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Jared Cummans: Crude oil trading is one of the most prominent aspects of the commodity industry. With this fossil fuel having such a deep impact on our everyday lives, it’s no wonder why it is among the most heavily traded commodities in the world. Read more…
Jared Cummans: Trading natural gas has long been the dominant way of obtaining exposure to this fossil fuel. While it is possible to establish positions using stocks and ETFs, the most direct and often most liquid options come from futures contracts (or futures-based products). Read more…
Jared Cummans: Natural gas is not only one of the most vital energy sources in the world, but is also one of the most popular commodities. The fossil fuel is well-known Read more…
Michael Johnston: Natural gas trading has grown to be one of the most dominant industries in the commodity world. With violent daily movements and consistent volatility, natural gas futures and the ultra-popular United States Natural Gas Fund Read more…
Chris Ciovacco: With a slowing economy and over-supply concerns, crude oil dropped 30% from its February 2012 high to the recent low. An out of favor market often needs an external catalyst to attract the attention of investors. News out of Iran this week may Read more…
Jared Cummans: No, you did not misread that headline. The Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:KWT) is in fact up a whopping 1,425% on the day. But the reason why is not quite as glamorous as solar investors were hoping. The fund underwent a reverse Read more…
Michael Johnston: For investors seeking to gain exposure to energy prices–whether natural gas, crude oil, or anything in between–exchange-traded products have become popular tools to use. The widespread availability, superior transparency, Read more…
Don Miller: Contrary to popular belief, you can earn higher returns and pay lower taxes. All you need to do is make one simple move. It’s achieved by Read more…
In today’s “Options Update,” Dominic Chu examines the S&P Oil and Gas Exploration and Production ETF, whose companies are hurt by falling oil and gas prices. He says these same companies may still have more downside risk. He speaks Read more…
Carol Pepper, chief executive officer at Pepper International, Doreen Mogavero, chief executive officer of Mogavero Lee & Co., and Komal Sri-Kumar, chief global strategist at TCW Group Inc., talk about the outlook for U.S. stocks and their investment strategies. They speak with Read more…
Ben Gersten: Over the past few years there have been unprecedented swings in the major indexes, scaring some investors out of the markets altogether. Read more…
First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a provider of more than 200 investment products, many of which offer transparency, tax efficiency and a rules-based approach to stock selection, announced the launch of a new actively managed exchange-traded fund, First Read more…
Michael Johnston: Energy stocks have struggled mightily so far in 2012, as soft demand for petroleum products and progress towards alternative sources of energy have weighed on this sector. Despite the recent challenges, allocations to energy stocks remain a key component Read more…
Eric Dutram: Investing in the basic materials and energy sectors have been solid choices for investors over the long haul. However, recent trends in these segments, in addition to slumping global economies, have pushed many stocks in these corners sharply lower during 2012. Read more…
Not many markets have been written off by investors more than uranium since last March. Understandably, the Fukushima incident left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth. Countries such as Germany and Japan claim they’re done with nuclear Read more…
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