Spain’s Economy, ETF Stagnate
November 16, 2008 – With the end of an extraordinary growth spurt a recession in Spain is inevitable. But to what extent will it affect Spain and its exchange traded fund (ETF)? It seemed like it was just yesterday that... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Economy, ETF Back-Pedal
November 2, 2008 – Spain’s economy is bordering on a recession as the country experienced its first quarterly decline since 1993, leaving exchange traded funds (ETFs) hanging. The estimate from the Bank of Spain on Friday showed gross domestic product... Continue Reading »

Global ETFs Pulled Down By Faltering U.S. Economy
October 3, 2008 – All signs point toward the fact that the United States and our exchange traded funds (ETFs) are getting jostled around in this weakened economy. Some countries could face recession as the global economy tumbles toward... Continue Reading »

Euro Isn’t Winning Popularity Contests With Spain and ETFs
August 25, 2008 – The euro is having a bit of a PR crisis in Spain, where most Spaniards believe it has damaged their economy and, in turn, its exchange traded fund (ETF). On the other hand, not many... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Economy And ETF Feel The Pains
August 8, 2008 – There might be rain in Spain, but it could just be tears over how the economy is faltering and, in turn, affecting its exchange traded fund (ETF). iShares MSCI Spain Index (EWP) may begin to see... Continue Reading »

Passing the Torch to China’s ETFs
August 5, 2008 – As the torch is lit during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, will it light a fire under the Chinese exchange traded funds (ETFs), too? Many investors are pondering whether they should get back into... 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 »

Telecommunications ETFs Phoning It In On AT&T Earnings
July 23, 2008 – Growth in the wireless sector has telecommunications exchange traded funds (ETFs) ringing up good numbers today. AT&T (T) announced today that its quarterly profit had gone up even more than expected, reports Ritsuko Ando for Reuters.... Continue Reading »

New PowerShares Wind ETF and FAN - Same Commodity, Different Construction
July 1, 2008 – Just two weeks after the first wind exchange traded fund (ETF) blew into the market, PowerShares now has its own offering. The PowerShares NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index (PWND) is a fund... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Water Shortage May Trickle Into Its ETF
June 9, 2008 – For Murcia, Spain, the water crisis has been sped up by developers and farmers who are fighting over this resource, impacting exchange traded funds (ETFs) from both sides. Murcia was once a forgotten, poor... Continue Reading »

Natural Gas ETFs Could Burn Bright In Growing Shortage
May 31, 2008 – Natural gas exchange traded funds (ETFs) certainly haven’t been shouting as loud as those for other commodities (hello, oil), but they’ve been delivering the returns. The commodity has been a standout in what has been... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Economy And ETF Slow, Mirroring The U.S.
May 16, 2008 – Spain’s economy is still growing, but at a slower pace, and it could reflect in the country’s exchange traded fund (ETF). Ben Sills for Bloomberg reports that the Spanish economy grew only 0.3% in... Continue Reading »

International Markets, ETFs Catching U.S. Housing Disease
April 15, 2008 – The U.S. housing crisis is taking its toll on other countries, and it could hit their exchange traded funds (ETFs) if it persists for long. Real estate prices are plummeting in the Irish countryside, the... Continue Reading »

March ETF Performance Report
March 31, 2008 – The adage that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb certainly held true for the markets this month. Several days this month saw wild movement in the markets, sometimes... Continue Reading »

Playing the Waiting Game With ETFs
March 28, 2008 –   Some believe we’re in a full-blown recession, but no matter what they believe, exchange traded fund (ETF) investors shouldn’t panic. Chris Fichera for Consumer Reports suggests staying put and weathering the storm, while making some... 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 »

Why Invest with International ETFs?
December 25, 2007 – Regional exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a lucrative tool for many investors, however, before jumping onto the overseas bandwagon, Mark Fightmaster for Schaffers Research has three points to give you more knowledge: What is an... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Economy And ETF Mirroring The US?
December 24, 2007 – The Spanish economy is still healthy and full of potential, however, signs that the economic landscape is shifting have emerged, effecting related exchange traded funds (ETFs). During recent years Spain has undergone an intense... Continue Reading »

Which Infrastructure ETF Builds A Better Portfolio?
December 18, 2007 – There is a global trend with infrastructure investments, so which exchange traded fund (ETF) gives a better play? Last week iShares S&P Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF) debuted, giving investors another option besides the SPDR... Continue Reading »

3 New Global iShares Debut
December 13, 2007 – Three new iShares exchange traded funds (ETFs) began trading this week on NYSE Arca. The three new funds from Barclays offer exposure to the developing global marketplace, including places such as Japan, Germany, Greece,... Continue Reading »

Single-Country ETFs…And The Winner Is….
November 27, 2007 – Single-country exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be a good investment for portfolios, however, picking which country is a hard decision. There are many factors to consider like reward-to-risk, performance comparison, pullbacks and time frames,... Continue Reading »

ETFs Try Their Cut At Timber
November 23, 2007 – The latest from Claymore’s exchange traded fund (ETF) family is the Claymore/Clear Global Timber (CUT), which tracks the Clear Global Timber Index. This includes 27 companies that produce wood and paper products. Companies are based... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF - Being a Gallant Instead Of a Goofus Could Pay Off
November 18, 2007 – How can better manners be an asset to the Spain-focused exchange traded fund (ETF)? Spain is seeking to end a dispute with Venezuela that began when Venezuela’s president Hugo Chavez repeatedly interrupted Spanish King... Continue Reading »

