U.S. Dollar ETFs Reaching a Turning Point
Richard Cox, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 04, 1:32PM CST
The year so far has been marked by generalized weakness in the U.S. dollar, and the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF is now approaching its 52-week low of $21.32. But whether or not these trends actually match the underlying fundamentals...
Are Currency ETFs Zero-Sum Speculation or a Hedge Against Risk?
at The Street - Fri Feb 21, 9:04AM CST
Revisiting a once-popular investment vehicle.
Jobs, Inflation Numbers to Weigh on Euro
Richard Cox, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Feb 05, 3:25PM CST
The euro is now trading at its weakest level since November and is pressured mostly by unfavorable macro data that suggests the region's systemic debt problems have not completely run their course. At the end of last year, currency pairs like the...
Where Will Global Currency ETFs Go in 2014? - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 03, 5:03AM CST
The US dollar starts the year on a bullish note; will it continue its uptrend?
Swiss Franc Still a Sell After Recent Rallies
Richard Cox, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Dec 04, 4:35PM CST
Most of the attention in the currency markets continues to center on the U.S. dollar and any potential volatility that could be seen if the Federal Reserve starts to signal an end date for its quantitative-easing programs. Of course, a scenario like...
Jared Woodard Trade: Australian Dollar Futures
at The Street - Tue Dec 03, 2:19PM CST
This trade sells short-term puts to partially finance the purchase of longer-dated puts.
Forget Europe's Currency Risks with These Hedged ETFs - ETF News And Commentary
Eric Dutram - ZACKS - Thu Nov 21, 1:00PM CST
Concerned about the euro but still like Europe's story? Consider any of these hedged European ETFs.
Short the Euro with These Inverse Currency ETFs - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - ZACKS - Wed Nov 13, 9:01AM CST
Are you looking to bet against the euro? Consider any of these inverse currency ETFs.
Euro ETFs in Focus After Surprise ECB Rate Cut - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - ZACKS - Mon Nov 11, 7:01AM CST
Euro ETFs could be in for some volatile trading following the surprising decision by the ECB to cut rates.
Commodities Send Deflationary Warnings
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Tue Nov 05, 1:55AM CST
As the performance discrepancies between commodities and stocks reach extremes, the warning signs of deflation in other asset classes grows
Currency ETFs: The Best Way to Play a Falling Dollar?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Oct 27, 12:01PM CDT
During this earnings season, many companies have reported negative results from foreign-currency impacts, as a strong dollar has held back earnings power overseas. But more recently, the dollar has started falling in value. Smart investors want to...
Are Inflationary Expectations Overblown?
Chad Karnes - ETFG - Tue Jul 16, 9:39PM CDT
It seems the law of large numbers does not always work out as it's supposed to. Taking a large group of consumer estimates for inflation has been underestimated for decades. Getting a large, diverse, number of inputs does not necessarily get you...
FXE Are Seasonally Ripe To Go Up In the Next Five Weeks
M2 - Mon Jun 17, 4:40AM CDT
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New Currency Hedged Germany ETF Hits the Market (DBGR) - ETF News And Commentary
Eric Dutram - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 03, 11:15AM CDT
Investors have an option to invest in German securities without the risks of the euro.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish, CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust, CurrencyShares Euro Trust, CurrencyShares British Pound Ster. Trst and Hologic
PR Newswire - Thu May 30, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include The PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish (AMEX:UUP), CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (AMEX:FXY), CurrencyShares Euro Trust (AMEX:FXE), CurrencyShares British Pound Ster. Trst (AMEX:FXB) and Hologic Inc. (Nasdaq:HOLX).