Bank Funds Rise on Investor Optimism
Investors lauded Bank of America and Citigroup's plans to raise capital, boosting funds that own bank stocks.
12:47PM 05/08/09
Investors Ditch Smaller and Newer ETFs
PowerShares is closing 19 ETFs as investors prefer larger and established vehicles.
02:35PM 05/04/09
Financial Funds Rally on Banks' Results
Financial funds were the top performers among industry groups, as banks reported better-than-expected results.
12:03PM 04/17/09
Know Your ETF's Holdings (RealMoney.com $)
Even within a sector, the baskets of stocks -- and hence, the performance -- can vary a lot.
04:00PM 03/25/09
These Funds Benefit the Most From Rally
A total of 32 ETFs rose more than 15% yesterday, and seven of them focus on financial stocks.
12:49PM 03/24/09
Banking Optimism Boosts Financial Funds
A relief rally across the financial sector prompted an average fund gain of 23% for the week.
10:01AM 03/16/09
The Best- and Worst-Rated Financial ETFs
The Street.com Ratings' evaluation model has yet to find a financial-services fund with a 'buy' rating.
05:04AM 03/13/09
Financial Funds Slide 25% This Week
Panic selling caused by uncertainty over the economy pulls down already vulnerable bank stocks.
04:56PM 10/10/08
Deciphering July's Financial ETF Rebound
The sector rebounded strongly, but a four-week trend doesn't necessarily mean something long term.
10:29AM 08/05/08
Fed Can't Stop the Bleeding in Financials Funds
Most financial funds are still down, with an average performance of negative 3.82%.
02:23PM 12/14/07
TheStreet.com Ratings Adds 21 ETFs, Two Closed-End Funds
Eight of the ETFs earned the highest possible rating.
11:17AM 11/16/07
Tuesday's ETF Winners & Losers
Funds tracking financials and REITS were among Tuesday's best performers.
03:53PM 08/21/07
New Financial ETF Historically Strong
The PowerShares FTSE RAFI Financials Sector Portfolio looks good on a back-tested basis.
09:31AM 10/17/06
A little research can go a long way toward choosing a fund that's best for you.
11:50AM 10/04/06



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