Turkey ETF May Not See Benefits of Rate Cuts
November 21, 2008 – Turkey’s central bank pulled a fast one as it lowered interest rates, which may prove deleterious to Turkey’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF). The central bank lowered lending rate by 1% to 18.75% and cut... Continue Reading »

Two Hurting Auto Industries and ETFs, Two Approaches
November 21, 2008 – The Big Three in the United States aren’t the only car makers feeling the economic slowdown: the same crisis is taking place in China, not great news for related exchange traded funds (ETFs). But the... Continue Reading »

Reliance on Oil Depresses Russia, ETF
November 20, 2008 – Economic growth for Russia is weak as forecasts have just been lowered, causing distress for shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Continued weakness in the Russian ruble also is inevitable, as macroeconomic fundamentals are pointing... Continue Reading »

Stock, ETF Slump Drives China to U.S. Treasuries
November 19, 2008 – As stocks, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and other securities plummeted in September, the Chinese turned to the safe haven of government debt and became the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries. It appears that most foreign... Continue Reading »

Malaysia, ETF Keep the Faith In Turmoil
November 19, 2008 – Current global economic turmoil has affected Malaysia’s exchange traded fund (ETF), but the country’s leadership is adamant that no recession will be seen and the currency will rise. Further, the central bank is ready to adjust... Continue Reading »

Pharma, ETFs Give in to Emerging Markets Lure
November 18, 2008 – Along with the broader economy, the pharmaceuticals industry and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are falling on hard times. Some patients have stopped taking their drugs - even the necessary ones - which could damage the... Continue Reading »

Why Optimism Rules In India, ETF
November 18, 2008 – Local demand may be enough to support India’s economy in the next year, while floating their exchange traded funds(ETFs). Trade Minister Kamal Nath says that the country may announce a trade assistance package for exporters later... Continue Reading »

Why Some Feel Sweet on Sugar ETNs
November 18, 2008 – As the demand for sugar outpaces supply and it trades at bargain prices, this commodity and the exchanged traded notes (ETNs) that track it may be a sweet deal. Relatively speaking, today sugar is cheap.  In... Continue Reading »

Russian Currency ETF Launches
November 17, 2008 – Currency traders rejoice for the recent addition of the Russian Ruble exchange traded fund (ETF) to the growing family of currency funds. Rydex Investments recently launched the CurrencyShares Russian Ruble Trust (XRU), a first for Russian... Continue Reading »

Middle East ETFs, Indexes Attract Global Interest
November 17, 2008 – Areas of emerging markets displaying potential for continued rapid growth (at least, after the global economic downturn finally abates) include the Middle East, and Dow Jones Indexes has launched two new indexes for exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Taiwan, South Korea Soothe ETF Pain With Rate Cuts
November 12, 2008 – Both Taiwan and South Korea are seeing cuts in their key interest rates, in hopes of jump-starting their economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Taiwan’s central bank on Sunday cut its key interest rate for the... Continue Reading »

As Energy Tanks, Russia, ETF Scale Back
November 11, 2008 – Russia was one of the biggest winners in the runup in oil prices, but now the country and its exchange traded fund (ETF) are falling back on hard times. The country is becoming no stranger... Continue Reading »

Brazilian ETF Mirrors Financial Distress
November 10, 2008 – As the good old days of record commodity and credit growth are gone for the moment, Brazil and its exchange traded fund (ETF) face the stark reality of global economic unrest. Credit is scarce and banks... Continue Reading »

Golden Arches Shine, But Food ETF Still Hungry
November 10, 2008 – McDonald’s (MCD) Dollar Menu must be appealing in tight times, but the food and beverage exchange traded fund (ETF) does seem to be eating it up. The world’s largest purveyor of fast food reported that same-store sales... Continue Reading »

China’s Plan Stimulates Global, Oil ETFs
November 10, 2008 – The world’s fourth-largest economy is delivering a shot to its own arm as a global slowdown continues to hurt its exchange traded funds (ETFs). China’s ETFs were among the top performers in 2007, before they began... Continue Reading »

ETFs Winning Global Popularity Contest
November 7, 2008 – All over the world, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are enjoying investor interest. Canadian ETFs are seeing record inflows of cash while their mutual funds are experiencing record sell offs, according to Investment Executive. It’s a situation... Continue Reading »

Russia’s Blame Game Could Hold Back ETF
November 7, 2008 – Russia doesn’t appear to be focusing on its own economic crisis and, left unchanged, could have long-term impact on its exchange traded fund (ETF). President Dmitry Medvedev finally addressed the nation a day after Barack Obama... Continue Reading »

Global Crisis Takes a Hit on Thailand ETF
November 6, 2008 – A slowing economy, a down exchange traded fund (ETF) and expectations of interest rate cuts resulted in a drop in yields on Thai government paper.The demand for Thai bonds has surged in expectation of the central... Continue Reading »

Mexico’s ETF: A Tale of Two Economies?
November 6, 2008 – While Mexico and its exchange traded fund (ETF) have been hit in the global turmoil,  some of the country’s officials claim that they’ve sidestepped the worst of it. Others, however, seem to feel that more... Continue Reading »

Emerging Markets Bond ETFs Put to the Test
November 5, 2008 – We’re hovering around the one-year anniversaries for two emerging market bond exchange traded funds (ETFs). While it’s been a challenging year around the globe, these funds have made their own contributions to ETF investing. Both the... Continue Reading »

Hunger for Food May Feed Commodity ETFs
November 5, 2008 – The hidden value in necessities may be the driving force in the attractiveness of certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). Let’s face it, everyone has to eat, regardless of economic conditions.  With population growths in emerging market countries,... Continue Reading »

Middle Eastern ETFs May Push Pause
November 5, 2008 – The Middle Eastern countries have seen investors are scaling back, as the region and exchange traded funds (ETFs) lose capital flows. Arab Gulf capital inflows are essential for these economies to continue their growth spurt. As... Continue Reading »

New Dividend Indexes May Raise Interest in ETF
November 2, 2008 – Perhaps an exchange traded fund (ETF) will emerge soon to track the newest entries into Standard & Poor’s stable of dividend-seeking indexes. The indexes cover areas such as Asia, Australia, Europe, Japan and other emerging markets. Index... Continue Reading »

October ETF Performance Report
October 31, 2008 – October was a spooky month for the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), and we saw things that haven’t been seen in decades. The two strongest areas, and one of the few to end the month... Continue Reading »

Three Ways to Take Advantage of Market Decline
October 31, 2008 – As we wait for stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to rebound, it’s a great time to help yourself and those that you care about. I have no clue about the short-term direction of the... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Put to the Test
October 30, 2008 – The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) economies are some of the fastest-growing in the world, but which focused exchange traded fund (ETF) is better? Once thought to be de-coupled form the rest of the world, BRIC... Continue Reading »

Precious, Base Metals ETFs Garner Attention In Turmoil
October 30, 2008 – Precious metals and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been all over the map lately; demand is up for some, down for others and prices are struggling to find their way amid the market volatility. One... Continue Reading »

India, ETFs’ Growth May Stunt In Crisis Conditions
October 30, 2008 – Around India, exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be feeling the impact of falling prices and a rash of political instability. India’s inflation rate fell below 11% for the first time since May, giving the central bank... Continue Reading »

ETFs Watch, Wait for Federal Reserve’s Next Move
October 29, 2008 – Today is the day of anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) seem to be holding their breath while they wait for the 2:15 p.m. ET announcement. The markets expect the... 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 »

Chill Spreads Through Frontier Markets, Into ETFs
October 27, 2008 – Some of the world’s fastest-growing and smallest economies, as well as their exchange traded funds (ETFs), have been left reeling in the wake of the global financial crisis. One such country is Poland, which is struggling... Continue Reading »

Risks Within Eastern European ETFs And Countries
October 26, 2008 – Emerging economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were among those the hardest hit on Friday as the financial turmoil seemed to touch down on every corner of the globe. Eastern Europe is considered one of the... Continue Reading »

Brazil’s ETF Misses a Beat in Down Market
October 24, 2008 – Brazil’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) are heading south like just about everyone else as investors take their money out of emerging markets. It was once believed that these economies were decoupled from the West,... Continue Reading »

