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 »

Some Relief In ETFs As Bailout Plan Nears Approval
October 2, 2008 – After a failure that rocked Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs) earlier this week, the $700 billion bailout package seems closer to reality. The Senate approved the bill, and now it’s off to the House,... 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 »

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 »

While Cotton Industry Shrinks in Australia, ETN Might Stretch
August 29, 2008 – There’s a battle over cotton that could affect its exchange traded note (ETN), and it’s anything but soft and fluffy. The United States and Brazil have been in a war over cotton subsidies for around six... 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 »

Silver Takes Home the Gold When It Comes to Medals, But Not ETFs
August 25, 2008 – We know who took home medals at the Olympics, but did exchange traded funds (ETFs) come out a winner? The final tally for U.S. medals is 36 gold, 38 silver and 36 bronze. Not bad! Sorry Michael... 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 »

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 »

Are Certain ETFs Overlooked for Good Reasons?
August 13, 2008 – As the global economy experiences worldwide economic slowdown, different exchange traded funds (ETFs) do not seem to be drawing to much attention to themselves. Gary Gordon of ETF Expert points out that certain ETFs that are... Continue Reading »

Foreign Currency ETFs Strong In July
August 7, 2008 – Last month, the U.S. dollar staged a rally, but foreign currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) still pulled through with some decent performance. The top performer was the WisdomTree South African Rand (SZR), which returned 7.6% in... Continue Reading »

Amid Growth, Australia and ETFs Hit Bumps
August 6, 2008 – Australian exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be rubbed the wrong way to hear that the household debt-to-income ratio there is at 177% - higher than that of the United States. Australians have been tapped out by... Continue Reading »

Investor Pullout of Bond Sale Hits Australia’s ETFs Down Under
July 29, 2008 – Australia’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) might have felt some heat from the barbie yesterday. National Australia Bank Ltd., the country’s biggest bank by assets, said that most investors in its $812 million bond sale pulled out... Continue Reading »

Approaching ETF Investing Through Themes
July 17, 2008 – When it comes to exchange traded fund (ETF) investing, it has become quite simple to build a narrow portfolio with these funds, with a very specific goal in mind. The choices will keep making the... Continue Reading »

Will Creation of a Megasupplier Generate Mega Returns for Natural Resources?
July 6, 2008 – Down under in Australia, BHP Billiton (BHP) reported that U.S. Antitrust regulators are granting partial approval for its aggressive takeover of Rio Tinto (RTP), a move that might stoke some exchange traded funds (ETFs). BHP is... Continue Reading »

Australia and ETF Could Ride High On Natural Resource Boom, Wiping Out Trde Deficit This Year
July 3, 2008 – Australia and the related exchange traded funds (ETFs) can enjoy the latest news that the country’s trade deficit narrowed to the smallest gap in 15 months in May, as coal shipments boosted exports. Jacob Greber... Continue Reading »

We Might Not Like Our Dollar Weak, But Some ETFs Do
June 28, 2008 – While our economy is plagued by a weak dollar and its implications, exchange traded funds (ETFs) can benefit. These days there are more options than ever for investors to hedge against a falling dollar. And... 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 »

If Energy Exploration Is Stepped Up, ETFs Won’t Feel It for Years
June 18, 2008 – President Bush is calling for Congress to get on board with energy exploration, but related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are still smarting from an explosion this week at Apache (APA). Record oil and gas... Continue Reading »

Corn Helps ETFs, But It Might Be Missing From the Grill This Summer
June 16, 2008 – When it comes to the weather, crops just can’t seem to win, but exchange traded funds (ETFs) do. If you’re hungry, the flooding in the Midwest is probably just making a bad situation worse. But... 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 »

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 »

ETFs Prove Their Worth Here, And Overseas
May 30, 2008 – In this volatile market, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are getting a chance to prove that their benefits are for real. Australian financial planners have become fearful of direct shares investment because of near corporate... Continue Reading »

Whether You Go for Single-Country or Regional ETFs Is Up to You
May 20, 2008 – When it comes to accessing a particular country through an exchange traded fund (ETF) investment, is it better to choose a single-country fund or a regional? It depends on you. Regional ETFs give more diversified exposure... 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 »

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 »

Currency ETF Moves Depend on Many Factors
May 2, 2008 – One reader wanted to know about foreign currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). Thanks to ETFs, foreign currency is a market the average, everyday investor can get exposure to an area that previously wasn’t accessible... Continue Reading »

ETFs Might Benefit From Global Water Shortage
April 26, 2008 – A water shortage has wide implications that hurts many while benefiting water-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the long run. In Yemen, Mohammed Nasser has had to change his way of life, abandoning traditional customs... 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 »

