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A Docile ETF For The Nat Gas Surge

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:54:05 -0400

Natural gas futures are volatile.

That much is widely known and that volatility explains the allure of an ETF such as the U.S. Natural Gas Fund (NYSE: UNG) for active, short-term traders. With natural gas futures soaring recently and getting another lift Tuesday after the U.S. National Weather Service

Natural Gas: Is Now The Time To Make A Play?

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:53 -0400

Natural gas is one of the most popular commodities in the world and it often ranks among the CME Group’s most traded futures contracts; however, the commodity had been stuck in a rut since the 2008 recession before it finally saw some relief as 2013 opened. From natural gas’s peak to the beginning of the year, the fossil fuel had declined by more than 92%, as a number of macroeconomic factors weighed on the commodity. Just as it finally picked up steam in 2013, NG sputtered into May, dipping more than 9% through the first week of the month [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Natural Gas ETFs Tumble on Big Supply Gain – ETF News And Commentary

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:15:01 -0400

The latest EIA report was good news for those short natural gas ETFs.

2013 Commodity Trades You Wish You Made

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:00:12 -0400

The phrase “hindsight is always 20/20″ is most applicable to investors. There are numerous occasions when traders wish they would have followed their gut or executed a specific position, especially looking back on the gains that certain assets have made. It is relatively easy to make a bold call on a specific asset, but it is much more difficult to follow through with the trade and exit the position at the proper moment. With 2013 already being a wild year in the commodity world, we take a look back at some of the most fruitful trades throughout the industry thus far [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Natural Gas ETFs Continue to Soar – ETF News And Commentary

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:45:01 -0400

Another bullish EIA report helped to push natural gas ETFs to new heights in 2013.

Stocks Close the Quarter Higher Despite Disappointing Economic Data

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:05:00 -0400

Natural Gas ETFs Soaring in 2013 – ETF News And Commentary

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:15:01 -0400

What has been the trend in the natural gas ETF space so far this year?

Daily ETF Roundup: Jobs Report Boosts Markets

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:00:02 -0500

The first three trading days of 2013 are officially in the books, and markets have gotten off to quite the start. Though many had been fretting the fiscal cliff situation, Congress managed to come up with a last-minute deal that saved stocks from what would have likely been a harsh sell-off. Though yesterday saw major benchmarks slide sideways, encouraging hiring and jobs data lifted markets for today’s week-ending session [see also 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. Global Market Overview: Job Report Boosts Markets Today marked an impressive moment for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF as it was able to gain 0.4% as the S&P had its highest closing point since December of 2007. The Dow Jones ETF followed close behind with gains of 0.3% while the tech-heavy QQQ Fund with losses of 0.3%. QQQ took cues from Apple (AAPL) which suffered a loss of nearly 2.8% for [...]

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Winter Chill Returns, UNG Poised To Pop?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:00:36 -0500

This past year has been dominated by inclement weather that has left UNG reeling; natural gas futures have been all across the board. Despite making an impressive 70% run during the summer, this commodity still managed to end the year with losses topping 20%. With this past year set to be one of the warmest (if not the warmest) in U.S. history, it should come as no surprise to see the commodity struggle, as the winter months are key for demand and consumption [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Where Does Natural Gas Go From Here? – Real Time Insight

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:03:01 -0500

Natural gas prices have been volatile and could go either way this winter. Which path do you think they will take?

Get Ready To Buy Natural Gas

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:00:04 -0500

The winter months typically see demand kick up for natural gas, which is often reflected in the higher prices. But last year’s unseasonably warm winter put downward pressure on NG and its related investments alike. In fact, the United States suffered the warmest 12-month span in its history (as far back as records have been kept) between 2011 and 2012, making it very difficult for this commodity to get going. Unfortunately, the first part of the coming winter does not look to be shaping up much better [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Natural Gas ETFs Hot as Weather Cools – ETF News And Commentary

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:07:01 -0500

Natural Gas ETFs are surging as the temps fall across the country, how do you play this situation?

