Middle East ETFs, Indexes Attract Global Interest
November 17, 2008 – Areas of emerging markets displaying potential for continued rapid growth (at least, after the global economic downturn finally abates) include the Middle East, and Dow Jones Indexes has launched two new indexes for exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Middle Eastern ETFs May Push Pause
November 5, 2008 – The Middle Eastern countries have seen investors are scaling back, as the region and exchange traded funds (ETFs) lose capital flows. Arab Gulf capital inflows are essential for these economies to continue their growth spurt. As... Continue Reading »

Africa, ETF Have Challenges to Overcome
September 19, 2008 – Back in July 2008, Market Vectors launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) that invests in companies on the continent of Africa. The index is the Dow Jones Africa Titan 50 Index, and the highlight of... 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 »

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 »

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 »