Few Markets, ETFs Spared As Recession Fears Spread
October 24, 2008 – The morning’s troubles began before even a single exchange traded fund (ETF) could trade: losses in Asia and Europe combined with fears of a deep global recession led to the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s plunge... Continue Reading »

Global ETFs Hit Especially Hard In Slowdown - Now What?
October 23, 2008 – Global exchange traded funds (ETFs), for the most part, have been hit harder than any other area. Most are at least 50% off their highs, while some are a full two-thirds or even more. As the... Continue Reading »

India Joins Effort to Shore Up Economy, ETFs
October 23, 2008 – India is headed for an economic slowdown along with the rest of the globe, but some claim that the pause will be brief and exchange traded funds (ETFs) and investments should manage to stage a... Continue Reading »

China Has New Growth Plan to Repair Market, ETFs
October 21, 2008 – China is looking for ways to boost growth as its economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to cool off. The Chinese government has begun drafting plans for tax and spending policies in an effort to... Continue Reading »

Recession Dogs Developed, Emerging Europe ETFs
October 21, 2008 – Europe’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) are breathing a sigh of relief as the credit markets show further signs of becoming unstuck. One very positive sign is that the interbank lending rates between the United States and... Continue Reading »

Effort to Avoid a Repeat Could Bolster Asia’s ETFs
October 17, 2008 – The ongoing market turmoil is leaving many Asian markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) with unpleasant flashbacks to their own crisis more than 10 years ago. Few rejoiced more than Asia when the massive intervention by... Continue Reading »

Tom Lydon Talks ETF Entry Strategies on Fox Business
October 16, 2008 – Tom Lydon talked about using the 50-day moving average with exchange traded funds (ETFs) as a strategy for getting back into the markets when there’s a recovery. Continue Reading »

Infrastructure Gets More Play With Two New ETFs
October 16, 2008 – Investors are getting two new ways to gain exposure to the infrastructure sector with a pair of exchange traded funds (ETFs). First Trust launched the ISE Global Engineering and Construction Index Fund (FLM) on Wednesday, while... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market ETFs Take Lumps In Slowdown
October 14, 2008 – The recent financial crisis may have beaten down markets both here and abroad, but there is still a way to strategize with short exchange traded funds (ETFs). The decreased demand in commodities has also come during... Continue Reading »

Russian-Focused ETFs Keep On Trading Through Closures
October 13, 2008 – The Market Vectors Russia (RSX) exchange traded fund (ETF) has continued to trade in the United States, even as the Russian exchanges have been closed repeatedly. Over the past few months both the RTS and Micex... Continue Reading »

China, Brazil ETFs Hit By Global Flu - But Good News Is There
October 12, 2008 – Does any country get immunity from the global credit crisis and financial misery spreading around markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Apparently, China won’t find it in these troubling times and will continue to take hits... Continue Reading »

Financial Crisis Leaves Few Countries, ETFs Untouched
October 10, 2008 – As the global credit crisis deepens and touches every corner of the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), the pressure is on the world’s leading economies to stage a major confrontation. This morning, President Bush spoke... Continue Reading »

Chile’s Officials Hope to Reassure Investors, ETFs
October 10, 2008 – While almost no one is escaping the wrath of the markets, Chile and its exchange traded fund (ETF) could be poised to rebound in good shape if they play their cards right. Finance Minister Andres Velasco... Continue Reading »

Differing Russia Opinions Could Sway ETF
October 9, 2008 – Confidence in Russia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) could be restored after the country’s forces fully completed a withdrawal from zones around Georgia’s rebel region Wednesday. An imminent withdrawal occurred earlier than ordered by French president Nick... Continue Reading »

Frontier Market ETFs Poised to Take Center Stage In Recovery
October 9, 2008 – International markets have allured many exchange traded fund (ETF) investors, only to find the markets in Europe and Asia are tied to the United States. Even emerging markets have become correlated enough that they’re getting... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market ETFs Left Reeling
October 7, 2008 – For a time, the thinking was that emerging market economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were insulated from the U.S. mess. But while they manage to resist the downward pull for a time, they’ve finally... Continue Reading »

China’s ETFs Tell a Tale of Two Countries
October 7, 2008 – Most investors, especially those not living in China, presume that the country’s rapid growth and global pull are proven through the gross domestic product numbers, and direct foreign investment that register with  exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