Natural Gas as Volatile as Ever

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:00:19 -0400

After being declared one of the worst investments of the last few years, natural gas seemed to finally find its footing in 2012. The fossil fuel surged through the end of summer, marking a 70% jump in just a few short months, only to watch its price cool back down during August. From there, it has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride for this asset and its traders, as NG has been all over the place in the last two months [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Daily ETF Roundup: Jobless Claims Soar, Google Disappoints

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:37:39 -0400

Earnings euphoria fizzled today as heavy-hitter Google disappointed investors with their premature earnings announcement. Although the tech-giant was scheduled to report after today’s closing bell, it came out early to post earnings of $9.03 a share and a 20% decline in profit, well bellow the expected $10.65 a share forecast. Immediately following the announcement, Google’s stock tumbled, falling as much as 10%. In economic news, weekly jobless claims rebounded to a seasonally adjusted 388,000, hitting the highest level in four months. Meanwhile, the Conference Board’s index of leading indicators ticked higher while Philly Fed manufacturing data from the Mid-Atlantic region also came in significantly better-than-expected [see also How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Global Market Overview: Jobless Claims Soar, Google Disappoints Weighed down by Google’s disappointing earnings, tech-heavy Nasdaq (QQQ) came in at the bottom of the barrel, shedding 1.16%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) and S&P 500 (SPY) also [...]

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Natural Gas, UNG Slaughtered by EU Sanctions

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:09:58 -0400

Natural gas took a major blow in trading today as the fossil fuel lobbed off more than 3.5%. The unexpected drop came as new sanctions from the EU officially banned natural gas imports from Iran. The move comes as European nations are “trying to increase pressure on Iran to cooperate in talks regarding its nuclear program” writes Associated Press. This comes in a long line of efforts by numerous nations to force Iran into cooperation regarding its nuclear program, an issue that the country seems to have no intentions of addressing [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Natural Gas Gains 20% In 4 Weeks

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:00:46 -0400

Natural gas continues its bullish trend, as the fossil fuel looks to shake off the crushing losses that the last four years have brought. Thanks to the hottest summer in U.S. history and a spike in demand for this vital energy source, NG was able to rally for the better part of 2012, though it still remains negative for the year. But after many watched this commodity suffer a pullback in August, many thought it was heading to its old ways of consistent losses. Instead, NG turned it on in September and has been up roughly 20% in the trailing four week period [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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Leveraged ETF Winners & Losers, October 1st 2012

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:44:22 -0400

Leveraged ETF Winners, October 1st 2012: Velocity Shares 3x Long Natural Gas ETN (NYSEARCA:UGAZ): +13.84% Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3x Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:RUSL): +5.21% Direxion Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:EDC): +2.69% Leveraged ...

Leveraged ETF Winners & Losers, September 17th 2012

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:38:15 -0400

Leveraged ETF Winners, September 17th 2012: Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:RUSS): +6.94% PowerShares DB Crude Oil Double Short ETN (NYSEARCA:DTO): +6.27% VelocityShares 3X Inverse Silver ETN (NYSEARCA:DSLV); -5.56% Leveraged ETF L...

Leveraged ETF Winners & Losers, September 12th 2012

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:03:47 -0400

Leveraged ETF Winners, September 12th 2012: Velocity Shares 3x Long Natural Gas ETN (NYSEARCA:UGAZ): +6.42% ProShares UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury ETF (NYSEARCA:TTT): +3.63% Direxion Small Cap Bull 3X Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:TNA): +2.02% Leveraged E...

Leveraged ETF Winners & Losers, September 11th 2012

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:03:10 -0400

Leveraged ETF Winners, September 11th 2012 Velocity Shares 3X Long Natural Gas ETN (NYSEARCA:UGAZ): +17.64% Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3x Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:RUSL): +3.90% Direxion Daily China Bull 3X Shares (NYSEARCA:YINN): +3.88% Leveraged ETF Los...

