China ETFs - Shanghai Reigns King in the Hierarchy of Cities
September 4, 2008 – China’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) have taken their drubbings this year, but certain cities within it still reign supreme with regard to how they contribute to the overall economy. Shanghai tops a list of Chinese cities and... Continue Reading »

Is Death of Commodity ETFs Greatly Exaggerated?
September 1, 2008 – Commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) may not be in such bad shape - despite July being the worst month in 28 years, in which they lost 10%. As this slide continues, an article from The Economist... Continue Reading »

Five ETFs That Are Waiting To Shine
August 29, 2008 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) world has exploded, and there are hundreds of funds to choose from. But there are a few that are great ideas that don’t seem to have taken off yet. Matthew Hougan... Continue Reading »

China, Taiwan Conversation Could Help Sinking ETFs
August 28, 2008 – Now that the Olympics have come and gone, Taiwan and China are making plans to resume talks in Taipei at the end of 2008, the result of which would be a boost both economies and... Continue Reading »

Caterpillar’s Sales in China Offset Slowdown in U.S., Benefits Industrial ETFs
August 28, 2008 – As we know, China is in the midst of a building boom that’s been digging up potential for a number of exchange traded funds (ETFs), and industrials are no exception. Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar (CAT)... Continue Reading »

Of the Top Ten Funds In July, Seven Were ETFs
August 28, 2008 – July was a notoriously troubled month for the markets, but not all exchange traded funds (ETFs) were suffering. John Spence for MarketWatch notes that there were 708 U.S.-listed ETFs in July, with 24 managers at the... 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 »

Tom Lydon Talks Broadband, Water ETFs on Fox Business
August 22, 2008 – Tom Lydon appeared on Fox Business earlier today and discussed broadband and water ETFs. Video of the segment appears below: Continue Reading »

China and ETFs Scale Back After Stimulus Skepticism Spreads
August 21, 2008 – After a big jump yesterday, China’s markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading lower today. The leap forward came as a result of speculation that Beijing would launch an economic stimulus package, reports Parvathy Ullatil... 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Coal Company Earnings Leave ETF Stoked
July 25, 2008 – Arch Coal (ACI) reported that its profits tripled in the second quarter, stoking the coal exchange traded fund (ETF). The company attributed the profits to soaring global coal prices and tighter supplies, reports Jim Suhr for... 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 »

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 »

China’s Redirected Foreign Investment Could Help Latin America’s ETFs
July 19, 2008 – China’s recent $250 million decision could help Latin America-related exchange traded funds (ETFs). China Investment Corp. (CIC) has decided to inject $200 billion into their sovereign wealth funds, and $250 million of that is going... 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

ETF Holdings’ Fundamentals Go Under the Microscope
May 1, 2008 – Michael Krause has ESP for ETFs (exchange traded funds). Instead of using a crystal ball, though, the president of AltaVista Independent Research looks at the fundamentals of every one of an ETF’s constituents. (more…) 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

What’s Behind the Activity in the Steel, Metals and Mining ETFs?
February 15, 2008 – Two exchange traded funds (ETFs) posted stellar numbers this week. What’s behind all the movement? Market Vectors Steel (SLX) is up 7.2% this week and up 18.4% since Jan. 22. One possible factor in the... Continue Reading »

China’s ETFs Are Irresistible; Here’s How To Deal
February 15, 2008 – China and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) might occasionally bring back memories of that dramatic high school relationship: volatile and full of high highs and low lows. Just look at the 2007 performance of... Continue Reading »

Some ETFs Experience a Reversal of Fortune
February 12, 2008 –   It isn’t all doom and gloom: some exchange traded funds(ETFs) are experiencing a reversal of fortune during these trying economic times. The performance for the past month of these lucky ETFs are listed: ProShares UltraShort... Continue Reading »

Infrastructure ETFs Could Build Up in Weak Economy
February 8, 2008 – Weakness in the economy isn’t the only thing dogging exchange traded funds (ETFs) as well as both developed and emerging markets: the infrastructure is hurting, too. Scott Jagow for Marketplace reports that one only need to... Continue Reading »