Yen, Gold ETFs Surge While Commodities Tumble
October 6, 2008 – The tide has turned for the Japanese yen as the credit market collapse is sending the currency way back up, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) will follow. This same credit market collapse that sent Lehman Brothers... Continue Reading »

Global ETFs Pulled Down By Faltering U.S. Economy
October 3, 2008 – All signs point toward the fact that the United States and our exchange traded funds (ETFs) are getting jostled around in this weakened economy. Some countries could face recession as the global economy tumbles toward... Continue Reading »

Latin American ETFs Hit Hard By Lower Growth Forecasts
October 2, 2008 – Latin America’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) were hit hard today, and its fastest economic expansion in 30 years might be coming to an end. The global credit crunch has been stunting investment and dampening demand for... Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Mortgages Extend ETF Slump
October 1, 2008 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading down this morning, but for once it’s not completely related to the impending $700 billion bailout plan. Instead, it’s largely because a key measure of manufacturing in... Continue Reading »

September ETF Performance Report
September 30, 2008 – Today brings to a close one of the most volatile months and quarters for exchange traded funds (ETFS) in stock market history. Several of the country’s largest financial institutions failed, some others merged and others... Continue Reading »

Russia’s Economy, ETF Are Not Islands
September 26, 2008 – Not long ago, Russia appeared to be standing their ground during this global credit crunch, but lately the country’s economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) haven’t seemed quite so resilient. Many analysts back then predicted that... Continue Reading »

Stocks, ETFs Reverse Course After Bailout Agreement Reached
September 25, 2008 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) reversed three days of losses today after lawmakers agreed on an outline for a bailout plan. But while stocks rose, credit markets are still nervous, says Tim Paradis for the... Continue Reading »

Three Countries, Three ETFs, Three Outcomes
September 24, 2008 – What do Chile, Brazil and South Africa have in common, aside from all having their own country-focused exchange traded fund (ETF)? The three countries are all facing inflation, and along with this, slower growth, but... Continue Reading »

New Index Covers Vietnam; ETF Still In Registration
September 24, 2008 – There’s no Vietnam exchange traded fund (ETF) yet, but there’s already one in registration, and now there’s another index. Standard & Poor’s has launched the first index tracking the largest and most liquid companies in Vietnam.... Continue Reading »

Power Shift In South Africa Doesn’t Faze ETF
September 23, 2008 – South Africa and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) could have some noticeable changes in store after a political shift took place in the country over the weekend. President Thabo Mbeki has left the government, but... Continue Reading »

Europe, Asia ETFs Gain Following U.S. Plan
September 22, 2008 – While the United States and exchange traded funds (ETFs) here don’t appear to be too enthusiastic about plans for a bailout, it’s a different story in Europe and Asia. Stocks on both continents rose by varying... Continue Reading »

South Korea Gets Upgraded, and ETF Could Emerge
September 20, 2008 – South Korea got an upgrade today that could translate into an upgrade in the performance of its exchange traded fund (ETF). According to London-based FTSE, it’s no longer an emerging market and has been elevated to... Continue Reading »

Russia Market Jumps 20%; ETF Follows Suit
September 19, 2008 – Russia’s financial markets closed up a massive 20% higher, sending the country’s related exchange traded fund (ETF) onto double-digit gains of its own. The session was so volatile that trading was suspended twice as stocks rose... Continue Reading »

Africa, ETF Have Challenges to Overcome
September 19, 2008 – Back in July 2008, Market Vectors launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) that invests in companies on the continent of Africa. The index is the Dow Jones Africa Titan 50 Index, and the highlight of... Continue Reading »

Russian Banks Feel The Blow Of U.S. Credit Fallout
September 18, 2008 – The latest hit by U.S. investment banks is causing deep trouble in areas and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the other side of the globe, and Russia is beginning to feel the recent fallout. After the... Continue Reading »

Are You An ETF Hater? This May Change Your Outlook
September 17, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the latest investment hot spot, but as with everything in the spotlight, there are going to be nay-sayers and haters. The even the investors who love to hate ETFs know that... Continue Reading »

