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Head-To-Head: Alternative Energy ETF Surprises

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:00:14 -0400

In the world of energy investing, most turn to traditional futures contracts or “Big Oil” companies for exposure to this volatile yet attractive corner of the commodities market. Though there are other viable ways to gain access to the energy space, one segment is often overlooked, and considering its performance in recent years, understandably so. Alternative energy equities were once touted as the “next big thing” in the commodities world, with many believing that the world will sooner rather than later make the switch to clean energy [see What Can You Buy With America's Daily Oil Consumption?]. Despite widespread efforts, alternative energy still remains a small fraction of our energy production, and companies involved in the industry have struggled to gain ground. For the last several years, alternative energy ETFs have suffered steep losses, and no corner of the market has been spared, as solar, wind and nuclear power stocks have all faltered. In [...]

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Time to Return to Uranium ETFs? – ETF News And Commentary

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:07:01 -0500

Should investors consider a return to the volatile uranium sector?

Japan's Abe Restores Investors' Faith in Uranium ETFs

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:08:49 -0500

A month ago, Shinzo Abe was successful in his quest for a second chance to be Japan's prime minister (he previously held the premiership, but resigned due to health reasons). The tough-talking Abe has been a boon for investors in an array of Japan-focused ETFs, ranging from the iShares

Uranium ETFs to Play Nuclear Energy Turnaround

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:28:01 -0500

Global X Uranium ETF (NYSEArca: URA) has been beaten down for years but may have hit bottom on Obama’s re-election and recovering demand for nuclear energy. With the Fukushima disaster behind us and China and India aggressive on the energy source again, focused exchange traded funds remain...

Guide to 10 Great ETFs Yielding 7% or More – ETF News And Commentary

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:51:01 -0400

Are you looking for high yield ETFs? Consider any of the ten funds on this list which pay out more than 7% on an annual basis.

Top 50 Alternative Energy Blogs

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:02:07 -0400

Alternative energy has been a hot topic in recent years, as it has been heavily debated in both the political and investing world. Some feel that America’s energy independence relies on the expanded use of alternative sources, while others disagree with that sentiment. Either way, alternative energy investing has surged in popularity in recent years as many have added long term exposure to their portfolios in hopes of this asset class growing as a whole. But investing in green energy can be a tall order, as there are numerous companies that offer dozens of different clean energy solutions [for more alternative energy news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

For Day Traders: The Most Liquid ETF for Every Commodity

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:01:35 -0400

The introduction of commodity ETFs brought trading to a whole new level, as your average retail investor now has the opportunity to trade something like natural gas futures through a single ticker. As the years have gone on, a number of these products have grown to be some of the most widely-used financial instruments for their respective commodity. One advantage to ETFs, however, is that liquidity is not hindered by average volume due the the creation process. Instead, there will just be some funds that are more liquid and tradable than others [for more commodity ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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Which Nuclear Energy ETF Is Right For You? NLR vs. PKN vs. NUCL

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:57:52 -0400

In recent years, nuclear energy has adapted somewhat of a negative connotation, as several scares, most notably Japan’s Fukushima crisis, have left many to become skeptical of the alternative power source. Nuclear energy is prized for being clean and relatively cheap, but safety concerns have stirred up controversies surrounding the commodity. Despite the understandable weariness investors may have, nuclear power continues to maintain its foothold in the global energy space [for more alternative energy news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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3 (Unexpected) High-Yielding ETF Opportunities

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:00:01 -0400

With benchmark interest rates hovering at or near zero in many developed markets, investors of all types have been seeking out high-yielding asset classes to deliver current returns to their portfolios. Many have gravitated towards the 50+ dividend-focused ETFs on the market as tools for this challenging objective; that segment of the universe features many products with impressive yields. Other popular options include junk bonds and emerging market debt, two bond sub-sectors that have the potential to offer up attractive payouts as well. Another option lies in corners of the global stock market that have been beaten down over the past year or so, as many asset classes that have seen big price declines could offer up some huge yields if they are able to maintain their payouts going forward. Below, we profile three such opportunities [ETFdb Pro members can access the Monthly Dividend ETFdb Portfolio; sign up for a [...]

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Uranium Miners Breakout: Competition May Arise For Near-Term U.S. Producers

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:03:09 -0400

There is a titanic battle that has been mounted against nuclear energy by the proponents of coal and natural gas smearing the new nuclear reactors that are being built at this very moment all over the world, especially in the emerging European and Asian Nations. There are big bucks involved by the forces that [...]

