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Van Eck's New Gulf States Index ETF

forgive the typo -- gcc markets "little to no regulation," thanks

Van Eck's New Gulf States Index ETF

my job as a reporter has enabled me to watch the gcc markets for more than a decade. they are run like casinos not stock markets, and although companies' stock prices have gone up, corruption is paramount. high net worth individuals, esp in kuwait, control the markets with large-block ownership-- my advice -- stay out of these waters which might look enticing, they are full of sharks. these markets have little to none regulation. they are mere speculation vehicles. if you insist to enter this market, i advise to learn arabic and do thorough checks of the companies and their ownership (not always transparent -- beware.

Thursday Outlook: Commodities, Emerging Markets

OK, got it, thanks on the EWZ. Interesting your shorting it while others, as you said, need to have it.

Thursday Outlook: Commodities, Emerging Markets

Look forward to each of your timely posts, but can you please clarify today's comment on the EWZ (Brazil) graph? Thanks

Burst Bubble? Commodities' Long-Term Story Remains Intact

Thanks Dave, I too am cringing at the commodity drop, but I am not selling; not a one. It's the hedge funds, unfortunately, driving the volatility. SEC needs to undo what it did last summer -- put back uptick rules; reinstate legislation that controls the hedge funds so they cannot bankrupt normal investors.

Barclay's CORALS is a Commodities Index Gem

yes, how does one purchase this ETF? My guess is that one would have to set up a Barclay's account, and invest through it.

5 Natural Gas Plays You Don't Have to Dig Too Deep For

i too am interested in gas explorers and developers aside from Conoco - any suggestions?

Time To Sell Russian ETFs and Stocks

you cannot ignore the size of russia, its vast hydrocarbon reserves, and its growing wealth by both state and private business -- i'm keeping my money in the game, thank you.