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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 »
U.S. Dollar and ETFs Doing So Well, It Brings Out Cynics
August 18, 2008 – The dollar is regaining its health, as the rally goes on to another day, raising up the commodities markets and all focused exchange traded funds (ETFs).
But despite all the recent performance, today the dollar has... 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 »
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 »
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 »
India and ETFs Are Benefiting From Action in the U.S.
August 14, 2008 – For the month of June, India’s production was up, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on this rising country reaped the rewards of this growth.
Before the higher interest rates and consumer spending crimp, factory output... Continue Reading »
Will Malaysia and ETF Get a Helping Hand In U.S. Recovery?
August 13, 2008 – The Malaysian economy has come to a fork in the road, and economists are wondering how isolated the country’s economy is from that of the United States’, and what this means for investors of the... Continue Reading »
ETFs Bullish on the Dollar Gain During Global Economic Slowdown
August 13, 2008 – As the dollar has been rallying hard against the euro, exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are bullish on the dollar have benefited. The dollar has done this as a U.S. slowdown has spread to... Continue Reading »
ETF Investors, Advisors Have Been Coming Back Home
August 11, 2008 – When it comes to exchange traded funds (ETFs), maybe you can go home again. For the first time this decade, the U.S. stock market and ETFs are outperforming the global ones, and many advisors are... Continue Reading »
An Olympic-Sized Boost For China’s ETFs Don’t Appear to Be In the Offing
August 11, 2008 – An answer to the question of what the Olympics would mean to China and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) appears to be taking shape, and so far, it’s not a pleasant one. In fact, it... Continue Reading »
Japan and ETFs May Soon Be Free of Bear’s Claws
August 11, 2008 – Japan’s economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may have been dormant as of late, but analysts say the sun is no where near setting for the economy in the next year.
In fact, some analysts say... Continue Reading »
Water ETFs: Is Water the Next Oil or an Infrastructure Play?
August 10, 2008 – As water-related investing gets more and more attention, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are looking to get a piece of this $400 billion global industry.
With many media reports treating water as a scarce natural resource in... Continue Reading »
Rupert Murdoch Linked To An ETF? With New Index, It’s Possible
August 9, 2008 – The Global Dow Index is the brainchild of Rupert Murdoch, and it’s an innovative new index for exchange traded funds (ETFs) to track on a global level. The index’s components will be selected by the... Continue Reading »
ETFs Are Tested as Even BRIC Economies Feel U.S. Slowdown
August 8, 2008 – As the United States continues to experience a serious economic slowdown, exchange traded funds (ETFs) face many challenges as even the BRIC economies are feeling the repurcussions.
Regardless of whether or not the United States is... Continue Reading »
So Far, Olympic Success Hasn’t Materialized for ETFs, But There’s Still Time
August 8, 2008 – Let the exchange traded funds (ETFs) begin! Oh, and the Games, too.
China has officially kicked off the Beijing Summer Olympics, and investors will soon have their many questions answered: Will the games have any impact... Continue Reading »
Emerging Markets ETFs Locked In a Race
August 6, 2008 – One of the most efficient ways to access emerging market countries is through exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The ETF that reigns supreme in assets is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) which has garnered $20 billion... Continue Reading »
Passing the Torch to China’s ETFs
August 5, 2008 – As the torch is lit during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, will it light a fire under the Chinese exchange traded funds (ETFs), too?
Many investors are pondering whether they should get back into... Continue Reading »
Good Numbers Raining Down on India’s Index, ETFs
August 5, 2008 – A recent end to India’s dry spell could have something brewing for the coffee exchange traded note (ETN).
Wait, what? Yes, we said India. Among the coffee-producing countries in Asia, India is the third-largest.
A drought last... Continue Reading »
A Higher Bar for China’s Companies Could Refresh ETFs
August 4, 2008 – Some companies in China are going high-tech, and it could deliver a charge to the country’s exchange traded funds (ETFs).
A little-known company there, BYD Corporation, has rocketed to the number two producer of batteries in... Continue Reading »
Water, Singapore Are ETFs to Watch
August 1, 2008 – Although trading volume in some exchange traded funds (ETFs) has spiked rapidly recently, one fund manager is skeptical of some of the movements.
Anthony Welch, the Sarasota Capital Strategies manager, is not buying the recent... Continue Reading »
Real Estate And ETFs In China Are Presenting Real Opportunity
August 1, 2008 – As the U.S. real estate market is in shambles, Chinese real estate may be building up, upgrading exchange traded funds (ETFs) as they go.
The Chinese residential market has managed to maintain its strength, and the... Continue Reading »
Goldman Sachs’ Predictions Could Have Implications for ETFs
July 31, 2008 – Goldman Sachs’ economic team recently pulled out their crystal ball to come up with a new world order for the year 2040, and the prognostications could affect exchange traded funds (ETFs) in years to come.
Take... Continue Reading »
ETFs Could Benefit from Asian Carbon Trading
July 31, 2008 – With global carbon trading growing at a quick clip, Asian economies are looking to join in on the action, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are sure to track this market entry. There is a... Continue Reading »
China’s Strict Rules Could Impact Related ETFs
July 28, 2008 – China is on everyone’s minds these days as the country gears up for its Olympic Games next week, and many are looking for ways the country’s activity could boost related exchange traded funds (ETFs).