Hong Kong, Taiwan and Their ETFs Could Have Potential
February 7, 2008 – If Hong Kong plays its cards right, it could become the world’s most developed city, something that could be good news for its exchange traded fund (ETF). An Lu for Xinhua says it will need... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Caught In Gap Between Perception and Reality
February 7, 2008 – The consistency of economic strength is still being determined among investors of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) exchange traded funds (ETFs). Pierre Daillie for Seeking Alpha says that at best, the general sentiment surrounding... Continue Reading »

Have a Happy New Year and Look at China ETFs
February 7, 2008 – Chinese New Year is celebrated today, as the first day of the first lunar month has begun, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are already reeling. Copper dipped in early afternoon trade while other base... Continue Reading »

China To Gain Access To More US Stocks And ETFs
February 5, 2008 – Chinese investors are soon to be getting more access to U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). James T. Areddy for the Wall Street Journal says that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will sign a... Continue Reading »

If Russia Makes Friends, ETF Could Benefit
February 4, 2008 – Could Russia’s diplomacy be hurting its opportunities for foreign investors and its exchange traded funds (ETFs)? The Kremlin admitted that it is, reports Ambrose Evans-Pritchard for the Telegraph. It said that the country’s hard-nose diplomacy... Continue Reading »

Coal ETF Has Up-and-Down Start
February 4, 2008 – Since its launch on Jan. 14, the Market Vectors Coal (KOL) exchange traded fund (ETF) has been bouncing around, which is a reminder of the commodity’s volatility and risk. Oil is getting all the press... Continue Reading »

World Bank Revises China Forecast; Could ETFs Shiver?
February 4, 2008 – Stormy weather in China could put a beating on the country’s exchange traded funds (ETFs). Today, the World Bank cut its 2008 economic growth forecast for China to 9.6%, down from 10.8%, according to Joe... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETF Sees Challenges, But It Still Offers Diversification
February 2, 2008 – In 2007, BRIC-centric exchange traded funds (ETFs) were powerhouses. So far, 2008 is telling a different story. The Claymore/BNY BRIC Fund (EEB) has seen challenges in some of its four countries - Brazil, Russia,... Continue Reading »

The ETF Gold Rush Of 2008
January 31, 2008 – Yee-haw! There is a new gold rush occurring right now as investors are running to gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) and gold shares. E.S. Browning for The Wall Street Journal reports that since mid-August,... Continue Reading »

New ETF Allows China Small-Caps To Shine
January 31, 2008 – Claymore has launched a new exchange traded fund (ETF), the AlphaShares China Small Cap Index ETF (HAO). The fund seeks results that correspond to the AlphaShares China Small Cap Index and measures the performance... Continue Reading »

Asian ETFs Are At a Crossroads
January 30, 2008 – Risk aversion with exchange traded funds (ETFs) appears to be oh-so-stylish right now. That’s what Michael Kahn for Barron’s is noticing. Investors are pushing aside anything that isn’t blue chip, regardless of its asset class. This... Continue Reading »

Coal ETF Mines the Opportunities
January 24, 2008 – Last week, a new exchange traded fund (ETF) covering a commodity that had many asking, "Wait, wasn’t there one for that already?" began trading on the American Stock Exchange. Market Vectors Coal (KOL), as you... 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 »

Asian Stocks and ETFs Hear The Roar
January 24, 2008 – The Asian indexes officially entered a bear market this week, taking the related exchange traded funds (ETFs) and stocks down. A recent spread of short positions led to panic sell-offs, possibly because of hedge... Continue Reading »

Is China’s Real Estate Market and ETF Primed for a Boom?
January 21, 2008 – Although U.S. real estate-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are frozen right now, China is undergoing a vast migration to the cities, which could be priming the country for a real estate boom. Tony Sagami for... Continue Reading »

WisdomTree Could Launch Money Market ETFs
January 19, 2008 – WisdomTree filed for 12 new money market exchange traded funds (ETFs) to cover 17 different foreign and emerging markets. The new funds are similar to the Rydex CurrencyShares funds with two major differences:  (1) They... Continue Reading »

