Global ETFs
Turkey ETF May Not See Benefits of Rate Cuts
November 21, 2008 – Turkey’s central bank pulled a fast one as it lowered interest rates, which may prove deleterious to Turkey’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF).
The central bank lowered lending rate by 1% to 18.75% and cut... Continue Reading »
Two Hurting Auto Industries and ETFs, Two Approaches
November 21, 2008 – The Big Three in the United States aren’t the only car makers feeling the economic slowdown: the same crisis is taking place in China, not great news for related exchange traded funds (ETFs). But the... Continue Reading »
Reliance on Oil Depresses Russia, ETF
November 20, 2008 – Economic growth for Russia is weak as forecasts have just been lowered, causing distress for shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Continued weakness in the Russian ruble also is inevitable, as macroeconomic fundamentals are pointing... Continue Reading »
Malaysia, ETF Keep the Faith In Turmoil
November 19, 2008 – Current global economic turmoil has affected Malaysia’s exchange traded fund (ETF), but the country’s leadership is adamant that no recession will be seen and the currency will rise.
Further, the central bank is ready to adjust... Continue Reading »
ETF Prospects On a Market Rebound
November 19, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are set to be one of the best-kept market bets when the stock market decides to rebound.
So far, the ETFs that are tied to worldwide market indexes have gone through a... Continue Reading »
Why Optimism Rules In India, ETF
November 18, 2008 – Local demand may be enough to support India’s economy in the next year, while floating their exchange traded funds(ETFs).
Trade Minister Kamal Nath says that the country may announce a trade assistance package for exporters later... Continue Reading »
Land Of The Rising Sun, ETF, Stall
November 17, 2008 – Japan is experiencing a recession for the first time in seven years, and there is little hope for a soft landing as the global boom has triggered the pullback, with shares and exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »
Middle East ETFs, Indexes Attract Global Interest
November 17, 2008 – Areas of emerging markets displaying potential for continued rapid growth (at least, after the global economic downturn finally abates) include the Middle East, and Dow Jones Indexes has launched two new indexes for exchange traded... Continue Reading »
Spain’s Economy, ETF Stagnate
November 16, 2008 – With the end of an extraordinary growth spurt a recession in Spain is inevitable. But to what extent will it affect Spain and its exchange traded fund (ETF)?
It seemed like it was just yesterday that... Continue Reading »
Eurozone Recession Undermines Oil’s Slip, ETFs
November 14, 2008 – October was a record month for sagging retail sales, proving further that consumers are tightening up their wallets, and not adding to a domestic economic boost for Wall Street or exchange traded funds(ETFs).
The decline in auto... Continue Reading »
RevenueShares Expands ETF Family
November 14, 2008 – RevenueShares has launched its first sector exchange traded fund (ETF), and that’s not all the provider has got in the works.
RevenueShares Financial Sector Fund (RWW) began trading this week. Eric Rosenbaum for Index Universe says... Continue Reading »
German ETF Halts With Auto Industry
November 12, 2008 – Germany’s economy depends heavily on its exports and with the slump in auto sales, the economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) are looking bleak.
As the world’s number one exporter, Germany has relied for years on the sale of... Continue Reading »
Small-Cap Foreign ETFs Garnering Attention
November 12, 2008 –
A foreign small-cap fund that isn’t an index mutual fund or exchange traded fund (ETF) has recently reopened its doors to new investors, but how does it stack up against ETF rivals?
The Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX) is... Continue Reading »
Taiwan, South Korea Soothe ETF Pain With Rate Cuts
November 12, 2008 – Both Taiwan and South Korea are seeing cuts in their key interest rates, in hopes of jump-starting their economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Taiwan’s central bank on Sunday cut its key interest rate for the... Continue Reading »
As Energy Tanks, Russia, ETF Scale Back
November 11, 2008 –
Russia was one of the biggest winners in the runup in oil prices, but now the country and its exchange traded fund (ETF) are falling back on hard times. The country is becoming no stranger... Continue Reading »
Brazilian ETF Mirrors Financial Distress
November 10, 2008 – As the good old days of record commodity and credit growth are gone for the moment, Brazil and its exchange traded fund (ETF) face the stark reality of global economic unrest.
Credit is scarce and banks... Continue Reading »
Golden Arches Shine, But Food ETF Still Hungry
November 10, 2008 – McDonald’s (MCD)Â Dollar Menu must be appealing in tight times, but the food and beverage exchange traded fund (ETF) does seem to be eating it up.
The world’s largest purveyor of fast food reported that same-store sales... Continue Reading »
European ETFs Gain Ground On Summit Hopes
November 10, 2008 –  In an era where time is money, the European Union (EU) and its leaders are holding a summit meeting in Washington this week to help repair their economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs). The 27 member countries met in... Continue Reading »
China’s Plan Stimulates Global, Oil ETFs
November 10, 2008 – The world’s fourth-largest economy is delivering a shot to its own arm as a global slowdown continues to hurt its exchange traded funds (ETFs).
China’s ETFs were among the top performers in 2007, before they began... Continue Reading »
Germany May Not Find Stimulus Too Stimulating
November 7, 2008 – During a time of recovery for Germany and its exchange traded fund (ETF), The German government has approved a stimulus packages to stem the effects of global slowdown.