2012 Commodity ETF Launches: Winners and Losers

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:00:52 -0400

The ETF world cracked commodity investing wide open. It used to be that commodity exposure was left for active traders and hedgers who had the know-how and time to play the futures market, leaving the little guys out to dry. Now, investors have the ability to invest in anything from physical gold, to leveraged copper all through an ETF ticker. As 2012 has progressed we have seen a fair amount of new commodity products hit the market. Below, we list the commodity products that have emerged from the pack, and those who are still struggling to stay afloat [for more commodity ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Daily ETF Roundup: Isaac Strikes, Beige Book Tells Mixed Story

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:48:21 -0400

The release of the Fed’s Beige Book today left investors even more leery ahead of Chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech on Friday. In the minutes from the last FOMC meeting, the Fed had given the markets yet another strong signal that it is preparing to take action to boost the nation’s lackluster recovery, but had emphasized that further measures would not be taken if the economy was back on track for a substantial and sustainable recovery. And with the indications made in today’s Beige Book, many are concerned that these “stipulations” the Fed has put on will leave many investors disappointed with Bernanke’s speech at Jackson Hole. According to the Beige book, the economy continued to show improvement in July and early August, but cited that manufacturing activity was weaker across the country. In line with the Fed’s assessment, a revision of the U.S.’s second quarter GDP also came in better than expected, showing an [...]

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Will Hurricane Isaac Send UNG Soaring?

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:00:05 -0400

As hurricane Isaac has continued to develop, it appears that it now has a clear path set to run through the Gulf and make landfall within the next 24 hours. Though it steered clear of the Republican National Convention, the storm has now entered the Gulf area and could cause a lot of problems for the dozens of drilling rigs in the surrounding area. Not only that, but the storm is currently headed along a very similar path to 2005′s Hurricane Katrina, worrying residents and government officials. Three states have already declared an emergency and have begun to evacuate residents. See the full story here →

Five ETFs to Ride the Natural Gas Rally

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:02:14 -0400

Few commodities have been in the news as much as natural gas has in 2012. After an abysmal multi-year run, NG seemed to have no momentum behind it and most investors had given up hope. But earlier in this year saw some much needed relief for the fossil fuel as temperatures across the nation were hotter than normal, spiking demand for NG. Ever since, natural gas and its related investment securities have been on a tear, with the commodity itself tacking on 70% in the last three months alone [for more natural gas news subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

ETPs For Trading Natural Gas

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:10 -0400

Natural gas has been one of the most frustrating commodities this year, as investors have attempted to call its bottom again and again, only to watch it fall to new lows. NG futures have sank by more than 35% this year, as a warm winter coupled with large deposits of the resource have put major pressure on prices. As such, most investors have abandoned their NG positions, as it is wildly unpredictable and extremely volatile, but it is these current behaviors that presents a juicy opportunity [see also 25 Ways To Invest In Natural Gas]. Traders often seek volatile funds as they have the potential to provide massive returns in a very short period of time. Of course, they can also lead to excruciating losses when positions turn sour. But when it comes to natural gas, futures contracts can be especially dangerous and are typically outside of the realm of your average investor. Enter ETFs. There [...]

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ETF Insider: Greek Woes Rattle Confidence

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:00:54 -0500

Equity indexes crept higher all week as encouraging economic data releases on the home front kept the bull train rolling. However, bearish pressures permeated the market on Friday as Greek debt woes struck again, erasing all of the gains from earlier in the week for most securities. The lack of resolution in the financially fragile currency bloc overseas continues to be a major drag on investors’ confidence and will likely persist until a concrete agreement has been struck. With regards to our Monday edition of ETF Insider, it seems that Greek woes have undoubtedly rained on the bull’s parade. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance FCG Long 2.3% TLT Long 1.4% IJR Short 1.6% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a mixed performance this past week, although our two profitable trades more than made up for the losing recommendation. Below, we highlight how our trade [...]

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VelocityShares Adds Leveraged, Inverse Funds for Commodities

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:13 -0500

VelocityShares, an exchange traded product provider known for its high-octane funds that magnify the market’s returns, has launched a suite of inverse and leveraged energy and copper ETNs, expanding its line of long and short commodity funds. The new ETN listings include: VelocityShares 3x...

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