Turkey and ETF Could Be Headed for a Fall
September 15, 2008 – Some alarming signs from Turkey have sent its exchange traded fund (ETF) down more than 11% today. The country is suffering from its slowest growth rate in six years, rising inflation and current account deficit, factors... Continue Reading »

India’s ETFs Suffer From Slowing Currency, Economy
September 15, 2008 – India’s currency, the rupee, has fallen to two-year lows, taking related exchange traded funds (ETFs) along with it. The rupee was knocked down by losses in stocks after worries about problems in the global financial sector... 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 »

Brazil’s Rising Middle Class Could Make ETF First Class
September 12, 2008 – Brazil’s recent rise among the industrializing nations has brought about rapid growth which has given way to a new social consciousness, as well as an exchange traded fund (ETF) that has a bright future. In Brazil,... Continue Reading »

Falling Exports, Car Sales Ding Mexico’s ETF, Economy
September 12, 2008 – The global economy and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have encountered a big slowdown, and Mexico is no exception. But at least one official in the country is optimistic that the light is at the... Continue Reading »

Food Shortages Provide Opportunity For Agriculture ETFs
September 12, 2008 – Oil is down, natural gas has done a nosedive - now agriculture could be the next commodity to explode, mostly because of rising food costs and increased demand, giving agriculture-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs)... Continue Reading »

Investors Go for Large-Caps, Global ETFs In August
September 11, 2008 – The National Stock Exchange (NSX) has released the August numbers for exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs). Together, assets reached $596.5 billion, a 15% increase over $518.9 billion ayear ago. Net cash inflows for... Continue Reading »

It Could Be Awhile Before Russia ETF Sees the Upside
September 10, 2008 – Since this spring, Russia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) has been in a free-fall, dropping off 46.6% following its May 19 high. Market Vectors Russia (RSX) is also down 38.6% year-to-date. The fund’s weighting in certain sectors... Continue Reading »

Shift to Democracy Could Be Kick Hong Kong ETFs Need
September 10, 2008 – Hong Kong’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be hurting some from a delay to full democracy, but it hasn’t snuffed out the country’s democratic spirit. Just look at Sunday’s elections: pro-democracy parties won 23 seats in... Continue Reading »

Conflict And Politics In Russia Threatens ETF
September 9, 2008 – Russia’s conflict with Georgia could wind up putting the expansion of both the country and its exchange traded fund (ETF) on hold. The Russian stock market already took a dive to a two-year low as foreign... Continue Reading »

Post-Olympic History Could Be On the Side of China and ETFs
September 9, 2008 – Yes, the China focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) are way down year-to-date, but some caution to not consider them out. So far, China’s Shanghai Composite Index has fallen 57%  this year, compared to the S&P 500,... Continue Reading »

Dusting Off the Coal ETF After Prices Burn Out
September 9, 2008 – The coal-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) Market Vectors Coal (KOL) was one of the biggest losers last week, as it fell 17.2%. This week, it hasn’t gotten off to the strongest of starts, as it... Continue Reading »

Turkish Trade Volume and Investment Is Healthy
September 7, 2008 – Turkish investment and related exchange traded fund (ETF) is ripe with opportunity as public investment spending is forecast to rise 11.8% year-on-year, to $29.7 billion in 2009. Turkish government is set to push on with the... Continue Reading »

The Middle East Could Be Too Mysterious for Some ETF Investors
September 6, 2008 – The Middle East is shrouded in mystery and investors who want to dabble in those economies should do so with a bit of caution, say advisors, as exchange traded funds (ETFs) are allowing access for... Continue Reading »

Breaking Up With ETFs Is Hard To Do
September 5, 2008 – After a rough day for the markets like Thursday, many investors might wonder when it’s time to let go of their exchange traded funds (ETFs). Breaking up is hard to do, as the old song so... Continue Reading »

New Currency ETN Tracks Asia, While U.S. Economy Shows Signs Of Life
September 5, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors is listing an Asian currency-focused exchange traded note (ETN). The note will give investors access to new currencies previously unavailable to exchange traded fund (ETF) and ETN investors: the Philippine peso, Chinese... Continue Reading »

Natural Gas Rundown Has ETF Set To Benefit
September 5, 2008 – Take that, oil: natural gas and its exchange traded fund (ETF) can grab its own headlines. Turkey is concerned about the customs procedures between itself and Russia, which threaten gas and petroleum trades and sales. Turkey... Continue Reading »