ETF Trading Report: Nuclear, French ETF In Focus – ETF News And Commentary

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:02:01 -0400

Monday April 23rd, ETF Trading Report: Investors saw outsized ETF trading in several ETFs to start the down week. In particular, trading was heavy in EWQ and NLR to open up April's final few trading sessions.

ETFs for a Revival in Nuclear Energy

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:00:15 -0400

Nuclear energy-related exchange traded funds are powering back up. The nuclear industry is witnessing a revival in the U.S. as regulators start approving new construction permits after a three-decade gap. Market Vectors Nuclear Energy (NYSEArca: NLR) is up 11.0% year-to-date. Scana Corp. (NYSE:...

Three ETFs For A Nuclear Power Renaissance – ETF News And Commentary

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:23:01 -0500

A recent shift in regulation could be good news for the nuclear power ETFs (PKN, NLR, NUCL).

Nuclear Energy Sector Gets U.S. Backing, ETFs Rise

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:57:34 -0500

The nuclear energy sector, along with related exchange traded funds, has been rebounding off an exceptionally bad year. Nuclear ETFs may continue to strengthen as the U.S. announces its commitment to next-generation nuclear reactors. Market Vectors Nuclear Energy (NYSEArca: NLR) is up 12.9%...

China’s Climate Report Spurs Nuclear Energy (FXI, CHIE, GEX, TAN, FAN, NLR)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:45:04 -0500

China’s climate change report likely to strengthen support for renewables and nuclear energy By Ryan Landon Swanson In late 2011, teams of Chinese (NYSEARCA:FXI) scientists from 12 ministries and bureaus released the “Second National Assessment Rep...

Is The Resurrection Of Undervalued Miners In 2012 Beginning?

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:14:48 -0500

Once again at the end of 2011 we heard the voices of negation sounding the fear of the bursting of the commodities bubble. The naysayers come out with their Cassandra calls whenever commodities go into a characteristic and salubrious selloff. They never really learn to respect the importance of gold (GLD) and silver’s (SLV) role [...]

Gold, Silver, Miners Finding Support Despite Gloom And Doom

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:46:57 -0500

Those of us who are buyers and believers in the long term continuing secular rise in resource equities are going through a time of testing. The marketplace will present participants with years such as 2011. We reiterate our guiding principles at precisely these times that tests our basic mission statement. First and foremost is the [...]

Why The Smart Guys Are Buying Uranium Miners

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:59:18 -0500

It has long been a guiding principle of Gold Stock Trades that requires constant reiteration. “To know how to wait is the great secret of success.” At one time in the history of the United States there were great Americans who had little education, but they were endowed with a native intelligence. Will Rogers was [...]

ETF Chart of the Day: Nuclear Energy

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:53:57 -0500

It has been roughly 9 months since the terrible nuclear disaster that occurred in Japan following an earthquake and tsunami, and most investors in the space have had a rather grim outlook for much of 2011. The nuclear energy/uranium space actually finished 2010 on a high note and continued to surge...

ETF Spotlight: Nuclear Energy

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:25:41 -0500

Nuclear energy exchange traded funds have performed poorly in 2011 after the Fukushima disaster. Yet the sector ETFs are showing some signs of life with a spike to end November. “Globally, nations including France, India, Romania, Russia, China, South Korea, and Japan have embraced nuclear...

Help On The Way For Uranium ETFs?

Fri, 13 May 2011 04:13:31 -0400

Times have been tough to say the least for uranium ETFs such as the Market Vectors Uranium + Nuclear Energy ETF (NYSE: NLR) and the Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE: URA).

Is It Time To Look At Uranium Plays Again? (URA)

Wed, 11 May 2011 10:35:40 -0400

Uranium exchange-traded funds and shares of companies involved in the uranium sector are buoyant again after the waterfall event in March.

Van Eck Lowers Costs on 5 ETFs

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:51:54 -0400

Van Eck announced it cut expense ratios for five of its Market Vectors exchange traded funds (ETFs). The changes are effective as of May 1 and are guaranteed for one year. The total net operating costs of these funds will in turn be reduced. The lower costs will also put the provider in a better...

