Country ETFs: Imports Vs. Exports
October 26, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) performance that correspond with a country’s growth are tied to many different factors. One major factor to consider is the billions marked down on a country’s trade balance sheet. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

What It Will Take for Netherlands ETF to Bounce Back
June 23, 2009 – Crippled by low international trade, Netherlands’ economy, and related exchange traded fund (ETF), may be in for a prolonged and deeper recession than previously thought. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "12311,"; Continue Reading »

What Tax-Haven Law Changes May Mean for Netherlands ETF
May 8, 2009 – U.S. multinational corporations have found a safe haven in the Netherlands for tax-free earnings, but now that President Barack Obama is making a stand, it could have an impact on their economy. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

8 Factors Affecting the Dutch Economy and ETF
March 23, 2009 – The global recession has hit the Netherlands and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) hard, but what lies ahead for the economy? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8442,"; 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 »

Dolla Bills, Y’all: Record Profits Benefit Oil ETFs
July 31, 2008 – It probably was no mystery where the money for all the oil was going as rising prices drained pocketbooks and benefited exchange traded funds (ETFs). If you were wondering, though, Exxon Mobil (XOM) has solved the... Continue Reading »

Netherlands ETF Gives Heineken Cold Shoulder And Warms Up To Renewable Energy
June 23, 2008 – It has been all quiet on the Netherlands front, so what’s going on with the related exchange traded fund (ETF)? As of now, the Dutch government has set aside 7.5 billion euros ($11.6 billion USD)... 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 »