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 »

Why Morocco Gains ETF Investor Interest
September 3, 2008 – This year, several exchange traded funds (ETFs) that offer access to frontier markets have launched. Within some of them are interesting countries investors might not know much about, and perhaps Morocco is one of them Over... Continue Reading »

ETNs Are a Relative of ETFs, But They Aren’t Clones
September 2, 2008 – Exchange traded notes (ETNs) are beginning to gain popularity, as they allow financial advisors and investors to reach areas of the markets that were previously difficult to access. The ETN offers access to exotic markets that... Continue Reading »

How Brazil, Argentina Handle Soaring Food Prices Affects ETFs
September 2, 2008 – As food prices soar, the methods and approaches that different countries take to prepare are insightful and tells a lot about how their exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be affected. In Brazil, the government is... Continue Reading »

Frontier Market ETFs Are a Matter of Definition
September 2, 2008 – As exchange traded funds (ETFs) expand into “frontier markets,” the credentials or definition of a frontier economy is somewhat unclear. Marc de Luise of IndexUniverse recently discussed frontier markets and examined a classification system in which... 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 »

Eastern Europe, ETFs Feel the U.S. Credit Crunch
August 30, 2008 – The economic troubles that weighed down exchange traded funds (ETFs) started here before spreading to Europe. Now, after a strong run, Eastern Europe could be next up to experience a slowdown. Eastern Europe has been experiencing... 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 »

Russia’s ETF In a Battle Over Risk and Reward
August 29, 2008 – Is the risk worth the potential reward when it comes to investment in Russia and its exchange traded fund (ETF)? Russia has become a leader in Eastern Europe, and living standards there have vastly improved, according... Continue Reading »

While Cotton Industry Shrinks in Australia, ETN Might Stretch
August 29, 2008 – There’s a battle over cotton that could affect its exchange traded note (ETN), and it’s anything but soft and fluffy. The United States and Brazil have been in a war over cotton subsidies for around six... 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 »

South Africa’s ETFs Futures Look Brighter After Reports
August 28, 2008 – South Africa’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) are dancing on reports of a lower jobless rate. In the second quarter, the country’s unemployment rate fell to 23.1% and economic growth rebounded from a six-year low, reports Nasreen... 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 »

Brazil’s Currency, ETF Could Benefit From New Ties With Japan
August 28, 2008 – When it comes to foreign investing, don’t forget about currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). WisdomTree Dreyfus Brazilian Real (BZF) presents a great way to get exposure to global currency and diversification all in one ETF. A... 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 »

Waning Domestic Spending Slows Thailand’s Growth, ETF
August 27, 2008 – Thailand’s economic growth has slowed, meaning the near-term prospects for its exchange traded fund (ETF) could be dim. The economy grew by a slower-than-expected 5.3%. Growth in the second quarter was expected to reach 5.8%, reports... Continue Reading »

Consumption In Chile Feeds the Economy and ETF
August 27, 2008 – Chile experienced rapid growth during the second quarter that could give room for its exchange traded fund (ETF) to flourish and giving the Central Bank room to raise interest rates in an effort to stave... 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 »

India’s Oil Company Deal Will Keep Fuel Needs In-House; May Benefit ETF
August 26, 2008 – One state-run Indian company’s agreement to buy another company in Britain could have implications for its exchange traded funds (ETFs). The offer is for Oil & Natural Gas Corp. to buy Britain’s Imperial Energy for $2.6... Continue Reading »

Mexico ETF Bucking the Trend on Strength of Components
August 24, 2008 – Mexico and its exchange traded fund (ETF) are feeling down in the dumps, but its outpacing some other regions. The iShares Mexico Fund (EWW) has fared better than Europe, Russia, Asia, Canada, Australia and Brazil to... 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 »

Russia May Be Too Risky For Some ETF Investors
August 19, 2008 – As many exchange traded funds (ETFs) cover emerging markets, Russia may provide too much risk for some investors despite the until-recent success of these emerging market economies. The Russian economy started off strong this... Continue Reading »

