The upcoming Facebook IPO has investors and analysts abuzz.  But whatever your investment opinion, this newest large cap stock on the block will be making its way into some major indexes and, in turn, many ETFs.  Spend a few minutes with Read more…

AMEX:BHH, IIH, IWB, PNQI, QQQ, QQQQ, SPY

Michael Johnston: This time last year, investors were generally thrilled with the performances of their portfolios, which had continued to bounce back nicely from the devastating recession that hit in 2008. Unfortunately, few are feeling the same sense of accomplishment as 2011 draws to a close; this Read more…

AMEX:BHH, MLPI, NYSE:FDL, NYSE:FXG, VQT, XLP

In trading on Thursday, the ELEMENTS CS Global Warming ETN (NYSEArca:GWO) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 10.89% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, KWT, NYSE:GWO, NYSE:PXLV, NYSE:VXEE, NYSE:VXFF

In trading on Friday, the Junior Gold Miners ETF (AMEX:GDXJ) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.14% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NYSE:CAFE, NYSE:CHXX, NYSE:GDXJ, NYSE:VXCC

In trading on Tuesday, the B2B Internet HOLDRS (AMEX:BHH) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.39% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NYSE:CVOL, NYSE:DBEF, NYSE:EEN, NYSE:FDD, NYSE:MEXS

In trading on Tuesday, the iShares MSCI ACWI ex US Cnsmr Dscrtn Idx (NYSEArca:AXDI) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 9.17% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NYSE:AXDI, NYSE:ERUS, NYSE:GRN, RSX

In trading on Friday, the iPath Global Carbon ETN (NYSEArca:GRN) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 11.56% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, LD, NYSE:CTNN, NYSE:GRN, NYSE:NOMO, TDV

In trading on Friday, the iShares MSCI Indonesia Invstble Mkt Idx (NYSE:EIDO) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 6.54% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NYSE:DBS, NYSE:EIDO, SIVR, SLV

In trading on Wednesday, the B2B Internet HOLDRs (AMEX:BHH) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 6.73% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NYSE:CVOL, NYSE:EIDO, RTLA, RTSA, SFLA

In trading on Friday, the UBS E-TRACS Short Platinum ER ETN (NYSE:PTD) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 7.13% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, PSJ, PTD, REW

In trading on Wednesday, the iShares MSCI ACWI ex US Consumer Staples Sector Index Fund ETF (AMEX:AXSL) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 8.03% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NYSE:AXSL, SGG, UBG

In trading on Monday, the iPath DJ-UBS Cotton TR Sub-Idx ETN (NYSE:BAL) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 3.90% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NYSE:BAL, NYSE:CVOL, NYSE:ECH, NYSE:PXLG, VIIX

In trading on Wednesday, the ELEMENTS CS Global Warming ETN (NYSE:GWO) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 5.73% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, IPF, NYSE:CVOL, NYSE:EWP, NYSE:GWO, PXQ

As the size of the ETF lineup has ballooned to nearly 1,300 products, there has been some criticism over the increased granularity and sophistication that is characteristic of many of the latest additions.  Many of the ETPs that have hit the market over the last few years probably have very Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NYSE:DCNG, NYSE:DOD

In trading on Friday, the B2B Internet HOLDRs (AMEX:BHH) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.59% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NYSE:AYT, NYSE:CVOL, NYSE:EWP, NYSE:FEZ, UBN