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Is the Copper ETF Back on Track? – ETF News And Commentary

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:45:01 -0400

Don't be fooled by today's commodity surge, copper investing is probably still a bad idea in the near term.

Commodity Slide Hits Silver ETFs – ETF News And Commentary

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:15:01 -0400

The panic over commodities is now impacting silver ETFs.

Look Beyond the Largest ETFs For Hidden Opportunities

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:26:27 -0500

When browsing for an exchange traded fund, investors typically make a bee-line toward the largest ETF in a given market segment. However, with over 1,400 funds available, people should also look at alternative products that cover similar strategies. If you take the time to look around, there are a...

3 Basket ETFs Your Broker Forgot to Mention

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:51:37 -0500

Equity-based ETFs can be described as baskets of various stocks. Whether it is a broader market domestic fund, a sector ETF or an emerging markets equities play, the basket approach is used over and over again in the exchange-traded products universe.

Noteworthy is the fact that as the exchange-traded products

Palladium ETFs to Rally in 2013? – ETF News And Commentary

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:31:01 -0500

Can palladium ETFs soar in 2013 thanks to a favorable supply picture?

Daily ETF Roundup: Cliff Talks Overshadow Positive Economic Data

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:00:50 -0500

Despite some rather positive economic data, Wall Street remained pessimistic about the seemingly never-ending fiscal cliff negotiations. Third-quarter GDP was revised to 3.1%, up from 2.7%, while second-quarter growth was recorded at 1.3%. Existing home sales in November jumped 5.9% from the previous month, bucking economists’ expectations of a 2.3% increase. The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank’s index of business activity for December popped to 8.1 from November’s 120.7 reading. The stalemate in Washington, however, put a damper on these positive reports [see also 101 High Yielding ETFs For Every Dividend Investor]. Global Market Overview: Cliff Talks Overshadow Positive Economic Data Somewhat boosted by House Speaker John Boehner’s continuing promise of Congress coming to a viable cliff solution, all three major U.S. equity indexes managed to claw their way into positive territory. The S&P 500 came out on top, gaining 0.55% during the session. Tech-heavy Nasdaq inched 0.20% higher, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.45%. In Europe, [...]

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Physical White Metals ETF (WITE): Two Years Later

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:00:30 -0500

Two years ago, ETF Securities launched the first ever physically-backed precious metals ETF that focuses exclusively on silver, platinum and palladium. Since its inception in December 2010, WITE has accumulated just over $40 million in assets under management and trades on average over 3,000 shares daily. As the global market moves steadily into recovery, WITE remains a strong and moderately-priced portfolio for commodity investors [for more precious metals news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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Is WITE the Perfect Gold ETF Compliment? – ETF News And Commentary

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:34:01 -0400

QE3 puts more pressure on gold investing. However, there is also a great way to get exposure to the 'white' metals as well, with ETF Securities' WITE.

Is WITE the Perfect Gold ETF Complement? – ETF News And Commentary

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:34:01 -0400

QE3 puts more pressure on gold investing. However, there is also a great way to get exposure to the 'white' metals as well, with ETF Securities' WITE.

Palladium: the next hot commodity?

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:09 -0400

With declining supply and rising demand, palladium looks like a good investment, writes Minyanville’s Sterling Wong.

One Year Later: The Other Precious Metals ETF (WITE )

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:00:13 -0500

ETF Securities, known for listing the world’s first physical gold ETF, debuted the first ever physically-backed precious metals ETF that focuses exclusively on silver, platinum, and palladium late last year. Since its inception in December 2011, WITE has accumulated just over $45 million in assets under management and trades on average over 10,000 shares daily, showcasing the demand for precious metals exposure during a tumultuous period in the markets. Nonetheless, it’s been a tough year for commodities across the board as debt woes in Europe and slowing growth in China have painted a gloomy outlook for raw materials demand in developed and emerging markets alike [see Ten Unexpected Observations On YTD ETF Returns]. Under The Hood WITE is the only offering in the Precious Metals ETFdb Category that offers bundled exposure to silver, platinum, and palladium under one ticker [see Precious Metals Category Report]. This one-of-a-kind offering is designed to [...]

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Copper, coal: crystal balls for the global economy

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:02:52 -0400

Copper and coal can be great tools for predicting economic prospects and right now they’re offering a gloomy outlook, but a close analysis shows a glimmer of hope as the world struggles to avoid recession.

Checking In: Don’t Forget This Precious Metals Play

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:25:27 -0400

Everyone and his sister is enamored by precious metals, particularly gold and silver.

ETF Chart of the Day: Precious Metals Basket (GLTR)

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:05:17 -0400

With precious metals largely delivering appealing returns once again in 2011, we have taken note of exchange traded funds that allow the investor to gain diversified exposure to the physical metals and not rely solely on the spot returns from one single metal such as gold or silver For instance,...

5 investments to gird against a weak market

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:18 -0400

Stocks tend to follow each other now more than ever, exposing investors to big, sweeping hits. Here are some ETF, metals, bond and stock ideas that can truly diversify your portfolio.