Hong Kong Economy and ETFs Are Dampened
August 18, 2008 – Asia and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been going through a cooling trend, and economists now say that Hong Kong has cooled to its slowest pace since the third quarter of 2003. That was just... 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 »

Mexico ETF’s Top Holdings Are Moving and Growing
August 15, 2008 – Mexico’s exchange traded fund (ETF) has found itself driven by successes in its telecommunications and cement components. The top holdings in iShares MSCI Mexico (EWW) are America Movil (AMX) at 24% and Cemex at 11%. AMX... Continue Reading »

Wal-Mart Seeks Expansion In Brazil, Taking ETF Shopping
August 14, 2008 – It could be a win-win situation for both Brazil and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold Wal-Mart as a top component. Wal-Mart (WMT) is looking to expand in Brazil, where they are the third-largest retailer, in... Continue Reading »

India and ETFs Are Benefiting From Action in the U.S.
August 14, 2008 – For the month of June, India’s production was up, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on this rising country reaped the rewards of this growth. Before the higher interest rates and consumer spending crimp, factory output... Continue Reading »

Will Malaysia and ETF Get a Helping Hand In U.S. Recovery?
August 13, 2008 – The Malaysian economy has come to a fork in the road, and economists are wondering how isolated the country’s economy is from that of the United States’, and what this means for investors of the... Continue Reading »

Russia Reinforces Its Market and ETF Presence With U.S. Steel Buyout
August 13, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) could reap the rewards as the Russians add to their presence in the U.S. steel industry. In the biggest takeover of the year within the global steel industry, Novolipetsk of Russia is... Continue Reading »

A Different Approach To Emerging Markets With ETFs
August 13, 2008 – Not all emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs) are alike. Several can look at the same region, yet deliver some different results. Last week, we covered two of them that are based on market-cap weightings.... Continue Reading »

Getting Access to Slovakia’s Growth Can Be Done Via Austria ETF
August 12, 2008 – Slovakia seems to be a real up-and-comer, but exposure options as far as exchange traded funds (ETFs) go are limited for the time being. However, investors can take a back-door approach when attempting to capture... Continue Reading »

Russia Halts Conflict But Doesn’t Withdraw; ETF Goes On the Move
August 12, 2008 – The long-term investment opportunities that are offered from Russia’s growing economy is enough for investors to stay the course and keep their assets in the focused exchange traded fund (ETF). Russia said this morning that they... 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 »

Austria And Its ETF Flow With Good News
August 11, 2008 – Austria and its related exchange traded fund (ETF) have received a couple doses of good news recently: unemployment is down, industry is up. Austrian utility company Verbund won a concession to build a $259 million hydropower... 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 »

Turkey’s AK Party Lives On, Economy and ETF Could Continue to Benefit
August 8, 2008 – Turkey’s economy has seemingly been out to prove something lately, and its exchange traded fund (ETF) is appreciative of the effort of this increasingly prosperous country. The iShares MSCI Turkey (TUR) is well above its trend... Continue Reading »

Will Conflict In Russia Carry Over to ETF?
August 8, 2008 – The escalation of the Georgia-Russia conflict, which took a turn for the worse this morning, could do harm to the Russian exchange traded fund (ETF) if it continues. Georgia launched an offensive in a breakaway region,... 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 »

Foreign Currency ETFs Strong In July
August 7, 2008 – Last month, the U.S. dollar staged a rally, but foreign currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) still pulled through with some decent performance. The top performer was the WisdomTree South African Rand (SZR), which returned 7.6% in... Continue Reading »

Mexico, Chile ETFs Dust Off After Currencies Stumble
August 6, 2008 – Latin American exchange traded funds (ETFs) are dusting themselves off today after faltering yesterday. The Chilean peso fell for a third straight day after the Federal Reserve hinted that it would raise rates this year. The... 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 »

Do Emerging Market ETFs Help You Diversify?
August 6, 2008 – An interesting question has recently been brought up as to whether or not emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs) truly help diversify one’s portfolio. Gary Gordon of ETF Expert points out that this depends on how... 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 »

Good Numbers Raining Down on India’s Index, ETFs
August 5, 2008 – A recent end to India’s dry spell could have something brewing for the coffee exchange traded note (ETN). Wait, what? Yes, we said India. Among the coffee-producing countries in Asia, India is the third-largest. A drought last... Continue Reading »

