ETFs
Global X Funds New ETFs Are Exciting Investments
Longtime readers know I love ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). And with more than $1 trillion invested in US listed ETFs, I’m not the only one. I’ve talked about the many benefits of investing with ETFs before. In short, investing with ETFs gives you the best of stock and mutual fund investing in one package. It’s […]
New ETN Product Hits The Market: Should You Buy The New 3x Leveraged US Dollar ETNs?
With volatility comes opportunity. It’s the way of Wall Street. And we’ve seen extreme volatility in the marketplace since the new millennium. We had the tech bubble, the commodity bubble, the equity bubble, and the housing bubble. And now the latest bubble is in currencies. Just look at the decline in the US Dollar over […]
Spread Trading Market Relationships
If you’re only investing in stocks, you’re making a huge mistake. Right now, some of the best money making opportunities are flying under the radar. But in order to take advantage of them, you have to think outside the box. Now more than ever, the macro picture is driving asset price movements. Stocks, bonds, currencies, […]
Commission-Free Trading Is Great For Everyone
It’s amazing how quickly financial markets move these days. Everything from stocks to commodities and even currencies are prone to dramatic swings. Now more than ever, it’s essential for investors to stay flexible and manage risk. No wonder investors are flocking to Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). You see, ETPs are indexed funds that can be […]
Cyclical Retail: Will This Segment Keep The Recovery Going?
In the midst of utter world chaos, one American retailer reports blowout earnings. And amazingly, during one of the worst five day stretches in the Dow, their stock skyrockets! We’ll chat about them in a minute. But first, I want to address the chaotic trading going on. Right now we are seeing the markets driven […]
Avoid Airline Stocks And ETFs With $100 Oil
Last weekend I took the family on a weekend getaway to the beaches in South Florida. The sun, sand, and surf were great. Too bad I can’t say the same thing about commercial airline travel… The family and I flew Continental Airlines. The old guard airline used to pride itself on great service. But now […]
Commission Free ETF Trading
It happened again… I hit the links with a friend this weekend. You just can’t beat the beautiful Arizona weather this time of year. Really, it would have been a sin if I didn’t enjoy the 75 degree temperatures. Not surprisingly, the golf course was packed. To complete our foursome, they paired us up with […]
Emerging Market Stocks Are Shockingly Underweighted
If you’re like most investors, you probably invest primarily in US stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. Most investors tend to stick with what they know. And investing in America was great for your parents and grandparents. But in order to be successful today, you need to invest in the world. Simply put, the greatest growth […]
ETFs Explained, Why Low Trading Volume Isn’t A Deal Breaker
I see a lot of strange questions about ETFs. One question in particular seems to puzzle newcomers to ETF investing. While the question isn’t too strange, the answer may surprise you. The question goes something like this… “Should I invest in an ETF with low trading volume?” First off, let’s be clear. There are more […]
Go With International ETFs For Growth!
You’ve probably noticed many of the world’s largest stock markets have recently stalled out. Come to think of it, U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan are still well off their April highs. And even popular emerging markets like China, Brazil, and Russia continue to struggle. Simply stated, it’s a tough market to find growth opportunities. Fortunately […]