The stimulus package comes with a $29 billion price... Continue Reading »
ETFs Winning Global Popularity Contest
November 7, 2008 – All over the world, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are enjoying investor interest.
Canadian ETFs are seeing record inflows of cash while their mutual funds are experiencing record sell offs, according to Investment Executive. It’s a situation... Continue Reading »
Russia’s Blame Game Could Hold Back ETF
November 7, 2008 – Russia doesn’t appear to be focusing on its own economic crisis and, left unchanged, could have long-term impact on its exchange traded fund (ETF).
President Dmitry Medvedev finally addressed the nation a day after Barack Obama... Continue Reading »
Global Crisis Takes a Hit on Thailand ETF
November 6, 2008 – A slowing economy, a down exchange traded fund (ETF) and expectations of interest rate cuts resulted in a drop in yields on Thai government paper.The demand for Thai bonds has surged in expectation of the central... Continue Reading »
Umemployment Rate Vibrates Through Economy, ETFs
November 6, 2008 – The amount of unemployed Americans is rising, and unemployment benefits are being drawn from at record highs, possibly leaving a scar for the economy in the long run and stressing out Wall Street and exchange... Continue Reading »
Mexico’s ETF: A Tale of Two Economies?
November 6, 2008 – While Mexico and its exchange traded fund (ETF) have been hit in the global turmoil, some of the country’s officials claim that they’ve sidestepped the worst of it. Others, however, seem to feel that more... Continue Reading »
Emerging Markets Bond ETFs Put to the Test
November 5, 2008 – We’re hovering around the one-year anniversaries for two emerging market bond exchange traded funds (ETFs). While it’s been a challenging year around the globe, these funds have made their own contributions to ETF investing.
Both the... Continue Reading »
Middle Eastern ETFs May Push Pause
November 5, 2008 – The Middle Eastern countries have seen investors are scaling back, as the region and exchange traded funds (ETFs) lose capital flows.
Arab Gulf capital inflows are essential for these economies to continue their growth spurt. As... Continue Reading »
ETFs As A Core To Portfolio Building
November 4, 2008 – Studies show that the majority of active fund managers do not outperform the markets consistently, a fact that has more investors considering exchange traded funds (ETFs) and other index products instead.
One of the best ways... Continue Reading »
World ETFs Respond to U.S. Presidential Election
November 4, 2008 – As the United States makes its way to the voting booths, European stocks could soon present an opportunity, giving some life back to overseas exchange traded funds (ETFs).
European stocks have taken a beating over the... Continue Reading »
Ireland, ETF May Have No Reason To Raise Mug
November 3, 2008 – The once expanding economy of Ireland is showing signs of slowed growth, leaving the short-term potential of its exchange traded fund (ETF) stunted.
In 2004, Ireland opened its doors to immigrants from former communist states to... Continue Reading »
Spain’s Economy, ETF Back-Pedal
November 2, 2008 – Spain’s economy is bordering on a recession as the country experienced its first quarterly decline since 1993, leaving exchange traded funds (ETFs) hanging.
The estimate from the Bank of Spain on Friday showed gross domestic product... Continue Reading »
October ETF Performance Report
October 31, 2008 – October was a spooky month for the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), and we saw things that haven’t been seen in decades.
The two strongest areas, and one of the few to end the month... Continue Reading »
Three Ways to Take Advantage of Market Decline
October 31, 2008 – As we wait for stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to rebound, it’s a great time to help yourself and those that you care about. I have no clue about the short-term direction of the... Continue Reading »
Actively Managed ETFs Making Strides
October 30, 2008 – The actively managed exchange traded fund (ETF) didn’t fare as well as anticipated when they originally launched earlier this year. A primary reason for this is that there’s no back-tested data, so a track record... Continue Reading »
BRIC ETFs Put to the Test
October 30, 2008 – The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) economies are some of the fastest-growing in the world, but which focused exchange traded fund (ETF) is better?
Once thought to be de-coupled form the rest of the world, BRIC... Continue Reading »
India, ETFs’ Growth May Stunt In Crisis Conditions
October 30, 2008 – Around India, exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be feeling the impact of falling prices and a rash of political instability.
India’s inflation rate fell below 11% for the first time since May, giving the central bank... Continue Reading »
ETF Bulls, Bears Have Different Takes On Events
October 29, 2008 – Whether you’re an exchange traded fund (ETF) investor who’s bearish on the market or bullish on it, no doubt you’re finding your own way to interpret the recent market activity and what it all means.
But... Continue Reading »
ETFs Watch, Wait for Federal Reserve’s Next Move
October 29, 2008 – Today is the day of anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) seem to be holding their breath while they wait for the 2:15 p.m. ET announcement.
The markets expect the... Continue Reading »
Brazilian ETF and Currency Fight Inflation
October 29, 2008 – The Brazilian real strengthened on speculation that the central bank’s efforts to shore up the currency will help offset investor aversion to higher-yielding assets, giving the currency’s exchange traded fund (ETF) some vigor.
The Central Bank... Continue Reading »
Chill Spreads Through Frontier Markets, Into ETFs
October 27, 2008 – Some of the world’s fastest-growing and smallest economies, as well as their exchange traded funds (ETFs), have been left reeling in the wake of the global financial crisis.
