ETFs

SEC may target exchange-traded notes next in push to simplify

Kevin Dugan, Bloomberg
December 19, 2013
A regulatory push to make complex securities easier to understand could change how banks disclose risks for exchange-traded notes for the first time since they began trading in 2006.

Commodity investment seen by Barclays set for record outflow

Maria Kolesnikova, Bloomberg
December 18, 2013
Commodity investments are heading for record outflows driven by withdrawals from gold exchange-traded funds as some investors lost faith in the traditional store of value, according to Barclays Plc.

More ETF gold at risk sub-$1,200 says BarCap as #1 holdings hit 5-year low

Adrian Ash
December 17, 2013
Yesterday's rise of $15 per ounce in gold was erased Tuesday morning in Asia and London, as the U.S. dollar rose and world stock markets held flat overall.

Gold to rally yearend as traders close some of record short positions

Mark O'Byrne
December 17, 2013
Gold short positions are at multi-year highs, and if the Fed does not taper tomorrow we will likely see a large short covering rally going into the New Year as shorts close out positions and balance books at year end.

Zimbabwe bans private gold sales

Jan Skoyles
December 16, 2013
Top gold news over the weekend was from Zimbabwe that President Mugabe plans to ban the private sale of gold. Producers will be required to sell any mined gold through a state-owned company. This latest measure will not come as a shock to anyone who has followed the troubled nation’s economic progress.

Gold funds see unprecedented 31% slump with world losing faith

Glenys Sim, Maria Kolesnikova and Debarati Roy, Bloomberg
December 16, 2013
Investors are dumping gold-backed exchange-traded products at the fastest pace since the securities were created a decade ago, mirroring the steepest price drop in 32 years.

Where is the gold to feed golden dragon in 2014?

Mark O'Byrne
December 16, 2013
It is unknown where the gold would come from to replenish these ETF holdings were there a sudden surge in demand in the West in the event of a new sovereign debt crisis or a Lehman Brothers style contagion event.

Gold disappoints after impressive week

Jan Skoyles
December 13, 2013
The gold price has fallen nearly 3% in the last two days, however it has recovered some ground this morning. Concerns over tapering continue to impact market sentiment. US retail sales data for November showed a climb of 0.7%, the most since June, which gave a boost to both the dollar and the tapering debate.

Gold ETF selling continues, bearishness marks possible turn in sentiment

Adrian Ash
December 9, 2013
The price of wholesale gold held steady around $1,230 per ounce in London trade Monday morning, ticking upwards as European shares slipped but Asian stock markets closed higher after strong data from China.

Silver, gold & miners ETF trading strategy – Part II

Chris Vermeulen
November 25, 2013
If precious metals continue to fall on Monday and Tuesday, selling volume should spike as protective stops will be getting run and the individuals who are underwater with a large percentage of their portfolio in the precious metals sector could start getting margin calls.