ETFs in the Pipeline: Fixed-Income and International Leverage
March 6, 2010 – The world of exchange traded funds (ETFs) is getting a little bit bigger and a little more interesting. Van Eck plans to offer two first-of-their-kind fixed-income ETFs, while ProShares is also gearing up to launch... Continue Reading »

Vietnam ETF: What an EU Free-Trade Deal Could Mean
March 5, 2010 – While observers worry about possible government intervention in the consumer markets if inflation becomes an issue,  Vietnam could potentially strike a free-trade deal that could open up markets and benefit Vietnam’s exchange traded fund (ETF).... Continue Reading »

9 ETFs for Dollar Bears and Bulls
March 5, 2010 – What a difference just a few months makes. The euro has fallen out of favor in recent month, weighed down by PIIG concerns, naturally benefiting the dollar. Not everyone is bullish on greenback exchange... Continue Reading »

Global Markets and ETFs Turn Positive
March 2, 2010 – It’s all about global markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) today. The deficit crisis in Greece may finally have found some resolution, if rumors of a deal prove to be true. Australia hiked rates in... Continue Reading »

Hong Kong ETF Better, But Risks Exist
March 1, 2010 – Everything seems to be going Hong Kong’s way these days. The country’s growth spurt seems to have convinced the government to begin a stimulus pullback and cut certain measures. Will the exchange traded fund... Continue Reading »

Thailand ETF Investors Focus on Growth
February 28, 2010 – Social unrest once again grips Thailand, but investors in Thailand’s markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) remained blasé about the whole affair. Instead, investors were more focused on Thailand’s recovery in exports, private investment and... Continue Reading »

Consumer Confidence Numbers Take Wind Out of ETFs
February 23, 2010 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) rose slightly after Case-Shiller announced that home prices rose for the seventh consecutive month in January, by 0.3%, but quickly retreated after consumer confidence dipped to lows not seen... Continue Reading »

China ETF Plays: One Country, Many Options
February 21, 2010 – The media may be focusing on China’s problems of the day, but China’s fundamentals look sound and the country’s related exchange traded funds (ETFs) may reflect conditions that are just right. (more…) Continue Reading »