Tag: Commodity ETFs
ETFs Surging After Fed Delays Taper – GDX, SOCL, EEME
In what was a surprise to many market participants, the Fed delayed reducing their monetary stimulus at last week’s FOMC meeting. Let’s take a closer look at three ETFs that started moving higher last week… Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) GDX has been hit hard by falling gold prices this year. The gold miners ETF […]
Last Week’s ETF Winners – REMX, CPER, GREK
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an impressive milestone last week – Dow 15,000! The blue chip average was up again last week and an eye-popping 16% year-to-date. Let’s take a closer look at three of the best performing ETFs from last week… Market Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) REMX’s 10% gain made it […]
3 ETFs That Tanked In April
The S&P 500 finished the month of April at an all-time high of 1,597. But it wasn’t all sunshine and teddy bears. Some ETFs aren’t enjoying the same success as the large cap index. Understanding why these ETFs struggled in April will give you some insight into whether they’re a buy or sell at this […]
Commodity ETFs: A Big Advantage Over Commodity Based Stocks…
I’ve been talking about the advantages of commodity ETFs over the past few weeks. First I laid out the underlying thesis for adding commodity exposure to your portfolio in the first place. Then I proposed why commodity ETFs are a far better alternative to risky and complicated futures contracts and options. But what about commodity-based […]
