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Global X continued an aggressive expansion of its ETF lineup on Tuesday, announcing the launch of two funds offering exposure to companies engaged in the extraction and production of widely-traded commodities. The Pure Gold Miners ETF (GGGG) will seek to replicate the Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners Index, while the Oil Equities ETF (XOIL) is linked to the Solactive Global Oil Equities Index. [click to continue…]

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Worried About Fixed Income Bubbles? Try A Dividend ETF

by Jared Cummans on August 27, 2010

Despite bullish rhetoric from Washington and some indications of progress–the strength of the recent earnings season was a pleasant surprise–investors remain anxious in the current environment. With equity markets facing tremendous obstacles ahead, including elevated unemployment rates and an uncertain regulatory environment, safe havens have seen no shortage of interest [see Three ETFs To Protect Against A “Hindenburg Omen” Sighting]. [click to continue…]

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Energy ETFs In Focus As Exxon Mobil (XOM) Reports Earnings

by Jared Cummans on July 29, 2010

In the midst of earnings season, stock markets are no strangers to volatility. The first week saw mixed results, with some industry leaders beating estimates while others disappointed the Street on weak revenue numbers. Week two was slightly more upbeat, with some major financial and energy companies –such as Morgan Stanley and Halliburton– crushed their [...]

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Three ETFs To Watch This Week: ITA, IXC, EWP

by Eric Dutram on July 26, 2010

A second week of earnings did little to clarify the market’s direction despite quality reports out of a host of important American corporations. After another flat Monday, markets surged on Tuesday after a strong report from Apple boosted hopes for the consumer discretionary sector as well as the electronics market. However, Fed Chair Ben Bernanke [...]

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Energy ETFs: Six Very Different Ways To Play

by Jared Cummans on June 23, 2010

Volatility is nothing new for the energy sector. Recent years have seen the price of crude oil skyrocket to $150 before plummeting to $30, taking the profitability and outlook for an entire industry along for the ride. Outrage at elevated gas prices has sparked intense scrutiny in the past, and clashes between Big Oil and [...]

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This Week in ETFs: June 11th Edition

by Jared Cummans on June 11, 2010

Overcoming a weak Wednesday, equity markets trended higher on the week; investors bought beaten-down shares as fears over the contagion in Europe temporarily subsided. The bulk of the week’s gain came on Thursday as the Dow gained 2.8% and the S&P 500 gained 3% on upbeat comments from the ECB as well as strong data [...]

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Five Energy ETF Options For Bargain Hunting Investors

by Michael Johnston on February 8, 2010

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 [...]

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Will Iraqi Oil Deals Boost Energy ETF?

by Michael Johnston on January 25, 2010

On Monday, news of coordinated bomb attacks in Baghdad made headlines around the world, highlighting the ongoing violence that continues to grip Iraq. Also on Monday, the government reported that the man known as “Chemical Ali,” one of the most ruthless allies of Saddam Hussein, was executed for crimes against humanity. Receiving far less attention [...]

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Earnings Reports Put Energy ETFs In Focus

by Michael Johnston on October 29, 2009

Earnings season continued on Wednesday with announcements from several major global energy firms. Exxon Mobil, the world’s largest oil company, reported earnings of $4.7 billion, or 98 cents per share, representing a 68% drop from year ago levels when the company set earnings records. Analysts had been expecting earnings of $1.06 per share, and Exxon’s [...]

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Energy ETFs: Global Or U.S.?

by Michael Johnston on October 22, 2009

Over the last two weeks, crude oil prices have crept higher on hopes of a continued recovery and increasingly strong demand from China. With some analysts anticipating that crude will continue to rise, many investors have begun tilting their portfolios more heavily towards energy ETFs, hoping that higher margins will lead this sector to outperform [...]

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What Does Cnooc’s Bold Move Mean For China ETFs?

by Michael Johnston on October 19, 2009

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Cnooc Ltd., a state-owned Chinese oil company, is close to a deal that would open the U.S. Gulf of Mexico to China’s oil companies for the first time. The potential transaction reflects the impact that the recent recession has had on global deal-making. Four years ago, Cnooc’s abandoned [...]

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This Week In ETFs: September 24th Edition

by Eric Dutram on September 25, 2009

It’s been an interesting week in the world of ETFs: The leaders of the G-20 nations met in Pittsburgh, existing home sales fell 2.7% in August, and oil fell below $66/bbl. Here are the ETF Database staff picks of the week’s most important and interesting stories from around the Web:

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