Sugar Might Sweeten Agriculture ETF Performance
April 15, 2008 – Sugar is one commodity whose price remains relatively low when compared with historic highs, but it may not remain that way for long, leaving room to grow for exchange traded funds (ETFs). Take Baltimore’s famous... 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 »

Food Shortage Has Many Roots; ETFs Could Grow From It
April 8, 2008 – The financial crisis is the talk of the country, but another crisis might be helping some exchange traded funds (ETFs), but it’s hurting people around the world. Food prices have skyrocketed over the last few... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Malaysia ETF Looks Like a Port in a Storm
February 20, 2008 – Little Malaysia is full of big surprises, as evidenced by their single country-focused exchange traded fund (ETF). iShares Malaysia ETF (EWM) has shown strong performance to date and the small country is ranked the... Continue Reading »

Barclays’ New Currency ETNs Evolve
February 8, 2008 – Barclays is expanding its line of exchange traded notes (ETNs) with three new currency-related filings. Despite the IRS ruling that these notes should be taxed as debt, and that gains from interest income and... Continue Reading »

Overseas ETFs Suffer With U.S.
January 24, 2008 – The U.S. recession fears are touching down on all parts of the globe, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) suffered along with world markets. Trang Ho for Investor’s Business Daily  reports that similar to the... Continue Reading »

The Falling Dollar and Currency ETFs
January 16, 2008 – It is no secret that the U.S. dollar has been falling against other major currencies, as evidenced by exchange traded funds (ETFs) and related investments. The dollar’s value dropped 10% against the euro, and is... Continue Reading »

Latin America and Its ETFs On the Upswing
December 21, 2007 – There’s been a lot of talk about Asia’s performance this year, but Latin America and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) that have been performing nicely too. PlanetQuant crunched the numbers and released their Global... Continue Reading »

Northern Trust Readies to Enter the ETF Marketplace
November 23, 2007 – There’s a new kid on the block of exchange traded funds (ETFs). Northern Trust is entering the  market with a big splash, by offering 19 foreign-market funds, according to Jesse Emspak at Investor’s Business... Continue Reading »

Good On Ya, Australian ETFs
November 5, 2007 – Australia’s economy is growing at a substantial rate, putting the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on an upward trend. In a few days, the central bank is expected to raise interest rates and... Continue Reading »

ETFs and the Pros and Cons to a Weak Dollar
October 20, 2007 – Foreign currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to benefit from the weak U.S. dollar. The dollar hit a new low against the euro in Friday trading. In the end, the dollar was higher against... Continue Reading »

Land Down Under Is Up with ETFs
October 17, 2007 – The Australian stock market is rising, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track the country’s resources are increasing too. Global mining firms are all about the land down under, as its natural resources are... Continue Reading »

Things Are Looking Up for the Down Under ETF
October 10, 2007 – The Australian exchange-traded fund (ETF) iShares MSCI Australia Index (EWA) has rebounded sharply lately. Some of the factors behind its increase include the resilient Aussie dollar that has reached new highs and steady performances... Continue Reading »

Credit Crunch Having Little Impact on Australia and Its ETF
September 26, 2007 – Australia and its iShares MSCI Australia Index (EWA) exchange traded fund (ETF) have managed to escape most of the problems associated with the U.S. subprime problems and subsequent credit crisis. Currently, EWA is up... Continue Reading »

Beware of Overlapping ETFs
September 17, 2007 – Investing in international exchange traded funds (ETFs) is an excellent way to diversify a portfolio as well as jump on some countries that are trending upward. (Did someone say China?) Remember: In today’s world,... Continue Reading »

First Trust to Launch New International ETFs
August 28, 2007 – First Trust is coming out with two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are scheduled to launch Aug. 30th: the First Trust DJ STOXX Select Dividend 30 Index Fund (FDD) and the First Trust... Continue Reading »

New Zealand ETF Needed
August 28, 2007 – When will New Zealand get its own exchange traded fund (ETF) as well as a currency ETF? The New Zealand dollar, also known as the kiwi, has gained about 20% against the U.S. dollar... Continue Reading »

International Small-cap ETF Could Make a Big Rebound
August 24, 2007 – For the last five years, small-cap exchange traded funds (ETFs) have outperformed large-cap ETFs worldwide. For investors looking to invest in international small-caps, one option to consider is the WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend (DLS).... Continue Reading »

Country Reactions to Global Credit Problem Might Affect ETFs
August 22, 2007 – As we noted yesterday, many other countries around the world, including the U.S., injected more money into their banking systems in continuing efforts to calm the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs). The different... Continue Reading »

