ETFs Might Be Held Back By Europe’s Banks
October 20, 2008 – European lawmakers have made financial rescue packages available, but having few takers could leave exchange traded funds (ETFs) in a holding pattern. The primary reason so few banks have accepted government funds is that they’re wary... Continue Reading »

Europe, Asia ETFs Gain Following U.S. Plan
September 22, 2008 – While the United States and exchange traded funds (ETFs) here don’t appear to be too enthusiastic about plans for a bailout, it’s a different story in Europe and Asia. Stocks on both continents rose by varying... Continue Reading »

France and ETFs Humbled, But Good Moves Could Turn Things Around
August 12, 2008 – The French economy may be humbled for a while, and while it has nothing to do with Michael Phelps or the 400-meter swim relay, the French-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) will someday see the brighter... 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 »

Cheers! Champagne is Bubbling in Luxury ETFs
July 24, 2008 – Despite the Claymore/Robb Report Global Luxury (ROB) exchange traded fund (ETF) seeing negative returns, one component of this fund is creating a good buzz. Vintage champagne has outperformed most investments over the past year... Continue Reading »

Health Care ETFs Could Strengthen If U.S. Takes a Lesson
July 15, 2008 – The health care system in America and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are in need of a checkup. In 2000, the World Health Organization statistically ranked the world’s health care systems, and of 191 countries, France... Continue Reading »

Is There a Uranium ETF In the Future? Until Then, Exposure Can Be Had In Nuclear Funds
July 14, 2008 – The price of uranium has been ticking higher, making nuclear-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) attractive. At the time, Richard Kang for Seeking Alpha wrote an article about the price increases last year, ways to get diversified... Continue Reading »

France Telecom Drops Bid for Swedish Company, Dialing Up ETFs
June 30, 2008 – France Telecom dropped its takeover bid that, had it gone through, would have created Europe’s largest telecommunications company and perhaps boosted France’s exchange traded fund (ETF) as well. The bid for Swedish company TeliaSonera was... 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 »

Russia’s Economy and ETF Are the Story for May
June 2, 2008 – The top-performing exchange traded fund (ETF) for May was Market Vectors Russia (RSX). Year-to-date, it’s up 14.7%. It’s just the latest good news for a country that’s currently enjoying a 10-year economic expansion. Its gross... Continue Reading »

Food Prices May Fall, But Demand Could Continue Feeding ETFs
May 29, 2008 – It’s good news for your disposable income, but if it’s so good for agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) is a question mark: a report released today says food prices are going to come down. However,... Continue Reading »

All-World ETFs: Just Add Water, Instant Diversification
May 28, 2008 – All-world exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the latest industry hot spot, and providers are lining up to launch them. The two-month-old Barclays fund iShares MSCI ACWI Fund (ACWI) holds 694 stocks from the 2,736-stock underlying... 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 »

Talks Between Two European Utilities Might Affect Global ETF
May 12, 2008 – European utilities may be on some investors minds, as the biggest power producer in Europe gets ready to offer a takeover, lighting up related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Electricite de France S.A., the biggest... Continue Reading »

European Large-Caps On Their Way Up To Help ETFs
May 9, 2008 – Although the U.S.dollar is weak, and the credit crunch has tightened the cash flow, European large-caps don’t seem to be feeling this. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold European large-cap stocks include Vanguard European Stock... 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 »

ETFs Give Options for Intenational Investing
April 18, 2008 – With the U.S. economy questionable lately, it might be the time to look into international investments through exchange traded funds (ETFs). The U.S. economy may not be experiencing much growth right now, but overseas... Continue Reading »

Everyone, Welcome the New ETF Provider Northern Trust (Hi, Northern Trust)
April 9, 2008 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has a new provider. It’s Chicago-based Northern Trust, and the launch of their funds have been anticipated since last winter. Murray Coleman for Index Universe reports gives the lowdown... 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 »

Vanguard Wants to Put Its Arms Around the World With New ETF
April 3, 2008 – On the heels of iShares‘ new all-world exchange traded fund (ETF), Vanguard is trying to enter the fray with its own similar kind of fund. They’ve registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for... Continue Reading »

U.S. Credit Crisis Delivers a Punch to Some Global ETFs
March 17, 2008 – The problems aren’t just here in the United States: the credit crisis is also hitting markets in other countries and taking some of their exchange traded funds (ETFs) down with it. Investors are wary of... Continue Reading »

Health Care ETFs Looking A Little Wan
March 14, 2008 –   How healthy are exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on the medical world for your portfolio? Many of the ETFs from this field have experienced the ups and downs of the broader market of late... Continue Reading »

It Could Be Time to Take a Global View with Healthcare ETFs
February 18, 2008 – While the United States is still trying to sort out its own health care system, perhaps it’s time to take a more global perspective with health exchange traded funds (ETFs). Here, we’re trying to figure out... Continue Reading »

ETFs Not Immune From Further World Market Declines
January 21, 2008 – ETF investors brace themselves for more pain this week. World stocks plummeted Monday as fears gripped investors that a deteriorating U.S. economy would drag others down with it. Toby Anderson from the Associated Press... Continue Reading »

Europe Gives ETFs Air Kisses As They Gain In Popularity
January 9, 2008 – The next big market for exchange traded funds (ETFs) is shaping up to be Europe. In fact, reports Vito J. Racanelli of Barron’s, Europe is showing the strongest growth in the popularity of ETFs.... Continue Reading »

Digging Deeper Into International Small Cap ETFs
December 21, 2007 – International small-cap exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the latest frontier that providers have captured. There are now five choices in this space and ETFs that have the same asset class are not always the... 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 »

France ETF du Jour
December 13, 2007 – French president Nicholas Sarkozy’s pro-business policies are now in effect, so are they faring well for the French-focused exchange traded fund (ETF)? iShares MSCI France Index (EWQ) is up 15.9% year-to-date and holds quite... Continue Reading »

French Unions Back Down to President: Vive l’ETF
November 26, 2007 – This month the transportation and energy union workers went on strike in France, making many across the globe wonder about the future of the country and its related exchange traded fund (ETF). The strike... Continue Reading »

Looking To Friday’s Markets and ETF Activity
November 22, 2007 – Thanksgiving gives a much needed break to investors who have been stuffed with market indigestion this week. Tomorrow we’re back at again with one more trading day before a much needed weekend break. A... Continue Reading »

Looking For European ETFs?
November 21, 2007 – Is there an exchange traded fund (ETF) that invests solely in Europe? According to Morningstar Research, assets in European investments are at $52 billion, with 20 of those funds being around only since this... 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 »

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 »

France and Its ETF Have Reason to Be Wary
October 11, 2007 – Although France’s exchange traded fund (ETF) the iShares MSCI France Index (EWQ) is up 14.1% year-to-date, its performance could change if the country doesn’t cut its deficits. Euro group president Jean-Claude Juncker called on... Continue Reading »

Google’s and Apple’s Success Keeps Technology ETFs Happy
October 10, 2007 – Google’s (GOOG) stock crossed the $600 mark for the first time earlier this week, which pleased the technology exchange traded funds (ETFs) that contain the Internet giant within their top 10 holdings. The stock... Continue Reading »

An ETF Passport
October 8, 2007 –                       Broad-based exchange traded funds (ETFs) could lead you to believe that you own a small piece of the world, but indexes such as the EAFE might... Continue Reading »

An ETF of Wealth
October 2, 2007 – Is there an exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks the spending habits of the rich? Indeed there is: This summer the Claymore/Robb Report Global Luxury Index ETF (ROB) launched, and it has a higher... 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 »

Global Combines with Health Care ETFs
September 20, 2007 – Big pharma generally is thought to be a safe haven for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors in times of uncertainty because people always will need prescriptions. However, some experts say the stereotype might not... 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 »

Glow with a Nuclear Energy ETF
September 6, 2007 – The energy sector has been dominating the market lately, but an alternative route to energy exposure, could be in a nuclear-focused exchange traded fund (ETF). As countries continue to grow, nuclear energy plants offer... Continue Reading »

Will Sarkozy’s Economic Plans Help Boost French ETF?
September 4, 2007 – The iShares MSCI France Index (EWQ) exchange traded fund (ETF) continues to stabilize and rise above its long-term trend line after the recent financial-market turbulence. Currently, EWQ is up 7.0% year-to-date. In response to the... Continue Reading »

International REIT ETF Hits the Market
August 7, 2007 – As domestic real estate investment trust (REIT) indexes decline steadily, the new international real estate-based exchange traded fund (ETF) might be the sector’s savior. Barclays Global Investors launched the iShares S&P World ex-U.S. Property... 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 »

French ETF Is Not Fried
July 26, 2007 – Many eyes have been on the Tour de France, but what about the French exchange traded fund (ETF) and the country’s new government? In May, new president, Nicolas Sarkozy and his center-right party took... 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 »

Platinum ETF-It’s Off
May 29, 2007 – This month the industry buzz was all about the launch of a platinum-based exchange traded fund (ETF). A U.S. bank was planning on launching a platinum ETF in the United States, but the idea... 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 »

Conservative’s Win Boosts French ETF
May 9, 2007 – French voters chose their leader, Nicolas Sarkozy, a dynamic conservative who promised a future of opportunity, and in that helped keep the French exchange traded fund (ETF) moving upward. iShares MSCI France (EWQ) is... Continue Reading »

French Elections and the French ETF’s Future
April 22, 2007 –   The political impact on the French exchange traded fund (ETF) could be affected by today’s presidential election. The two favored candidates are Nicolas Sarkozy, main center-right, and Segolene Royal, the Socialist. Both candidates take... Continue Reading »

Brazil ETF Ready for Consumers in New Year
December 24, 2006 – Commodities were the main support of 2006 for the Brazilian exchange traded fund (ETF).  The iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (EWZ) is up 37% year-to-date. Looking forward into 2007, economists believe consumerism will be... Continue Reading »

WisdomTree’s New ETFs
November 13, 2006 – WisdomTree has filed to launch 31 new exchange traded funds (ETFs) with the SEC. All of WisdomTree’s ETFs track fundamentally weighted indexes that anchor the initial weights of individual stocks to a measure of... Continue Reading »

French ETF Embraces Globalization
November 10, 2006 – Investing in the France exchange traded fund (ETF) has proven to be profitable over the past few years. The iShares MCSI France (EWQ) made 3x more money over the past 5 years than the... 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 »

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 »

Gold ETFs Hit New Highs as Gold Closes in on $500
November 17, 2005 – The success of the gold ETFs has helped the physical gold market, as the demand for gold investing has increased, so has the price. Gregg Greenberg of TheStreet.com reviews the one year anniversary for... Continue Reading »