One such country is Poland, which is struggling... Continue Reading »
Risks Within Eastern European ETFs And Countries
October 26, 2008 – Emerging economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were among those the hardest hit on Friday as the financial turmoil seemed to touch down on every corner of the globe.
Eastern Europe is considered one of the... Continue Reading »
Swiss ETF Stays More Rooted Than Most Amidst Turmoil
October 25, 2008 – Everything is relative, even when it comes to global exchange traded funds (ETFs), and Switzerland is no exception.
The country has managed to remain relatively stable amid the global chaos, as their economy boasts a stable... Continue Reading »
Brazil’s ETF Misses a Beat in Down Market
October 24, 2008 – Brazil’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) are heading south like just about everyone else as investors take their money out of emerging markets.
It was once believed that these economies were decoupled from the West,... Continue Reading »
Few Markets, ETFs Spared As Recession Fears Spread
October 24, 2008 – The morning’s troubles began before even a single exchange traded fund (ETF) could trade: losses in Asia and Europe combined with fears of a deep global recession led to the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s plunge... Continue Reading »
Italy’s ETF Stands to Benefit From the Private Sector
October 24, 2008 – Italy may not be feeling the amore of exchange traded fund (ETF) investors, but that could soon change as one of the country’s leader has far-reaching sway over the country and its economy.
The Italian state... Continue Reading »
Foreign Currency ETFs Shift During Credit Crunch
October 23, 2008 – Currencies around the world are shifting as the credit crisis drags on, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reflecting these movements.
The U.S. dollar is regaining its strength, but that might not be such a great... Continue Reading »
Global ETFs Hit Especially Hard In Slowdown - Now What?
October 23, 2008 – Global exchange traded funds (ETFs), for the most part, have been hit harder than any other area. Most are at least 50% off their highs, while some are a full two-thirds or even more.
As the... Continue Reading »
India Joins Effort to Shore Up Economy, ETFs
October 23, 2008 – India is headed for an economic slowdown along with the rest of the globe, but some claim that the pause will be brief and exchange traded funds (ETFs) and investments should manage to stage a... Continue Reading »
China Has New Growth Plan to Repair Market, ETFs
October 21, 2008 – China is looking for ways to boost growth as its economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to cool off.
The Chinese government has begun drafting plans for tax and spending policies in an effort to... Continue Reading »
Recession Dogs Developed, Emerging Europe ETFs
October 21, 2008 – Europe’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) are breathing a sigh of relief as the credit markets show further signs of becoming unstuck.
One very positive sign is that the interbank lending rates between the United States and... Continue Reading »
ETFs Might Be Held Back By Europe’s Banks
October 20, 2008 – European lawmakers have made financial rescue packages available, but having few takers could leave exchange traded funds (ETFs) in a holding pattern.
The primary reason so few banks have accepted government funds is that they’re wary... Continue Reading »
Canada and ETF Must Adapt to Change Quickly
October 20, 2008 – The financial crisis in the United States is spilling over into the North, as Canada’s currency is facing its third week of a decline, bringing down gains for their exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The threat of... Continue Reading »
Effort to Avoid a Repeat Could Bolster Asia’s ETFs
October 17, 2008 – The ongoing market turmoil is leaving many Asian markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) with unpleasant flashbacks to their own crisis more than 10 years ago.
Few rejoiced more than Asia when the massive intervention by... Continue Reading »
Consequences of Crisis Touch Far-Flung ETFs
October 17, 2008 – A world away from Wall Street, the most fundamental elements that run our economy such as ore and steel will be feeling the consequences of the financial crisis, a situation that could reflect across exchange... Continue Reading »
Tom Lydon Talks ETF Entry Strategies on Fox Business
October 16, 2008 – Tom Lydon talked about using the 50-day moving average with exchange traded funds (ETFs) as a strategy for getting back into the markets when there’s a recovery.
Continue Reading »
Infrastructure Gets More Play With Two New ETFs
October 16, 2008 – Investors are getting two new ways to gain exposure to the infrastructure sector with a pair of exchange traded funds (ETFs).
First Trust launched the ISE Global Engineering and Construction Index Fund (FLM) on Wednesday, while... Continue Reading »
Austria’s Forex Safeguards Could Protect ETF
October 15, 2008 – Austria is taking steps to protect itself and its exchange traded fund (ETF) by capping retail foreign exchange loans.
Boris Groendahl for Reuters explains that Austrian banks have stopped lending to domestic retail customers in foreign... Continue Reading »
Malaysia, ETF Could Have Strength to Weather Crisis
October 14, 2008 – Malaysia’s government leaders are demonstrating the kind of confidence in their economy that could lead to a boost in its exchange traded fund (ETF).
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the country has... Continue Reading »
Emerging Market ETFs Take Lumps In Slowdown
October 14, 2008 – The recent financial crisis may have beaten down markets both here and abroad, but there is still a way to strategize with short exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The decreased demand in commodities has also come during... Continue Reading »
Europe, Asia ETFs Gain on Hope of New Plan
October 13, 2008 – As a plan to save the global economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) took shape lifted markets around the world.