China ETF Falling on Tough Times
January 16, 2008 – Shares in China have been falling alongside U.S. stocks and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have also been victim to this. iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Fund (FXI) is down 14.9% over the last... Continue Reading »

Economy and What ETFs Are Doing Is Everyone’s Business
January 16, 2008 – The economy is clearly in a slowdown, and investors are wondering which way to go with their exchange traded fund (ETF) investments. Ben Stein for The New York Times points out that the signs are... Continue Reading »

Title of ‘Worst’ ETF is Up for Debate
January 10, 2008 – Uh-oh. There appears to be some fallout over a story about the worst exchange traded funds (ETFs) of 2007. Jeffrey Ptak of Morningstar took a look at his picks for the worst performers, singling out... Continue Reading »

December and Year-End ETF Performance Report
December 31, 2007 – It was an eventful year for the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) as we saw the Dow break new records, closing above 14,000, only to have the sub-prime mortgage debacle take a toll... Continue Reading »

2007’s Top ETF Performers
December 31, 2007 – After all of the global expansion we saw throughout 2007, it’s no big surprise that exchange traded funds (ETFs) tapping into those markets remained the strongest performers. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETFs Could Reap Rewards of Global Construction Demand
December 29, 2007 – The need for investment in infrastructure projects abroad could drive growth in construction and engineering related exchange traded funds (ETFs). David Bogoslaw at BusinessWeek points out that the economic growth in China and India has... Continue Reading »

China’s Land Ownership Laws Could Effect Real Estate ETF
December 26, 2007 – While China’s population and economy are booming and migration to the cities is increasing, its status as a Communist country might impact its real estate exchange traded fund (ETF) in ways that remain to... 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 »

PetroChina’s Shares Get a Lift, So Could China ETFs
December 21, 2007 – Chinese stocks and their exchange traded funds (ETFs) are getting a boost from PetroChina (PTR), mutual fund sales and interest rate hikes. PetroChina is looking to boost oil production with foreign partners, reports David Winning... Continue Reading »

New Chinese Real Estate ETF Beckons
December 20, 2007 – This week, the first U.S.-listed China Real Estate exchange traded fund (ETF) hit the market. The Claymore/AlphaShares China Real Estate ETF (TAO) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It is the... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Are No Lightweights
December 20, 2007 – Matt Krantz at USA Today touts the value of a BRIC-related exchange traded fund (ETF). As the U.S. economy puts on the brakes, the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China for those just joining... Continue Reading »

G-10 Currencies’ ETF Awaiting China Release of Reserves
December 12, 2007 – Investing in China’s yuan doesn’t have an easy or direct path, but an exchange traded fund (ETF) from PowerShares does offer an indirect opportunity. The Stock Advisors says many investors are wondering what China... Continue Reading »

ETFs in Market Segments
December 11, 2007 – Asset classes are important to most investors and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are helping progress within specific market segments. Matthew Hougan for Seeking Alpha reports that there are some areas of the market that... Continue Reading »

China ETFs Reflect Tighter Monetary Control
December 6, 2007 – China’s new monetary control policy could affect exchange traded funds (ETFs) and related stocks. China is shifting its monetary control from "prudent to tight" in 2008. This is another attempt to keep their hot... Continue Reading »

Some ETFs Stand to Benefit If America Deals With China’s Evironmental Record
December 4, 2007 – An environmental disaster in China - could this cause a conundrum for investors who want exchange traded funds (ETFs) that contain China while also wishing to support socially responsible countries and companies? Carl Delfeld in... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETF Comparisons
December 3, 2007 – There are several BRIC (Brazil Russia India China) exchange traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, so which is the best choice?  Matthew D. McCall for Seeking Alpha reports that what’s inside is just as... Continue Reading »

Status on Asian ETF Market
December 3, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have taken off here in the U.S. and are growing in Europe.  But what about Asia?  Jim Wiandt for Index Universe has some interesting thoughts surrounding the Asian ETF market.... Continue Reading »

