6 Things You’re Missing If You Don’t Have Global ETFs
October 23, 2009 – These days, there are exchange traded funds (ETFs) that cover most major asset classes, sectors and regions. While commodities and currencies have value, don’t discount the importance of global exposure. (more…) Continue Reading »

Australia’s ETF: Why It’s On the Right Foot
October 1, 2009 – The recovery of Australia’s economy and related exchange traded fund (ETF) is in full swing. Monetary and fiscal policies may start changing to nurture healthy growth. (more…) Continue Reading »

Australia’s ETF: A Developed Market Worth a Look?
September 12, 2009 – The effects of Australia’s stimulus are slowing, unemployment is on the rise and the Central Bank is considering higher rates. But there are some positive happenings in the country that signal a gradual healing in... Continue Reading »

Do Australia’s Migrant Workers Help or Hurt Its ETF?
September 3, 2009 – Australia’s economy and related exchange traded fund (ETF) may be refined by foreign-born workers, but Australians aren’t too happy that their unemployed are being passed up. (more…) Continue Reading »

Will Mining Giants Still Pull Through For ETFs?
July 20, 2009 – Mining goliaths, once riding on the steady profits stream attributed to high commodity prices, are now bickering over contracts with resource-rich countries that are no longer getting the levels of revenue desired. Mining firms and... Continue Reading »

4 Reasons Why Australia ETF May Dodge Recession
July 17, 2009 – The Aussie economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) are looking up from down under. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given an upgrade and just a minor contraction is expected for this year. ... Continue Reading »

Australia’s Relationship With China Grows, But Will It Benefit ETFs?
June 4, 2009 – The news of three Chinese companies buying stakes in Australia’s infamous mining industry has many of those down under riddled with nationalism, as they fear the Aussies would toil while the Chinese profit. What could... Continue Reading »

China and Rio Tinto Could Team Up; What It Means for Australia’s ETF
May 15, 2009 – Australia is taking a huge gamble on the recent deal to merge China and Rio Tinto, a move that is laid out in a loosely-constructed contract and more code words than anyone could crack.... Continue Reading »

How To Get Commodity Exposure In Single-Country ETFs
April 29, 2009 – Do you favor commodities or specific countries? You can have it both ways, by combining categories and looking into exchange traded funds (ETFs) of countries rich with commodities and natural resources. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Access Commodities with Australia’s ETF
April 27, 2009 – The Australian stock exchange is sensitive to mining stocks and commodities, as the top holdings within their exchange traded fund (ETF) focus on this aspect of their economy. (more…) Continue Reading »