ETF Winners, Losers From State Of The Union

Since Woodrow Wilson re-instituted the practice of delivering the State of the Union Address in person in 1913, the annual event has evolved dramatically. The introduction of radio and television brought the presidential speech into millions of households, attracting increased interest and, of course, increased scrutiny. Thanks to the proliferation of 24 hour news networks and the realization that politics sells ad slots, the address has now become a major event surrounded on both sides by days of speculation, analysis, and rebuttals. While the annual event presents an opportunity to look back at recent accomplishments, it also serves as a platform to launch initiatives that can shape the country’s regulatory environment and structure of the U.S. economy. And while the ideas lobbed out during the State of the Union won’t necessarily translate into policy shifts and fulfilled promises (some would argue that they hardly ever do), an unveiling of the [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Earth Day Special: Definitive Guide To Clean Energy ETFs Why Clean Energy ETFs Are No Slam Dunk Will Climate Deal Boost Alternative Energy ETFs? Ten Worst Performing ETFs Of 2010 Friday The 13th Special: Three Unlucky ETFs