ETF Profits Weekly

The Fed's Unprecedented Transparency Could Backfire

The Federal Reserve no longer relies on monetary policy alone to achieve its aim. It now hopes to move the markets by clearly broadcasting its intent.

A Cavalcade of Commission-Free ETFs

Brokers hope to lure investors to their platforms with the promise of commission-free ETF trading. But investors must carefully consider which broker has the right lineup of commission-free ETFs and the least restrictive trading policies.

All About the Dividends

If the market suffers a similar fate in 2012 as it did in 2011, then dividends could be a subtantial driver of investors' returns. Fortunately, our two favorite dividend-oriented ETFs offer enviable yields.

How to Play the Human Genome

It could be difficult for investors to capitalize on the latest advance in gene sequencing. But we’ve found one ETF that provides broad exposure to this disruptive technology.

 

Fund Giants Battle for ETF Supremacy

Asset managers are striving aggressively to increase their share of the over $1 trillion ETF marketplace. Fortunately, investors stand to benefit when ETF sponsors choose to compete on cost.

Stockpile Rare Earth Metals with This ETF

Rare earth metals are crucial raw materials for high-tech gadgets, but China’s latest move could soon cause demand to outstrip supply. Fortunately, this ETF offers investors a way to benefit from this looming shortage.

Capitalize on Holiday Spending

Retailers are cautiously optimistic about this holiday shopping season. A pair of ETFs will allow investors to benefit from an improved outlook for the retail sector.

ETFs Profit from Corporate Insiders

Investors no longer have to perform the tedious analysis of the patterns of buying and selling among corporate insiders. Instead, two new ETFs enable investors to profit alongside corporate insiders without having to pore over insiders’ filings with the SEC.

Fearful Investors Can Now Play "Risk-on/Risk-off"

Two new securities enable investors to trade according to the whims of their “risk-on/risk-off” mentality. However, the average investor should be wary of these plays.

A Major Airline Gets Grounded

American Airlines’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has been a short-term boon for shares of its competitors’ stocks, as well as for the one ETF that still tracks the airline space.