Brazil’s New Tax: What It Could Mean for ETFs
October 23, 2009 – This week, Brazil implemented a 2% tax on new foreign investment. What could this mean for investors in the popular exchange traded fund (ETF) that focuses on the country? (more…) Continue Reading »

Forward Contracts In Currency ETFs Explained
October 19, 2009 – Not all currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) are created equal. Some hold the actual currency, for example, while others hold forward contracts to get the necessary exposure to the currency in question. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play Rio’s Olympic Win With Brazil ETFs
October 2, 2009 – Rio de Janeiro has been named the winner to host the 2016 Olympics. What could this mean to Brazil’s already bustling economy and its exchange traded funds (ETFs)? (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: WisdomTree Dreyfus Brazilian Real (BZF)
August 12, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on WisdomTree Dreyfus Brazilian Real (BZF), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

8 Reasons Brazil’s ETF Is Hot, Hot, Hot
August 4, 2009 – An easing global recession, increased demand for commodities and higher domestic demand – it’s all come to benefit Brazil’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF). (more…) Continue Reading »

Does the Foreign Currency ETF Uptrend Have Legs?
July 27, 2009 – As the U.S. dollar continues to struggle, foreign currencies and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them are showing an up trend. (more…) Continue Reading »

Brazil’s ETF: Emerged from the Recession?
July 20, 2009 – Brazil’s economy is now being forecast to grow at a faster rate than many anticipated it would, a situation that’s positioning related investments and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to potentially take advantage, as well.... Continue Reading »

ETF Trends’ Guide to Currency ETFs
June 25, 2009 – Currencies and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them are getting an increasing amount of attention these days as the U.S. dollar zigs and zags and inflation becomes a potential threat, while other currencies... Continue Reading »

What Fed’s Move Means for Currency ETFs
March 19, 2009 – When the Federal Reserve announced yesterday that it would grow its balance sheet, that move also comes with implications for currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) 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 »