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What's in Store for the Chinese Yuan ETF?

The Chinese yuan, along with the related ETF, hasn’t shifted much because of the country’s staunch approach to monetary management. However, external and internal factors may soon change that. President Barack Obama and Dominique Strauss-Kahn, managing ...

From TOM LYDON, ETF Investor,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Dominique Strauss-Kahn,  International Monetary Fund,  Hu Jintao,  Wall Street Journal

An ETF for the Main St./Wall St. Divide

Millions are still out of work and losing their homes while Wall Street celebrates its rebound with bonuses and a return to profitability. It’s frustrating, but it does present ETF opportunities. On the one hand, unemployment rates remain elevated, ...

From TOM LYDON, Seeking Alpha,  22 Nov 2009

High Yield Bond ETFs: Proceed with Caution

It’s hard to deny the appeal of an ETF yield that’s sitting solidly in the double-digits, especially now that interest rates are at historic lows. But these high yields could be luring some investors to take on more risk than they’d otherwise be ...

From TOM LYDON, Seeking Alpha,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Wall Street Journal

Will Holiday Travel Boost Related Sector ETFs?

It’s that time of year again. Millions of Americans will fork over their hard-earned cash and stand in long lines at the airport, all to visit their families and celebrate the holidays. But will ETFs reap the rewards of the increased air ...

From TOM LYDON, ETF Investor,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: NYSE,  Southwest Airlines

New Natural Gas ETF to Begin Trading Today

United States Commodity Funds recently won regulatory approval for its newest addition: a 12-month natural gas . The fund is expected to begin trading today. The U.S. 12 Month Natural Gas Fund (NYSEArca: UNL) has gotten the green light from ...

From TOM LYDON, Seeking Alpha,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Dow Jones

Futures-Based ETFs: Understanding the Risks

After a year of robust trading in the commodities market, regulatory action has been threatened on select ETFs that are seen as problematic. The scrutiny has highlighted the differences between certain types of funds, giving investors an education. The ...

From TOM LYDON, Seeking Alpha,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Dow Jones

Why Indonesia and Its ETF Are Emerging Market Leaders

Indonesia’s economy, along with its related ETF, has been one of the top performers this year as the country maintained its self-reliance as it coped with the global recession. Unlike many other Asian countries, Indonesia’s economy was not fettered by ...

From TOM LYDON, ETF Investor,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: United States Department of the Treasury,  Timothy F. Geithner,  Tharman Shanmugaratnam,  Wall Street Journal

PowerShares Files for CEFs That Could Become ETFs

Recently, PowerShares filed for an auto-conversion closed-end fund, or “ACCE” fund, which is essentially a closed-end fund (CEF) that automatically converts into an ETF if certain discount-to-net asset value criteria are met. PowerShares filed for ...

From TOM LYDON, Seeking Alpha,  13 Nov 2009

Timber ETFs: 5 Ways the Demand Picture Is Shifting

Economies around the world are stirring and they require basic materials to get them moving. Copper and steel are in demand, but timber ETFs also stand to gain from the rebuilding efforts. Some factors in favor of timber’s outlook include: Leading ...

From TOM LYDON, Seeking Alpha,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: David Campbell

China ETFs: High Growth Potential but Watch for Country's Internal Issues

Observers are noting the rise of China while other countries are languishing. Still, China’s economy and related ETFs could be hindered if the country’s domestic issues are not addressed. Many politicians and intellectuals feel that the balance of ...

From TOM LYDON, Seeking Alpha,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: The Economist

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