Eric Dutram: Across the board, energy ETFs have had a rough start to 2012. The price of crude oil has slumped significantly, pushing down demand for energy stocks both in the traditional sense and in the clean energy domain as well. Read more…
NYSE:GEX, PBD, PBW, PUW
Ryan Landon Swanson: China (NYSEArca:FXI) holds 97 percent of the world’s production of rare earth metals (NYSEArca:REMX)—a group of 17 elements that are used in technology products ranging from helicopter blades to cell phones to wind turbines and solar panels. Since 2006, China has Read more…
NYSE:CHIE, NYSE:GEX, NYSE:KOL, NYSE:TAN, REMX
Stoyan Bojinov: The world is always ending, according to someone out there. The current environment is full of those who think the end is nigh–at least for the robust global economy to which we’ve grown accustomed. Let’s suppose that our economy is about to fall off a cliff, resulting in general chaos, Read more…
NASDAQ:WOOD, NYSE:ECON, NYSE:GEX, NYSE:MOO, PHO
Stoyan Bojinov: Innovation across the exchange-traded universe has brought forth a host of investment strategies to mainstream investors, allowing for access to previously difficult to reach corners Read more…
NASDAQ:NUCL, NYSE:EEM, NYSE:FXI, NYSE:GEX, NYSE:HILO, PBW, PSCF
Kevin Kerr: It may seem like it should be the opposite, but due to the ongoing global economic debacle and uncertainty right now, opportunities for investment in the energy markets are everywhere, especially in alternative energy. And the drop in prices has created some great buying opportunities for you Read more…
NYSE:GEX, NYSE:UCO, NYSE:USO, PBD
In trading on Monday, the C-Tracks Citi Volatility Index TR ETN (NYSE:CVOL) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 17.65% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…
NYSE:AXIT, NYSE:CVOL, NYSE:EDV, NYSE:GEX, NYSE:KWT, NYSE:TAN
Most recently, President Barack Obama addressed rising gasoline and energy prices by stating that it is imperative that the US utilize sources other than fossil fuels to feed the nation’s energy appetite Read more…
NYSE:FAN, NYSE:GEX, NYSE:KWT, NYSE:TAN, PBW
In an attempt to address the rising costs of fuel and crude oil, President Obama stated that it is vital for the US to embark on a long-term plan to tap domestic resources and soften its dependency on Read more…
NYSE:GEX, NYSE:IEO, NYSE:NLR, OIH
In general, 2010 has been a pretty solid year for most portfolios. Despite lingering concerns about unemployment and mounting debt burdens, most global equity markets have moved higher on the Read more…
NASDAQ:ICLN, NYSE:ERO, NYSE:EU, NYSE:EWI, NYSE:EWP, NYSE:FAN, NYSE:FXE, NYSE:GAZ, NYSE:GEX, NYSE:KWT, NYSE:LSC, NYSE:NIB, NYSE:TAN, NYSE:UNG, NYSE:UNL, NYSE:VXX, NYSE:VXZ, PWND
Remember a few years ago when “alternative energy” was all the rage? With crude oil trading at $150 and gasoline prices above $4 a gallon in many places, breaking free from our dependence on Read more…
NASDAQ:ICLN, NYSE:FAN, NYSE:GEX, NYSE:KWT, NYSE:LIT, NYSE:TAN, PBD, PBW, PUW, PWND, QCLN
Recently, the State of California proposed a decision to adopt to a renewable auction mechanism (RAM) which enables rates to be set my market-pricing, which could lead to a new avenue of Read more…
NYSE:GEX, NYSE:KWT, NYSE:TAN
In trading Wednesday, the iShares MSCI Ireland Cppd Invstb Mkt Idx (NYSE:EIRL) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.89% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…
NYSE:EIRL, NYSE:EUSA, NYSE:GEX, NYSE:MDD, NYSE:XHB, PWND
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China has taken the top spot as the world’s largest energy consumer and as a result is pledging to develop cleaner energy. Read more…
NYSE:GEX, NYSE:NLR, NYSE:TAN, PBD
“The smart money is bored with energy ETFs but it’s betting on gold stocks. In reviewing the prospects for crude oil, those exchange-traded funds that focus on energy are not offering Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS, NYSE:GEX
“Fossil fuels are out, alternative energy is in and dozens of companies are likely to benefit from the transition. Investors can use one security to capture these imminent gains Read more…
NYSE:GEX
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