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 »

How Belgium, Netherlands ETFs Bear the Hard Times
September 9, 2008 – Belgium’s growth in the second quarter was slower than previously thought, but perhaps the third quarter will be better for the country’s exchange traded funds (ETFs). Seasonally adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose a scant 0.2%,... Continue Reading »

Belgium’s ETFs May Fluctuate Amid Identity Crisis
July 31, 2008 – As Belgium struggles with an identity crisis among its French and Dutch-speaking citizens, certain exchange traded funds (ETFs) may feel the repercussions of this turmoil. Belgium is a country made up of two rather distinct regions:... Continue Reading »

ETFs May Raise Their Mugs to InBev and Anheuser Pairing
July 11, 2008 – Belgium brewer InBev is seeking a takeover of Anheuser Busch (BUD), creating a massive beer brewer for the world, and a reason for exchange traded funds (ETFs) to raise their mugs. If the deal takes place,... Continue Reading »

Belgium’s ETF Waffles on Battle Between Brewers and Lender’s Troubles
June 26, 2008 – Belgium’s exchange traded fund (ETF) has fallen midday to its lowest point since June 2006 on news of a fight between Anheuser-Busch and InBev, along with news that a lender scrapped its dividend and... Continue Reading »

Belgium Makes Offer for Bud, But Will ETFs Drink It Up?
June 13, 2008 – Could the sale of an American icon benefit a few exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Belgium company InBev recently made an unsolicited bid for Anheuser-Busch (BUD), and it has people torn. While shareholders might find themselves unable to... Continue Reading »

Northern Trust Delivers Three More Single-Country ETFs
May 21, 2008 – Northern Trust continues apace with its exchange traded fund (ETF) launches with three new launches this week, this time covering China, Belgium and the Netherlands. The funds are: NETS Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Fund (SNO) NETS... Continue Reading »

Northern Trust Enters ETF Arena With First ETFs To Track Major Foreign Market Indexes
May 5, 2008 – With its new line of exchange traded funds (ETFs), Northern Trust opted to stay true to their principles while traveling around the world. Is it a sign that ETFs are slowly entering the mainstream... Continue Reading »

Belgium ETF Dinged by Financials, But Any Turnaround Could Deliver a Boost
February 25, 2008 – What comes to mind when you hear the iShares MSCI Belgium (EWK) exchange traded fund (ETF)? It gives a lot of banking exposure - these days, that’s tantamount to a four-letter word. But if... 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 »

Market and ETF Facts to Consider
November 30, 2007 – There’s a lot going on in the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs).  Matt Hougan for Index Universe looks at 10 interesting market facts and we’ve added some ETF related information. The U.S. stock market... Continue Reading »

If History Repeats Itself, Belgium’s ETF Is Due for a Rebound
October 7, 2007 – Although consumer confidence in the European markets has been shaky lately, some exchange traded funds (ETFs) seem likely to bounce back in the coming months. One such country is Belgium, which has previously seen... 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 »

European ETFs Blow Past U.S. in Performance
July 13, 2007 – Europe has been kicking our butts lately when it comes to exchange traded funds (ETFs) and their performances. But why?  One reason could be the new wave of political reform across several European countries,... Continue Reading »

Belgium ETF-New Changes?
June 13, 2007 – What will happen to the Belgium exchange traded fund (ETF) as voters elected to have a new government after eight years with the current prime minister?  Belgium is made up of the Dutch-speaking region,... Continue Reading »

Chocolate ETF for Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2007 – It’s Valentine’s Day-time to decide if you want to pull out some money from those returns on your exchange traded funds (ETFs). Whether your wining and dining or giving gifts of sparkles and sweets,... Continue Reading »

Why Exotic ETFs Are Good
February 12, 2007 – It seems a new exchange traded fund (ETF) launches almost every time you turn around. As more products hit the market, the products keep changing to expose narrower-and weirder- market niches.  Marc Hogan... Continue Reading »

European ETFs Growing Performance
October 24, 2006 – Exchange traded funds with an international focus have enjoyed better returns than their U.S. counterparts.  European ETFs have been performing well and reaching new highs this month.  The top country performers are iShares MSCI... Continue Reading »

ETFs Give Global Options
October 13, 2006 – It wasn’t long ago that only fund managers had access to investing in global markets, but exchange traded funds have changed that.  Individual investors can use ETFs to diversify their portfolio across the globe. ... Continue Reading »

Belgium ETF (EWK) Lifted by Financials
August 31, 2006 – iShares MSCI Belgium (EWK) is one of the European exchange traded funds that has been performing well this year.  Marie Beerens with Investor’s Business Daily reports it is among the top five European ETF... Continue Reading »