Platinum

The U.S. dollar is one of this year's most disappointing developed market currencies, but that is not helping the commodities complex. Most commodities, an asset class denominated in dollars, are sagging, but some precious metals have been notable exceptions. Among exchange-traded products, the...

Platinum, usually among the most precious of metals, isn’t even worth its weight in gold these days. Some analysts suggest it’s a good time to buy. “If continued negative supply dynamics persist, the platinum price forecast for the next three months may see its rightful time on...

The price of gold traded above the $1,200 per ounce mark for the first time since November, at a time when the "Trump rally" appears to be taking a breather. Bloomberg reported that the rally in spot gold can be attributed to President-elect Donald Trump's first press conference since his election...

The iShares MSCI South Africa Index (ETF) (NYSE: EZA) is up 11.4 percent year-to-date, good for one of the admirable performances among single-country emerging markets exchange-traded funds, but EZA's showing should not be interpreted as a sign of easy money. South Africa is the world's...

Most metals are advancing ahead of the U.S. presidential election irrespective of their risk disposition. However, the trend in recent sessions is reminiscent of a see-saw amid conflicting signals concerning the election results. On October 28, the markets were jolted by the FBI re-opening...

Long/short is a popular strategy in the hedge fund community and one made accessible to investors of all stripes by the exchange-traded funds industry. Typically, long/short ETFs are equity-based, but investors can now take both sides of the commodities trade with the First Trust Alternative...

For a couple of years as commodities prices struggled, plenty of single-country emerging markets exchange-traded funds struggled as well. A prime example of that theme was the iShares MSCI South Africa Index (ETF) (NYSE: EZA). Stymied by South Africa's status as a major gold producer, the world...

With precious little time remaining in 2015, it is now safe to say this will be another dismal year for emerging markets stocks and the relevant exchange-traded funds. December trading is just a day old, but the Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fd (NYSE: VWO) and the iShares MSCI Emerging...

Gold and corresponding exchange-traded products have gotten some negative attention this week following the Federal Reserve's latest meeting. Although the Fed opted to once again stand pat on interest rates, market observers are adjusting their expectations upward in anticipation that the...

The American depositary receipts (ADRs) of German automotive giant Volkswagen AG (ADR) (OTC: VLKAY) are down more than 3 percent at this writing Friday and have touched a new 52-week low. Volkswagen ADRs have plunged 36.5 percent over the past month following an emissions scandal and reports of...

ETF Outlook for Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF (NYSE: GXG) The fourth largest country in Latin America checked in with solid growth of 4.3 percent in 2013. The growth is not expected to slow anytime soon as the government continues to quell violence and looks to expand...

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk says he has no idea how well his electric car will sell in China; calling the country a “wild card.” However, since the Chinese have an appetite for large luxury cars -- and since the country suffers from high air pollution, an incentive for the government to...

Despite monstrous looming economic hurdles, equity markets pushed higher. Last Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to announce reduction of its $85 billion bond buying program, confrontation with Syria is still a possibility, and the government is expected to run out of money next month...

The day kicked off higher and continued to dive forward, marking the sixth straight day of gains. After struggling in August, the equities have recovered almost all lost value. Major Indexes The Dow rose 127.86 points, or 0.85 percent to close at 15,190.98. The S&P 500 added 12.28...

In less than a month, insurance marketplaces open and shortly after that the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, will begin to hit actual American pocketbooks. The good news, according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation is that the pain will probably be less than you think. Whether...