Don Dion Named to ETF Hall of Fame
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser and President of Dion Money Management, has been named to ETF Database’s ETF Hall of Fame. Dion is now listed as one of the “25 People Who Revolutionized the ETF Industry.” On the ETF Database web page,... - July 18, 2009
Fidelity Independent Adviser Announces Best Fund for Third Quarter 2009
Fidelity Independent Adviser has selected Fidelity China Region Fund (FHKCX) as its “Best Fund for Third Quarter 2009,” according to publisher Donald Dion. The Williamstown, Massachusetts based family of newsletters provides picks for both mutual funds and ETFs in its weekly, monthly... - July 03, 2009
Fidelity Independent Adviser Names ETFOX as Best Fund
Donald R. Dion Jr. announced Fidelity Independent Adviser’s selection of the ETF Market Opportunity Fund (ETFOX) as the “Best Fund for Second Quarter 2009” in a special subscriber report now available free to the public online at Fidelity Independent Adviser's website. - March 18, 2009
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Donald R. Dion, Jr. Analyzes Impact of Obama Presidency
Fidelity Independent Adviser's Don Dion analyzes the potential impact of the Obama presidency. - November 07, 2008
Don Dion, Publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser and President of Dion Money Management Announces Election Coverage: How Will the Next President Effect Your Money?
Don Dion, president of Dion Money Management and publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, announced today that he would be teaming up with Federated Investors’ Phil Orlando to deliver election analysis this Wednesday after America has chosen its next president. - November 05, 2008
Banking ETF (PJB) Bucks the Trend
The PowerShares Dynamic Banking ETF (PJB) took the top position on PowerShares Momentum Tracker’s Sector Momentum Table (http://store.fidelityadviser.com/pws1yr.html) for the second week in a row. PowerShares Momentum Tracker is published by Fidelity Independent Adviser. In the last three... - October 10, 2008
62% of Fidelity Independent Adviser Subscribers Pick Palin, 37% Bet on Biden
In survey results released today by Fidelity Independent Adviser and Dion Money Management, 62% of respondents think that Palin is the better Vice Presidential candidate, while 37% side with Biden. - October 04, 2008
iShares Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Goods (IYK) Climbs ETF Momentum Tracker Rankings
In the latest edition of ETF Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion profiles iShares’ Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Goods (IYK), an ETF that has moved steadily up his Sector Momentum Table in recent months. - October 03, 2008
Banking Tops Momentum Rankings: Sector Momentum Tracker Reports
This week’s issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker examines the recent momentum surge in banking funds. - October 01, 2008
New Financial Assistance Available to St. Dominic Regional High School Students Through the Dion Family Foundation
The Dion Family Foundation will be offering ten $4,000 scholarships to new students enrolling at St. Dominic Regional High School in September of 2009. Each of the ten students selected will be eligible for $1,000 each of their four years at St. Dom’s. Also for the graduating class of 2009, a $40,000 scholarship to attend St. Michael’s College will be available to no more than two St. Dom’s graduates over four years. - September 26, 2008
ETF Momentum Tracker Sees Consumer Services (IYC) Gaining Momentum
With Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and AIG dominating the financial headlines this week, ETF Momentum Tracker has isolated one sector weathering the storm: consumer services. - September 21, 2008
Federated's Orlando and Fidelity Independent Adviser's Dion Predict Market Impact of Election '08
Donald Dion, the publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, and Phil Orlando, the senior equity market strategist at Pittsburgh-based Federated Investors, delivered election analysis and portfolio strategies for both McCain and Obama in a video conference viewable at: http://www.dionmm.com/include/thm/script/thm.py/ - September 15, 2008
Consumer Staples Gain Momentum: PowerShares Momentum Tracker Reports
While the retail sector scales back prices to meet newly curtailed budgets nationwide, some investors have begun to bargain hunt among the consumer staples equities hit hard by recent market woes. - September 14, 2008
Pharmaceutical ETFs Surge in ETF Momentum Tracker Ratings
In an interview today, Don Dion, publisher of ETF Momentum Tracker, discussed the recent surge in healthcare ETFs. - September 12, 2008
Currency Trends and ETFs: ETF Report Examines Currency Funds
What makes a currency strong or weak? Is a strong dollar “good” or “bad” for investors? Which sectors thrive in a rising dollar environment? A falling one? - September 10, 2008
Gleaning Retail: PowerShares Momentum Tracker Profiles the Dynamic Retail Portfolio
In the wake of recent earnings reports from retail giants like Wal-Mart PowerShares Momentum Tracker peeled back the layers of the retail sector in the current issue of their ETF publication. - September 08, 2008
Fidelity Independent Adviser Unveils Holdings for Its Non-Fidelity Specific NTF Growth & Income Portfolio
Fidelity Independent Adviser revealed the five funds that comprise its Non-Fidelity Specific NTF Growth & Income Portfolio in the September issue of the publication. The Non-Fidelity Specific NTF Growth & Income Portfolio seeks conservative growth by investing in funds available through... - September 06, 2008
