Monthly Archives: October 2009
Playing the Health Care Sector with ETFs
by Ron Rowland 10-29-09 We’ve all been waiting on pins and needles to see what kind of health care reform comes out of Washington. Aside from the fact that we’re all patients of one kind or another, health care is a huge part of the economy. As you might expect with big changes afoot, health … Continue reading
How to Target the Rising Financial Sector with ETFs by Ron Rowland 10-15-09 I’ve had great success with sector-based exchange traded funds (ETFs) over the years. And that’s because — despite whatever problems the broader stock market may be having — usually one or more niches are still doing well. This year one of the leading … Continue reading
Gold Giving Another Buy Signal
Gold Giving Another Strong Buying Signal by Claus Vogt Dear Subscriber, In my September 9 Money and Markets column I showed you this gold chart: Source: www.decisionpoint.com On that date, I said, “This breakout of a huge triangle is a clear technical buying signal.” I added that the minimum price target of … Continue reading
How to Trade China with ETFs
by Ron Rowland 10-08-09 Right now, China is celebrating 60 years of Communist party rule. Most of the party-goers aren’t old enough to remember anything else, of course, but that isn’t stopping the nationwide festivities. The sheer scale of China is mind-boggling! Just think about it … 1.3 billion people — more than 4x the … Continue reading
Two Barriers on the Road to Wealth
Two Barriers on the Road to Wealth by Nilus Mattive 10-06-09 Have you ever been driving on the road when traffic suddenly comes to a halt? You sit there wondering what the heck is going on up ahead for ten or fifteen minutes. Then, suddenly, things start moving again and you realize that the hold-up … Continue reading
Where — and Who — Are the Bulls?
by Claus Vogt 10-07-09 Bull markets are said to climb a wall of worry. And during the past week this valued adage came to my mind again and again. You see, I’ve been travelling quite a bit in Europe … giving speeches and presentations. This gave me the opportunity to talk to many institutional and … Continue reading
