Italy’s ETF Stands to Benefit From the Private Sector
October 24, 2008 – Italy may not be feeling the amore of exchange traded fund (ETF) investors, but that could soon change as one of the country’s leader has far-reaching sway over the country and its economy. The Italian state... Continue Reading »

Italian ETFs and Economy Stagnate
August 13, 2008 – When Italy comes to mind, images of Missoni and Dolce & Gabbana are conjured, but the economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) may not be doing quite as well as these artisans. During the second quarter,... 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 »

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 »

Designer Knock-Offs Seized, Helping Luxury ETFs, And High-End Spenders
July 30, 2008 – Counterfeiters can cut into earnings, and therefore exchange traded fund (ETF) returns. So, perhaps the seizure of an array of fake luxury purses and other items might help. During a recent raid in Lyon, France, customs agents... Continue Reading »

ETF Securities Goes on Bull Run With Commodities
July 18, 2008 – For an exchange traded fund (ETF) provider that didn’t exist at this time five years ago, the story of ETF Securities is certainly an impressive one. The London-based provider, which deals in exchange traded commodities (ETCs)... Continue Reading »

Fiat Sales Make Italy ETF the Opposite of Bellissimo
July 11, 2008 – What does a Fiat have to do with driving your exchange traded fund (ETF) investments? Italy’s biggest carmaker, Fiat SpA, is closing four of its six auto plants in the country for three weeks between September... Continue Reading »

A Power Futures Market In Italy Could Jolt ETF
July 2, 2008 – Italy’s latest step toward a power futures trading market appears to be helping its exchange traded fund (ETF). The minister for economic development says his ministry is geared to give the okay for the Italian... Continue Reading »

Unemployment Rate Could Drag Italy’s ETF
June 23, 2008 – Italy’s unemployment rate is now at its highest point since the third quarter of 2006, which could weigh down its exchange traded funds (ETFs). The rate rose to 6.5%, report Robin Pomeroy and Gavin Jones... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Could Strengthen After Countries Meet
May 16, 2008 – The BRIC countries and exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be seeing even better days as the four countries meet this week to discuss economics and international cooperation. The foreign ministers of the four BRIC countries... Continue Reading »

Northern Trust Launches Three More International ETFs
May 14, 2008 – Northern Trust is providing more choices for investors who want international exposure in their exchange traded fund (ETF) portfolios with the launch of three more funds. The new funds, which cover Italy, South Africa and... Continue Reading »

Will Italian Elections Deliver Some Amore to Its ETF?
April 14, 2008 – Upcoming elections are leaving the fate of economic reforms that could affect its exchange traded funds (ETFs) hanging in the balance. The crop of candidates aren’t exactly setting Italians’ hearts on fire: A lackluster... Continue Reading »

The European ETF Market Compared To The U.S.
April 3, 2008 – While most of our coverage centers on exchange traded funds (ETFs) listed in the United States, we realize that they aren’t just a U.S. phenomenon. We might have the largest market for them, but... Continue Reading »

You Can’t Always Judge an ETF By Its Name
January 29, 2008 – In December, Barclays added another international exchange traded fund (ETF) to its lineup: the iShares MSCI Kokusai Index Fund (TOK).  TOK covers 1,203 holdings in 22 developed markets, minus Japan, with the United States taking... Continue Reading »

Spa Market Grader ETFs Going International
January 15, 2008 – Spa MarketGrader’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) are now ready to take on Italy, months after launching their funds on the American Stock Exchange. Their six U.S. equity-focused Market-Grader ETFs will appear on Milan’s Borsa Italiana stock... Continue Reading »

Italy Has a Trashy Issue - Will It Become ETF’s Problem, too?
January 14, 2008 – Could Naples’ garbage problem cause Italy’s exchange traded fund (ETF) to smell a little ripe? The problem, reports Robin Pomeroy for Reuters, is that garbage has been accumulating in the city since Dec. 21. Dumps... Continue Reading »

Invesco/PowerShares Expands ETFs To European Markets
November 6, 2007 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) market has grown significantly in Europe, and providers see plenty of opportunity around for further expansion. Invesco revealed plans to expand its U.S.-based ETF division, PowerShares, in the U.K.... Continue Reading »

