Consumer Cyclicals ETF Channel

Tech and energy stocks might be the way to go for now. But don't ditch natural gas and utilities as value plays at some point, says analyst.

CMI figures could pose good news for consumer staples exchange-traded fund investors.

Among diversified stock ETFs, investors favored emerging markets and growth in Q1. But some sector and alternative funds also outperformed.

Political maneuvers in Washington, D.C., and Beijing spur renewed interest in the gaming sector.

Noted economist and manager expects a broad recovery by the fourth quarter. And he's dipping into sectors already showing strength.  

Pioneering Active Bond ETF Shuttered

One of the first active bond ETFs, the Bear Stearns Current Yield Fund (AMEX: YYY), has thrown in the towel after an unsuccessful launch. The Board of Trustees of Bear Stearns' Active ETF Trust voted unanimously to liquidate the fund.

Investors beware: REIT funds sport varying characteristics that make each handle market's storm quite uniquely.