Two Telecommunication ETFs That Are So Similar but So Different
October 30, 2007 – It’s interesting to see how different two exchange traded funds (ETFs) that cover the same sector, one domestically and one internationally, can perform. A strong example of this is shown in the telecommunications arena.... Continue Reading »

All Is Sunny for Spain’s ETF…for Now
October 23, 2007 – When the markets were down last week, Spain’s exchange traded fund (ETF) iShares MSCI Spain Index (EWP) was the only country specific ETF with positive returns. Currently, EWP is up 19.4% year-to-date. According to Prime... Continue Reading »

Luxury ETF Could Benefit from More Millionaires in the World
October 22, 2007 – While the average exchange traded fund (ETF) investor might have cut down on his or her consumer spending, the same can’t be said for the ultra rich. Household wealth is hitting record heights, and... Continue Reading »

U.K. Gets a Timber and Forestry ETF, Where’s Ours?
October 15, 2007 – Although the U.S. still does not have a timber and forestry exchange traded fund (ETF), one recently launched in the U.K., hopefully indicating that ours is coming soon. Barclays Global Investors, launched the first... Continue Reading »

Foreign Bond ETFs Play the Dollar
October 13, 2007 – Foreign bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) have hit the market, and the timing is perfect. SPDR Lehman International Treasury Bond Fund (BWX) is a broad-based ETF that gives exposure to 17 counties: 13 of... Continue Reading »

Spain and Its ETF Rides the Bull
October 1, 2007 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors might be shocked if there were to go abroad to Madrid and see what a business hub it is becoming. In the center of the city are four large... 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 »

Stylish Phones Keep Up Telecommunications ETF
September 18, 2007 – The iShares S&P Global Telecommunications (IXP) exchange traded fund (ETF) has weathered volatile market storms better than many other ETFs, thanks to its trendy phones. It hasn’t dropped below its long-term trend line all... Continue Reading »

Low Inflation and High Demand Helps Sweden’s ETF
August 9, 2007 – Besides Spain, iShares MSCI Sweden Index (EWD) is another country-based exchange traded fund (ETF) that has withstood market volatility fairly well so far this year. It’s up 10.7% year-to-date. It also holds well-known, worldwide... Continue Reading »

An ETF Spanish Style
August 9, 2007 – As the market rides the waves, a few exchange traded funds (ETFs) stand out against the rest. One such ETF is the iShares MSCI Spain Index (EWP). It’s up 13.6% year-to-date and is above... Continue Reading »

Around the ETF World
August 6, 2007 – As the international exchange traded fund (ETF) market expands, it’s becoming a more popular area in which to invest. Asian country-based ETFs have been doing especially well because of strong labor markets. China’s economy... Continue Reading »

European ETFs: Get One Whole or Take Them by the Slice
July 27, 2007 – Investing in Europe via exchange traded funds (ETFs) is another way to diversify your portfolio. In a way, it’s kind of like ordering pizza. When you invest in a European ETF that has different... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF Gets a Little Help from Its Friends
July 9, 2007 – Spain’s exchange traded fund (ETF) is enjoying a fresh boost thanks to its European neighbors. iShares MSCI Spain (EWP) comprises 35 stocks that trade on the Madrid Stock Exchange. It has returned 10.5% for... Continue Reading »

Hello! Telecom ETFs Ringing
May 27, 2007 – Telecom companies are asking exchange traded funds (ETFs), "can you hear me know?"  Big European telecom companies are moving on news of mergers and higher dividend payments reports Trang Ho of Investor’s Business Daily. ... Continue Reading »

ETFs Rebound in First Quarter
April 21, 2007 – When you think of spring, one may conjure images of flowers growing, but what about the growth of your exchange traded funds (ETFs)?  As companies are reporting first quarter earnings, Rudy Martin of TheStreet.com... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF-Don’t Fight the Bull
April 13, 2007 – Don’t fight the bull market in Spain-instead look at the investment opportunity there may be in a Spain exchange traded fund (ETF). iShares MSCI Spain (EWP) is up 9% year to date and was... 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 »

Top Performing ETFs for 2006
December 29, 2006 – Once again, global exchange traded funds (ETFs) were the top performers for 2006.  Booming economic growth in China helped push the China ETFs to the number one and two spots for the year.  iShares... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF on a Bull Run
December 20, 2006 – The iShares MSCI Spain Index Fund (EWP) has been one of the top exchange traded fund (ETF) performers of 2006. Economic growth in Europe and Spain is helping the Madrid stock market and the... Continue Reading »

Spanish Economy Effects ETF
November 13, 2006 – Spain’s high economic growth is of interest to investors in the Spanish exchange traded fund (ETF). iShares MCSI Spain (EWP) is up 44% year-to-date and up 9% for the month.  Spain’s stock market is... 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 »

Spain ETF (EWP) Boosted by Housing
October 10, 2006 – iShares MSCI Spain (EWP) is one of the top performing exchange traded funds year-to-date.  This ETF is up 32%; 12% in the last three months.  Banks make up 39% of the holdings in EWP. Murray... Continue Reading »