Spanning a New Frontier With ETFs
June 24, 2008 – Upon any new frontier, the possibilities for growth and prosperity are endless, so investors might be taking a liking to the new frontier exchange traded funds (ETFs) that take the "emerging markets" concept even... Continue Reading »

New ETF Ventures Into New Frontiers
June 12, 2008 – Investors have been salivating for an exchange traded fund (ETF) that gives some exposure to frontier markets. Finally, it’s here. Claymore this morning is expected to launch the Claymore BNY/Mellon Frontier Markets ETF (FRN), the first fund... Continue Reading »

Middle East Is the New Frontier for ETF Providers
May 12, 2008 – The Middle East is the latest hot spot for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors. WisdomTree has filed for a Middle East Dividend Fund, which includes exposure to Bahrain, Dubai, Egypt, Jordon, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco,... 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 »

PowerShares Registers for Frontier Countries ETF
April 24, 2008 – The possible choices for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors interested in the Middle East/Africa region continues to grow. On Monday, Invesco PowerShares registered to launch a new ETF that would focus on companies domiciled... 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 »

Indexes Cover African Economies – Could ETFs Be Far Behind?
April 12, 2008 – Africa could soon be a player within the exchange traded fund (ETF) market. Standard & Poor’s Indexes has launched three new indexes and benchmarks spanning the continent. HedgeWeek gives the rundown: S&P Pan Africa... Continue Reading »

Can Egypt Afford the Modern Age and Get an ETF?
March 4, 2008 – As Egypt teeters on the edge of globalization and some wonder if it can be afforded, could an exchange traded fund (ETF) dedicated solely to the country be in the offing? Egypt has the largest... Continue Reading »