In Europe, stocks soared on strong Wall Street performance, as well as big gains in Asia,... Continue Reading »
Russian-Focused ETFs Keep On Trading Through Closures
October 13, 2008 – The Market Vectors Russia (RSX) exchange traded fund (ETF) has continued to trade in the United States, even as the Russian exchanges have been closed repeatedly.
Over the past few months both the RTS and Micex... Continue Reading »
China, Brazil ETFs Hit By Global Flu - But Good News Is There
October 12, 2008 – Does any country get immunity from the global credit crisis and financial misery spreading around markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs)?
Apparently, China won’t find it in these troubling times and will continue to take hits... Continue Reading »
Financial Crisis Leaves Few Countries, ETFs Untouched
October 10, 2008 – As the global credit crisis deepens and touches every corner of the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), the pressure is on the world’s leading economies to stage a major confrontation.
This morning, President Bush spoke... Continue Reading »
Chile’s Officials Hope to Reassure Investors, ETFs
October 10, 2008 – While almost no one is escaping the wrath of the markets, Chile and its exchange traded fund (ETF) could be poised to rebound in good shape if they play their cards right.
Finance Minister Andres Velasco... Continue Reading »
Differing Russia Opinions Could Sway ETF
October 9, 2008 – Confidence in Russia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) could be restored after the country’s forces fully completed a withdrawal from zones around Georgia’s rebel region Wednesday.
An imminent withdrawal occurred earlier than ordered by French president Nick... Continue Reading »
Frontier Market ETFs Poised to Take Center Stage In Recovery
October 9, 2008 – International markets have allured many exchange traded fund (ETF) investors, only to find the markets in Europe and Asia are tied to the United States. Even emerging markets have become correlated enough that they’re getting... Continue Reading »
Impending Rate Cuts Could Resume Europe ETF Growth Path
October 7, 2008 – The European Union is taking steps to preserve their financial system that might someday reverse the downtrend of their exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The EU’s 27 governments agreed to guarantee private savings up to 50,000 euro... Continue Reading »
Emerging Market ETFs Left Reeling
October 7, 2008 – For a time, the thinking was that emerging market economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were insulated from the U.S. mess. But while they manage to resist the downward pull for a time, they’ve finally... Continue Reading »
China’s ETFs Tell a Tale of Two Countries
October 7, 2008 – Most investors, especially those not living in China, presume that the country’s rapid growth and global pull are proven through the gross domestic product numbers, and direct foreign investment that register with exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »
Yen, Gold ETFs Surge While Commodities Tumble
October 6, 2008 – The tide has turned for the Japanese yen as the credit market collapse is sending the currency way back up, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) will follow.
This same credit market collapse that sent Lehman Brothers... Continue Reading »
Europe, Asia ETFs Begin To Feel the Infection
October 6, 2008 – The financial bailout in the United States has infected the markets in Europe and Asia, sending shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) plummeting, and reinforcing fears of depressed global economic growth.
The passage of the bailout... Continue Reading »
Dow, S&P, ETFs Plummet Amid Global Selloff
October 6, 2008 – Wall Street opened this morning and resumed its descent as stock and exchange traded fund (ETF) investors remain worried about the global credit crisis and what looks like a broad global selloff, despite the passage... Continue Reading »
Global ETFs Pulled Down By Faltering U.S. Economy
October 3, 2008 – All signs point toward the fact that the United States and our exchange traded funds (ETFs) are getting jostled around in this weakened economy. Some countries could face recession as the global economy tumbles toward... Continue Reading »
Latin American ETFs Hit Hard By Lower Growth Forecasts
October 2, 2008 –
Latin America’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) were hit hard today, and its fastest economic expansion in 30 years might be coming to an end.
The global credit crunch has been stunting investment and dampening demand for... Continue Reading »
Effects of U.S. Economy Could Sway Australia’s ETFs
October 1, 2008 – Australia’s Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has stood up to stress the strength of his country’s financial system which could, in turn, benefit exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track indexes based Down Under.
Reserve Bank Governor Glenn... Continue Reading »
Malaise in U.S. Spreads to ETFs in Europe, Asia
October 1, 2008 – The U.S. economy isn’t just affecting every corner of our own country, from our entire financial system, our jobs and our exchange traded funds (ETFs), but other areas of the world are hurting, too.
The European... Continue Reading »
Manufacturing, Mortgages Extend ETF Slump
October 1, 2008 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading down this morning, but for once it’s not completely related to the impending $700 billion bailout plan. Instead, it’s largely because a key measure of manufacturing in... Continue Reading »
September ETF Performance Report
September 30, 2008 – Today brings to a close one of the most volatile months and quarters for exchange traded funds (ETFS) in stock market history. Several of the country’s largest financial institutions failed, some others merged and others... Continue Reading »
House Votes No On Bailout; ETFs, Stocks Sink
September 29, 2008 – As the government’s $700 billion bailout plan failed to pass in the House, fear tore through Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs).
As the vote was shown on TV, stocks plunged as investors worried that... Continue Reading »
Why EAFE, ETFs Could Be Long-Term Prospects
September 27, 2008 – One of the major pathways for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors to get international exposure is by investing in the MSCI Australasia Far East Index, or the EAFE. This famous benchmark dates back to... Continue Reading »
Study: Canada Is Land of the Free, But ETF Faces a Challenge
September 27, 2008 – Canada’s status as an economically freer country than the United States could pay off for its exchange traded fund (ETF).
