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 on Hope of New Plan
October 13, 2008 – As a plan to save the global economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) took shape lifted markets around the world. In Europe, stocks soared on strong Wall Street performance, as well as big gains in Asia,... Continue Reading »

Dow, S&P, ETFs Plummet Amid Global Selloff
October 6, 2008 – Wall Street opened this morning and resumed its descent as stock and exchange traded fund (ETF) investors remain worried about the global credit crisis and what looks like a broad global selloff, despite the passage... Continue Reading »

Some Relief In ETFs As Bailout Plan Nears Approval
October 2, 2008 – After a failure that rocked Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs) earlier this week, the $700 billion bailout package seems closer to reality. The Senate approved the bill, and now it’s off to the House,... Continue Reading »

Germany, ETFs Feel Punch of Credit Crisis
September 26, 2008 – After a four-month slide, German consumer confidence is picking up again - but it might not be enough to help the country’s related exchange traded funds (ETFs). A forward-looking consumer climate forecast rose to 1.8% for... 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 »

ETFs Around the World Sneeze After Dow Sinks
September 5, 2008 – Wall Street coughed yesterday, and Europe and Asia’s markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) caught a cold. After the Dow Jones lost more than 340 points, Europe’s FTSE-100, Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC all fell by... Continue Reading »

ETFs Stunted While Europe Battles the Inflation Beast
September 4, 2008 – Two key banks in Europe left their interest rates untouched as they wait to see if slower growth will ultimately give life to the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Borrowing costs were left at 4.25%... Continue Reading »

Europe ETFs Hit By Credit Crisis, and They Aren’t Happy
August 29, 2008 – Like many areas around the globe, Europe is getting crunched hard by the credit crisis, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focusing on this region are suffering. Figures released in mid-August showed that the euro-zone economy shriveled... 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Who’s Big In The European ETF Circle?
April 10, 2008 – The European exchange traded fund (ETF) market is just as hot as its U.S. counterpart. The European market is capitalizing on the rapid growth of the industry, as major providers have adopted some very... 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »