China ETFs: Are Country’s Issues a Barrier?
November 12, 2009 – Observers are noting the rise of China while other countries are languishing. Still, China’s economy and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be hindered if the country’s domestic issues are not addressed. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20535,"; Continue Reading »

Emerging Market ETFs: More Choices Than Ever
November 11, 2009 – Reflecting the rapidly growing popularity of emerging markets, iShares has filed for two new sector exchange traded funds (ETFs) focusing on the asset class. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20520,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Good News Lifts ETFs, Dollar Sinks More
November 11, 2009 – Encouraging reports from China and news that the Federal Reserve would hold interest rates steady for some time are pushing stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) toward another rally. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20578,"; Continue Reading »

Beyond the BRICs – Other Emerging Market ETFs
November 10, 2009 – The BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China) have gotten the majority of investor attention, but there are other worthy emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs) that lie outside their boundaries. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20429,"; Continue Reading »

Are ETFs Creating An Emerging Market Bubble?
November 9, 2009 – Emerging markets exchange traded funds (ETFs) have raked in about $26 billion so far this year, which has sparked concern that all this hot money is feeding a growing asset bubble. But is this... Continue Reading »

Vanguard ETFs: How It Gained a Foothold In a Competitive Market
November 6, 2009 – Vanguard was a relative latecomer to the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry, launching its first fund in 2001. But the firm has since become the third-largest ETF provider, thanks in part to low fees.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Grim Unemployment Numbers
November 6, 2009 – Unemployment in the United States shot up to 10.2%. It’s not only the highest rate in 26 years, but it’s the first time unemployment has topped 10% in as much time. Stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Where Turkey ETF Gets Its Enrichment
November 6, 2009 – After years of being snubbed by the European Union, Turkey has turned to its immediate neighbors for economic enrichment. As a result, Turkey’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) could continue to see gains next... Continue Reading »