The United States is no longer the leader of the laissez faire, as Canada has more... Continue Reading »
Russia’s Economy, ETF Are Not Islands
September 26, 2008 – Not long ago, Russia appeared to be standing their ground during this global credit crunch, but lately the country’s economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) haven’t seemed quite so resilient.
Many analysts back then predicted that... Continue Reading »
Sweden’s Recovery Gives Our Economy, ETFs Some Hope
September 26, 2008 – When it comes to life’s lessons, markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the United States may have a lot to learn from Sweden.
The parallels are uncanny: a banking system in crisis after a housing... Continue Reading »
Germany, ETFs Feel Punch of Credit Crisis
September 26, 2008 – After a four-month slide, German consumer confidence is picking up again - but it might not be enough to help the country’s related exchange traded funds (ETFs).
A forward-looking consumer climate forecast rose to 1.8% for... Continue Reading »
Stocks, ETFs Reverse Course After Bailout Agreement Reached
September 25, 2008 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) reversed three days of losses today after lawmakers agreed on an outline for a bailout plan.
But while stocks rose, credit markets are still nervous, says Tim Paradis for the... Continue Reading »
Three Countries, Three ETFs, Three Outcomes
September 24, 2008 – What do Chile, Brazil and South Africa have in common, aside from all having their own country-focused exchange traded fund (ETF)? The three countries are all facing inflation, and along with this, slower growth, but... Continue Reading »
New Index Covers Vietnam; ETF Still In Registration
September 24, 2008 – There’s no Vietnam exchange traded fund (ETF) yet, but there’s already one in registration, and now there’s another index.
Standard & Poor’s has launched the first index tracking the largest and most liquid companies in Vietnam.... Continue Reading »
Power Shift In South Africa Doesn’t Faze ETF
September 23, 2008 – South Africa and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) could have some noticeable changes in store after a political shift took place in the country over the weekend.
President Thabo Mbeki has left the government, but... Continue Reading »
Europe, Asia ETFs Gain Following U.S. Plan
September 22, 2008 – While the United States and exchange traded funds (ETFs) here don’t appear to be too enthusiastic about plans for a bailout, it’s a different story in Europe and Asia.
Stocks on both continents rose by varying... Continue Reading »
South Korea Gets Upgraded, and ETF Could Emerge
September 20, 2008 – South Korea got an upgrade today that could translate into an upgrade in the performance of its exchange traded fund (ETF).
According to London-based FTSE, it’s no longer an emerging market and has been elevated to... Continue Reading »
Russia Market Jumps 20%; ETF Follows Suit
September 19, 2008 – Russia’s financial markets closed up a massive 20% higher, sending the country’s related exchange traded fund (ETF) onto double-digit gains of its own.
The session was so volatile that trading was suspended twice as stocks rose... Continue Reading »
Africa, ETF Have Challenges to Overcome
September 19, 2008 – Back in July 2008, Market Vectors launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) that invests in companies on the continent of Africa. The index is the Dow Jones Africa Titan 50 Index, and the highlight of... Continue Reading »
Russian Banks Feel The Blow Of U.S. Credit Fallout
September 18, 2008 – The latest hit by U.S. investment banks is causing deep trouble in areas and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the other side of the globe, and Russia is beginning to feel the recent fallout.
After the... Continue Reading »
Japanese Yen and ETFs: A Safety Net From Turmoil
September 17, 2008 – The Japanese yen may be the latest safe haven from the market turmoil, and there are exchange traded funds (ETFs) to help shelter you.
Carl Delfeld for ETF XRAY has quite a few reasons why he... Continue Reading »
Trouble In U.S. Reaches Markets, ETFs of Europe, Asia
September 16, 2008 – Like a wave moving across the ocean, the turmoil that started in U.S. markets yesterday spread to both Europe and Asia’s exchanges and exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The fallout from the collapse of Lehman Brothers (LEH)... Continue Reading »
Turkey and ETF Could Be Headed for a Fall
September 15, 2008 – Some alarming signs from Turkey have sent its exchange traded fund (ETF) down more than 11% today.
The country is suffering from its slowest growth rate in six years, rising inflation and current account deficit, factors... Continue Reading »
India’s ETFs Suffer From Slowing Currency, Economy
September 15, 2008 – India’s currency, the rupee, has fallen to two-year lows, taking related exchange traded funds (ETFs) along with it.
The rupee was knocked down by losses in stocks after worries about problems in the global financial sector... Continue Reading »
Ireland Shores Up For Tough Economic Times Amid Launch Of ETF
September 15, 2008 –
Since the launch of NETS ISEQ 20 Index (IQE) exchange traded fund (ETF), the Irish economy can’t seem to get out of its slump.
As of August, their economy continued to retract, with activity, backlogs, and... Continue Reading »
Egypt’s Uncertain Future Could Hit ETFs
September 13, 2008 – Egypt might not be all that it seems when it comes to real life and exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Visitors to the country might see nothing but posh beach resorts and glimmering factories, with the rumble... Continue Reading »
Brazil’s Rising Middle Class Could Make ETF First Class
September 12, 2008 – Brazil’s recent rise among the industrializing nations has brought about rapid growth which has given way to a new social consciousness, as well as an exchange traded fund (ETF) that has a bright future.
