Australia’s Relationship With China Grows, But Will It Benefit ETFs?
June 4, 2009 – The news of three Chinese companies buying stakes in Australia’s infamous mining industry has many of those down under riddled with nationalism, as they fear the Aussies would toil while the Chinese profit. What could... Continue Reading »

What ASEAN Summit May Mean for Asia’s ETFs
June 3, 2009 – Asian countries are seeking to form a single entity that would free up trade and this could remove economic impediments placed upon Asian markets, along with subsequent exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Microsoft vs. Google: Will Tech ETFs Come Out On Top?
May 28, 2009 – Call it a “Clash of the Titans.” A heated battle for search engine dominance will only leave one company victorious, but the technology sector and related exchange trade funds (ETFs) may be the ultimate winners... Continue Reading »

China and Rio Tinto Could Team Up; What It Means for Australia’s ETF
May 15, 2009 – Australia is taking a huge gamble on the recent deal to merge China and Rio Tinto, a move that is laid out in a loosely-constructed contract and more code words than anyone could crack.... Continue Reading »

How To Get Commodity Exposure In Single-Country ETFs
April 29, 2009 – Do you favor commodities or specific countries? You can have it both ways, by combining categories and looking into exchange traded funds (ETFs) of countries rich with commodities and natural resources. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Access Commodities with Australia’s ETF
April 27, 2009 – The Australian stock exchange is sensitive to mining stocks and commodities, as the top holdings within their exchange traded fund (ETF) focus on this aspect of their economy. (more…) Continue Reading »

Signs of Recovery for Australia’s ETF and Economy
April 11, 2009 – Are Australia’s economy and subsequent exchange traded fund (ETF) experiencing a recovery? Or it may just be that things are finally cooling down and returning to normal. (more…) Continue Reading »

New ETF Gives Developed and Emerging Small-Cap Exposure
April 9, 2009 – The latest exchange traded fund (ETF) from Vanguard has launched and is a welcome addition to the fund industry, as well as the fund family. (more…) Continue Reading »

Could the Yen Carry Trade Wind Up as ETF Winds Down?
March 20, 2009 – The yen carry trade was a popular and easy way to make a profit before the market collapse, but the strength of the yen and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) brought it to an... Continue Reading »

How Aussie Dollar ETF Copes With Changing Times
March 10, 2009 – The Australian dollar, and related exchange traded fund (ETF), may see the deleterious effects of a slowing economy and rising bad debts. (more…) Continue Reading »