Michael Johnston, Senior Contributor

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Michael Johnston is the senior analyst and founder of ETF Database, a Web-based investment resource providing actionable ETF investment ideas and an ETF Screener for investors analyzing potential ETF investments. Johnston oversees ETF Database's free ETF Newsletter, one of the most popular sources for news and commentary focusing exclusively on the exchange-traded fund industry. Johnston also maintains and develops content for ETFdb Pro, a line of analyst reports and model portfolios designed to help investors utilize ETFs to meet their investment goals.

Johnston has completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, and obtained his bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to founding ETF Database, Michael worked in a private client service group performing valuations of companies operating in a wide range of industries.

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Technology ETFs in Slump

By Michael Johnston, Senior Contributor

Technology ETFs have slumped in recent days on a downgrade of Research In Motion, declining chip demand and weak earnings from Internet companies.

02:05PM 11/19/09

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ETF Plays for a Retail Recovery

By Michael Johnston, Senior Contributor

Earnings surprises from several retailers suggest things aren't quite so bad for the sector. Here are ETFs for making a bet on a retail recovery.

10:53AM 11/18/09

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Merger Arb ETF Debuts

By Michael Johnston, Senior Contributor

The IQ ARB Merger Arbitrage ETF began trading Tuesday under the apt ticker MNA.

02:06PM 11/17/09

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Financial ETFs for Playing M&A Wave

By Michael Johnston, Senior Contributor

Four ETFs offer a range of exposure to the giant investment banks.

12:24PM 11/16/09

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Trouble for Oil ETFs?

By Michael Johnston, Senior Contributor

A global climate change agreement could seriously dampen crude oil demand, but it's not a sure thing. Here are ways to play different outcomes using ETFs.

11:07AM 11/10/09

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Merger Arbitrage ETF Coming

By Michael Johnston, Senior Contributor

Index IQ is set to launch a ETF that will invest in global companies that are takeover targets.

01:27PM 11/05/09

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Steel ETF Could Be a Steal

By Michael Johnston

The Market Vectors Steel ETF, still 50% of its May 2008 high, could benefit from ArcelorMittal's promising profit and outlook.

11:09AM 10/28/09

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The S&P 500 ETFs You Don't Know

By Michael Johnston

Here are some lesser-known ETFs that track the S&P 500 -- with interesting twists.

01:07PM 10/27/09

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ETF Plays on Copper

By Michael Johnston

The iPath Dow Jones UBS Copper Total Return ETN has gained more than 100% for the year.

01:34PM 10/20/09

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ETF Plays if Cnooc Gets Gulf Access

By Michael Johnston

Four years ago, Cnooc abandoned a bid for California-based Unocal after its overtures created a firestorm of protests from U.S. politicians.

11:41AM 10/19/09

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