China’s Yuan Will Work With Market Forces; Will the ETFs?
November 30, 2007 – China’s prime minister announced on Wednesday that his country will allow market forces to exert more influence on the yuan, a move that could affect their exchange traded funds (ETFs). David Lague of the... Continue Reading »

Market and ETF Facts to Consider
November 30, 2007 – There’s a lot going on in the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs).  Matt Hougan for Index Universe looks at 10 interesting market facts and we’ve added some ETF related information. The U.S. stock market... Continue Reading »

Will China ETFs Become Fragile If the Government Slows Growth?
November 28, 2007 – It is no secret that China and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been growing by leaps and bounds. So what is going on in China these days? The Chinese Communist Party is... Continue Reading »

The BRIC ETF Theme
November 26, 2007 – The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries are growing at a substantial pace, helping exchange traded funds (ETFs) and Canada attractive to investors. Why Canada? No matter what happens with the U.S. economy, the... Continue Reading »

Hong Kong Is On Board With Islamic Fund — When Will There Be an Islamic ETF Here?
November 26, 2007 – Hong Kong is the latest country to have formally entered the hot Islamic finance market, now that the Hang Seng Islamic China Index Fund has been given the go-ahead, reports Andrew Wood at the... 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 »

Investors and ETFs Seek Shelter From the Storm
November 23, 2007 – The sub-prime and credit mess has led to money being pulled out of exchange traded funds (ETFs) and instead taking shelter in money market funds, reports Carl Delfeld of ETF XRAY. EPFR Global, which tracks net... Continue Reading »

Is China 3G Plan Boost for China ETFs?
November 21, 2007 – The latest market reaction in China points to the fact that Beijing may be close to unveiling plans for the 3G wireless service, helping to boost stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Shares of... Continue Reading »

Will India Have a Run Like China’s ETFs?
November 19, 2007 – China has been a remarkable success story in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs), and now India could very well be poised to have a similar run, reports Indymedia. Strategist George Zhibin Gu wonders... Continue Reading »

China Ultra Short ETF Now Available
November 10, 2007 – ProShares launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) that moves opposite of an index that trades shares of Chinese companies trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange. The Ultrashort FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (FXP) seeks... Continue Reading »

China Sets Limits, Revises Development, At Cost Of Stocks And ETFs
November 9, 2007 – China’s leaders are veering away from super speedy industrial expansion, and learning more toward a sustainable form of development. So what does this mean for Chinese stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Could we... Continue Reading »

China’s Delay Opening Hong Kong Market Weakens ETFs
November 5, 2007 – A groundbreaking program allowing Chinese investors to trade directly in Hong Kong shares could be put on hold, leaving analysts to wonder what may come of the strong stock market gains that were made... Continue Reading »

China and Related ETFs Banking On Consumptive Holiday
November 4, 2007 – Now that the holiday shopping season is upon us, there may be big trouble in little China and their exchange traded funds (ETFs). The main link between the Chinese economy and the U.S. economy... Continue Reading »

China Small Cap ETF In The Works
November 1, 2007 – There is an exchange traded fund(ETF) in the making that will seek to mimic the performance of an index comprised of China-based small-cap firms. Claymore Advisors is working on the Claymore/Alphashares China Small-Cap ETF, which... Continue Reading »

Chinese Stocks and ETFs Hit New Highs
October 17, 2007 – Chinese stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are hitting record highs today, led by gains in banks with strong earnings forecasts. The benchmarks Shanghai Composite Index and the Shenzhen Composite Index both rose 1%,... Continue Reading »

Asian ETFs Party on with New Highs
October 11, 2007 – Some Asian stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) set new records yesterday, indicating the economic party remains in full swing. Japan and its ETF iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ) received a big boost after... Continue Reading »

It’s a BRIC House in the ETF Industry
October 5, 2007 – As we finish out a strong week for the markets, we see that BRIC exchange traded funds (ETFs) are still among the top performers. China and India have made headlines with their tremendous economic growth... Continue Reading »

