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How Contango Impacts ETFs

by Michael Johnston on January 12, 2010

After a chaotic 2008, most financial markets regained some degree of normalcy in 2009, as unprecedented volatilities subsided and a gradual calming of anxieties led to the return of rational trading. But for exchange-traded commodity products 2009 was a rather tumultuous period, as expectations for increasingly stringent regulations swirled and correlations began to break down. [click to continue…]

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The Definitive Gold ETF Guide: Gold Bullion ETFs 101

by Andy H on October 29, 2009

The label “gold bug” may suggest a kooky old man who spends a lot of time in his basement reading conspiracy theory newsletters. The truth, however, is that there are many legitimate reasons to trade in gold and its derivatives. Gold has been proven time and time again to be an excellent “safe haven” investment, a holding that will appreciate in value during times of economic uncertainty. As such, gold may offer some valuable hedging and diversification benefits for a long-term portfolio.  [click to continue…]

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ETF Plays For $3,000 Gold

by Michael Johnston on September 17, 2009

The Gold Rush of 2009 likely hasn’t come as a complete surprise to too many investors. After all, gold has been proven time and time again to be a “safe haven” investment that rises during uncertain economic times (such as the last two years), and questions about the dollar’s future as the world’s reserve currency [...]

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Why You Need A Swiss Gold ETF

by Michael Johnston on September 10, 2009

ETF Securities, already a household name in the European ETF industry, is quickly becoming a major player in the ETF space here in the U.S. The London-based ETF sponsor announced today the launch of the ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares (SGOL), its second U.S.-listed ETF. The new offering is physically-backed by gold bullion held in [...]

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Gold ETFs: More Popular Than Ever

by Michael Johnston on August 27, 2009

As equity markets continue to surge and developed economies around the world begin showing signs of stability, many thought that huge inflows into gold ETFs that have occurred over the last year would begin to reverse.
Think again.

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Which Gold ETF is Right For You?

by Michael Johnston on May 26, 2009

It’s no secret that ETFs are rapidly attracting investor dollars away from traditional mutual funds and other investment vehicles. Coupled with the rise of the ETF industry as a whole, an extended period of extreme financial turmoil has made gold ETFs one of the most popular investments in today’s environment. To meet the demand, a number [...]

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