But are... Continue Reading »
Recession Could Loom for Japan, Affecting ETFs
July 28, 2008 – Japan’s slowing exports could have an impact on the country’s exchange traded funds (ETFs).
For the first time in four years, Japan’s exports fell year on year. The economy in Japan is dependent upon domestic consumption... Continue Reading »
India’s Government Gets Vote of Confidence, ETFs Follow Suit
July 24, 2008 – After India’s government gained a confidence vote in Parliament, the rupee rose by the most in more than a decade, sending stocks, bonds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on a path to monetary enlightenment.
On the... Continue Reading »
China’s Olympic Prep Work Could Powerlift ETFs As Security Questions Addressed
July 22, 2008 – The countdown to the Bejing Olympics has begun, and with only three weeks left it is insightful to look at how China is preparing for this honor, and how exchange traded funds (ETFs) and investments... Continue Reading »
Emerging Market Currencies See Winning Streak Slow, Possibly Hitting ETFs
July 22, 2008 – Currency in emerging markets have enjoyed a five-year winning streak that has benefited some exchange traded funds (ETFs). But the good times might be coming to a halt.
Inflation is what’s doing the money in, and... Continue Reading »
Another Food Price Casualty Gives Agricultural ETFs Another Helping
July 22, 2008 – As food prices soar, corn and soybeans have tripled in price and they’ve given agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) a chance for growth. But in the meantime, other industries are getting killed.
One casualty of higher... Continue Reading »
Rewards Could Come With Risk In Emerging Markets ETFs
July 21, 2008 – Emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs) are one of the best ways to diversify, and investors have found that they have generated exciting returns in recent years.
If you can stomach the risk that often comes... Continue Reading »
Rydex Adds More Currencies To Their ETF Family
July 19, 2008 –
It seems like it won’t be long before there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) for the most far-flung currency you can think of.
Rydex is bringing us a step closer to that with the creation of... Continue Reading »
Will Thailand’s Rate Increase Help Its ETF?
July 18, 2008 – Thailand’s economy is no stranger to rising prices that affect the economy and its exchange traded fund (ETF). For that reason, the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in two ... Continue Reading »
Some iShares ETFs Are Calling It Splits
July 16, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors has announced they are splitting shares amongst 10% of their exchange traded fund (ETF) line, iShares.
There are more than 160 U.S.-based products within this fund family, and they represent $327 billion in... Continue Reading »
Yuan’s Path and ETFs Go Up Against The U.S. Dollar
July 16, 2008 – The exact path of the Chinese yuan has analysts stumped, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused in currency are ready to take the ride. Many are anticipating another upward run against the U.S. dollar, as... Continue Reading »
China ETFs Can Help Investors Harness Asian e-commerce
July 14, 2008 – The latest trends in consumer spending are important for exchange traded fund(ETF) investors to understand, and give insight into the lucrative areas of the market.
Where better to look than to MasterCard, for information concerning consumer... Continue Reading »
Toyota Puts Pedal to the Metal on Prius and Possibly Japan ETFs
July 11, 2008 – It’s a sign of the times: Toyota is ceasing production of gas-guzzlers and ramping it up for the in-demand hybrids, which could help exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold shares of the automaker.
Auto sales in... Continue Reading »
Jim Rogers Creates Commodities Index for ETF; Sounds Off on Economy
July 10, 2008 – Investing legend Jim Rogers has put together a new index targeting commodity producers, which will soon underly an exchange traded fund (ETF).
The Rogers Van Eck Hard Assets Producers Index (RVEI) gives investors a chance to... Continue Reading »
Potash’s Positive Fundamentals Fertilize Agribusiness ETF
July 9, 2008 – It’s been a nice day for both potash producers and agricultural exchange traded funds (ETFs).
A Goldman Sachs analyst said prices for the fertilizer are rising as a result of global demand and limited availability, since... Continue Reading »
An ETF Trend-Following Plan For All Seasons
July 9, 2008 – It’s hard to believe that the S&P 500 Index has been flatter than a pancake for the past nine years. It’s had its ups and downs, but when you connect the dots, it went virtually... Continue Reading »
Gold ETF Making History
July 8, 2008 – The largest gold exchange traded fund (ETF) has been a real trailblazer lately.
The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) is the most actively traded call option on the Chicago Board Options Exchange, reports Sophia Grene for... Continue Reading »
Flights Between China and Taiwan Fly Freely, Adding to ETF Successes
July 7, 2008 – China’s stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are up by the most in nearly three weeks, led by banking shares.
Two of the country’s largest banks - Merchants Bank and Citic Bank - reported that... Continue Reading »
Single-Country ETFs Are World Travelers
July 5, 2008 – Single-country focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) are well-recognized for their investment benefits and instant diversification. They are one of the most simple ways to gain foreign stock exposure across a range of sectors, with... Continue Reading »
China’s ETFs No Fairytale as Three Bears Storm the Markets
July 3, 2008 – As of Wednesday’s market close, we entered a bear market that could weigh on stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) for the time being. But here’s a riddle: if a bear market is typically defined... Continue Reading »
Japan’s Mellow Mood Fills ETF And Outlook
July 3, 2008 – Confidence is on the down side among big Japanese manufacturers, setting a mellow mood, and low morale for related exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The recent fall was less than expected, and capital spending plans... Continue Reading »
Dollar Up, Dollar Down: There’s An ETF for That
July 1, 2008 – Morgan Stanley has made a bold prediction that, if true, could help the bullish dollar exchange traded fund (ETF).
