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Housing exchange traded funds were in the red Wednesday after the National Association of Realtors said U.S. existing home sales rose last month but revised December’s figures significantly lower. SPDR … Continue reading →

Total option volume tops 6 million contracts so far today, with mixed action in the indexes and ETFs, according to optionMONSTER’s data systems.The SPDR S&P 500 Fund (NYSEArca:SPY) has 705,000 options traded, including … Continue reading →

Investors have pumped about $5 billion into the two largest exchange traded funds for high-yield or “junk” bonds this year. They’re chasing the juicy yields and capital appreciation that high-yield ETFs … Continue reading →

Bond rates are still quite low leaving many investors with few options for current income. As a result, a closer look at these three bond ETFs could be in order so that investors can boost yields. Continue reading →

The SPDR Homebuilders Fund is pushing lower again, but today the action is in the puts.The XHB is down 1 percent to $19.64. The exchange-traded fund had been holding above $20 for the most part since hitting … Continue reading →

We have mentioned persistent and bullish call buying in the largest silver exchange traded fund in recent recaps throughout January and February, and yesterday was no exception as the metal continued its … Continue reading →

The relentless climb in gas prices this year to over $4 a gallon in some areas of the country is squeezing consumer budgets and triggering a rally in exchange traded funds linked to gasoline. U.S. Gasoline … Continue reading →

With global growth, copious liquidity and low interest rates spurring riskier investment strategies, emerging market equities and exchange traded funds have been among the most attractive assets this year.“The … Continue reading →

With more than 1,400 exchange-traded products now available to U.S. investors, odds are that there will be more than one option for most desired exposures. In many cases, the generally similar products … Continue reading →

The largest muni-bond ETF is trading at an exploitable premium. Continue reading →