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ETFs for Gold and Silver Are Continuing to Trade Strong

August 15, 2011 By 1 Comment

ETFs for both gold and silver continue to trade strong, as they are a great investment for those looking for a new ETF to get involved with.

The world’s largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, SPDR Gold Trust , said its holdings dropped 1 percent to 1260.2 tonnes Friday from 1272.90 tonnes on Thursday.

Yet today SPDR Gold Trust registered its biggest one-day gain in more than a year, rising 1.8 percent, as investors flocked to seek refuge in bullion of gold and silver because of the continuing economic concerns that are being triggered by a debt downgrade of the United States from a AAA to a AA+credit rating.

Holdings of the world’s largest silver-backed exchange-traded fund, iShares Silver Trust dropped 0.7 percent to 9705.90 tonnes by Friday, from 9772.56 tonnes on Thursday. Again, numbers were up today, as silver is volatile anyway so you can expect to see these price spikes often and not be alarmed.

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Gold and Silver ETFs Are a Good Investment

August 11, 2011 By 6 Comments

There are a ton of good ETFs out there to get involved with. However, if you want a quick return on your money in the current global market, then you will be hard pressed to find a better ETF investment than that of gold and silver ETFs.

While silver ETFs are currently down a bit due to the cutback of silver demand in industries, they are still an excellent buy, as most experts still think that silver will continue to rise over the foreseeable future because investors want to put their money into some stable.

On the other hand, gold ETFs are now sitting at an all-time high, and do not look like they are going to slow down anytime soon, especially if the economy continues to falter. Even when gold does decide to drop, you may have already sold off you ETFs and are now looking at quite a nice gain. You can then always re-buy because gold will always carry a nice price with it.

Exchange Traded Funds can be a tricky beast sometimes. If you are looking to invest in something that will at least hold the value of your money for a while, then gold and silver ETFs are something to look into.

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Ten Real Estate ETFs to Look Into

August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

New ETF prospects are popping up all over the place. Real Estate is definitely a tricky beast, especially right now, but still, interest rates are very low and many real estate companies are able to take advantage of this. There is an expanding list of around 20 ETFs oriented to primarily REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) with more on the way.

With that being said, here is a recent list of ten really good real estate ETFs that are available. As a point of reference, this list is not a top ten list, it is simply a list of ten good ones that you may want to look in to.

ETFs (all ETFs) are based on indexes tied to well-known index providers including Dow Jones, Russell, Barclays, MSCI, S&P and others. Also included are some so-called “enhanced” indexes that attempt to achieve better performance through more active management of the index.

Real Estate ETFs as of July 2011

Numbers are based on Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ)

1. Simon Property Group (SPG): 9.12%

2. Public Storage (PSA): 4.66%

3. Equity Residential (EQR): 4.66%

4. HCP (HCP): 4.42%

5. Vornado Realty Trust Shs of Benef Int (VNO): 4.18%

6. Boston Properties (BXP): 3.86%

7. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST): 3.41%

8. AvalonBay Communities (AVB): 2.97%

9. ProLogis Trust (PLD): 2.64%

10. Health Care REIT (HCN): 2.62%

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What are ETFs?

August 5, 2011 By 1 Comment

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are simply a fund you can get into that tracks the indexes of the NASDAQ-100 Index, S&P 500, Dow Jones and more. When you buy into an EFT, you are actually buying shares of a portfolio that tracks the yield and the return of its selected (native) index.

Still a little confused? That’s fine; ETFs are a little confusing at first. Think of it this way: An Exchange Traded Fund is something that doesn’t try to outperform the index that it tracks, or beat the index per say, it simply tries to tie itself to the selected index and actually be the index. ETFs don’t want to beat the market like other investments do, they want to perform with and be the market.

Benefits of ETFs

The main benefits of buying ETFs are that they combine the range of a diversified portfolio together with the simplicity of trading a singular stock. Investors are able to purchase ETFs shares a number of ways, including:

  • Margin
  • Short Sell Shares
  • Hold for the Long term

More on ETFs to follow so stay tuned. As for the mean time, look into some ETFs that may be worth your time. Getting invested in the right ones is a great way to build your portfolio.

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Get Your ETF Quotes and Info on the Go

August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Are you one of those investors who are constantly checking your ETFs? Well, now you can get real time information on the go with The Street’s ne iPad 2 App that includes Stock Market News, Charts & Technical Analysis. Perfect for anyone who is looking for up to the minute information on the go.

With the newest app update you are able to Swipe an article, expand a chart, tap a quote and get the details on any company’s financial condition. All very valuable tools for the on the go investor. The app is also easy to manage and easy to understand, which is great for people who don’t understand the technical side of the app.

Here are some of the other features that “The Street’s new app provides:

  • Company and Technical Analysis at the Touch of a Button
  • Quote Pages With Everything
  • Trend Lines Available at a Swipe
  • Up to the Minute News From The Street
  • Award Winning Multimedia Interface
  • Ability to Track Multiple Portfolios

The Street for iPad

Again, if you are someone who needs up to the minute news, quotes and analysis, the this app is the way to go. Your ETFs are important, why not use a great interface like this to keep track of everything at a moments notice.

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Consider China Focused ETFs for Your Portfolio

August 3, 2011 By 1 Comment

News is constantly breaking about how China is becoming a huge player around the world of finance. Recently though it has come to many people’s attention that maybe they should consider China-focused ETFs for possible inclusion into their portfolio. Here is what we say about that.

You need to make sure that your company is on the ball and is considering China as an important part of its growth plan. If they aren’t, then they are going to be left behind. Why? Because no US company can compete with China’s dirt-cheap wages. Don’t believe your company should look into these options with China? Consider this list of American companies that have already jumped on board:

  • Starbucks
  • Boston Scientific
  • Apple
  • Yum Brands
  • McDonalds
  • Volkswagen
  • Vale SA

Just to name a few. This is a trend that all American companies should follow. If Apple is doing it, then it is probably a great idea.

Remember, always do your homework and research when deciding if something like this is right for your personal financial goals. Either way, this is something that should be considered, as China continues to become more and more relevant within the greater financial market and overall scene.

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