The strategist said that we’re in the waning period of the dollar’s decline against most of... Continue Reading »
ETF Banks On Chinese Currency To Be Number “Yuan” Against U.S. Dollar
June 26, 2008 – Many believe that the Chinese currency will eventually become number "yuan" to the U.S. dollar, so it’s fortunate for them that there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) to track it.
WisdomTree Chinese Yuan Fund (CYB),... Continue Reading »
International Real Estate ETFs Can Be Like Apples and Oranges
June 25, 2008 – Two exchange traded funds (ETFs) can sound alike, but pulling back the curtain can often reveal big differences, such as those between two international real estate funds.
The PowerShares FTSE/RAFI International Real Estate Portfolio (PRY)... Continue Reading »
ETFs and Sectors to Watch In the Second Half of 2008
June 24, 2008 –
Those who prefer investing with exchange traded funds (ETFs) may
have bountiful choices to pick from, as there are several areas worth
watching for the latter half of 2008. Can you believe we’re already
just about halfway through... Continue Reading »
Taiwan And China Diminish Animosity For Improved Economy And ETFs
June 23, 2008 – The long standing animosity between mainland China and Taiwan may be near an end, which will help boost both countries’ economies, stock markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The long-awaited political breakthrough between Chinese and... Continue Reading »
SSGA ETFs Are Turning Japanese
June 22, 2008 – State Street Global Advisors is reaching across the Pacific to try their luck in Japan, starting with a gold-focused exchange traded fund (ETF).
By the end of 2008, SSGA plans to list some of... Continue Reading »
S&P Jumps On The Asian Bandwagon
June 19, 2008 – Asia has been one of the most popular areas for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors to gain some international exposure. So, why not provide indexes that focus on specific portions of the region?
Standard &... Continue Reading »
China’s ETFs Could Grow Along With the Country
June 19, 2008 – China’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be staging a turnaround if a World Bank report on the country turns out to be accurate.
The growth forecast for the country has been raised to 9.8%, up... Continue Reading »
Japan’s ETF Shaky As Economy And Country Are Rattled
June 17, 2008 – The near future of Japan’s economy and its related exchange traded fund (ETF) are flashing mixed signals.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development states that Japan’s economy is looking better as slow domestic... Continue Reading »
ETFs for a Rainy Season
June 17, 2008 – Everybody knows that when it rains, it pours, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are no exception.
The uncertainty is pouring in all around us, with a looming presidential election, a Dow Jones industrial average that... Continue Reading »
Mutual Funds’ Decade of Turbulence Has Helped ETFs
June 14, 2008 – The mutual fund industry’s tough decade has paved the way for exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Ten years ago, mutual funds were looking swell: more than 130 of them posted returns of 100% or more at the... Continue Reading »
When the Bears Come Out, the Short ETFs Aren’t Far Behind
June 12, 2008 – Are you feeling a bit bearish on your exchange traded fund (ETF) bets because of the market turmoil? You’re not alone.
Some of the strongest funds in trading yesterday were the shorts, including ProShares UltraShort... Continue Reading »
New ETF Ventures Into New Frontiers
June 12, 2008 –
Investors have been salivating for an exchange traded fund (ETF) that
gives some exposure to frontier markets. Finally, it’s here.
Claymore this morning is expected to launch the Claymore BNY/Mellon Frontier Markets ETF (FRN), the first fund... Continue Reading »
Talking to People On the Street Can Help When it Comes to China ETFs
June 11, 2008 – By heading over to China and having some conversations with regular people, one can learn a lot that could help when it comes time to start looking at exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Tony Sagami for... Continue Reading »
New Van Eck Currency ETNs Attempt To Lure Investors With Magnification
June 11, 2008 – Currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) have helped investors to cash in on the weakness of the U.S. dollar, while giving exposure to foreign currency in the process.
So far this year, the U.S. dollar... Continue Reading »
China’s ETF Falls; Will It Rebound Today?
June 4, 2008 – Can China’s stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) recover today after falling sharply yesterday?
The iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 (FXI) lost 3.7% after some finance companies were downgraded, reports Rob Wherry for Smart Money. The fund... Continue Reading »
Foreign Currency ETFs, ETNs Gathering Steam and Investor Interest
June 3, 2008 – Pick a currency, any currency, and chances are there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) or exchange traded note (ETN) to track it.
Well, there are exceptions, but foreign currency exchange traded products are proliferating.
John... Continue Reading »
Will Vietnam’s Inflation Pressures Be Under Control In Time for ETF?
June 2, 2008 – Vietnam is in the middle of an inflation crisis one hopes will improve by the time an exchange traded fund (ETF) for the country is launched.
While Market Vectors awaits the okay from the Securities... Continue Reading »
Russia’s Economy and ETF Are the Story for May
June 2, 2008 – The top-performing exchange traded fund (ETF) for May was Market Vectors Russia (RSX). Year-to-date, it’s up 14.7%.
It’s just the latest good news for a country that’s currently enjoying a 10-year economic expansion. Its gross... Continue Reading »
Natural Gas ETFs Could Burn Bright In Growing Shortage
May 31, 2008 – Natural gas exchange traded funds (ETFs) certainly haven’t been shouting as loud as those for other commodities (hello, oil), but they’ve been delivering the returns.