The Year of the Pig Benefits Agriculture ETFs
October 5, 2007 – Agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) already have been doing well this year because bad weather has caused supply shortages. However, there’s a new twist as to what’s lowering supplies: an increase in demand from China.... Continue Reading »

Emerging-market ETFs Help Balance Global Economy
October 3, 2007 – Emerging-market countries, such as India and China, have experienced rapid economic growth that is reflected in the strong performance of their exchange traded funds (ETFs). Currently, iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (FXI) is up... Continue Reading »

September ETF Session
October 2, 2007 – Let’s look at some September exchange traded fund (ETF) happenings: The ETF 50 Index increased 4.7%, which is its largest monthly gain this year. Aaron Siegel for Investment News reports that the benchmark contains... Continue Reading »

China’s New Foreign-exchange Investment Company: Could It Impact ETFs?
October 1, 2007 – Chinese exchange traded funds (ETFs) such as iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (FXI), PowerShares Golden Dragon Halter USX China (PGJ) and SPDR S&P China (GXC) have been top performers lately. However, the recent creation... Continue Reading »

Video of Tom Lydon Discussing BRIC ETFs
October 1, 2007 – Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC’s weekly "ETF Tracker" segment of Closing Bell earlier today and discussed BRIC ETFs with Melissa Francis. Video of the segment appears below: Continue Reading »

The World, According to FTSE
September 27, 2007 – Recently, the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange (FTSE)announced the results of its annual review of country classifications. As the countries’ status changes, the holdings of emerging-market exchange traded funds (ETFs) could also... Continue Reading »

A “Triple Whammy” for Foreign ETFs
September 27, 2007 – International stocks, and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold them, are gaining more value now that interest rates have declined. Bill Donoghue for MarketWatch says it’s a triple whammy: Rising foreign stock values,... Continue Reading »

Will China Restrict Its Decision to Let Locals Invest in Hong Kong’s Market and ETFs?
September 24, 2007 – It wasn’t long ago that China approved its domestic, individual retail investors to directly invest in Hong Kong’s stock exchange, causing Hong Kong and Chinese exchange traded funds (ETFs) to increase. However, recently the... Continue Reading »

Emerging-market ETFs - Still a Great Opportunity
September 23, 2007 – The Federal Reserve’s rate cut was much appreciated and anticipated by Wall Street last week, but there was a real gain abroad for emerging markets and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that focus on... Continue Reading »

Can’t Keep China’s ETFs Down
September 17, 2007 – It seems even another lending rate hike can’t stop China’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) from rising. Recalled products such as toys, pet food and toothpaste haven’t significantly damaged the country’s economy or ETFs as... Continue Reading »

Hong Kong ETF (EWH) Hits New High
September 11, 2007 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) iShares MSCI Hong Kong Index (EWH) hit a new high yesterday. Currently, it’s up 18.6% year-to-date. EWH’s latest high could be a result from China’s recent decision to allow... Continue Reading »

Apple, Mattel, China in your ETF?
September 8, 2007 – Consumers and investors are dizzy with news on stocks like Apple (AAPL) and Mattel (MAT), and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold them. News buzzed around Apple’s new touch-screen iPod launch. In the... Continue Reading »

ETF August Activity
September 5, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) experienced a lot of activity in August. ETF Insider’s ETF 50 Index, which represents the asset-weighted price performance of the 50 largest ETFs, accounted for 80.7% of total ETF assets,... Continue Reading »

BRIC Country ETFs Come out Ahead
September 3, 2007 – Emerging markets and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that follow them appear to benefit from the global credit crunch as long as there isn’t a recession. According to an investment strategy report by Merrill... Continue Reading »

Optimism Spreads; Chinese ETFs Continue to Climb
August 27, 2007 – The Chinese economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to grow in a seemingly unstoppable manner. Already blessed with good fortune, Chinese stocks trading in the U.S. rallied the most since 2004 today most... Continue Reading »

Chinese ETFs Have Had Good Fortune
August 23, 2007 – China’s stock market and exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to do well despite the subprime mess and credit crunch that seems to have affected almost every other market in the world. In fact, China’s...