Van Eck Slashes Fees On Five ETFs

Fri, 06 May 2011 08:30:15 -0400

Van Eck announced this week that it has reduced the expense caps for five of its exchange-traded funds, effective May first. The move represents the latest development in a string of fee reductions by ETF issuers, reflecting both increasing asset bases and economies of scale as well as efforts to lure cost-conscious investors. The ETFs affected by the latest round of fee cuts include the ultra-popular GDXJ, which currently has close to $2.5 billion in assets [see all the Gold Miner ETFs here]. The ETFs impacted by the price cuts, along with the annual savings generated based on assets at the end of April, include: Ticker ETF Old Cap New Cap Savings* AFK Market Vectors Africa Index ETF 0.83% 0.78% $57.7 BRF Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF 0.65% 0.62% $296.7 GDXJ Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF 0.59% 0.56% $728.6 HAP Market Vectors RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF 0.65% 0.59% [...]

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Van Eck Lowers Expenses On Five ETFs

Thu, 05 May 2011 14:04:10 -0400

Van Eck, the parent company of Market Vectors, the sixth-largest U.S.

Nuclear ETFs and the Japan Disaster

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:21:53 -0400

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in nuclear energy and uranium have fallen sharply amid Japan’s unfolding nuclear disaster. After the tragedy in Japan, the nuclear industry has once again been put under the scrutiny of the public eye. Before the nuclear calamity in Fukushima, Japan,...

What to buy when everyone else is selling stocks

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:02:26 -0400

The stock market’s ‘Sell in May’ seasonal trading pattern is around the corner, and analysts say investors should be prepared for some rocky trading sessions in the coming months that could present strong buying opportunities.

Uranium ETF Lower After Bounce

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:30:33 -0400

The nearly $250 million Global X Uranium ETF (NYSEArca: URA) was back under pressure to start the week as Japan’s unfolding disaster raised more questions around the globe about the future of nuclear energy. Low-level radiation was discovered in Massachusetts rainwater linked to Japan’s crippled...

Alternative Energy Phoenix Rises from Nuclear Ashes

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:18:03 -0400

The catastrophe in Japan rocked world markets in the last week. On a human and economic scale, this quake’s impact is likely to be much worse than what Hurricane Katrina did to New Orleans.

One thing New Orleans didn’t have to worry over was a nuclear power plant getting damaged. Several of them . . . → Read More: Alternative Energy Phoenix Rises from Nuclear Ashes

Looking at Alternative Energy with ETFs

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:00:03 -0400

Renewed fear and scrutiny over the nuclear power sector have investors looking to alternative-energy sector exchange traded funds (ETFs). As nuclear-power stocks experience a sell-off, the alternative-energy sector saw increased inflows, which experts believe will continue in the coming months,...

Nuclear ETF Meltdown: Four Funds Rocked By The Japanese Quake

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:00:47 -0400

The earthquake that hit northern Japan on Friday thoroughly devastated a significant portion of the Japanese countryside, leaving thousands dead and hundreds of thousands homeless. While the loss of life and property due to the quake and tsunami was catastrophic, the events last week appear to be just the start of the country’s problems as many are growing extremely concerned over a situation brewing at one of the country’s 53 nuclear power reactors. At the Fukushima nuclear power plant, the earthquake and ensuing tsunami set off a chain of events that have made it difficult to cool the uranium off to prevent the reactors from overheating. After trying desperately to flood the reactor with both seawater and boron, a process which has more or less been unsuccessful, authorities are unsure of how to proceed. This failure led to a ‘hydrogen explosion‘ at the plant in question according to the Tokyo [...]

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Will Current Affairs Deter Interest In Nuclear ETFs?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:35:38 -0400

As the problems at Japan’s nuclear power plant continue to unfold, more eyes are starting to place greater scrutiny on the nuclear industry, which may put pressure on nuclear-related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Nuclear energy demand is soaring. Perhaps not so much in the United States,...

ETFs Respond To Uncertainty In Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:49:32 -0400

Markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) dropped Monday as investors continued to assess the financial impact of Friday’s devastating earthquake in Japan. The Tokyo stock market plunged Monday, its first business day after an earthquake and tsunami of epic proportions laid waste to cities along...

Uranium ETFs Get a Kick from China

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:00:23 -0500

The Global X Uranium (NYSEArca: URA) exchange traded fund (ETF) soared today, at times moving as much as 4% higher. The source of the big moves may not come as a huge surprise. Rapid growth in China has led to a search for a different kind of fuel. Resource Investing News on The Street reports that...

