Could Egypt’s Instability Cause Trouble for Africa ETFs?
August 20, 2009 – As Egypt began its journey of reform, liberalization in the country has engendered widespread corruption and threatens the stability of the country and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) AKPC_IDS += "15995,"; Continue Reading »

How One ETF Provider Is Filling a Niche
February 22, 2009 – Global X Management, a New-York based startup, has launched its first exchange traded fund (ETF) and has decided to enter a niche market where others have failed. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "7965,"; Continue Reading »

Egypt’s Uncertain Future Could Hit ETFs
September 13, 2008 – Egypt might not be all that it seems when it comes to real life and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Visitors to the country might see nothing but posh beach resorts and glimmering factories, with the rumble... Continue Reading »

WisdomTree ETF Travels To The Middle East
July 17, 2008 – WisdomTree has edged their way into the Middle East exchange traded fund (ETF) lineup with the launch of a new fund. The WisdomTree Middle East Dividend Fund (GULF) covers the same region as S&P’s GCC40 Index,... Continue Reading »

No Safari Needed For African ETF Access
July 16, 2008 – Van Eck launched the anticipated Africa focused exchange traded fund (ETF), launched on the NYSE Arca. Market Vectors Africa Index (AFK) allows investors easy, one-stop access to the ever-growing, untapped market in Africa. The ETF tracks... Continue Reading »

New Index Comes Out Of Africa For ETFs
July 11, 2008 – It was 99 degrees in Cairo yesterday, but the weather isn’t the only thing that’s hot in Africa – exchange traded fund (ETF) investing is, too. Dow Jones Indexes launched a new index today that comes... Continue Reading »

The Frontier Becomes More Vast With PowerShares’ ETF
July 9, 2008 – Invesco PowerShares announced the listing of its frontier countries exchange traded fund (ETF). The PowerShares MENA Frontier Countries Portfolio (PMNA) began trading this morning. The fund was designed to give access to the Middle East and... Continue Reading »

G-8 Summit’s Moves for African Aid Could Help Frontier Market ETF
July 7, 2008 – The Group of Eight summit this week is focusing on aid for Africa, and the current and forthcoming exchange traded funds (ETFs) that focus on frontier markets could benefit if it takes. German Chanellor Angela... Continue Reading »