Eric Dutram: While the market continues to churn higher in 2012, financials remain one of the riskiest sectors for a variety of reasons. The PIIGS debt debacle remains an ever present worry and with concerns beginning to build over Spain we could see more volatility in the sector in months ahead. Read more…

KBWX, NASDAQ:AXFN, NASDAQ:FEFN

In trading on Thursday, the iPath DJ-UBS Lead TR Sub-Idx ETN (NYSEArca:LD) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 3.84% on the day. Also up on the day is the Read more…

LD, NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:CVOL, TSXV

In trading on Friday, the ProShares Short VIX Short Term (NYSEArca:SVXY) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 7.01% on the day. Also up on the day is the Read more…

NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:SVXY, VIXY, WEAT

In trading on Monday, the Russell 1000 High Volatility ETF (NYSEArca:HVOL) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 6.86% on the day. Also up on the day is the Read more…

NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:CVOL, NYSE:HVOL, NYSE:VXAA

In trading on Thursday, the Global X China Materials ETF (NYSEArca:CHIM) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 8.69% on the day. Also up on the day is the Read more…

NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:CHIM, NYSE:CVOL, SFSA

In trading on Tuesday, the iPath Long Enhanced MSCI EAFE ETN (NYSE:MFLA) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 11.88% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

MFLA, NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:CVOL, NYSE:EGPT, ROLA, ROSA

In trading Wednesday, the ELEMENTS CS Global Warming ETN (NYSE:GWO) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 8.03% on the day. Also up on the day is the Read more…

IFNA, NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:GWO, PXN, REMX, SPGH

In trading Monday, the iPath DJ-UBS Cocoa TR Sub-Idx ETN (NYSE:NIB) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 5.69% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

NASDAQ:AXFN, NIB, NYSE:BAL, NYSE:BVT, NYSE:CVOL, UAG

In trading on Wednesday, the Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE:SIL) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.08% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

JFT, NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:AGA, NYSE:FCV, PALL, SIL

In trading on Tuesday, the iPath DJ-UBS Lead TR Sub-Idx ETN (NYSE:LD) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.71% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

JFT, LD, NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:AXID, SIL, UBC

Now that the financial crisis appears to finally be subsiding, many regulators and economists have shifted their focus away from containment and towards prevention, seeking to ensure that a similar Read more…

KBE, NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:RKH

In trading on Monday, the iShares MSCI USA Index (NYSE:EUSA) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 6.67% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

NASDAQ:AXFN, NASDAQ:CU, NYSE:EUSA, UUP, VXX

Recently, global regulators pushed through increased world banking regulations which will force financial institutions to increase reserves protecting against unexpected losses, with the effects Read more…

IPF, IXG, NASDAQ:AXFN, VFH, XLF

In trading Monday, the B2B Internet HOLDRs (AMEX:BHH) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 3.57% on the day. Also up on the day is the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, IFNA, NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:FDM, PMA, XLBS

In trading Monday, the ProShares Ultra 20+ Year Treasury (NYSE:UBT) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.83% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…

AMEX:BHH, NASDAQ:AXFN, NYSE:EDV, NYSE:EIRL, ROB, UBT