In Brazil,... Continue Reading »
Falling Exports, Car Sales Ding Mexico’s ETF, Economy
September 12, 2008 – The global economy and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have encountered a big slowdown, and Mexico is no exception. But at least one official in the country is optimistic that the light is at the... Continue Reading »
When Emerging Markets Turn, One ETF Could Be Worth Watching
September 11, 2008 – Emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs) haven’t been anyone’s darling lately, but there will come a time when they make a turnaround, and it could wind up even being more robust than our own turnaround.
For... Continue Reading »
Global Infrastructure ETFs Are Catching Wall Street’s Eye
September 11, 2008 – Global infrastructure and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track the sector are gaining attention from investors and advisors, as high returns and low correlations to other markets could be in the offing down the... Continue Reading »
Investors Go for Large-Caps, Global ETFs In August
September 11, 2008 – The National Stock Exchange (NSX) has released the August numbers for exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs).
Together, assets reached $596.5 billion, a 15% increase over $518.9 billion ayear ago.
Net cash inflows for... Continue Reading »
It Could Be Awhile Before Russia ETF Sees the Upside
September 10, 2008 – Since this spring, Russia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) has been in a free-fall, dropping off 46.6% following its May 19 high. Market Vectors Russia (RSX) is also down 38.6% year-to-date.
The fund’s weighting in certain sectors... Continue Reading »
Shift to Democracy Could Be Kick Hong Kong ETFs Need
September 10, 2008 – Hong Kong’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be hurting some from a delay to full democracy, but it hasn’t snuffed out the country’s democratic spirit.
Just look at Sunday’s elections: pro-democracy parties won 23 seats in... Continue Reading »
Conflict And Politics In Russia Threatens ETF
September 9, 2008 –
Russia’s conflict with Georgia could wind up putting the expansion of both the country and its exchange traded fund (ETF) on hold.
The Russian stock market already took a dive to a two-year low as foreign... Continue Reading »
Post-Olympic History Could Be On the Side of China and ETFs
September 9, 2008 – Yes, the China focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) are way down year-to-date, but some caution to not consider them out.
So far, China’s Shanghai Composite Index has fallen 57%Â this year, compared to the S&P 500,... Continue Reading »
New NETS ETF Turns To Japanese REIT Market
September 9, 2008 – Northern Trust is launching the first Japanese REIT exchange traded fund (ETF) to be based upon the Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Index.
The NETS Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Index Fund (JRE) launched on Monday, and brings... Continue Reading »
How Belgium, Netherlands ETFs Bear the Hard Times
September 9, 2008 – Belgium’s growth in the second quarter was slower than previously thought, but perhaps the third quarter will be better for the country’s exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Seasonally adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose a scant 0.2%,... Continue Reading »
Conservatives Want Canada, But Does The ETF Want The Change?
September 8, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on our neighbors to the north could feel the impact of early elections.
The country’s prime minister’s call for an such an election will be their third national ballot in four... Continue Reading »
Turkish Trade Volume and Investment Is Healthy
September 7, 2008 – Turkish investment and related exchange traded fund (ETF) is ripe with opportunity as public investment spending is forecast to rise 11.8% year-on-year, to $29.7 billion in 2009.
Turkish government is set to push on with the... Continue Reading »
Assembly Required For Sweden’s ETF
September 7, 2008 – Sweden may be at the end of a three-year tight cycle, as the Central Bank raised the key rate to 4.75%, and it is expected to stay there, but will it help keep its exchange... Continue Reading »
The Middle East Could Be Too Mysterious for Some ETF Investors
September 6, 2008 – The Middle East is shrouded in mystery and investors who want to dabble in those economies should do so with a bit of caution, say advisors, as exchange traded funds (ETFs) are allowing access for... Continue Reading »
Breaking Up With ETFs Is Hard To Do
September 5, 2008 – After a rough day for the markets like Thursday, many investors might wonder when it’s time to let go of their exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Breaking up is hard to do, as the old song so... Continue Reading »
ETFs Around the World Sneeze After Dow Sinks
September 5, 2008 – Wall Street coughed yesterday, and Europe and Asia’s markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) caught a cold.
After the Dow Jones lost more than 340 points, Europe’s FTSE-100, Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC all fell by... Continue Reading »
ETFs Stunted While Europe Battles the Inflation Beast
September 4, 2008 – Two key banks in Europe left their interest rates untouched as they wait to see if slower growth will ultimately give life to the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Borrowing costs were left at 4.25%... Continue Reading »
China ETFs - Shanghai Reigns King in the Hierarchy of Cities
September 4, 2008 – China’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) have taken their drubbings this year, but certain cities within it still reign supreme with regard to how they contribute to the overall economy.
