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Chile ETF (ECH), Copper ETF (JJC) In Focus Following Earthquake

Michael Johnston — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:00:05 +0000

Just weeks after a devastating earthquake sparked a humanitarian crisis in Haiti, another natural disaster has hit the South American nation of Chile. Early Saturday morning, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake, the fifth strongest ever measured in the country, occurred off of Chile’s coast, causing massive destruction throughout the region. At least 100 aftershocks of magnitude 5.0 or greater have hit since the quake, complicating relief efforts significantly. The death toll has already topped 700, and is expected to rise as aid workers scramble to reach the areas hit hardest. “We’re facing an unthinkable catastrophe that will require an enormous effort in resources,” said Chilean President Michelle Bachelet in a televised address. Late on Sunday, Chilean central bank president Jose De Gregorio announced that Chilean stock markets would operate normally Monday, with the opening bell scheduled to ring at 9:30 a.m. local time. “The payment and settlement systems are operational. This [...]

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Low Cost ETFs: Complete List Of The Cheapest Exchange-Traded Funds

Michael Johnston — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:15:04 +0000

The reasons for the rise of the ETF industry are numerous: intraday liquidity, (potentially) superior tax efficiency, and enhanced transparency relative to traditional actively-managed mutual funds have all contributed to the billions of dollars of inflows that these funds have seen in recent years. But the real attraction for most ETF investors is the reduced expenses these products offer, often only a fraction of the fees charged by mutual funds. But between ETFs, expense ratios can vary significantly, ranging from 0.08% (for several Schwab ETFs) to a whopping 1.50% (for the DENT actively-managed ETF). For investors looking to minimize expenses and pursue an indexing strategy in favor of active management, investing in ETFs is only the first step. In order to assist cost-conscious investors, we’ve assembled the cheapest ETF options for almost every asset class and sub-asset class. Each of the 900-plus ETFs currently included in the ETF Screener were [...]

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Aluminum ETF: Due For A Crash?

Michael Johnston — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:45:09 +0000

U.S. stocks and aluminum represent very different asset classes, but some investors have begun to notice troublesome similarities between the two. Following a furious bull market rally on Wall Street over the last several months, it is beginning to appear that U.S. stocks have run too far too fast. By many measures, domestic equity markets are now overvalued, perhaps by as much as 25%. A similar situation is unfolding in aluminum markets. Hopes for an uptick in global manufacturing activity have sent prices for the metal higher, but supplies continue to increase as well, leading many investors to believe that we will see a sharp downward correction in coming months. “I don’t see why the aluminum price has gotten so high,” said Peter Sorrentino, a fund manager at Huntington Asset Advisors in Cincinnati. “There’s plenty of supply around and demand is still quiet. There’s a disconnect between the price and [...]

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Copper ETFs Are Soaring: Can It Last?

Eric Dutram — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:06:05 +0000

Copper, one of the world’s most versatile metals, saw prices crash in late 2008 and early 2009 amidst the prolonged housing slump and decreased demand from China and other emerging markets. However, prices have come roaring back and are now up over 100% from its lows and within striking distance of the $3 per pound mark. After such an incredible run-up, the million dollar question on every prudent investor’s mind is: can it last? While no one knows for sure (and speculators can certainly muddy the waters in the short term), there is a strong case to be made for copper prices continuing to surge, given the metal’s role in everything from wiring to cookware to ammunition. Weak Dollar & Peak Copper A large portion of the strength of copper prices can be attributed to the weak U.S. dollar. Like most commodities, copper is traded around the world in dollars, [...]

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Half Year In Review: Six ETF Stories From The First Six Months of ’09

Michael Johnston — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:05:58 +0000

With a roller coaster six months behind us that saw no shortage of interesting twists and turns and unsuspected headlines, we’ve finally reached the midway point of 2009. Ahead of us is the highly anticipated “second half of 2009,” which for months we’ve heard will hold returns to growth, a recovering economy, and enough green shoots feed a revolution (possibly the one taking shape in the streets of Iran?). When looking graphically at the market’s performance over the last two quarters, I felt like I was going through a sloppy to-do list. Everything looks like a squiggly checkmark, with a sharp decline in the beginning of the year followed by a longer upslope, bringing us right about back to where we started. But not all ETFs followed this pattern. Here’s a look at six groups of ETFs that distinguished themselves in the first half of 2009: 1. It’s G-O-O-D to be [...]

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