ETF Trends

The overall outlook for coal has strengthened thanks to some stabilization seen in the global economy. The commodity and its producers are projecting a better 2010, which may help coal exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to outperform. [More...]

Growth prospects can be found in emerging markets, yet the investment in related shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) also come with risk. Long-term investors who buy-and-hold must take a better diversified approach to this sector to protect their portfolios in the long run. [More...]

When investing in stocks, exchange traded funds (ETFs) or any other investment tool, allowing emotion to drive your decisions could make or break your portfolio. [More...]

If you’ve been waiting for just the right time to attend an exchange traded fund (ETF) conference in 2009, you still have six months. These conferences offer valuable educational and networking opportunities that can help you become a better investor. Inside, a list of conferences around the world for the rest of this year. [More...]

Tom Lydon and his investment advisory firm, Global Trends Investments, are the subject of a profile by David Drucker in the July issue of Financial Advisor Magazine.

The article touches on Tom’s 25-year history in the investing business, why he made the switch to exchange traded funds (ETFs) from mutual funds, as well as what he does for his clients today.  Tom uses the trend-following discipline discussed in the article and has mentioned it on ETF Trends numerous times. The article also discusses the benefits of having a trend following strategy, especially in bear markets.

If you’re interested in Tom’s ETF portfolio management, you can find more information on both ETF Trends and Global Trends Investments.

Go here to read the Financial Advisor article and be sure to let us know what you think!

There’s an ongoing debate about indexing when it comes to exchange traded funds (ETFs), and each side continually brings out new evidence and information to bolster their arguments. [More...]

U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) retreated in morning trading on a weak jobs report, which underscored that the economy is still very much struggling. [More...]

With the advent of exchange traded funds (ETFs), there’s another trend emerging when it comes to investing: more and more self-directed investors, tired of relying on mutual fund managers to pick what they own, are taking charge themselves. [More...]