Shanghai tops a list of Chinese cities and... Continue Reading »
Hard Assets ETF Based on Jim Rogers’ Index Launches Today
September 3, 2008 –
Van Eck is the first exchange traded fund (ETF) provider to market with a fund tracking global hard assets. Market Vectors-RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF (HAP) will begin trading Wednesday morning, on... Continue Reading »
Why Morocco Gains ETF Investor Interest
September 3, 2008 –
This year, several exchange traded funds (ETFs) that offer access to frontier markets have launched. Within some of them are interesting countries investors might not know much about, and perhaps Morocco is one of them
Over... Continue Reading »
ETNs Are a Relative of ETFs, But They Aren’t Clones
September 2, 2008 – Exchange traded notes (ETNs) are beginning to gain popularity, as they allow financial advisors and investors to reach areas of the markets that were previously difficult to access.
The ETN offers access to exotic markets that... Continue Reading »
How Brazil, Argentina Handle Soaring Food Prices Affects ETFs
September 2, 2008 – As food prices soar, the methods and approaches that different countries take to prepare are insightful and tells a lot about how their exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be affected.
In Brazil, the government is... Continue Reading »
Frontier Market ETFs Are a Matter of Definition
September 2, 2008 – As exchange traded funds (ETFs) expand into “frontier markets,” the credentials or definition of a frontier economy is somewhat unclear.
Marc de Luise of IndexUniverse recently discussed frontier markets and examined a classification system in which... Continue Reading »
Is Death of Commodity ETFs Greatly Exaggerated?
September 1, 2008 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) may not be in such bad shape - despite July being the worst month in 28 years, in which they lost 10%.
As this slide continues, an article from The Economist... Continue Reading »
Eastern Europe, ETFs Feel the U.S. Credit Crunch
August 30, 2008 – The economic troubles that weighed down exchange traded funds (ETFs) started here before spreading to Europe. Now, after a strong run, Eastern Europe could be next up to experience a slowdown.
Eastern Europe has been experiencing... Continue Reading »
Europe ETFs Hit By Credit Crisis, and They Aren’t Happy
August 29, 2008 – Like many areas around the globe, Europe is getting crunched hard by the credit crisis, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focusing on this region are suffering.
Figures released in mid-August showed that the euro-zone economy shriveled... Continue Reading »
Five ETFs That Are Waiting To Shine
August 29, 2008 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) world has exploded, and there are hundreds of funds to choose from. But there are a few that are great ideas that don’t seem to have taken off yet.
Matthew Hougan... Continue Reading »
Russia’s ETF In a Battle Over Risk and Reward
August 29, 2008 – Is the risk worth the potential reward when it comes to investment in Russia and its exchange traded fund (ETF)?
Russia has become a leader in Eastern Europe, and living standards there have vastly improved, according... Continue Reading »
China, Taiwan Conversation Could Help Sinking ETFs
August 28, 2008 – Now that the Olympics have come and gone, Taiwan and China are making plans to resume talks in Taipei at the end of 2008, the result of which would be a boost both economies and... Continue Reading »
South Africa’s ETFs Futures Look Brighter After Reports
August 28, 2008 – South Africa’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) are dancing on reports of a lower jobless rate.
In the second quarter, the country’s unemployment rate fell to 23.1% and economic growth rebounded from a six-year low, reports Nasreen... Continue Reading »
Brazil’s Currency, ETF Could Benefit From New Ties With Japan
August 28, 2008 – When it comes to foreign investing, don’t forget about currency exchange traded funds (ETFs).
WisdomTree Dreyfus Brazilian Real (BZF) presents a great way to get exposure to global currency and diversification all in one ETF. A... Continue Reading »
Further Expansion Of German ETF Cut With Construction Slowdown
August 27, 2008 – Germany is facing the possibility of a recession, endangering any further expansion of its exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Two key surveys indicated that the business and consumer confidence is eroding in this one-time economic powerhouse,... Continue Reading »
Waning Domestic Spending Slows Thailand’s Growth, ETF
August 27, 2008 – Thailand’s economic growth has slowed, meaning the near-term prospects for its exchange traded fund (ETF) could be dim.
The economy grew by a slower-than-expected 5.3%. Growth in the second quarter was expected to reach 5.8%, reports... Continue Reading »
Consumption In Chile Feeds the Economy and ETF
August 27, 2008 – Chile experienced rapid growth during the second quarter that could give room for its exchange traded fund (ETF) to flourish and giving the Central Bank room to raise interest rates in an effort to stave... Continue Reading »
Rio Tinto’s Profit and ETFs Are Strengthened by China
August 26, 2008 – The world’s third-largest mining company said its half-year profit has more than doubled to a record, news that could potentially lend some strength to exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Rio Tinto said its record profit owes much... Continue Reading »
India’s Oil Company Deal Will Keep Fuel Needs In-House; May Benefit ETF
August 26, 2008 – One state-run Indian company’s agreement to buy another company in Britain could have implications for its exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The offer is for Oil & Natural Gas Corp. to buy Britain’s Imperial Energy for $2.6... Continue Reading »
Canada’s Inflation May Or May Not Affect ETF, Depending On Time Frame
August 26, 2008 – Inflation is knocking on Canada’s door, and this may mean a slowdown for the iShares MSCI Canada (EWC) exchange traded fund (ETF), as well.
