com) - Thursday was the outlier. After snapping a six-day losing streak with a ...
  58. Oil Barely Snaps Losing Streak

    May 11, 2012
    New York, May 10th (TradersHuddle.com) - Following a six-day sell-off at the hands of lingering doubts regarding the ...
  59. Oil Falls, But Nat Gas Surges

    May 10, 2012
    As global investors got around to the business of fretting about last weekend's European election news, oil extended ...
  60. Oil's Losing Streak Now At 6 Days

    May 10, 2012
    New York, May 9th (TradersHuddle.com) - It's starting to sound like a broken, but that is the unfortunate reality ...
  61. Oil's Losing Streak Runs to Four Days

    May 08, 2012
    Given the weekend's political events in Europe and the way futures were acting in electronic trading on Sunday ...
  62. 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 ...
  63. Jobs Report Punishes Oil

    May 08, 2012
    New York, May 4th (TradersHuddle.com) - Oil woes on Friday can be summed up quite easily: A weak April jobs report ...
  64. Mixed Data Pressured Oil

    May 04, 2012
    Mixed Data Pressured Oil
  65. U.S. Data Boosts Oil

    May 03, 2012
    U.S. Data Boosts Oil
  66. Gold Lifted By Faint QE3 Hopes

    May 01, 2012
    Gold Lifted By Faint QE3 Hopes
  67. Oil Ends The Week On a High Note

    May 01, 2012
    Oil Ends The Week On a High Note
  68. Gold, Silver Rebound

    May 01, 2012
    Gold, Silver Rebound
  69. Home Sales Lift Oil

    May 01, 2012
    Home Sales Lift Oil
  70. Fed Helps Oil, But Not Precious Metals

    May 01, 2012
    Fed Helps Oil, But Not Precious Metals
  71. Welcome Back Europe; Oil Falls

    May 01, 2012
    Welcome Back Europe; Oil Falls
  72. Fed Comments Lift Oil Futures

    May 01, 2012
    Fed Comments Lift Oil Futures
  73. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    April 30, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  74. Looking Back to See Ahead

    April 12, 2012
    It was 35 years ago when my father started his newsletter, and applying the lessons learned at my father's side ...
  75. Is It Time To Be Bullish On The Dollar?

    March 09, 2012
    Despite the long-term downward trend of the U.S. dollar, the currency has been getting stronger over the last few ...
  76. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    February 29, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2012.
  77. Emerging Market Currency ETPs

    February 23, 2012
    Here are some ETPs to consider if you're looking to invest in emerging market currencies.
  78. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    January 09, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2011.
  79. Plays For A Stronger Dollar

    October 13, 2011
    Despite the long term downward trend of the U.S. dollar, the currency has seen strength over the last few months. As ...
  80. 6 Ways To Add More International Dividends

    August 23, 2011
    As the dollar continues to sink, many financial advisors and investors seek safety in international dividend stocks. ...
  81. The Big Mac Index and Currency ETFs

    August 17, 2011
    The “Big Mac Index” suggests a new long-term trend for the Chinese yuan while the US dollar tries to ...
  82. 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 ...
  83. 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 ...
  84. 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 ...
  85. Adding Some Forex For Diversity

    July 18, 2011
    For investors looking for alternatives for their portfolios, currency remains a compelling addition. Here's how to ...
  86. 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 ...
  87. 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 ...
  88. Perhaps Not the Road to Perdition

    July 06, 2011
    There are many who see the unraveling of Greece and the troubles both abroad and at home as the beginning of the ...
  89. 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 ...
  90. 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 ...
  91. 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 ...
  92. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    June 16, 2011
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  93. Index Funds: How Well Did They Do In 2010?

    January 07, 2011
    Many portfolio have index funds as their core holdings. Check out how well they performed in 2010.
  94. Currency ETFs for your Portfolio

    December 10, 2010
    Diversify and hedge your portfolios with currency ETFs.
  95. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    November 08, 2010
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  96. Making Money On The Treasury Bubble

    September 06, 2010
    The U.S. Treasury bubble is about to burst, and you need to prepare.
  97. Diversify With Currency ETFs

    August 17, 2010
    Using currency ETFs can help investors diversify and hedge their portfolios.
  98. Four ETFs Weathering the Pullback

    February 11, 2010
    These four ETFs have a great chance of beating the market in 2010.
  99. ETFs For An Ugly Market

    February 09, 2010
    These three conservative ETFs that can provide investors rewards far beyond the risks.
  100. Selling Pressure Haunts The Euro

    February 04, 2010
    The euro will likely remain under pressure until there is evidence of a Greek recovery.
  101. Four Top-Performing ETFs

    November 30, 2009
    Inflationary concerns and a rejuvenated healthcare sector have been two key drivers behind some of the ...
  102. Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's

    August 04, 2009
    Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's
  103. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    April 07, 2009
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  104. Using Diamonds To Track The Dow

    March 12, 2009
    Look beyond the DJIA for a turning signal in the market.
  105. Germany Moves, Europe Follows

    November 27, 2008
    With German and other European stocks floundering, learn how to hedge your regional exposure with currency ETFs.
  106. The Contrarian Case For Real Estate ETFs

    October 28, 2008
    Getting greedy when others are fearful.
  107. 5 Active Stocks To Watch On October 3

    October 03, 2008
    With economic woes spilling into agriculture, we look at the heavy volume seen in seed producer Syngenta AG.
  108. A Currency Response To Oil

    September 29, 2008
    We explore a group of foreign currency ETFs that allow investors to hedging against oil prices.
  109. Currency Positioning Post Bailout

    September 29, 2008
    Will the $700 billion bailout and the possibility of a $1 trillion deficit sink the U.S. dollar?
  110. Rolling With The U.S. Dollar

    September 16, 2008
    Learn which ETFs to ride as the U.S. dollar recovers.
  111. Strong Dollar Plays

    September 10, 2008
    The breakout of the US Dollar Index to a new one-year high should have investors searching for how to play a strong ...
  112. Top Bond ETFs That Let You Sleep Soundly

    September 04, 2008
    Investors interested in fixed-income should consider this trio of bond ETFs.
  113. Peru's Buenaventura Eyes Gold And Silver Booty

    August 28, 2008
    Buenaventura's recent pullback may signal a chance to buy or an end to rising commodity prices. Are you ready to ...
  114. Greenback Ready To Rebound?

    August 06, 2008
    Tuesday's FOMC statement showed economic recovery is beginning to take hold. This means the U.S. dollar could be on ...
  115. Your Ticket To Ride The Falling U.S. Dollar

    May 12, 2008
    Currency ETFs and ETNs open new doors for the average investor, giving them asset-class diversification and a way to ...
  116. Make Forex Child's Play With ETFs

    April 10, 2008
    The IMF's latest report sounded bad for the greenback, but there is a glimmer of hope. Exchange-traded funds can let ...
  117. Playing The Greenback With ETFs

    May 21, 2007
    There are a number of ETF'S that offer investors exposure to the US Dollar. Whether you are bullish or bearish, ...
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