Leveraged ETFs

The Quickest Way to Double Your Money (or Lose It Twice as Fast)

Designed as an easy way for investors to make money over the long term, exchange-traded funds are quickly becoming an even easier way for investors to lose money in the short term.

ETFs in 2010: The Winners, the Losers and the Warnings

The investment world's love affair with ETFs continued in 2010, as more than 1,000 funds managed assets of $940 billion. Here's a review of the best and the worst performers, and a few reminders about how to use these investment vehicles safely.

SEC to Investors: Be Careful with Leveraged ETFs

Exchange-Traded Funds that use derivatives are among the most complex investments. Small wonder then that securities regulators are warning of the risks associated with inverse and leveraged ETFs, which are not designed for the casual investor.