The HealthShares Emerging Cancer(HHJ Quote) exchange-traded fund was one of the best performers of the holiday-shortened week. Dendreon (DNDN Quote) has surged 245% over the last five sessions. Last Friday, the Food and Drug Administration said the company's prostate cancer vaccine treatment, Provenge, was safe and effective in treating prostate cancer, sending the stock soaring. The ETF finished the week higher by 8.2% to $27.
ETFs tracking metals and mining were also among the week's winners. Gold futures gained nearly 2.5% over the four sessions, and silver futures rose 2.2%.
For the week, the iShares Silver Trust(SLV Quote) was higher by 2.3% to $136.60. The streetTRACKS Gold Shares(GLD Quote) ETF added 1.7% to $66.84. The iShares Comex Gold Trust(IAU Quote) tacked on 1.6% to $66.88. ...
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