Cash Injections Worldwide Attempt to Calm Markets and ETFs
August 21, 2007 – Central banks in Europe, Asia and the U.S. injected more cash into their country’s banking systems today to help calm the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs) concerned about the tightening credit crunch and... Continue Reading »

Australia’s ETF is Headed Down Under
August 13, 2007 – Although it enjoyed a hot streak earlier this year, the exchange traded fund (ETF) iShares MSCI Australia Index (EWA) seems to be cooling down. While it’s still up 16.4% year-to-date, it’s 11% off its... Continue Reading »

South Korean ETF Not the Only Shining Star in Asia
July 16, 2007 – As we mentioned yesterday, the exchange traded fund (ETF) iShares MSCI South Korea Index (EWY) is a rising star. However, it looks like EWY has some company as the iShares Asia region country-based ETFs yielded... Continue Reading »

Australia:Plenty Of Room Down Under
June 19, 2007 – The upward momentum of the Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) appears to have recently run low on steam, but there is still room for growth. iShares MSCI Australia (EWA) is up 21% year-to-date and... Continue Reading »

ETF Down Under Is Up
May 16, 2007 – Aussies country wide can now say "Dollars up!", among other things, as the Australian dollar has risen against the U.S. dollar. The exchange traded fund (ETF) iShares MSCI Australia Index (EWA) is also up 19%... Continue Reading »

ETFs Rebound in First Quarter
April 21, 2007 – When you think of spring, one may conjure images of flowers growing, but what about the growth of your exchange traded funds (ETFs)?  As companies are reporting first quarter earnings, Rudy Martin of TheStreet.com... Continue Reading »

Aussie ETF EWA Looks Up
April 12, 2007 – The market-cap weighted iShares MSCI Australia (EWA) aims to represent 85% of the country’s stock market in one exchange traded fund (ETF). The 90-stock index returned 89% over the past three years and EWA... Continue Reading »

Foreign Focused ETFs Rebounding
March 30, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) with a foreign market focus are in the spotlight once again.  The sell-off in the China markets last month shook the global markets and investors raced to pull money from... Continue Reading »

Foreign ETFs For Diversification
March 3, 2007 – Foreign investing has become easier through exchange traded funds (ETFs). Given there are no crises or panics, investing overseas can reduce volatility, improve returns, and offer diversification. Investing in foreign markets can also offer... Continue Reading »

Asian ETFs Performing
February 27, 2007 – As a whole, Asian markets continue to beat the S&P 500, with some weakness from China and Taiwan exchange traded funds(ETFs). This was mostly due to their closed markets last week for the Chinese... Continue Reading »

5 Tips For Going Global With ETFs
January 24, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a low-cost route to diversifying your portfolio globally. Marc Hogan of BusinessWeek writes that international stocks are expected to outperform their U.S. counterparts for a sixth straight year in... Continue Reading »

ETF Up Down Under
January 1, 2007 – Australia’s economy is moving nicely, with it’s stocks and, of course, exchange traded funds (ETFs) following. Now that Australia has attracted private equity in addition to freeing up regulations placed on the media sector,... Continue Reading »

Australian ETF - More Than a Commodity
December 13, 2006 – The iShares MSCI Australia (EWA) exchange traded fund (ETF) began the year slow, but has performed nicely, as it is up 27% for the year. Proving the critics wrong, Australia’s diverse economy is anything... Continue Reading »

Australian ETF-Activity Down Under
November 26, 2006 – The Australian exchange traded fund (ETF), iShares MSCI Australia (EWA) may be effected by a buyout. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. is paying US$2.5 billion (AUS$3.1 Billion) for half the assets of Australian media... Continue Reading »

Single Country ETFs
November 16, 2006 – Single country exchange traded funds (ETFs) require an investor to put some time and thought into their portfolio. If one wants to go foreign without investing in one single country, there are broad-based ETFs... Continue Reading »

Australian Regulations Could Help ETF (EWA)
October 30, 2006 – The Australian exchange traded fund (ETF), iShares MCSI Australia (EWA), includes the country’s major media companies. Earlier this month the Australian senate decided to remove restrictive media ownership laws and will allow companies to control... Continue Reading »

South East Asia ETF Opportunities
September 3, 2006 – Carl Delfeld looks at the largest and smallest companies in emerging markets and his conclusion is to use exchange traded funds as well as closed ended funds to buy into South East Asia. Of course... Continue Reading »

Australia ETF (EWA) - Something’s Going On Down Under
April 12, 2006 – Australia’s economic growth is expanding and there is increased confidence across most sectors for the first quarter 2006 earnings.  This is reflected in the Australian exchange traded fund.  iShares MSCI Australia (EWA) is up... Continue Reading »