Italy’s ETF; an ETF Tony Soprano Could Love
October 23, 2007 – Could companies within the Italian exchange traded fund (ETF) iShares MSCI Italy Index (EWI) have ties to the mafia? Organized crime represents the biggest segment of the Italian economy, accounting for more than $127... Continue Reading »

ETFs and the Falling Dollar
September 27, 2007 – No matter how "American" you live your life, the declining dollar will have some affect on your daily purchases and investments, including exchange traded funds (ETFs). This week, the  dollar dropped to another all-time... Continue Reading »

Europe ETF Rises Despite Fears of Economic Slowdown
September 21, 2007 – The iShares MSCI EMU Index (EZU) is an exchange traded fund (ETF) that invests in countries that are members of the European Monetary Union (EMU). France makes up 28.6% of EZU, followed by Germany... Continue Reading »

IndexIQ’s Innovative ETFs
September 20, 2007 – IndexIQ Advisors is waiting on the filing status of three exchange traded funds (ETFs) based on "intangible" qualities, such as innovation, power and productivity. The ETFs are: ETFIQ Commodity Rotation ETFIQ Country Rotation All World Ex-U.S. ETFIQ... Continue Reading »

Italy’s ETF Needs Amore
September 19, 2007 – Financial market turmoil has given Italy’s iShares MSCI Italy Index (EWI) exchange traded fund (ETF) a rough time this year. In fact, Italy’s economy has been so turbulent, the government is considering lowering its... Continue Reading »

Declining European ETFs
August 14, 2007 – Some country-based exchange traded funds (ETFs) in Europe seem to be slipping lately. iShares MSCI Italy Index (EWI), iShares MSCI Belgium Index (EWK) and iShares MSCI Austria Index (EWO) look as if they’re breaking... Continue Reading »

ETFs And Demographics
April 11, 2007 – Demographics is(n’t) Destiny but it can play a role in the rise and fall of civilizations and may influence where you invest, including exchange traded funds (ETFs).  Michael Krause for TheStreet.com compares populations of... Continue Reading »

Comprehensive List of 2007 ETF Conferences Offer Great Opportunities
February 16, 2007 – The marketplace continues to witness an increase in the number of investors who rely on exchange traded funds (ETFs) to capture equity returns. Individual investors, financial advisors and institutional investors alike have all discovered... Continue Reading »

Dividends with International SmallCap ETFs
December 20, 2006 – WisdomTree exchange traded funds (ETFs) base their weighting, not on market cap, but on dividends.  Recently the ETF provider launched small-cap dividend funds, including WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend (DFE), WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend (DLS)... Continue Reading »

Italy’s ETF Rising Despite Lagging Economy
November 24, 2006 – Despite Italy’s lagging economy, the Italy exchange traded fund (ETF) is on the up. The iShares MSCI Italy Index (EWI) is up 5.5% for the last month and 28% year-to-date. The ETF has holdings... Continue Reading »

Italy’s Win a Hopeful Boost for ETF (EWI)
July 11, 2006 – Italy’s win in the World Cup could help boost their economy.  With such a victory, Italians are feeling confident, enough so that some believe there could be an ease on budget cuts with increased. ... Continue Reading »

Italy ETF (EWI) Strong as Italians Go To Polls
April 8, 2006 – Italians go to the polls on Sunday in a general election that could unseat Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi after five years of economic stagnation. Opinion polls have not been published in two weeks, but the prime minister has... Continue Reading »

European ETFs Hit New Highs
March 14, 2006 – European markets are approaching 4 1/2 year highs as stocks remain fairly valued and optimism stays positive. The strength in earnings and an increase in mergers and acquisitions are two main reasons for the... Continue Reading »

Italy ETF (EWI) Lights Olympic Flame
February 10, 2006 – The XX Winter Olympic Games begin today in Turin, Italy. Expect the Italian economy to get a boost in the arm as it will be shown on millions of televisions around the world. iShares... Continue Reading »

ETF Assets and Products Explode
January 9, 2006 – In 2005, ETF assets passed the $300 billion mark. Today the Washington Post reports "of the $312 billion in ETFs at the end of 2005, Barclays managed 55 percent of it. Barclays has an iShare... Continue Reading »