ETNs Are a Relative of ETFs, But They Aren’t Clones
September 2, 2008 – Exchange traded notes (ETNs) are beginning to gain popularity, as they allow financial advisors and investors to reach areas of the markets that were previously difficult to access. The ETN offers access to exotic markets that... Continue Reading »

India’s Oil Company Deal Will Keep Fuel Needs In-House; May Benefit ETF
August 26, 2008 – One state-run Indian company’s agreement to buy another company in Britain could have implications for its exchange traded funds (ETFs). The offer is for Oil & Natural Gas Corp. to buy Britain’s Imperial Energy for $2.6... Continue Reading »

New Global ETF Gives Exact Exposure To Asia
August 20, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors has expanded on the Asian invasion within equity markets with a new exchange traded fund (ETF) that takes investors deeper into the continent. The iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan Index Fund is... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Crumble and U.S. Is Left Standing
August 15, 2008 – The so-called BRIC countries and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were stars in 2007, but now most of those regions are finding themselves feeling a little off. Over the past month, the S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) has... Continue Reading »

India and ETFs Are Benefiting From Action in the U.S.
August 14, 2008 – For the month of June, India’s production was up, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on this rising country reaped the rewards of this growth. Before the higher interest rates and consumer spending crimp, factory output... Continue Reading »

Rupert Murdoch Linked To An ETF? With New Index, It’s Possible
August 9, 2008 – The Global Dow Index is the brainchild of Rupert Murdoch, and it’s an innovative new index for exchange traded funds (ETFs) to track on a global level. The index’s components will be selected by the... Continue Reading »

ETFs Are Tested as Even BRIC Economies Feel U.S. Slowdown
August 8, 2008 – As the United States continues to experience a serious economic slowdown, exchange traded funds (ETFs) face many challenges as even the BRIC economies are feeling the repurcussions. Regardless of whether or not the United States is... Continue Reading »

Emerging Markets ETFs Locked In a Race
August 6, 2008 – One of the most efficient ways to access emerging market countries is through exchange traded funds (ETFs). The ETF that reigns supreme in assets is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) which has garnered $20 billion... Continue Reading »

Good Numbers Raining Down on India’s Index, ETFs
August 5, 2008 – A recent end to India’s dry spell could have something brewing for the coffee exchange traded note (ETN). Wait, what? Yes, we said India. Among the coffee-producing countries in Asia, India is the third-largest. A drought last... Continue Reading »

Goldman Sachs’ Predictions Could Have Implications for ETFs
July 31, 2008 – Goldman Sachs’ economic team recently pulled out their crystal ball to come up with a new world order for the year 2040, and the prognostications could affect exchange traded funds (ETFs) in years to come. Take... Continue Reading »

India’s Government Gets Vote of Confidence, ETFs Follow Suit
July 24, 2008 – After India’s government gained a confidence vote in Parliament, the rupee rose by the most in more than a decade, sending stocks, bonds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on a path to monetary enlightenment. On the... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market Currencies See Winning Streak Slow, Possibly Hitting ETFs
July 22, 2008 – Currency in emerging markets have enjoyed a five-year winning streak that has benefited some exchange traded funds (ETFs). But the good times might be coming to a halt. Inflation is what’s doing the money in, and... Continue Reading »

China ETFs Can Help Investors Harness Asian e-commerce
July 14, 2008 – The latest trends in consumer spending are important for exchange traded fund(ETF) investors to understand, and give insight into the lucrative areas of the market. Where better to look than to MasterCard, for information concerning consumer... Continue Reading »

Potash’s Positive Fundamentals Fertilize Agribusiness ETF
July 9, 2008 – It’s been a nice day for both potash producers and agricultural exchange traded funds (ETFs). A Goldman Sachs analyst said prices for the fertilizer are rising as a result of global demand and limited availability, since... Continue Reading »

ETFs Are A Passage To India
June 9, 2008 – India’s economy is growing and outpacing the U.S., but what about the India-related exchange traded fund (ETFs)? They are down year-to-date, but there could be potential in the future. Larry Edelson for Money and... Continue Reading »

