TOPIC - Commodities

 
McCall: Time Ripe To Wade Into Commodities Markets

As oil prices keep sinking, longtime money manager and advisor sees opportunities.

Index Universe Staff Friday, 17 October 2008
 
ETF Securities To Collateralize Commodity Securities

ETF Securities has announced that it will fully collateralize its Commodity Securities products, which suspended trading during last month's near-collapse of American International Group, Inc.

IndexUniverse Staff Friday, 10 October 2008
 
Scooped?

With all due respect to David Hoffman (one of the best reporters in the business), we did not get scooped on the Lehman Brothers story, as Jim suggests.

Matt Hougan Tuesday, 23 September 2008
 
ETFs Hit Record Volume Percentage On Biggest Trading Day In History

In the mesmerizing plunge of the markets, ETFs have emerged with a dominant role. 

Jim Wiandt Thursday, 18 September 2008
 
Is There An Echo In Here?

I've been chattering about the dollar move and its implications for weeks. Here's what to do about it.

Jim Wiandt Wednesday, 27 August 2008
 
A Carry Trade ETF For The Masses
DBV is a carry trade ETF; it's just not levered up (and that's a good thing).
Matt Hougan Monday, 18 August 2008
 
Pulling Back The Curtains In Oz

The euro's long run is finally over.

Jim Wiandt Friday, 15 August 2008
 
Opportunities In Commodities

From carbon credits to tires to cars and airplanes, interesting plays abound.

Jim Wiandt Thursday, 14 August 2008
 
CORRECTION: Remember Taxes With Currencies

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this blog regarding the taxation of currency ETFs was not correct.

Matt Hougan Thursday, 14 August 2008
 
Meanwhile...Here's How To Make Some Money

Has anyone noticed that the dollar seems to have turned the corner, oil is under $115 a barrel and the air in general feels like this is a seminal moment?

Jim Wiandt Friday, 08 August 2008
 
BGI Cuts Into Timber, Alternative Energy Markets

Barclays comes to market with lower-costing ETFs in three areas, along with a broader China fund.

Murray Coleman Wednesday, 25 June 2008
 
Pegged Currency ETNs

Why would anyone invest in a pegged currency fund? Because...

Heather Bell Monday, 23 June 2008
 
Oil Futures Speculation Bankrupting U.S.?

That's what one analyst has to say about investing and speculation in oil futures, directly contrary to Matt's assertions.

Jim Wiandt Monday, 23 June 2008
 
Using A Fish For A Hammer

Generally when I watch the political part of the government try to "do" economics, I cringe.

Jim Wiandt Tuesday, 17 June 2008
 
Are Speculators Driving Up Commodity Prices?

The push to shut institutional investors out of the commodities market reminds me of the short-lived proposal for a gas tax holiday.

Matt Hougan Monday, 16 June 2008
 
And I Could Do Better Than Lieberman

Banning institutional investors from investing in commodities? The U.S. is an odd country - all for free market until we don't like the cycle.

Jim Wiandt Friday, 13 June 2008
 
MacroMarkets Targets Housing

MacroMarkets is finally taking steps to launch the product we've all been waiting for ... a house price ETF. 

Matt Hougan Thursday, 12 June 2008
 
New Cyclical Commodity ETN

The ELEMENTS platform has just seen another commodity-related exchange-traded note launch, but this one has a twist.

Heather Bell Wednesday, 11 June 2008
 
Oil And The Euro
Oil going to $200/barrel and the euro going to $2 are not separate phenomena, Jim.
Matt Hougan Wednesday, 11 June 2008
 
Spreads, The Dollar And Diehards

Matt's claimed knowledge may have outpaced the actual facts again. Meanwhile W steps in to support the dollar after years of silence and Bogleheads go national.

Jim Wiandt Tuesday, 10 June 2008
 
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