etf

Exchange-traded Funds, or ETFs, are bundles of securities (like stocks or bonds, for instance) that are traded like stocks on exchanges like the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

The first ETF were Index Participation Shares that were introduced in 1989. Since then ETFs have exploded in popularity because of their accessibility, instant diversification, and tax advantages. In 2009 there are hundreds of ETFs on the market, with more added each month.

Historically, ETFs have been required to track, or attempt to mirror, an index like the S&P 500 or the Xinhua China 25. Rule changes in 2008, however, have opened the door for the first actively managed exchange-traded funds.

With ETFs that hold stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and almost any other asset class you can imagine (including short and ultra short ETFs), the exchange-traded fund arena is one of the most interesting tranches of today’s investing world.

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• Tom Lydon Talks Commodity ETFs on Fox Business

  
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  Tom Lydon appeared on Fox Business this afternoon to discuss commodity-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) and other areas he likes right now.
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• New Love for the Chinese Yuan ETF

  
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  The WisdomTree Chinese Yuan Fund (CYB) has been waiting for a day like November 11, 2009. Rather than continue pegging its currency to the U.S. dollar ad infinitum, China’s Central Bank announced “Following the principles of initiative, controllability and gradualism, with reference to international capital ...
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• UltraShort Crude Oil ETF - SCO - Technical Analysis Chart

  
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  Technical analysis chart of double short crude oil ETF SCO (ProShares UltraShort DJ-UBS Crude Oil ETF - NYSE:SCO), with trend lines, trend channels and support/resistance levels:
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• Sector Highlight: Homebuilder ETFs

  
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  Homebuilder exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading as high as 4.5% this morning on news that Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) new contracts are up 42%. The luxury homebuilder also expects fourth-quarter revenue to top expectations. Here are more stories on the subject that may interest you:ETF Plays...
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• An ETF Strategy To Protect Your Investment Accounts

  
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  If you are like many investors, you are happy to see your accounts recovering value in 2009. However, you may also be concerned by the constant “bear speak” in the media. Consider the 200-day MA as one method of downside protection . Moreover, get a gander at bond ETF investing. Many believe you will further ...
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• Blockbuster kiosks to offer movies on SD cards, you some candy as you checkout

  
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• Junior gold miner ETF GDXJ to begin trading today

  
  microcapspeculator.net The Microcap Speculator — Authority: 118
  Van Ecks new junior gold mining ETF (NYSE:GDXJ) is slated to begin trading today.  The ETF is based on Van Ecks junior gold mining index (MVGDXJ on Bloomberg), which tracks the following companies:   Security Name Percentage Weigthing Andean Resources Ltd 2.639373% Avoca Resources Ltd 1.753983% ...
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• 2009 Stock Market Returns YTD from Around the World – Shocking!

  
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  This emerging markets ETF list is illuminating in that while many of these same ETFs were the worst performers of 2008, they are now the strongest performers of 2009, especially compared to developed nation stock markets.  While historical stock market returns are no guarantee of future results, it is instructive to ...
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• Cup half full: Silver Wheaton (NYSE:SLW) packs on gains as gold prices rocket

  
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  Shares of silver-related companies like Silver Wheaton (NYSE:SLW) rallied in response to gold’s record-setting prices. by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore, MD — TFN : Gold prices jumped to new records trading up to $1,117.65 per ounce as the United States continues its heedless rush into debt… the dollar ...
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• Van Ecks Highly Anticipated Market Vectors Junior Miners ETF Is Set for Its Debut

  
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  ETF Daily News submits: Van Eck’s Market Vector Junior Miners ETF is set for trading to begin on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 under the ticker symbol ( GDXJ ). The arrival of this ETF couldn’t come at a better time as gold continues to reach new all time highs . Investors looking to get into the gold craze ...
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• Verizons $350 early termination fee rubs senator wrong way

  
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  Verizon has gotten on the bad side of US Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who publicly criticized the company this week for its decision to significantly jack up early termination fees (ETFs) for some customers. Not only did Klobuchar send a letter to Verizon president and CEO Lowell C. McAdam calling the move ...
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• Verizon’s $350 early termination fee rubs senator wrong way

  
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  Verizon has gotten on the bad side of US Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who publicly criticized the company this week for its decision to significantly jack up early termination fees (ETFs) for some customers. Not only did Klobuchar send a letter to Verizon president and CEO Lowell C. McAdam calling the move ...
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• The Basic Advantages Of ETF Trading

  
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• 5 Tips for Trading ETFs

  
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  No question, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are easy to use and simple to trade. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t things you should do to give yourself a chance for success and while keeping your costs at a minimum.There are distinct applications that should be utilized when trading...
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• Sizing Up the New Junior Gold Miners Fund (GDXJ)

  
  ETF Expert — Authority: 129
  Most people believe that gold only goes up in bad economic times… as a hedge against an inflationary recession, a deflationary depression or protection against dollar devaluation. In the current uncertainty, gold seems to fit the bill perfectly . However, Blackrock’s Doll explains that gold actually performs ...
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• Tom Lydon Talks About the ‘Other’ Metals on CNBC

  
  ETF Trends — Authority: 534
  Sure, gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are on a tear right now. But other metals are outperforming it by at least double. Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC this morning to discuss them.
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• Sector Highlight: Oil ETFs

  
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  Oil-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher this morning after Hurricane Ida interrupted output in the Gulf of Mexico. Here are more stories on oil ETFs that may interest you:Why Oil ETFs Are Lagging Oil PricesOil ETFs: Reasons the Run May Not Be OverOil ETFs Brace for...
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• Exchange Traded Funds For The Economic Optimist

  
  ETF Expert — Authority: 129
  Investors continually shake off bad economic news. For instance, a 10%+ unemployment rate was essentially ignored this past week. If optimism has indeed returned, and if  the Fed keeps rates low for an “extended period ,” there are ETFs that work well for the eternal optimist. Also, what happended inside ...
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• US Technology ETF - IYW - Technical Analysis Chart

  
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  Technical analysis chart of US technology sector ETF IYW (iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund - NYSE:IYW), with trend lines and support/resistance levels: IYW - Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund - monthly chart, since 2000
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• A Letter From 2019

  
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  Dear Josh, It’s me: Josh…the You from 10 years from now, using the latest technology from Google to send an email to you from the future.  Don’t freak out. Anyway, I’m just writing to let you know that the next ten years will be wacky, but everything turns out ok.  For regulatory reasons, I obviously ...
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