ETF Momentum Tracker Spotlights iShares MSCI Chile (ECH) in Latest Edition
ETF Momentum Tracker (http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_ETF.asp) profiles iShares MSCI Chile (ECH) in the latest issue of the newsletter released today. ETF Momentum Tracker recently added ECH to its model portfolio. http://store.fidelityindependentadviser.com/etf1yr.html “Until a few... - September 05, 2008
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Examines PFI’s Resilience
The latest edition of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker analyzes PowerShares Dynamic Financials (PFI)—a financial ETF that has held up astonishingly well when compared to its peers. - August 31, 2008
ETF Momentum Tracker Profiles ProShares Short MSCI EAFE (EFZ)
The latest edition of ETF Momentum Tracker examines the phenomenon of short ETFs, taking a closer look and the risks—and rewards—associated with the new range of “short bets” flooding the marketplace. - August 30, 2008
Bullish Dollar or Bearish Dollar? PowerShares Momentum Tracker Covers Currency ETFs
As the dollar hit a six-month high in yesterday’s trading, PowerShares Momentum Tracker (http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_PS.asp) announced that both the US Dollar Bearish ETF (UDN) and the US Dollar Bullish ETF (UUP) had made significant gains in their momentum rankings. “After... - August 29, 2008
Retirement Income Guide Swaps Fidelity VIP Overseas R (FAVOS) for Lazard Retirement Emerging Markets (FNRLC) and Fidelity VIP Strategic Income (FAVSI)
In the latest issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Retirement Income Guide publisher Don Dion announced that he would be selling Fidelity VIP Overseas R (FAVOS) from two of his model portfolios, and buying Lazard Retirement Emerging Markets (FNRLC) and Fidelity VIP Strategic Income (FAVSI)... - August 24, 2008
Natural Gas and Resources for Pharma and Communications: Sector Momentum Tracker Makes Trades Early in Week
Sector Momentum Tracker (http://store.fidelityindependentadviser.com/sectortracker.html ) made two changes to its Portfolio today, selling Natural Gas (FSNGX) and Natural Resources (FNARX) and purchasing Pharmaceuticals (FPHAX) and Communications Equipment (FSDCX) with the proceeds. Since its June... - August 21, 2008
ETF Momentum Tracker Sees iShares Dow Jones US Medical Devices (IHI) Jump 16 Spots in Rankings
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, announced today that iShares Dow Jones US Medical Devices (IHI) had jumped up 16 spots in ETF Momentum Tracker’s Sector Momentum Table since May 20. “In the last few months of tough stock-market sledding, one of the tried-and-true axioms of investing has come to the forefront: health care is a good place to hide during bear markets,” Dion said. - August 20, 2008
PowerShares International Listed Private Equity (PFP) Jumps in PowerShares Momentum Tracker’s Rankings
In the latest issue of PowerShares Momentum Tracker, however, Dion announced that PFP has been moving up his rankings in recent months. - August 20, 2008
Will Natural Gas Bounce Back? Sector Momentum Tracker Reports on Fidelity Select Natural Gas (FSNGX)
In the latest edition of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion discusses recent trends in natural gas, and gives his outlook for Fidelity Select Natural Gas (FSNGX). FSNGX was up nearly 19% year to date on June 23, but by Aug. 8 it was down 13.2% for the... - August 16, 2008
Green Investing with ETF Report
In the current issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Report, publisher Don Dion examines a new breed of ETFs designed to offer investors opportunities in “green investing.” “The ETF Report is released monthly,” Dion said, “so we try to cover important trends that are impacting the market right now.” - August 13, 2008
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Examines Dynamic Building & Construction (PKB)
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, and president of Dion Money Management, announced today that despite recent housing woes, PowerShares Dynamic Building & Construction (PKB) has maintained its momentum ranking in PowerShares Momentum Tracker... - August 10, 2008
iShares MSCI Singapore: ETF Momentum Tracker Finds a Glimmer in a Gloomy Asia
In the latest issue of ETF Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion announced that the iShares MSCI Singapore fund (EWS) had gained momentum among Asian funds tracked by the weekly publication. EWS has doubled its position on Dion’s International Momentum Table, moving from the 10th spot on July... - August 09, 2008
In Its Latest Issue, Fidelity Independent Adviser Discusses Financial Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
In the latest issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser, Publisher Don Dion warns subscribers of common investing mistakes, and offers tips for avoiding them. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_FIA.asp As market volatility bullies many investors into making quick, and sometimes irrational... - August 07, 2008
Fidelity Independent Adviser Adjusts Two Portfolios with Biotechnology
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser announced portfolio changes today that shift assets from materials and telecommunications to biotechnology. The two trades place biotechnology prominently in two of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s model portfolios: Fidelity Select Portfolio and NTF Sector Portfolio. - August 06, 2008