The commodity has been a standout in what has been... Continue Reading »
Some ETFs Might Be Up, But Consumers Are Feeling Down
May 30, 2008 – Feeling a little crabby lately, even though your commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) are putting up decent numbers? You’re not alone: consumer sentiment is at a 28-year low.
The reading for May was the lowest... Continue Reading »
ETFs Get a Rise from Japan’s Stock Performance
May 29, 2008 – Japan’s stocks rose by their largest amount in two months, giving a lift to their exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The jump came after orders for durable goods in the United States notched an unexpected... Continue Reading »
As Israel Grows, and So Do ETF Options
May 29, 2008 – Israel’s economy is surpassing expectations, and if it continues this way, it could deliver solid performance to its exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The country saw growth in the first quarter, even though it was... Continue Reading »
Food Prices May Fall, But Demand Could Continue Feeding ETFs
May 29, 2008 – It’s good news for your disposable income, but if it’s so good for agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) is a question mark: a report released today says food prices are going to come down.
However,... Continue Reading »
Nuclear Energy and ETFs Moving On Ahead
May 29, 2008 – Nuclear energy and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue moving forward, regardless of sentiment toward the sector.
The latest push came last Friday, when China signed a pact with Russia for $1 billion to... Continue Reading »
China and Taiwan’s Historic Meeting Could Impact ETFs
May 28, 2008 – A historic meeting between China and Taiwan to discuss cross-strait transport links may have big implications for the countries and their exchange traded funds (ETFs).
It’s the highest-level meeting since the countries split in 1949,... Continue Reading »
Steel Is Solid, But Metal’s Volatility Could Impact ETF
May 28, 2008 – Already up 24.6% year-to-date, the steel exchange traded fund (ETF) has been going strong.
But analysts see a weakening ahead that’s some investors wondering if they should keep their eye on this material or look... Continue Reading »
All-World ETFs: Just Add Water, Instant Diversification
May 28, 2008 – All-world exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the latest industry hot spot, and providers are lining up to launch them.
The two-month-old Barclays fund iShares MSCI ACWI Fund (ACWI) holds 694 stocks from the 2,736-stock underlying... Continue Reading »
Single-Country ETFs Need A Closer Look Before Leaping
May 26, 2008 – Hot spots within financial markets across different countries may be easier to spot than you think and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may help guide you.
Ron DeLegge of ETFGuide says there are certain things... Continue Reading »
New ETFs Are Reaching Untapped Markets, Offering Innovative Strategies
May 23, 2008 – So far, 2008 has been an interesting year for exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Between Dec. 28, 2007, and May 16 of this year, 50 new ETFs have launched. Matthew Hougan for Index Universe counts... Continue Reading »
Short ETFs Stand Tall on a Rough Market Day
May 23, 2008 – While the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes sank in trading today, exchange traded funds (ETFs) that short the markets reaped the rewards.
The strongest 20 ETFs in trading today were all funds... Continue Reading »
Proposed Leveraged ETFs Put the Pedal to the Metal
May 23, 2008 – An investment manager has plans for a new type of exchange traded fund (ETF) that may give Speed Racer a run for his torque.
Direxion Funds has proposed the first turbocharged portfolio, that includes an... Continue Reading »
Active ETFs Gaining a Tepid Response So Far
May 22, 2008 – After all that talk, actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) are so far bringing passiveness from investors now that they’re here.
Ian Salisbury for the Wall Street Journal reports that these funds, after years of anticipation... Continue Reading »
Global Supply and Demand Could Keep Coal ETF From Getting Sooty
May 22, 2008 – Global warming fears don’t seem to have affected the coal exchange traded fund (ETF) just yet, as investors seek to harness the benefits of soaring oil prices and a global coal shortage.
Market Vectors... Continue Reading »
Emerging Markets ETF Weighs In On the Small Caps
May 22, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) provider State Street Global Advisors delivered the first cap-weighted, small-cap emerging markets ETF last week.
The SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap (EWX) tracks an index of 1,660 holdings, reports Heather... Continue Reading »
Northern Trust Delivers Three More Single-Country ETFs
May 21, 2008 – Northern Trust continues apace with its exchange traded fund (ETF) launches with three new launches this week, this time covering China, Belgium and the Netherlands.
The funds are:
NETS Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Fund (SNO)
NETS... Continue Reading »
Agriculture Research Cuts Lead to Crop Damage, But Could Lift ETFs
May 20, 2008 – As though weather events and unexpected demand weren’t enough of a threat to the world’s food supply, rampant crop disease and the scaling back of research have become additional factors threatening to drive up... Continue Reading »
Japan’s ETF Enjoys a High From GDP Numbers
May 19, 2008 – One of Japan’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) is touching new highs after the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) numbers came out.
The first quarter GDP rose 0.8% from the last quarter of 2007, which was... Continue Reading »
Long-Term Impact of China’s Quake on Country and ETFs May Be Limited
May 19, 2008 – The economic damage as a result of China’s earthquake last week has been tallied, but can their exchange traded funds (ETFs) plow ahead in spite of it? So far in trading today, the answer... Continue Reading »
WisdomTree Files for Growth Funds, Launches Actively Managed Currency ETFs
May 17, 2008 –
Fundamentally weighted exchange traded funds (ETFs) tend to be tilted toward the value end of the spectrum.
But WisdomTree has filed for two growth funds, since demand for growth is picking up after having outperformed... Continue Reading »
Will Singapore’s Telecom Company Help or Hurt ETF?
