ETFs
Who Makes the US Budget Deficit Larger – Democrats or Republicans?
Republicans like to call themselves the party of fiscal discipline, but if you dig into the numbers, you might find a surprising answer. Since 1938, Democrats increased the budget deficit by about 8.3 percent while Republicans grew the deficit by 9.7 percent - a nearly 20 percent increase. Perhaps most startling is what happens when you change the sample date from 1938 to 1946.
Where Gold Is Headed $1,000 or $750?
Long stuff up there on gold, so I’ll make this short. Where’s the shiny stuff going? Back in January, I told my Rising Tide readers that the Streetraks Gold ETF (GLD) was a smart buy. It’s certainly hit new highs since… and I think gold is an asset with long-term value for a bit of money. But…
Why You Should Short the iShares MSCI Germany ETF
The time’s right to short the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) says Sara Nunnally. She thinks it can’t hold it’s current level much longer - get in now before it drops faster than Gee Dubya’s popularity rating.
Critical Value Alert
German ETF at point of no return; it’s now or never.
How ETFs Can Bag You High Profits Without the Risk
Editor’s Note: ETFs are revolutionizing financial markets, according to Money Morning’s Horacio Marquez. They allow investors to follow global trends without having to select individual stocks. They provide easy access to otherwise impossible-to-reach profit plays. And, by grouping stocks in a fund, they significantly reduce systematic risk in the market. For these reasons, Horacio says ETFs are the best way for investors to play today’s global trends…
Here’s Where to Find the World’s Most Interesting ETF
Last month, I stood inside a shovel the size of a two-car garage.
How to Turn Sovereign Wealth Into Personal Wealth
We all know the U.S. government is in debt up to its eyeballs. Moody’s is already threatening to downgrade the country’s debt rating due to unfunded liabilities for Medicare and Social Security.
The Infrastructure Correction Is Over
Of the hundreds of ETFs on the market, one of the most useful to track is the PowerShares Building & Construction Portfolio (PKB).
The Largest Freezer in the World
The largest freezer in the world is in Le Mars, Iowa. The freezer is six stories high and shaped like a cube. The local newspaper calls it a “high rise freezer.”
Eight Easy Ways to Say Goodbye to the Buck
Don’t know the first thing about trading currencies? No problem. You can still invest outside of the falling dollar - even with just a normal stock brokerage account. Let’s look at some great ways you can get in on the foreign currency markets, and actually profit from the dropping dollar.
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