ETF Winners, Losers From State Of The Union

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:30:50 -0500

Since Woodrow Wilson re-instituted the practice of delivering the State of the Union Address in person in 1913, the annual event has evolved dramatically. The introduction of radio and television brought the presidential speech into millions of households, attracting increased interest and, of course, increased scrutiny. Thanks to the proliferation of 24 hour news networks and the realization that politics sells ad slots, the address has now become a major event surrounded on both sides by days of speculation, analysis, and rebuttals. While the annual event presents an opportunity to look back at recent accomplishments, it also serves as a platform to launch initiatives that can shape the country’s regulatory environment and structure of the U.S. economy. And while the ideas lobbed out during the State of the Union won’t necessarily translate into policy shifts and fulfilled promises (some would argue that they hardly ever do), an unveiling of the [...]

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Nuclear ETFs May Get a New Power Source

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:00:11 -0500

Nuclear energy-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been showing a few signs of life, thanks to some big moves that could mark a turning point for the industry and its investors. The ETFs have gotten a big boost as a result of government action. Members of a State House committee in Minnesota...

First Aluminum ETF Makes Debut

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:00:13 -0500

It’s not a physically-backed product, but the industry’s first aluminum exchange traded fund (ETF) should still hold a lot of appeal to investors who want exposure to the metal’s producers. Global X Aluminum (NYSEArca: ALUM) tracks a basket of aluminum producers and miners, the...

China Gives Power to Uranium ETF

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:00:02 -0500

Uranium exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be on the brink of an explosion if China has any say in the matter. The country’s nuclear power agency recently estimated that China could build 112 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2020. The amount is one-third of the world’s current nuclear...

Global warming heats oil and coal sectors

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:38:16 -0500

If crude oil prices do push through current levels, there is virtually no resistance until $100. And a move of that magnitude would electrify energy shares enough to super-charge the next phase of the recovery.

Nuclear ETFs Cope With Industry’s Image

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:00:04 -0500

Nuclear energy is a theme that investors are taking to, and there are a few angles to capture this play with exchange traded funds (ETFs). The next best thing to play on the future need for nuclear power would be in the companies involved in nuclear power generation and nuclear material mining...

Nuclear ETFs Have Power Surge to New Highs

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:00:36 -0500

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track the nuclear energy sector are in the middle of a power surge that may make them an appealing niche to consider. A couple things are propelling the nuclear ETFs to 52-week highs and why investors find the sector attractive: Nuclear energy demand is soaring....

Nuclear ETFs Are Picking Up Steam

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:00:00 -0400

In the future, it’s likely we’ll be consuming more electricity generated from nuclear reactors. Both developed and emerging economies are building or planning to build more reactors as a way to wean ourselves off fossil fuels. The renewed nuclear race may provide a huge boost to global...

Warming Up to Nuclear Energy ETFs

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:00:58 -0400

Some environmentalists are warming up to the idea that nuclear energy can be a viable clean energy source. The nuclear energy industry, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), is receiving a nice boost from federal aid, but one group wants greater disclosure on the loan guarantees. On top...

Four Ways To Play China’s Energy Stance

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:17:26 -0400

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China has taken the top spot as the world’s largest energy consumer and as a result is pledging to develop cleaner energy. Last year, China consumed 2.252 billion tons of energy equivalents, almost 4% more than the United States, driven by growth in its industrial and infrastructure sectors. As ...

Five ETFs To Watch Ahead Of Obama’s Oval Office Address

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:06:07 -0400

President Barack Obama is scheduled to address the nation from the Oval Office on Tuesday night, a setting historically reserved for speeches made during times of crisis. With the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico reaching an “inflection point,” the president will aim to silence critics who have bashed the White House for [...]

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4 Reasons To Watch Nuclear Energy

Mon, 24 May 2010 23:17:43 -0400

As the world’s energy needs amplify, volatility in oil and gas continue to prevail and rising concerns over global warming loom on the political forefront, there are numerous reasons to keep an eye on nuclear energy. According to the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), global demand for electricity is expected to rise by 2.5 times over the ...

Nuclear investing a tough sell, but can pay off

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:01:00 -0400

For investors who can push aside a troubled history, and their own squeamishness, the complex nuclear industry can offer a global play on the rising costs of commodities and increasing energy demand.

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