May 17, 2008 – Southeast Asia’s largest telecommunications company had a stellar first quarter - could it benefit Singapore’s exchange traded fund (ETF) down the road?
Singapore Telecommunications is 15.2% of the iShares MSCI Singapore (EWS), and is... Continue Reading »
Malaysia ETF Might Grow With New Rice Trade Offer
May 16, 2008 – Malaysia is working hard to stabilize their rice imports, prices and supplies, all the while affecting exchange traded funds (ETFs) within agriculture.
The country is ready to trade palm oil to any rice-exporting country... Continue Reading »
BRIC ETFs Could Strengthen After Countries Meet
May 16, 2008 – The BRIC countries and exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be seeing even better days as the four countries meet this week to discuss economics and international cooperation.
The foreign ministers of the four BRIC countries... Continue Reading »
South Korea’s ETF Boosted By Retail Numbers
May 16, 2008 – South Korea’s exchange traded fund (ETF) shot up a nice 3% in trading yesterday, possibly owing in part to expanding department store sales.
They expanded for the fourth consecutive month, reports Seyoon Kim for Bloomberg.... Continue Reading »
Everyone Is Talking About the Dollar. Let’s Talk About Currency ETFs.
May 15, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors are fully aware of the value of the dollar these days as they snap up products that allow them to hedge its losses. But now more than ever, even... Continue Reading »
Good Morning! A Vietnam ETF Is In Registration
May 15, 2008 – There seems to be great interest in a Vietnam exchange traded fund (ETF), if the search engines are any indication. Week after week, "Vietnam" turns up as one of our top ten search words.
Market... Continue Reading »
State Street Goes Down The International ETF Road
May 15, 2008 – State Street Global Advisors is going down the real estate and mid-cap road on an international scale, with new exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest overseas.
The new funds, according to Reuters, are:
SPDR DJ... Continue Reading »
Individual Investors Seem to Gravitate to ETFs
May 14, 2008 – The stock rating system on the Motley Fool is slowly seeing exchange traded funds (ETFs) making up the top ten. And now, six of the top ten stocks are actually ETFs.
Before we proceed, CAPS... Continue Reading »
Northern Trust Launches Three More International ETFs
May 14, 2008 – Northern Trust is providing more choices for investors who want international exposure in their exchange traded fund (ETF) portfolios with the launch of three more funds.
The new funds, which cover Italy, South Africa and... Continue Reading »
Run On Food Prices, Agriculture ETFs, Leads to a Tiff
May 14, 2008 – The rising cost of food that has benefited agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) seems to have led to a squabble between India and the United States over who’s to blame.
Indian politicians, economists and academics... Continue Reading »
China Plans To Launch Planes of Their Own, Denting Aerospace Stocks And ETFs
May 13, 2008 – The newly-created Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China is planning to assemble jets on their home turf in an attempt to lessen the nation’s dependency on Western-made planes - might the move put a dent... Continue Reading »
Will China’s Inflation Halt Bull Run of ETFs?
May 12, 2008 – China wasn’t just rattled by a major quake today: inflation is also shaking up the country and its exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Trade in the shares of 45 listed Chinese companies will be suspended... Continue Reading »
As the Dollar Ticks Up, Picking An ETF Can Be a Challenge
May 12, 2008 – After months of a downhill slide, the dollar is making gains again and it’s benefiting some exchange traded funds (ETFs).
It lost a little ground last week, but so far in trading today, it seems... Continue Reading »
New ETF Provider Comes Bearing International Real Estate Fund
May 9, 2008 – A new global real estate exchange traded fund (ETF) is in town, along with a new ETF provider.
The Cohen & Steers Global Global Realty Majors (GRI) from ALPS Advisors provides exposure to the global... Continue Reading »
BRIC ETFs Were Anything But In April
May 7, 2008 – BRIC exchange traded funds (ETFs) showed themselves to be solid in April. Investor interest and enthusiasm for the funds has peaked over the past several years, with outstanding sector-leading performances in 2007.
Richard Widows for... Continue Reading »
Steel ETF Is Getting Hot to the Touch
May 6, 2008 – Describing something as "steely" is usually a synonym for "coldness," but not when it comes to the steel exchange traded fund (ETF).
Market Vectors Steel (SLX), which launched in October 2006, is at record... Continue Reading »
Think You’re Diversified Enough With ETFs?
May 6, 2008 –
How diversified is your exchange traded fund (ETF) portfolio? No matter how well you think you have your bases covered, every portfolio is vulnerable to something, cautions Roger Nusbaum for The Street.
Many investors who... Continue Reading »
Northern Trust Enters ETF Arena With First ETFs To Track Major Foreign Market Indexes
May 5, 2008 – With its new line of exchange traded funds (ETFs), Northern Trust opted to stay true to their principles while traveling around the world.
Is it a sign that ETFs are slowly entering the mainstream... Continue Reading »
How to Invest in Single-Country ETFs
May 2, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track a single country have have been a boon to many long-term investors. They allow investors to reduce their exposure to specific regional disruptions, such as the recent credit... Continue Reading »
Does The China ETF Rally Signal Things To Come?
May 2, 2008 – So far in 2008, it seemed as though China and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) were yesterday’s news.
After all, the iShares FTSE Xinhua/China 25 Index (FXI) is down 7% this year, while the... Continue Reading »
BRIC ETFs Have Many Access Points for Investors
April 30, 2008 – A reader wrote in recently wanting to know more about BRIC and the related exchange traded funds (ETFs). We’re here to help!