Foreign Currency ETFs, ETNs Gathering Steam and Investor Interest
June 3, 2008 – Pick a currency, any currency, and chances are there’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) or exchange traded note (ETN) to track it. Well, there are exceptions, but foreign currency exchange traded products are proliferating. John... 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 »

Nuclear Energy and ETFs Moving On Ahead
May 29, 2008 – Nuclear energy and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue moving forward, regardless of sentiment toward the sector. The latest push came last Friday, when China signed a pact with Russia for $1 billion to... 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 »

Vodaphone Turns a Profit, But Power Shift Could Affect ETFs
May 27, 2008 – Could the return to profitability by the world’s largest mobile phone company boost global telecom exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Vodaphone (VOD) delivered a return to full-year profitability, but at the same time, CEO Arun Sarin... Continue Reading »

New ETFs Are Reaching Untapped Markets, Offering Innovative Strategies
May 23, 2008 – So far, 2008 has been an interesting year for exchange traded funds (ETFs). Between Dec. 28, 2007, and May 16 of this year, 50 new ETFs have launched. Matthew Hougan for Index Universe counts... Continue Reading »

Active ETFs Gaining a Tepid Response So Far
May 22, 2008 –  After all that talk, actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) are so far bringing passiveness from investors now that they’re here. Ian Salisbury for the Wall Street Journal reports that these funds, after years of anticipation... Continue Reading »

Emerging Markets ETF Weighs In On the Small Caps
May 22, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) provider State Street Global Advisors delivered the first cap-weighted, small-cap emerging markets ETF last week. The SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap (EWX) tracks an index of 1,660 holdings, reports Heather... Continue Reading »

WisdomTree Files for Growth Funds, Launches Actively Managed Currency ETFs
May 17, 2008 – Fundamentally weighted exchange traded funds (ETFs) tend to be tilted toward the value end of the spectrum. But WisdomTree has filed for two growth funds, since demand for growth is picking up after having outperformed... 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 »

Steel Prices and ETF Spike Are Matter of Cause and Effect
May 16, 2008 – The steel exchange traded fund (ETF) jumped 3.7% yesterday as steel supply continues to be outpaced by demand. But now steel may have hit a breaking point: it’s become so expensive that major construction projects... Continue Reading »

Everyone Is Talking About the Dollar. Let’s Talk About Currency ETFs.
May 15, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors are fully aware of the value of the dollar these days as they snap up products that allow them to hedge its losses. But now more than ever, even... Continue Reading »

Run On Food Prices, Agriculture ETFs, Leads to a Tiff
May 14, 2008 – The rising cost of food that has benefited agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) seems to have led to a squabble between India and the United States over who’s to blame. Indian politicians, economists and academics... Continue Reading »

With ETNs, Risk Is Small, But It’s There
May 14, 2008 – Exchange traded notes (ETNs) are distant relatives of the exchange traded fund (ETF) and they come with their own unique issues attached. Matthew Hougan for Index Universe points out that while the credit risk is... Continue Reading »

As the Dollar Ticks Up, Picking An ETF Can Be a Challenge
May 12, 2008 – After months of a downhill slide, the dollar is making gains again and it’s benefiting some exchange traded funds (ETFs). It lost a little ground last week, but so far in trading today, it seems... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Were Anything But In April
May 7, 2008 – BRIC exchange traded funds (ETFs) showed themselves to be solid in April. Investor interest and enthusiasm for the funds has peaked over the past several years, with outstanding sector-leading performances in 2007. Richard Widows for... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Have Many Access Points for Investors
April 30, 2008 – A reader wrote in recently wanting to know more about BRIC and the related exchange traded funds (ETFs). We’re here to help! BRIC stands for four of the fastest-growing emerging markets out here: Brazil, Russia,... Continue Reading »

Foreign Currency ETF Offerings to Pour In Next Month
April 25, 2008 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) providers Dreyfus and WisdomTree are teaming up to offer five actively managed foreign currency ETFs next month. They will include the WisdomTree Dreyfus Euro Fund, Japanese Yen Fund, Indian Rupee Fund,... Continue Reading »

Rationing Leads to Hoarding of Rice and Possibly ETFs, Too
April 24, 2008 – The commodities craze spread to exchange traded funds (ETFs) awhile ago - now it’s reached Sam’s Club. A worldwide rice shortage has led the warehouse unit of Wal-Mart (WMT) to start rationing some types of... Continue Reading »