ETF Securities Reportedly Mulling IPO

Mon, 02 May 2011 03:24:46 -0400

ETF Securities, the London-based ETF issuer with $28 billion in assets under management (AUM), is reportedly considering an IPO worth $1 billion.

Five ETFs That Deserve More AUM Love

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:23:22 -0400

With close to 1,200 exchange traded products listed on U.S. exchanges alone, financial advisers, investors and traders have a dizzying array of options that offer exposure to myriad asset classes.Given an increasingly high level of competition,what ...

Checking In: A Nice Day For A WITE Wedding

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:13:15 -0400

You may have heard that silver is kind of a big deal these days.

ETF Securities Files For Series Of Physically-Backed Industrial Metal ETFs

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:00:46 -0500

ETF Securities, the Europe-based ETF issuer responsible for a series of ultra-popular physically-backed precious metal ETFs, is at it again with an SEC filing for a series of similar products targeting the industrial metal space. In total, the filing calls for seven funds with one targeting each of the following industrial metals; aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin, and zinc, as well as a basket fund which will invest in all of the six aforementioned commodities. Although expense ratio and ticker symbol information was not available in this brand new filing, we have highlighted several key points about these new products below. The proposed funds seek to establish exposure to these industrial metals through the use of warrants. Proceeds received by each Fund from the creation of Creation Units will be in the form of Warrants evidencing ownership of physical Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Tin, and Zinc. The ownership [...]

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The battle of ‘copper versus wheat’

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:01:37 -0500

Traders bet that demand from emerging-market economies will continue to grow, but as China steps on its brakes and global inflation creeps in, those traders may want to think twice.

ETF Securities Strikes While the Iron Is Hot

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:00:40 -0500

ETF Securities‘ success with its lineup of exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the United States could be called a case of perfect timing. Since launching its first ETF, ETFS Physical Silver (NYSEArca: SIVR), 18 months ago, the provider has hit $3.5 billion in assets. In a not only increasingly...

December ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings, and Closures

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:00:31 -0500

December continued the impressive wave of product innovation that has become expected of the ETF industry. Various issuers introduced first-to-market products and continued the impressive expansion of the exchange-traded product pipeline. After starting with a flurry of activity, product launches slowed in the second half of the month leading up to the holiday season. Still, more than a dozen new ETFs debuted in December. Below, we highlight all of the new additions to the ETF lineup over the last month, as well as some new fund filings: New ETFs ETFs that began trading in December include: UBS launched the E-TRACS Daily Long-Short VIX ETN (XVIX). The new exchange-traded note is linked to the S&P 500 VIX Futures Term-Structure Index Excess Return, and is the first U.S. listed exchange-traded product to offer investors both long and short exposure to VIX benchmarks, with positions rebalanced on a daily basis [see UBS [...]

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Platinum ETF: 4 Favorable Fundamentals

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:00:59 -0500

The platinum exchange traded fund (ETF) is up modestly this year, but if those in the know are to be believed, next year its ship (or catalytic converter) could come in. Compared to gold and silver, platinum has been a bit of a wallflower this year, but certain fundamentals are aligning that could...

Palladium Vs. Gold – Is The White Metal A Better Investment?

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:35:29 -0500

Many investors are aware of the price movement in gold and silver of late, but have you looked at Palladium? Palladium has exploded right past the entire field of commodities along with the little sister of Gold, which is Silver. Both precious metals have logged sizzling 80%+ gains, year to date. Palladium related mining stock [...]

ETF Securities Debuts White Metals ETF

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:00:15 -0500

Precious metals are white hot these days, which makes the timing of the launch of ETF Securities‘ newest exchange traded fund (ETF) especially fortuitous. ETFS Physical WM Basket Shares (NYSEArca: WITE) will be the first physically-backed ETF in the United States to hold silver, platinum and...

ETFS Debuts Physically-Backed White Metal ETF (WITE)

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:51:48 -0500

Thanks to increased worries over the fiscal health in a variety of developed markets, many investors have sought to protect their portfolios from declining fiat currencies by buying up commodities. In response, a host of ETF issuers have created a variety of new products allowing investors to establish exposure to precious metals, including both commodity-specific funds and physically-backed products offering exposure to multiple precious metals. This basket approach to precious metal investing has taken off in recent weeks as investors have embraced the ETFS Physical PM Basket Shares (GLTR), which debuted in late October and has already amassed more than $130 million in assets. The fund allows investors to achieve exposure to all four metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) in a single ticker, the first of its kind for a physically-backed product. ETF Securities has now introduced its second U.S.-listed precious metals basket product, rolling out the ETFS White Metals [...]

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Is the Copper ETF Back on Track? – ETF News And Commentary

Commodity Slide Hits Silver ETFs – ETF News And Commentary

Look Beyond the Largest ETFs For Hidden Opportunities

3 Basket ETFs Your Broker Forgot to Mention

Palladium ETFs to Rally in 2013? – ETF News And Commentary

Daily ETF Roundup: Cliff Talks Overshadow Positive Economic Data

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