BRIC stands for four of the fastest-growing emerging markets out here: Brazil, Russia,... Continue Reading »
Mexico and Its ETF Has One Caliente Decade
April 26, 2008 – Nine out of the top ten exchange traded funds (ETFs) with high yearly returns actually tracked overseas markets, with one of the hottest markets and funds just south of the border. That’s according to... Continue Reading »
Foreign Currency ETF Offerings to Pour In Next Month
April 25, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) providers Dreyfus and WisdomTree are teaming up to offer five actively managed foreign currency ETFs next month.
They will include the WisdomTree Dreyfus Euro Fund, Japanese Yen Fund, Indian Rupee Fund,... Continue Reading »
Gold ETFs Are the Squeaky Wheels, But Other Metals Might Deserve Some Grease
April 25, 2008 – Gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) are real attention hogs. Sure, the metal is pretty to look at. It’s shiny. But it’s also being outperformed by other decidedly less sexy metals.
streetTRACKS Gold Trust... Continue Reading »
Rationing Leads to Hoarding of Rice and Possibly ETFs, Too
April 24, 2008 –
The commodities craze spread to exchange traded funds (ETFs) awhile ago - now it’s reached Sam’s Club.
A worldwide rice shortage has led the warehouse unit of Wal-Mart (WMT) to start rationing some types of... Continue Reading »
Oil Prices May Get Worse; Steel and Natural Gas ETFs Are Keeping Pace
April 24, 2008 – The price of oil has slipped some over the last few days, but it’s projected to soar even higher - what will it mean for its exchange traded funds (ETFs)?
The reports on fuel got... Continue Reading »
Government Tax Cuts on Stocks Make China ETFs Soar
April 23, 2008 – China’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) are making a big rally today after the government lowered taxes on stock transactions.
The share-trading stamp tax was cut by the government from 0.1% from 0.3%, reports John Spence... Continue Reading »
Renewed Cooperation Between Singapore and Malaysia Can Help ETFs
April 23, 2008 – Malaysia and Singapore have been working together to benefit their economies and, in turn, their exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Carl Delfeld for ETFfolio feels investors have finally begun to appreciate that Malaysia offers attributes that... Continue Reading »
Could Spreading Wealth Make China’s ETFs Go ‘Vroom’?
April 21, 2008 – Could China’s economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) be faltering like some think? Perhaps not. One sign: sport utility vehicle sales are taking off.
Two of the fastest growing segments in the Chinese market, in... Continue Reading »
South Korea’s ETF Hit By Samsung Head’s Troubles
April 17, 2008 – Samsung’s chairman is in hot water, and it’s weighing on South Korea’s exchange traded fund (ETF), which counts the company as a major component.
Chairman Lee Jun-hee was indicted on tax evasion and breach of trust... Continue Reading »
The Asian Tiger ETFs Aren’t Roaring As Loud
April 17, 2008 – Many Asian-country focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) are giving back their 2007 gains. Are the Asian tigers of 2007 going to become the sleeping tigers of 2008?
A standout such as iShares MSCI Singapore... Continue Reading »
If Investment Remains Solid, Infrastructure ETFs Could Gather Strength
April 15, 2008 – An exchange traded fund (ETF) can be a better proxy for a sector than a single stock. It takes the guesswork right out of investing.
Diversification is another element that is added when using... Continue Reading »
International Markets, ETFs Catching U.S. Housing Disease
April 15, 2008 – The U.S. housing crisis is taking its toll on other countries, and it could hit their exchange traded funds (ETFs) if it persists for long.
Real estate prices are plummeting in the Irish countryside, the... Continue Reading »
Just In Time for Warm Weather, Claymore Launches Solar ETF
April 15, 2008 – While there are several clean energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) out there, none of them have focused solely on one aspect of the sector until now.
Claymore this morning launched the Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy... Continue Reading »
ETNs Elbowing Their Way Into Competition With ETFs
April 14, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) could have another competitor if things keep going the way they are: exchange traded notes (ETNs).
The industry was once small, but has slowly been picking up steam. The first ETNs launched... Continue Reading »
Telecommunications ETFs on Line One
April 13, 2008 – Few sectors have taken as much of a beating as telecommunications and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs). But is a turnaround in the offing?
Some analysts seem to think so. One for Citigroup upgraded telecom... Continue Reading »
Indexes Cover African Economies - Could ETFs Be Far Behind?
April 12, 2008 – Africa could soon be a player within the exchange traded fund (ETF) market. Standard & Poor’s Indexes has launched three new indexes and benchmarks spanning the continent.
HedgeWeek gives the rundown:
S&P Pan Africa... Continue Reading »
Everyone, Welcome the New ETF Provider Northern Trust (Hi, Northern Trust)
April 9, 2008 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has a new provider. It’s Chicago-based Northern Trust, and the launch of their funds have been anticipated since last winter.
Murray Coleman for Index Universe reports gives the lowdown... Continue Reading »
Tom Lydon Talks ETFs on Fox Business
April 9, 2008 – Tom Lydon appeared on Fox Business Network earlier today with anchor Cheryl Casone. Tom discussed hot ETFs in Asia and Latin America as well as poorly performing ETFs in the retail sector. Video of Tom’s... Continue Reading »
iShares Seeks to Continue Its World Travel With New ETFs In Registration
April 7, 2008 – Two weeks ago, iShares launched more single-country exchange traded funds (ETFs), but they’re not done traveling around the world just yet.