International Markets, ETFs Catching U.S. Housing Disease
April 15, 2008 – The U.S. housing crisis is taking its toll on other countries, and it could hit their exchange traded funds (ETFs) if it persists for long. Real estate prices are plummeting in the Irish countryside, the... Continue Reading »

ETNs Elbowing Their Way Into Competition With ETFs
April 14, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) could have another competitor if things keep going the way they are: exchange traded notes (ETNs). The industry was once small, but has slowly been picking up steam. The first ETNs launched... Continue Reading »

Telecommunications ETFs on Line One
April 13, 2008 – Few sectors have taken as much of a beating as telecommunications and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs). But is a turnaround in the offing? Some analysts seem to think so. One for Citigroup upgraded telecom... Continue Reading »

India ETFs Serve As Gateway For Investors
April 7, 2008 – India has always been just out of reach for many U.S. investors, but the newest India exchange traded funds (ETFs) are making it much easier to gain access to this rapidly growing market. Although the... Continue Reading »

China’s Inflation Creates More Opportunity For Other Emerging Market ETFs
April 4, 2008 – China is facing an inflationary trend, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) from competing countries might be able to gain an edge against one of their biggest competitors. Thus far, Chinese growth has relied upon... Continue Reading »

Barclays Throws Hat Into Foreign Currency ETN Ring
March 26, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors is set to roll out three new exchange traded notes (ETNs) that will track currencies in Asia, the Middle East and emerging markets. The ETNs have already acquired $150 million during... Continue Reading »

New ETNs Track Chinese and Indian Currency
March 19, 2008 – Two new exchange traded notes (ETNs) will give access to the Chinese and Indian currency, the first of their kind. The funds, Market Vectors Indian Rupee (INR) and Market Vectors Chinese Renminbi (CNY), are issued... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market ETFs Could Be Worth a Look In Rough Times
March 18, 2008 – Is it time for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors to take a trip to emerging markets - or anywhere other than the United States for now? While some stocks are beginning to stir and the... Continue Reading »

India ETFs Might Focus on the Same Country, But That’s Where Similarity Ends
March 13, 2008 – Two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) finally give investors the passage to India they had been looking for. The country has been in the spotlight lately, with its 9% annual GDP growth and strong... Continue Reading »

Even In These Markets, You Can Still Find ETF Movers and Shakers
March 12, 2008 – Yesterday, the markets delivered outstanding performance and some exchange traded funds (ETFs) finished up in the double digits. But one good day doesn’t mean we’re out of the slump yet. It’s still time to take... Continue Reading »

Which ETFs Are On First Today?
March 11, 2008 – After a big day for the markets, you can’t help but wonder which exchange traded funds (ETFs) stood out head and shoulders above the rest. If you scroll through ETF Screen’s breakdown of fund performance,... Continue Reading »

ETFs and Your Wallet Feel Those Grocery Store Prices
March 11, 2008 –   Have you ever wondered what the drought in Australia has to do with your dinner table and your exchange traded funds (ETFs)? In every aisle, prices at the grocery store are higher. From chicken (up... Continue Reading »

Three’s Company With India ETFs
March 10, 2008 – First, WisdomTree and PowerShares launched their India exchange traded funds (ETFs). Now iShares wants to join in the party, too. It filed a registration form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week.... Continue Reading »

The Truth About Surging Oil and ETFs
March 7, 2008 – Exactly why are the oil prices surging and sending related exchange traded funds (ETFs) through the roof? There are two European theories on this. One comes from Chris Skrebowski, the editor of Petroleum Review, and... Continue Reading »

PowerShares Launches Its India ETF Today
March 5, 2008 – PowerShares launched its India exchange traded fund (ETF) this morning, and it’s trading on the NYSE Arca. The PowerShares India Portfolio (PIN) will join the WidsomTree India Earnings Fund (EPI) as the two ETFs dedicated... Continue Reading »

All Eyes on Two New India ETFs
February 22, 2008 – Two India-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been locked in a fierce race to the starting line, and one of them finally reached it today. The WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (EPI) began trading on the NYSE... Continue Reading »