Austria (EWO) Swapped for Singapore (EWS) by ETF Momentum Tracker
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker, announced that he would be selling the International Portfolio position, iShares Austria (EWO), and would be buying iShares Singapore (EWS) with the proceeds. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_ETF.asp “The... - August 02, 2008
Gold ETFs: ETF Momentum Tracker Weighs in on IAU
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker, announced today that despite recent setbacks, iShares COMEX Gold (IAU) has risen more than 8% since he added it to the ETF Momentum Tracker portfolio in January. The latest edition of ETF Momentum Tracker, released... - August 01, 2008
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker Shifts Its Focus from Communications Equipment (FSDCX) to Medical Equipment and Systems (FSMEX)
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, and president of Dion Money Management, announced that he would be shifting from Communications Equipment (FSDCX) to Medical Equipment and Systems (FSMEX) in the latest edition of Sector Momentum... - July 31, 2008
Banking ETFs Have Seen a Bounce in Price, But PowerShares Momentum Tracker Doubts That They Can Gain Momentum
Despite an impressive rally from the financial sector late last week, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker believes there may be more downside for financial ETFs. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_PS.asp Don Dion, publisher of PowerShares Momentum Tracker noted... - July 30, 2008
PowerShares Global Wind Energy ETF (PWND): Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker Examines the New Fund
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker takes an in depth look at PowerShares Global Wind Energy ETF (PWND) in its latest issue, released yesterday. “Our goal is to give subscribers the information they need in a difficult marketplace,” said Don Dion, publisher... - July 27, 2008
iShares MSCI Mexico Jumps on the ETF Momentum Tracker Table
Publisher Don Dion notes that the “Mexican market is showing surprising strength, despite U.S. Downturn.” - July 26, 2008
International Investing: 401k Accelerator Tackles the Issue
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s 401 (k) Accelerator tackles the issue of overseas investment in its latest issue. - July 25, 2008
Sector Momentum Tracker Eyes Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals
As mixed news rolls in for the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker announced Monday that Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals has made gains on the Sector Momentum Table. - July 24, 2008
ETF Momentum Tracker Looks at IBB, as Biotech Gears Up for a Busy Week
IBB stood at position 14 on the ETF Momentum Tracker Table last week, up from 26 three weeks earlier. - July 23, 2008
As Oil Takes a Hit, Will PowerShares’ DB Commodity Fund (DBC) Continue Its Climb?
“Oil’s incredible run was checked this week,” said Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker, “but a diversified commodities fund, like DBC, helps protect investors if one particular commodity falls.”... - July 20, 2008
Silver (SLV) and Gold (IAU): ETF Momentum Tracker Uses Precious Metals to Keep Subscribers Afloat in Choppy Markets
While volatile markets have major indices floundering, the Fidelity Independent Adviser ETF Momentum Tracker’s Portfolio holders have outperformed the market again. In the July 16 issue of ETF Momentum Tracker, Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, announced that the... - July 19, 2008
Investments Suffering from Difficult Markets? One Manager Offers a Free Check-up.
Dion Money Management Offers Free Portfolio Review for Investors Hurt by Volatile Markets. - July 18, 2008
Fidelity Independent Adviser Singled Out for Risk-Adjusted Performance
Fidelity Retirement Income Portfolio recognized by newsletter expert. - July 17, 2008
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Outperforms Major Indices
In the period since its inception, PowerShares Momentum Tracker has outperformed the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow net of fees. - July 16, 2008
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Looks at the New "Frontier" for Emerging Markets
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker looks at PMNA in this week’s issue. PowerShares MENA Frontier Countries Portfolio experienced a jump in volume, as well as price, in its second day of trading yesterday. With almost 200,000 shares on the tape Thursday, PMNA... - July 13, 2008
Capturing Commodities: ETF Momentum Tracker Sees One Fund Looking Abroad
In its latest issue, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker credits GSG’s success to emerging markets exposure. - July 12, 2008
7 More ETFs Close: Will Investors be Hurt?
Fidelity Indepedent Adviser speaks to former ETF Specialist and exchange member about the latest fund closings. - July 11, 2008
PowerShares Dynamic Utilities (PUI) Rises in PowerShares Momentum Tracker's Ratings
Fideltiy Independent Adviser's PowerShares Momentum Tracker has seen PowerShares Dynamic Utilities jump up its Sector Momentum Table in recent months. - July 10, 2008
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker Sizes Up DGL
PowerShares DB Gold: a sophisticated strategy for small investors: http://store.fidelityindependentadviser.com/pws1yr.html - July 09, 2008