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Five Energy ETF Options For Bargain Hunting Investors

Michael Johnston — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:16:12 +0000

The first six weeks of 2010 have been a bit on the tumultuous side, as equity markets that came flying out of the gate have done a complete reversal, heading lower and erasing large chunks of the gains recorded in 2009. While the rocky start has been unnerving for investors anxious over the possibility of a double dip recession, others have found a silver lining in the recent pullback, as some big losses have created attractive entrance points in sectors that now appear to be bargains. The energy sector sector has been one of the hardest hit in recent weeks, as disappointing earnings reports and concerns over job growth have spooked investors. Unexpected increases in oil inventories and a surprisingly strong dollar have also weighed on the sector in the early part of the year. But after dropping as much as 20% from 2010 highs, some energy ETFs seem to [...]

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Three ETF Plays For $30 Oil

Michael Johnston — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:30:24 +0000

Crude oil has crept gradually higher since the beginning of the year, with spot prices rising from about $35 per barrel in January to nearly $80 in recent weeks. With a sliding dollar and expectations for a strong, sustainable global economic recovery, it seemed like only a matter of time before crude jumped above $100 and the public outrage was dialed back up. But in recent weeks, crude oil prices have slumped, recently enduring a seven day losing streak that saw futures prices lose more than 5% and hit a new two-month low. The recent weakness has caused some investors to rethink the assumption that oil is firmly entrenched on an upward path. “Supply outweighs demand by about 18-fold at a time when crude oil is finally starting to move based on supply and demand,” writes Sheena Martin. “Hardly a bullish sign for the commodity.” Others think investors may be [...]

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The Definitive Inverse ETF Guide: Short/Bear ETFs 101

Andy H — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:20 +0000

As the stock market continues to rise, seemingly running ahead of fundamentals, more and more investors are becoming concerned that the stocks are becoming overvalued, and that a downward correction may be just around the corner. While safe haven investments such as the U.S. dollar and gold are popular picks for investors looking to profit from a decline in asset prices, the inverse correlation between these investments and equities is far from perfect. A growing number of investors are beginning to utilize inverse ETFs to accomplish a wide range of investment goals, ranging from establishing hedges in their portfolios to speculating on a pullback in prices. If used correctly, these products can be very powerful, but they can be complex and come with a number of risks that should be carefully considered. Taking a short position in certain asset classes is, of course, noting new. Investors have been utilizing short [...]

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Exxon Profits Slide: Energy ETFs In Focus

Michael Johnston — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:24:49 +0000

Exxon Mobil, the Texas-based oil giant, reported early Thursday that its second quarter profit fell a larger-than-expected 66% as a result of weak demand, shrinking margins, and lower fuel prices. Excluding one-time items (such as a $140 million charge related to punitive damages in the Exxon Valdez case), earnings fell from $2.27 per share last year to 84 cents according to the Wall Street Journal. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were expecting earnings of $1.02 per share. The energy sector as a whole has been under pressure in the wake of lower demand following lat year’s commodity price surge. Exxon has a strong balance sheet, and is widely believed to be in excellent position to weather any storm. Perhaps the largest worry relates to the ability of Exxon’s partners to complete major projects on time in the face of the economic crisis. While XON shares will no doubt be in [...]

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