Frontier Market ETFs Poised to Take Center Stage In Recovery
October 9, 2008 – International markets have allured many exchange traded fund (ETF) investors, only to find the markets in Europe and Asia are tied to the United States. Even emerging markets have become correlated enough that they’re getting... 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 »

New Index Covers Vietnam; ETF Still In Registration
September 24, 2008 – There’s no Vietnam exchange traded fund (ETF) yet, but there’s already one in registration, and now there’s another index. Standard & Poor’s has launched the first index tracking the largest and most liquid companies in Vietnam.... Continue Reading »

Are You An ETF Hater? This May Change Your Outlook
September 17, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the latest investment hot spot, but as with everything in the spotlight, there are going to be nay-sayers and haters. The even the investors who love to hate ETFs know that... Continue Reading »

Egypt’s Uncertain Future Could Hit ETFs
September 13, 2008 – Egypt might not be all that it seems when it comes to real life and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Visitors to the country might see nothing but posh beach resorts and glimmering factories, with the rumble... Continue Reading »

When Emerging Markets Turn, One ETF Could Be Worth Watching
September 11, 2008 – Emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs) haven’t been anyone’s darling lately, but there will come a time when they make a turnaround, and it could wind up even being more robust than our own turnaround. For... Continue Reading »

The Middle East Could Be Too Mysterious for Some ETF Investors
September 6, 2008 – The Middle East is shrouded in mystery and investors who want to dabble in those economies should do so with a bit of caution, say advisors, as exchange traded funds (ETFs) are allowing access for... Continue Reading »

New Currency ETN Tracks Asia, While U.S. Economy Shows Signs Of Life
September 5, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors is listing an Asian currency-focused exchange traded note (ETN). The note will give investors access to new currencies previously unavailable to exchange traded fund (ETF) and ETN investors: the Philippine peso, Chinese... Continue Reading »

Why Morocco Gains ETF Investor Interest
September 3, 2008 – This year, several exchange traded funds (ETFs) that offer access to frontier markets have launched. Within some of them are interesting countries investors might not know much about, and perhaps Morocco is one of them Over... Continue Reading »

Frontier Market ETFs Are a Matter of Definition
September 2, 2008 – As exchange traded funds (ETFs) expand into “frontier markets,” the credentials or definition of a frontier economy is somewhat unclear. Marc de Luise of IndexUniverse recently discussed frontier markets and examined a classification system in which... Continue Reading »

Eastern Europe, ETFs Feel the U.S. Credit Crunch
August 30, 2008 – The economic troubles that weighed down exchange traded funds (ETFs) started here before spreading to Europe. Now, after a strong run, Eastern Europe could be next up to experience a slowdown. Eastern Europe has been experiencing... Continue Reading »

Waning Domestic Spending Slows Thailand’s Growth, ETF
August 27, 2008 – Thailand’s economic growth has slowed, meaning the near-term prospects for its exchange traded fund (ETF) could be dim. The economy grew by a slower-than-expected 5.3%. Growth in the second quarter was expected to reach 5.8%, reports... Continue Reading »

Throwing Caution To The Wind ETFs
August 4, 2008 – Wind exchange traded funds (ETFs) are generating enough interest and returns to be more than just hot air. As oil prices are expected to stay high despite their retreat in recent weeks, investors have been considering... 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 »

Van Eck Dives Into The Gulf With New ETF
July 25, 2008 – Van Eck is trekking out into frontier markets with the launch of their exchange traded fund (ETF). Market Vector Gulf States (MES) gives easy access to the gulf states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Katar and... Continue Reading »

WisdomTree ETF Travels To The Middle East
July 17, 2008 – WisdomTree has edged their way into the Middle East exchange traded fund (ETF) lineup with the launch of a new fund. The WisdomTree Middle East Dividend Fund (GULF) covers the same region as S&P’s GCC40 Index,... Continue Reading »

No Safari Needed For African ETF Access
July 16, 2008 – Van Eck launched the anticipated Africa focused exchange traded fund (ETF), launched on the NYSE Arca. Market Vectors Africa Index (AFK) allows investors easy, one-stop access to the ever-growing, untapped market in Africa. The ETF tracks... Continue Reading »

New Index Comes Out Of Africa For ETFs
July 11, 2008 – It was 99 degrees in Cairo yesterday, but the weather isn’t the only thing that’s hot in Africa - exchange traded fund (ETF) investing is, too. Dow Jones Indexes launched a new index today that comes... Continue Reading »

Down Market Doesn’t Delay ETF Liftoffs in June
July 10, 2008 – Despite a month in which we officially entered a bull market, exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to sprout up. According to Simon Maierhofer for ETFGuide, the number of ETF and exchange traded note (ETN) launches is... Continue Reading »

The Frontier Becomes More Vast With PowerShares’ ETF
July 9, 2008 – Invesco PowerShares announced the listing of its frontier countries exchange traded fund (ETF). The PowerShares MENA Frontier Countries Portfolio (PMNA) began trading this morning. The fund was designed to give access to the Middle East and... Continue Reading »