The annual inflation rate rose to its highest since 2003 for our... Continue Reading »
Euro Isn’t Winning Popularity Contests With Spain and ETFs
August 25, 2008 – The euro is having a bit of a PR crisis in Spain, where most Spaniards believe it has damaged their economy and, in turn, its exchange traded fund (ETF). On the other hand, not many... Continue Reading »
U.K. ETFs Reeling from Zero Growth and Property Glut
August 25, 2008 – British economic growth has come to an end after 15 years of continuous expansion, marking the end of an era and the beginning of troubles for exchange traded funds (ETFs).
With a growth figure of 0.0... Continue Reading »
Global Shipping ETF: Investment in the Global Economic Infrastructure
August 25, 2008 – For investors who have been looking for exposure to the global shipping industry via an exchange traded fund (ETF), the search is over: Claymore launched the Claymore/Delta Global Shipping Index (SEA) this morning.
Claymore President Christian... Continue Reading »
Taking the Dividend Search International Could Pay Off With ETFs
August 25, 2008 – Dividend-seeking investors should really telescope in on markets abroad with exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Foreign stocks have had much more attractive yields these days, as proven by a foreign large-cap stock measure in developed markets which... Continue Reading »
Mexico ETF Bucking the Trend on Strength of Components
August 24, 2008 – Mexico and its exchange traded fund (ETF) are feeling down in the dumps, but its outpacing some other regions.
The iShares Mexico Fund (EWW) has fared better than Europe, Russia, Asia, Canada, Australia and Brazil to... Continue Reading »
Ireland’s Optimism Sorely Tested As Economy, ETF Struggle
August 23, 2008 – Ireland and its exchange traded fund (ETF) are being sorely tested after a summer of economic discontent that was initially deemed “temporary,” but is now looking stubborn.
Recent statistics are making it hard to deny as... Continue Reading »
Tom Lydon Talks Broadband, Water ETFs on Fox Business
August 22, 2008 – Tom Lydon appeared on Fox Business earlier today and discussed broadband and water ETFs. Video of the segment appears below:
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China and ETFs Scale Back After Stimulus Skepticism Spreads
August 21, 2008 – After a big jump yesterday, China’s markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading lower today.
The leap forward came as a result of speculation that Beijing would launch an economic stimulus package, reports Parvathy Ullatil... Continue Reading »
Could Fund’s Transformation Lead to An ETF?
August 21, 2008 – Vanguard has transformed their Total International Stock Index Fund (VGTSX) mutual fund and left behind the fund-of-funds idea. Instead, it will invest in individual stocks. Could it possibly lead to an exchange traded fund (ETF)... Continue Reading »
South Korea and Its ETF Look to Overcome Economic Hardship
August 20, 2008 – With many symptoms similar to those of the United States’, South Korea and its exchange traded fund (ETF) have been exposed to many of the same problems stemming from the U.S. economic slowdown.
As a credit... Continue Reading »
New Global ETF Gives Exact Exposure To Asia
August 20, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors has expanded on the Asian invasion within equity markets with a new exchange traded fund (ETF) that takes investors deeper into the continent.
The iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan Index Fund is... Continue Reading »
Russia May Be Too Risky For Some ETF Investors
August 19, 2008 – As many exchange traded funds (ETFs) cover emerging markets, Russia may provide too much risk for some investors despite the until-recent success of these emerging market economies. The Russian economy started off strong this... Continue Reading »
Fund of Fund ETFs Can Be Fun For Investors Who Want to Take It Easy
August 18, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) managers have taken a cue from hedge funds and mutual funds and created ETFs that specifically hold shares of other ETFs. It’s like a one-stop-shop for investors.
The proliferation of ETFs has... Continue Reading »
Should ETFs Steel Themselves for Continued Commodities Demand?
August 18, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) for Australia and steel could benefit from BHP Billiton’s banner year of record profits.
The world’s largest mining company said that its net profit for the year ending June 30 rose 14.7%... Continue Reading »
Hong Kong Economy and ETFs Are Dampened
August 18, 2008 – Asia and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been going through a cooling trend, and economists now say that Hong Kong has cooled to its slowest pace since the third quarter of 2003.
That was just... Continue Reading »
Sweden and its ETF Beat the World at a Greener Reality
August 18, 2008 – When it comes to alternative energy, Sweden is one of the countries leading the green revolution, could this be what the iShares MSCI Sweden Index (EWD) needs? King Carl XVI of Sweden is scheduled to visit... Continue Reading »
China’s ETF Growth Rooted In Strength; Olympics Negligible Economically
August 17, 2008 – Investors had long been anticipating the impact of the Olympics upon China’s economy, but after all is said and done, the results may only be negligible, for the country and related exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Chi... Continue Reading »
Tom Lydon on Transportation, Turkey
August 16, 2008 – Tom Lydon appeared on Fox Business earlier today alongside fellow guest Doug Fabian to discuss transporation and Turkey ETFs. Video from Tom’s segment appears below:
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BRIC ETFs Crumble and U.S. Is Left Standing
August 15, 2008 – The so-called BRIC countries and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were stars in 2007, but now most of those regions are finding themselves feeling a little off.
Over the past month, the S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) has... Continue Reading »
Singapore’s ETF Sings The Blues
August 15, 2008 – Â The biggest worry for Singapore isn’t Asian inflation, rather,Â