Tom Lydon

3 Reasons You Should Consider Preferred Share ETFs

Here is a story on why REITs could be a potential play as well.

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Why Mexico's ETF Is Doing So Well, Despite Glum Economy

The relationship between the U.S. and Mexico can be highly important to the health of the Mexican economy. Below is how trading relationships could influence Mexico.
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4 Exotic ETF Types and How They Work

Here are a few differences between ETFs and ETNs. In general, they do have many of the same characteristics.

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ETF Spotlight: iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond

Corporate bonds are in an uptrend and high-yield corporate bonds have gained nearly 30% over the last few months. To protect yourself, using a strategy is vital.

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4 Exotic ETF Types and How They Work

There could be a potential shift in the holdings of UNG.

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ProShares' New Short Treasury ETF Arrives Right on Time

By watching the trendlines and utilizing a strategy, one could potentially benefit in the short-term with TBF.

What Brazil’s ETF Has that Others Don’t

Here are more reasons why Brazil's ETFs are worth looking at and another ETF to access the emerging market.

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The Appeal of Emerging Market Small-Cap ETFs

In addition to this, small-cap ETFs are known to be the most heavily tied to the overall economy and lead the gains in the initial movement of stocks at the beginning of nearly every economic recovery.

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What to Do if Treasury Bond ETFs Peter Out

Below is a link to a story about a few Variable Rate Municipal Bond ETFs.
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Leveraged ETFs: Not Bad, Just Misunderstood

To take it a step futher, take a vote on levergaed ETFs and express your opinion by clicking on the link below.

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Why ETFs Are a Better Way of Accessing the Bond Market

Here are a few bond ETFs to consider:
iShares GS $ InvesTopTM Corporate Bond Fund (LQD)
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index (BND)
iShares Barclays Aggregate Bond Fund (AGG).

Here is a link to various bond stories that could potentially help:
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On Aug 02 08:00 PM baller wrote:

> Some example bond ETFs would have been nice.

How to Catch the Corporate Bond ETF Wave

You guys are right, here is a link to the LQD graph. Thank you for pointing this out.

www.etftrends.com/etf/lqd/

Pros and Cons of Real Estate ETFs vs. Physical Ownership

Generally, price appreciation is derived from the appreciation of property.


On Jul 31 03:06 PM Baboon wrote:

> My question is: what generally stands behind reits price appreciation?
> Is it appreciation of property value or is it something else?

5 Reasons Silver ETFs Will Remain in the Spotlight

Ordinary income rates are the rates that your ordinary income, like W-2 wages for example, are taxed at. In regards to ETFs, all ETFs are not taxed in the same manner and most are subject to capital gains taxes at time of sale. As for the commodity ETFs mentioned here they are taxed differently than a broad based ETF like the SPY. Below is link that explains tax treatment in a little more detail.
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On Jul 28 01:57 PM lefty2guns wrote:

> "are taxed at ordinary income rates upon sale."
>
> I am rather new to this, apologies for the stupid question, ordinary
> income rates upon sale, does that mean capital gains tax or are ETFs
> exempt from this and just fall under ordinary income tax?

5 Reasons Silver ETFs Will Remain in the Spotlight

Uncle Pie,
Silver is primarily used in industrials, jewlery, silverware and photography. It has superior properties that makes it very attractive for industrial use such as superconductivity. Below is a link that outlines some of silver's uses.
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