According to Matt Hougan for Index Universe, the provider filed with the Securities and... Continue Reading »
India ETFs Serve As Gateway For Investors
April 7, 2008 – India has always been just out of reach for many U.S. investors, but the newest India exchange traded funds (ETFs) are making it much easier to gain access to this rapidly growing market.
Although the... Continue Reading »
China’s Inflation Creates More Opportunity For Other Emerging Market ETFs
April 4, 2008 – China is facing an inflationary trend, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) from competing countries might be able to gain an edge against one of their biggest competitors. Thus far, Chinese growth has relied upon... Continue Reading »
Irish And Malaysian ETFs Feel Political Pressure
April 4, 2008 – One of the biggest risks associated with overseas or emerging markets exchange traded fund (ETF) investing has to do with political upheavals that affect the country’s economy. A good example is the recent news... Continue Reading »
Vanguard Wants to Put Its Arms Around the World With New ETF
April 3, 2008 – On the heels of iShares‘ new all-world exchange traded fund (ETF), Vanguard is trying to enter the fray with its own similar kind of fund.
They’ve registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for... Continue Reading »
Commodities and Short ETFs Tell the First-Quarter Tale
April 1, 2008 – The challenging first quarter has come to a close, and by taking a look at the top performing exchange traded funds (ETFs) for the period, one can get a sense of what the story... Continue Reading »
With Olympics Looming, China and ETFs Are Under the Microscope
April 1, 2008 – China and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been getting a lot of attention as it has grown over the last few years. But now, with the summer Olympics looming large, the country could... Continue Reading »
Taiwan Had a Busy Week, Sending Its ETF Lower
March 31, 2008 – The Taiwan exchange traded fund (ETF), iShares MSCI Taiwan Index (EWT), fell 7.8% this week after the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the 15th consecutive quarter.
It also signaled that yet more... Continue Reading »
iShares Breaks New Ground With Israel, Turkey and Thailand ETFs
March 28, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors is breaking new ground with their iShares exchange traded funds (ETFs): they’re the first to launch funds covering Israel, Thailand and Turkey.
In addition to these funds, iShares has also launched two global... Continue Reading »
Playing the Waiting Game With ETFs
March 28, 2008 – Some believe we’re in a full-blown recession, but no matter what they believe, exchange traded fund (ETF) investors shouldn’t panic.
Chris Fichera for Consumer Reports suggests staying put and weathering the storm, while making some... Continue Reading »
Barclays Throws Hat Into Foreign Currency ETN Ring
March 26, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors is set to roll out three new exchange traded notes (ETNs) that will track currencies in Asia, the Middle East and emerging markets. The ETNs have already acquired $150 million during... Continue Reading »
Chinese ETFs - Yin Yang For The Market
March 24, 2008 – The China bubble is continuing to correct itself if its exchange traded funds (ETFs) are any indication. With the Olympics just around the corner, many felt that the growing country’s performance would stay solid... Continue Reading »
Coal Has a Smudged Reputation, But Can KOL ETF Rise Above It?
March 22, 2008 – Coal is hardly glamorous - it’s got a bad reputation as a dirty pollutant, but it can be a smoking bet in an exchange traded fund (ETF).
Gold is taking the limelight at the moment,... Continue Reading »
New ETNs Track Chinese and Indian Currency
March 19, 2008 – Two new exchange traded notes (ETNs) will give access to the Chinese and Indian currency, the first of their kind.
The funds, Market Vectors Indian Rupee (INR) and Market Vectors Chinese Renminbi (CNY), are issued... Continue Reading »
Emerging Market ETFs Could Be Worth a Look In Rough Times
March 18, 2008 – Is it time for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors to take a trip to emerging markets - or anywhere other than the United States for now?
While some stocks are beginning to stir and the... Continue Reading »
U.S. Credit Crisis Delivers a Punch to Some Global ETFs
March 17, 2008 – The problems aren’t just here in the United States: the credit crisis is also hitting markets in other countries and taking some of their exchange traded funds (ETFs) down with it.
Investors are wary of... Continue Reading »
February Was a Strong Month for Natural Resource ETFs
March 17, 2008 – February turned out to be the month of energy and natural resources exchange traded funds (ETFs), beating out the juggernaut that is precious metals.
Richard Widows for The Street says funds that included an... Continue Reading »
Presidential Elections in Taiwan Could Lift ETF and Economy
March 14, 2008 – Changes are afoot in Taiwan that could impact its exchange traded fund (ETF) in a postive way.
A presidential election is going to take place on March 22, and the odds-on favorite to win is... Continue Reading »
Ugly Prices for Gold and the Dollar Are Pretty for ETFs
March 13, 2008 – Gold-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) were higher in intraday trading as gold futures seemed to be trying out for high jumping in the Olympics.
April futures reached a record $1,001.50 an ounce, continuing its steady... Continue Reading »
India ETFs Might Focus on the Same Country, But That’s Where Similarity Ends
March 13, 2008 – Two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) finally give investors the passage to India they had been looking for.
