Three Secrets of ETFs' Success

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ETF OPTIONS

etfs are a great way to play the rise in commodities. Look at DBC and DBA both can be great if this commodity bull market keeps going. And when it i over, they can be played on the short side.

neal weintraub of IL @ Jun 11, 2008 12:13:46 PM

How are the pros doing with these?

Although ETFs can be held for long periods like mutual funds, they are, by definition, exchange traded all day. Does anyone know how much the market makers are earning from the public by trading these things with a spread between bid and ask?

Daniel David of NM @ Jun 11, 2008 00:32:22 AM

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