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• How contango can affect commodity ETFs

  By Jean Folger  |  February 25, 2013

  Commodity ETFs can experience contango when the underlying contracts roll. Here’s what that can mean for your bottom line.

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  ISE investing in commodity-based exchange-traded products

  By Press Release  |  February 6, 2013

  The ETPs will be physically backed commodity investment vehicles. No timetable was provided for launch.

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  Exchange-traded notes to lose tax edge in House proposal

  By Richard Rubin and Kevin Dugan, Bloomberg  |  February 6, 2013

  Exchange-traded notes, which mimic investments in securities without an annual tax bite, would lose that edge under a proposal from the top Republican tax writer in Congress.

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  New for Traders: Week ending February 1

  By Alanna Byrne  |  February 1, 2013

• Winning with ETF Strategies

  By Bruce C. Greig  |  February 1, 2013

  Bruce Greig reviews “Winning with ETF Strategies” by Max Isaacman

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  ISE increases focus on exchange-traded funds

  By Press Release  |  January 30, 2013

  The International Securities Exchange says it is expanding its focus and capabilities with respect to ETFs.

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  Gold finds central bank support as ETFs dump holdings

  By Austin Kiddle  |  January 30, 2013

  The gold-backed ETP holdings fell 22 metric tons from the Dec. 20 peak to 2,610.272 metric tons on Jan. 27. As the economy recovers, investors' appetite for gold may have decreased.

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  Trading volumes fell significantly in 2012, says WFE

  By Press Release  |  January 23, 2013

  According to worldwide statistics compiled by the WFE, the value of Electronic Order Book (EOB) share trading was down 22.5%, and the number of derivative contracts traded on-exchange decreased by 20%.

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  The fine line between investing and cornering

  By Philip McBride Johnson  |  January 22, 2013

  So, the iShares Silver Trust just added 572 metric tons of physical silver to its portfolio, which, according to one report, brings its gross holdings of the precious metal above 10,000 tons. This is a completely legitimate investment under U.S. law.

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  Markets ache to break higher as President launches second term

  By Jeff Greenblatt  |  January 22, 2013

  From gold to the dollar to stocks, several markets appear poised to start a new leg higher. However, indicators continue sending mixed signals.