Commodities Continue To Fare Well In South Africa And ETFs
August 4, 2008 – The pressure is on for the South African central bank to raise interest rates as the cost of exports leaving the country rose the fastest pace in 19 years, changing the dynamic of exchange traded... 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 »

Brazil ETFs Reflect Strong Economy on a World Stage
August 1, 2008 – Brazil’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) may ultimately look promising as the country rides the biggest economic expansion in three decades. As this economy grows, Brazil has developed a new swagger that has provided it with greater... Continue Reading »

Water, Singapore Are ETFs to Watch
August 1, 2008 – Although trading volume in some exchange traded funds (ETFs) has spiked rapidly recently, one fund manager is skeptical of some of the movements. Anthony Welch, the Sarasota Capital Strategies manager, is not buying the recent... 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 »

Turkey and ETFs Get a Lift From Upgrade
July 30, 2008 – JP Morgan Chase upgraded Turkey’s rating from underweight to neutral, which is welcome news for its related exchange traded funds (ETFs). No reason was given for the change, but it might imply the adding of Turkish... 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 »

South African ETFs Represent a Mixed Bag
July 28, 2008 – South Africa is showing renewed vigor that’s helping its currency exchange traded fund (ETF). The South African rand strengthened against the euro for the second week in a row, showing the country’s strength and endurance in... Continue Reading »

Van Eck Dives Into The Gulf With New ETF
July 25, 2008 – Van Eck is trekking out into frontier markets with the launch of their exchange traded fund (ETF). Market Vector Gulf States (MES) gives easy access to the gulf states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Katar and... 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 »

India’s Government Gets Vote of Confidence, ETFs Follow Suit
July 24, 2008 – After India’s government gained a confidence vote in Parliament, the rupee rose by the most in more than a decade, sending stocks, bonds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on a path to monetary enlightenment. On the... Continue Reading »

Israel’s ETFs Are Along for the Ride
July 23, 2008 – One of the oldest areas of the world has suddenly become the hot new spot for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors. In recent years, Israel has benefited from high global domestic product growth (GDP), a low... Continue Reading »

Brazil and Its ETF Aren’t All Growns Up…Yet
July 23, 2008 – The iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ) exchange traded fund (ETF) is treading water at the same place it did at the beginning of 2008. With the country’s rapid appreciation in recent years, is there really more... Continue Reading »

Caterpillar’s Earnings Give an Assist to Industrials ETFs
July 22, 2008 – It’s a win-win-win for the global building boom, Caterpillar and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold the heavy-equipment manufacturer. Caterpillar’s (CAT) second-quarter profit jumped 34%, handily dusting expectations, reports Daniel Lovering for the Associated Press. Much... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market Currencies See Winning Streak Slow, Possibly Hitting ETFs
July 22, 2008 – Currency in emerging markets have enjoyed a five-year winning streak that has benefited some exchange traded funds (ETFs). But the good times might be coming to a halt. Inflation is what’s doing the money in, and... Continue Reading »

Africa’s Tough Decisions About Food or Water Help Certain ETFs
July 21, 2008 – In Africa, the population is struggling with a life-or-life dilemma that could help infrastructure, agriculture and water-related exchange traded funds (ETFs). For years, the countries in North Africa have drained aquifers, sucked the salt from seawater... 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 »

Israel ETFs Could Get Healthy Gain On Drug Maker’s Acquisition
July 18, 2008 – Teva, a major holding in Israel’s exchange traded funds (ETFs), said it’s going to buy up a rival. The $7 billion purchase of Barr Pharmaceuticals, will further cement Teva’s status as the world’s largest generic drug... Continue Reading »

Will Thailand’s Rate Increase Help Its ETF?
July 18, 2008 – Thailand’s economy is no stranger to rising prices that affect the economy and its exchange traded fund (ETF). For that reason, the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in two ... 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 »

Peso Is At Five-Year High and ETF Hits New Levels
July 17, 2008 – Mexico’s peso is at a five-year high, and it could be just the thing to make the currency’s exchange traded fund (ETF) shout, “Ole!” The CurrencyShares Mexican Peso Trust (FXM) closed yesterday at an all-time... 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 »

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 »