The country has been in the spotlight lately, with its 9% annual GDP growth and strong... Continue Reading »
China’s ETFs Take a Hit After CPI Numbers Released
March 12, 2008 – China’s rising inflation is waving a red flag at the country’s exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Wages have been running high, energy prices are high, and food costs and demand are exploding. Sounds a lot... Continue Reading »
Even In These Markets, You Can Still Find ETF Movers and Shakers
March 12, 2008 – Yesterday, the markets delivered outstanding performance and some exchange traded funds (ETFs) finished up in the double digits.
But one good day doesn’t mean we’re out of the slump yet. It’s still time to take... Continue Reading »
There’s Plenty of Blame to Go Around for Run-Up In Commodity ETFs
March 12, 2008 – Since August 2007, the most commonly traded commodity-centric exchange traded funds (ETFs) are up about 50%. The spiking commodity prices are shouldering much of the blame for the inflationary threat to the economy.
But those... Continue Reading »
Which ETFs Are On First Today?
March 11, 2008 – After a big day for the markets, you can’t help but wonder which exchange traded funds (ETFs) stood out head and shoulders above the rest.
If you scroll through ETF Screen’s breakdown of fund performance,... Continue Reading »
ETFs and Your Wallet Feel Those Grocery Store Prices
March 11, 2008 –
Have you ever wondered what the drought in Australia has to do with your dinner table and your exchange traded funds (ETFs)?
In every aisle, prices at the grocery store are higher. From chicken (up... Continue Reading »
Three’s Company With India ETFs
March 10, 2008 – First, WisdomTree and PowerShares launched their India exchange traded funds (ETFs). Now iShares wants to join in the party, too. It filed a registration form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week.... Continue Reading »
The Truth About Surging Oil and ETFs
March 7, 2008 – Exactly why are the oil prices surging and sending related exchange traded funds (ETFs) through the roof?
There are two European theories on this. One comes from Chris Skrebowski, the editor of Petroleum Review, and... Continue Reading »
Will a Vietnam ETF Ever See the Light of Day?
March 7, 2008 – A Vietnam-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) may not be so far off. The country continues to post strong economic growth despite the U.S. economic slowdown. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said the country’s government... Continue Reading »
Taiwan and ETF Are Going Through a Growth Spurt; Will It Keep It Up?
March 5, 2008 – The iShares MSCI Taiwan Index (EWT) exchange traded fund (ETF) is up 3.8% year-to-date, leaving us wondering what is happening over there?
The greater Taipei region’s real estate market beat the odds of a normally... Continue Reading »
PowerShares Launches Its India ETF Today
March 5, 2008 – PowerShares launched its India exchange traded fund (ETF) this morning, and it’s trading on the NYSE Arca.
The PowerShares India Portfolio (PIN) will join the WidsomTree India Earnings Fund (EPI) as the two ETFs dedicated... Continue Reading »
U.S. Malaise Spreads to Malaysia’s ETFs and Beyond
March 3, 2008 – Has the economic downturn in the United States finally hit Malaysia and its exchange traded fund (ETF)?
For awhile, the iShares MSCI Malaysia Index (EWM) was one of the few single-country funds exhibiting decent performance... Continue Reading »
China’s Boom And ETFs Have Only Just Begun
March 3, 2008 – Despite the lackluster performance of China-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) so far this year, the country is still primed for takeoff.
Consider this: while the rest of the world is experiencing a credit tightening, China’s... Continue Reading »
Thailand’s Unrest Could Keep an ETF Out of the Picture For Now
March 2, 2008 – Thailand does not have a U.S.-listed exchange traded fund (ETF) like several other frontier countries - yet.
The exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand Thursday for the first time since a... Continue Reading »
U.S. Dollar Falls Further and Currency ETFs Rally
February 29, 2008 – It could be just what exchange traded fund (ETF) investors who are bearish on the U.S. dollar want to hear: another day, another low.
After two days of setting records, the euro once again... Continue Reading »
CurrencyShares Celebrates $1 Billion In Assets For Yen Trust
February 27, 2008 –
Rydex Investments announced that the exchange traded fund (ETF) tracking the Japanese yen has passed the $1 billion milestone.
The year-old ETF CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY) tracks
the price movements of the yen against... Continue Reading »
Bidding Farewell to Mutual Funds, Saying Hello to the All-ETF Portfolio
February 26, 2008 – When it comes to exchange traded funds (ETFs), resistance is futile.
On Seeking Alpha, Index Universe’s Murray Coleman questions the logic of buying higher-priced versions of the same benchmarks he’s been investing in up to... Continue Reading »
Which Way Is the China ETF Going to Swing?
February 25, 2008 – The iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 (FXI) exchange traded fund (ETF) was up a whopping 53.3% last year. So far this year, it’s down 13.5%.
What’s going on over there? asks Trade Radar Operator for Seeking... Continue Reading »
Both Bellies and Agriculture ETFs Benefit From Whole Grains
February 22, 2008 – Whole grains are good for you, and agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be, too.
The planting season is just around the corner. With that is the result of a study showing that people can... Continue Reading »
When Will ETF Industry Cotton to Demand?
February 22, 2008 – Agriculture is all the rage right now, but where is that cotton exchange traded fund (ETF)?
Demand for this soft commodity hasn’t dropped. You’re probably wearing some of it right now. In fact, rapidly growing... Continue Reading »
Latin America ETFs Have Stability and Growth to Their Name
February 21, 2008 – We’re only six weeks into the year, and the U.S. markets and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have gotten off to a slow start. The domestic markets are down anywhere from 7-12%.
But emerging...