With clouds of uncertainty looming over much of the global economy, investors are searching far and wide for lucrative growth opportunities in a landscape otherwise characterized by debt drama and stagnation. The technology sector remains perhaps as one of the most exciting corners of the market given the sheer need for innovation across industrial processes and ever-expanding demand for more advanced consumer products. The rising popularity of touchscreen devices in particular showcases how consumer demand for innovative electronics continues to be a key driving force in the worldwide technology sector [see also High Tech ETFdb Portfolio]. Touchscreen Trend Taking Off The touchscreen revolution, as many are calling it, has begun to take root and the evidence is all right in front of us. Tablets and smartphones are booming in popularity across all demographics as consumers have undoubtedly embraced touchscreens; in fact, industry bellwether Intel recently had to pay Taiwanese touchscreen component manufacturers [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Three ETFs To Watch This Week: IYE, SMH, VOO Daily ETF Roundup: VXX Jumps On Shaky Trading, QQQ Slides On AAPL Sell-Off Tuesday’s ETF To Watch: Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) Top 10 Noteworthy ETF Trends Of 2011 Global X Debuts NASDAQ ETFs: QQQM, QQQV