Archive for January, 2010

Want to trade the Natural Gas ETF? Here are some to consider.

There are many things that affect the ebb and flow of natural gas prices. Supply and demand is certainly one of them. Will this winter be cold and cause a spike in prices? Do electric companies needing natural gas to generate the power for air conditioners project the coming summer to be hot, thereby cause [...]

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Natural Gas ETF Short Funds

When people look to invest into gas ETFs, they are usually thinking they can only bet on prices going up. There are a few natural gas ETFs that allow you to easily short the natural gas market. Read on and find the right one for you.
Why should you trade a natural gas ETF short fund? [...]

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Natural Gas ETFs and the CFTC New Rules

Recent proposals from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (the CFTC) may have an effect on natural gas exchange traded funds including the largest fund, the United States Natural Gas ETF (UNG).
These proposals have been in the works for a few months. These new rules may only effect a few of the commodity based ETFs offered [...]

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United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) review

The United States Natural Gas Fund is the largest natural gas commodity based energy ETF in the world. Opened in April of 2007, it has become one of the most popular natural gas ETFs. Read on to find on why.
The United States Natural Gas Fund is a very simple fund to understand. According to their [...]

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Wildcatters Exploration & Production Equity ETF Review

Jefferies has recently opened a new natural gas ETF for your portfolio. The new Wildcatters Exploration & Production Equity ETF (WCAT) was launched January 20, 2010 and offers investors exposure to small and mid-cap companies in the natural gas and oil sectors.
WCAT joins the United States Natural Gas ETF (UNG) and the First Trust ISE-Revere [...]

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