G-8 Summit’s Moves for African Aid Could Help Frontier Market ETF
July 7, 2008 – The Group of Eight summit this week is focusing on aid for Africa, and the current and forthcoming exchange traded funds (ETFs) that focus on frontier markets could benefit if it takes. German Chanellor Angela... Continue Reading »

Poland Has Potential As Top Holding in Frontier Market ETF
July 6, 2008 – With the recent launch of the Claymore/BNY Mellon Frontier Markets (FRN), it is now possible to invest in the first U.S.-listed exchange traded fund (ETF) that provides investors access to up to 41 countries... Continue Reading »

Buy-and-Hold Portfolios Are Easy With ETFs
June 26, 2008 – One it comes to an exchange traded fund (ETF) buy-and-hold portfolio, it’s not a one-size-fits-all venture. Studies have shown that the performance of investors who are in it for the long haul mostly rides on... Continue Reading »

Spanning a New Frontier With ETFs
June 24, 2008 – Upon any new frontier, the possibilities for growth and prosperity are endless, so investors might be taking a liking to the new frontier exchange traded funds (ETFs) that take the "emerging markets" concept even... Continue Reading »

New ETF Ventures Into New Frontiers
June 12, 2008 – Investors have been salivating for an exchange traded fund (ETF) that gives some exposure to frontier markets. Finally, it’s here. Claymore this morning is expected to launch the Claymore BNY/Mellon Frontier Markets ETF (FRN), the first fund... Continue Reading »

Middle East Is the New Frontier for ETF Providers
May 12, 2008 – The Middle East is the latest hot spot for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors. WisdomTree has filed for a Middle East Dividend Fund, which includes exposure to Bahrain, Dubai, Egypt, Jordon, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco,... Continue Reading »

PowerShares Registers for Frontier Countries ETF
April 24, 2008 – The possible choices for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors interested in the Middle East/Africa region continues to grow. On Monday, Invesco PowerShares registered to launch a new ETF that would focus on companies domiciled... Continue Reading »

Indexes Cover African Economies - Could ETFs Be Far Behind?
April 12, 2008 – Africa could soon be a player within the exchange traded fund (ETF) market. Standard & Poor’s Indexes has launched three new indexes and benchmarks spanning the continent. HedgeWeek gives the rundown: S&P Pan Africa... Continue Reading »

iShares Seeks to Continue Its World Travel With New ETFs In Registration
April 7, 2008 – Two weeks ago, iShares launched more single-country exchange traded funds (ETFs), but they’re not done traveling around the world just yet. According to Matt Hougan for Index Universe, the provider filed with the Securities and... Continue Reading »

Is the U.S. Falling Behind When It Comes to Innovative ETFs?
February 22, 2008 – The United States isn’t chopped liver when it comes to offering interesting and creative exchange traded funds (ETFs), but where do we stand when compared with the rest of the world? Matthew Hougan for Index... Continue Reading »

Frontier ETFs, Anyone?
February 5, 2008 – Ever wonder if there are exchange traded funds (ETFs) for exotic locales such as Kuwait or Kathmandu? Carl Delfeld for ETFfolio did the research and found data on overseas stock markets from Portfolio magazine.... Continue Reading »

Why Choose An All-World ETF?
December 28, 2007 – For exchange traded funds (ETFs) there are emerging markets and developed markets, but how about all-world? Gary Gordon at ETF Expert explains that, for the past five years, the more investors moved into international... Continue Reading »

Post-Holiday ETF Dreaming
December 27, 2007 – The holidays are over, and we’re already poking around the tree for any missed presents and thinking about what we’d like for next year’s helping of exchange traded funds (ETFs). Matthew Hougan at IndexUniverse... Continue Reading »

New Frontier Market Indexes Could Lead to More International ETFs
December 1, 2007 – MSCI has launched a new index family and a new tradeable index. Does this mean that an exchange traded fund (ETF) family will follow? MSCI Frontier Market Indexes cover 19 markets, with new countries for... Continue Reading »

Hong Kong - A New ETF Frontier?
November 2, 2007 – Hong Kong may be the next Asian frontier for related exchange traded funds (ETFs). The stock market is taking off: It hit new highs Thursday and rose 11% in the past month for a... Continue Reading »

Singapore’s ETF, the Next Frontier
October 31, 2007 – Foreign stock markets have experienced lavish returns and with the sinking U.S. dollar, global exchange traded funds (ETFs) are gaining American investment capital. Performance is what investors want, and global ETFs show an impressive... Continue Reading »

South Africa ETF Holds Fresh Fields for Investors
July 30, 2007 – South Africa, "the final frontier," can be accessed by U.S. investors only through the iShares MSCI South Africa Index (EZA) exchange traded fund (ETF). South Africa has the largest economy on the continent of... Continue Reading »

Telecom ETF On Global Frontier
January 23, 2007 – International telecommunication firms are in a good position to benefit from the fast growth of emerging markets, as are many investors. The exchange traded fund (ETF) WisdomTree International Communications Sector Fund (DGG) tracks... Continue Reading »