Could Africa’s ETFs Be the Dark Horses In Emerging Markets?
June 6, 2009 – Of all the emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs), the one region coming out ahead so far could come as a surprise to many: Africa. Why has the continent been outshining its BRIC and Asia... Continue Reading »

ETFs to Watch As the World Decouples
June 2, 2009 – As emerging countries “decouple,” emerging economies and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) may outpace the markets of bulkier developed countries. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "10840,"; Continue Reading »

Can South Africa’s New Leaders Turn ETF Around?
May 13, 2009 – The South African economy is still weak, but the appointment of new government leaders could keep the markets, along with subsequent exchange traded funds (ETFs), on the right course. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "9585,"; Continue Reading »

How To Get Commodity Exposure In Single-Country ETFs
April 29, 2009 – Do you favor commodities or specific countries? You can have it both ways, by combining categories and looking into exchange traded funds (ETFs) of countries rich with commodities and natural resources. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8981,"; Continue Reading »

The Top Five ETFs in March
April 1, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) had their ups and downs in March. Who were the real standouts, and which area dominated? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8604,"; Continue Reading »

How South Africa Is Lifting Corporations and Its ETF
March 9, 2009 – With most countries experiencing slower growth and undergoing more job cuts, South Africa stands out from the rest as joblessness is decreasing, which may help maintain the country’s economy and its subsequent exchange traded fund... Continue Reading »

South Africa ETF Weighed by Slowdown
November 29, 2008 – The economy of South Africa has slowed to an alarming rate, enough to caution the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Growth was almost at a standstill at an annualized 0.2% for the third quarter, which... Continue Reading »

Three Countries, Three ETFs, Three Outcomes
September 24, 2008 – What do Chile, Brazil and South Africa have in common, aside from all having their own country-focused exchange traded fund (ETF)? The three countries are all facing inflation, and along with this, slower growth, but... Continue Reading »