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  • Looking Beyond Gold ETFs by Don Dion
    As gold hits record highs day after day, the performance of other precious metals and hard-asset producers have been largely overlooked. Investors looking to gain exposure to precious metals and commodities have options beyond the popular bullion-backed SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and equity-backed... More »
    November 30, 2009 • SLV, GLD, GDX
  • Golden ETF for China’s Currency by Don Dion
    President Obama's trip to China has helped to heighten speculation about the renminbi and the issue of currency appreciation. While Obama's recent references to a greater balance in trade have been met by stiff opposition from China's officials, a recent report from the People's Bank of China... More »
    November 17, 2009 • CYB, UDN, IAU
  • Commodities: ETFs vs. Mutual Funds by Don Dion
    Both ETF issuers and mutual fund companies are vying for investors in commodities. Investors looking for exposure to the broad commodities sector can now choose from active or passive management and futures or equities-based strategies. When comparing commodity ETFs and commodity mutual funds,... More »
    November 16, 2009 • HAP, MON, XOM
  • Fund Lessons from David Swensen by Don Dion
    David Swensen has made a name for himself as the head of Yale University's $16 billion-dollar endowment. While his successful investing style involves holding assets that have traditionally been out of reach for the average investor, this has not stopped them from trying to mimic it. In fact,... More »
    October 16, 2009 • ICF, VNQ, RWR
  • Hard-Asset ETF Boom by Don Dion
    Commodities ETFs are all the rage, and investors can get their hands on hard assets with a variety of broad, specific strategies. Hard-asset ETFs are a good way to diversify your portfolio and protect against inflation and broader market turmoil. As the ETF industry grows, it is... More »
    September 28, 2009 • XME, HAP, C
  • The Indiana Jones of Finance by Don Dion
    Jim Rogers, the "Indiana Jones of Finance," is known throughout Wall Street for his independent, contrarian investing style and his association with George Soros and the Quantum Fund.Though he has since retired, he continues to be a presence with his world travels and bold economic... More »
    September 25, 2009 • RJI, RJA, RJN
  • The 3 Simplest Ways to Trade Like Jim Rogers Today by Contrarian Profits
    The big daddy of underground investors, Jim Rogers, says the best way to play this downturn is to focus on commodities and agriculture ETFs (hat tip The Daily Crux). The primary logic behind this play is simple to understand. The global population is peaking and is consuming more food than... More »
    June 10, 2009 • GSG, DBA, HAP
  • Investments for Profiting from Inflation by Geoffrey Ching
    Excerpt from my monthly newsletter. Recently, it has been quite hard not to worry about inflation. Gas prices and many other commodity prices have risen rapidly over the past couple of months while the dollar has dropped. In addition, the spread between treasuries and inflation-indexed... More »
    June 1, 2009 • GLD, DGL, IAU

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