Just last Sunday, I posed the question “Do Gold ETFs Still Have Legs?” Yesterday, it was answered—at least for the time being, as gold ETFs rallied into record territory. While the equity markets went nowhere, precious metals had their day in the sun. My view has always been that known and unknown uncertainties will surface all of a sudden causing …
Revisiting ETNs
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) have been on the market since 2006, but many investors have shied away from them for various reasons. Let’s revisit the idea of ETNs by taking a look at “ETNs Are Back, Warts And All:” Exchange-traded notes are back, even as investors still worry about the risks that caused a stampede from these vehicles during the …
ETFs On The Cutline—Never Miss Another Buy Signal!
One of the most important aspects of trend tracking, or investing in ETFs in general, is to establish a position at the appropriate time. Timing is everything not only in life but especially in the world of investing. If you have been reading this blog for a while and are following trends in the market place, you know that the …
Sunday Musings: Do Gold ETFs Still Have Legs?
That was the question which was recently discussed in an article titled ”For Gold Prices, Is the Bull Run Over?” Let’s look at some highlights: After a decade-long bull run in the price of gold, the bears are beginning to come out of hibernation. That may seem hard to believe after the recent run up in gold’s price. With conflict …
Reader Question: Bond ETFs And M-Index Rankings
Reader Chris had an interesting observation about Bond ETFs and their lack of showing a certain dynamic in the rankings. Here’s what he had to say: I am getting used to the new format of your blog and really like the two new postings you are going to publish. I look at your postings practically daily and have passed them …
ETF/No Load Fund Tracker updated through 3/31/2011
ETF/No Load Fund Tracker StatSheet ————————————————————- THE LINK TO OUR CURRENT ETF/MUTUAL FUND STATSHEET IS: https://theetfbully.com/2011/03/weekly-statsheet-for-the-etfno-load-fund-tracker-2/ ———————————————————— Market Commentary Friday, April 1, 2011 ETFs RALLY INTO APRIL Even though the major market ETFs closed out the month of March on a whimper, upward momentum shifted into high gear early in the morning of April 1st. Providing the ammunition for this …