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  • Ethanol Versus Natural Gas or Coal: Not Even Close! by Joseph L. Shaefer
      The twisted, tortuous tale of ethanol as the great hope for an energy-independent America holds an object lesson for us all.  What I wrote in my most recent article for SA, on a different subject, holds equally true here…   “Entrepreneurs make money; early investors... More »
    November 18, 2009 • ECA, IMO, XOM
  • Coal ETF Burns Hot by Don Dion
    The global demand for coal is showing no signs of slowing…WATCH NOW To access my special Market Outlook for 2010 report, click here Try my new ETF Action newsletter today! click here  More »
    November 18, 2009 • BTU, ACI, MEE
  • Market Vectors Coal ETF on Fire by Don Dion
    Propelled by an increase in global demand for coal, the Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL) has jumped nearly 140% year to date, and this fund is showing no signs of slowing down in the months ahead. According to the "World Energy Outlook," published by the International Energy Agency last... More »
    November 18, 2009 • KOL, BTU, CNX
  • Professor Buffett’s Energy Lesson by Don Dion
    Warren Buffett's cardinal rule of investing is "Don't Lose Money." To achieve this goal, the Oracle has traditionally invested in boring firms with easy-to-understand business plans. For Buffett these are the qualities of an investment that are certain to return a comfortable profit.... More »
    November 13, 2009 • UNG, BNI, BRK.A
  • ETFDesk Daily 11/4/2009 by ETFdesk.com
     Sign up for Daily email and live feed at www.etfdesk.comForget Inflation, Deflation Is a Bigger DangerHOW GOLDMAN SACHS IS TRADING THE COMMODITY MARKETSWe Are Now On TwitterEntering Crude Oil LongWater rationing for Venezuela's capital cityLloyds and RBS announcementsThe Altman Group's... More »
    November 4, 2009 • TLH, IEF, TLT
  • 10 Best ETFs (Part 1) by Don Dion
    ETFs have helped investors gain unprecedented access to niches of the marketplace while mitigating the security-specific risk that comes with stock-picking. The best exchange-traded funds use the unique capabilities of the ETF structure to their advantage and offer unique strategies at... More »
    September 29, 2009 • EEM, KOL, KRE
  • ETFs: Coal vs. Natural Gas by Don Dion
    The debate is heating up in Congress over the final shape of legislation aimed at reducing global warming. The outcome will have important repercussions for the coal and natural gas industries, and energy-focused ETF investors need to pay close attention to what's going on. Investors... More »
    September 10, 2009 • KOL, FCG, UNG
  • China Poised To Fire Up The Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL) by ETF Daily News
    “Coal accounts for more than 70% of China’s electricity,” says Tony Sagami.  In Uncommon Wisdom, he looks to an ETF poised to benefit from long-term rising coal demand.“Between coal-fired power plants and steel production, the demand for coal is going to be steady... More »
    September 2, 2009 • KOL
  • CFTC Attempts To Overhaul the Futures Markets by Stephen Schork
    In an attempt to overhaul the futures market, the CFTC is refining the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report to more accurately reflect the transparency of the market. The current program shows the weekly changes of the long and short positions of commercials (producers/end users),... More »
    September 1, 2009 • UNG, USO, DXO
  • The Truth About Fossil Fuels & Renewables (Part II) by Joseph L. Shaefer
    As many thoughtful commenters contributed after  Part I of this article appeared,  there are inescapable realities we must address if we are to strike an intelligent balance between quality of life, real cost of energy, and an environment that is in balance.   The first reality we... More »
    August 7, 2009 • IMO, CHK, EOG

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