Both Bellies and Agriculture ETFs Benefit From Whole Grains
February 22, 2008 – Whole grains are good for you, and agriculture exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be, too. The planting season is just around the corner. With that is the result of a study showing that people can... Continue Reading »

When Will ETF Industry Cotton to Demand?
February 22, 2008 – Agriculture is all the rage right now, but where is that cotton exchange traded fund (ETF)? Demand for this soft commodity hasn’t dropped. You’re probably wearing some of it right now. In fact, rapidly growing... Continue Reading »

The Dow Makes a Rare Component Change, ETFs Will Change Along With It
February 12, 2008 – It doesn’t happen often: Dow Jones announced they will be changing the composition of the Dow Jones industrial average, changing the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track this index. Two component stocks will be replaced: Bank... Continue Reading »

Infrastructure ETFs Could Build Up in Weak Economy
February 8, 2008 – Weakness in the economy isn’t the only thing dogging exchange traded funds (ETFs) as well as both developed and emerging markets: the infrastructure is hurting, too. Scott Jagow for Marketplace reports that one only need to... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Caught In Gap Between Perception and Reality
February 7, 2008 – The consistency of economic strength is still being determined among investors of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) exchange traded funds (ETFs). Pierre Daillie for Seeking Alpha says that at best, the general sentiment surrounding... Continue Reading »

Coal ETF Won’t Benefit From Plant for Now, But It Could from Global Demand
February 6, 2008 – News that could affect the coal-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) involves the FutureGen project, in which the carbon dioxide emissions from coal power plants will be re-directed away from the atmosphere. Coal-fired power plants... Continue Reading »

Two New India ETFs Should Hit This Month
February 4, 2008 – The challenge for PowerShares will be getting around India’s rules about foreign stock ownership with its new India-focused exchange traded fund (ETF). Instead of traditional ETFs, which use derivatives and/or notes that provide indirect exposure,... Continue Reading »

If Russia Makes Friends, ETF Could Benefit
February 4, 2008 – Could Russia’s diplomacy be hurting its opportunities for foreign investors and its exchange traded funds (ETFs)? The Kremlin admitted that it is, reports Ambrose Evans-Pritchard for the Telegraph. It said that the country’s hard-nose diplomacy... Continue Reading »

Coal ETF Has Up-and-Down Start
February 4, 2008 – Since its launch on Jan. 14, the Market Vectors Coal (KOL) exchange traded fund (ETF) has been bouncing around, which is a reminder of the commodity’s volatility and risk. Oil is getting all the press... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETF Sees Challenges, But It Still Offers Diversification
February 2, 2008 – In 2007, BRIC-centric exchange traded funds (ETFs) were powerhouses. So far, 2008 is telling a different story. The Claymore/BNY BRIC Fund (EEB) has seen challenges in some of its four countries - Brazil, Russia,... Continue Reading »

The ETF Gold Rush Of 2008
January 31, 2008 – Yee-haw! There is a new gold rush occurring right now as investors are running to gold-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) and gold shares. E.S. Browning for The Wall Street Journal reports that since mid-August,... Continue Reading »

Asian ETFs Are At a Crossroads
January 30, 2008 – Risk aversion with exchange traded funds (ETFs) appears to be oh-so-stylish right now. That’s what Michael Kahn for Barron’s is noticing. Investors are pushing aside anything that isn’t blue chip, regardless of its asset class. This... Continue Reading »

Coal ETF Mines the Opportunities
January 24, 2008 – Last week, a new exchange traded fund (ETF) covering a commodity that had many asking, "Wait, wasn’t there one for that already?" began trading on the American Stock Exchange. Market Vectors Coal (KOL), as you... Continue Reading »

India ETN Replaced With ETF
January 24, 2008 –  The iPath MSCI India Index (INP) exchange traded note (ETN) was created to be a liquid investment tool that provided overseas investors with a passage to India. It was the only product that offered a... Continue Reading »

WisdomTree Could Launch Money Market ETFs
January 19, 2008 – WisdomTree filed for 12 new money market exchange traded funds (ETFs) to cover 17 different foreign and emerging markets. The new funds are similar to the Rydex CurrencyShares funds with two major differences:  (1) They... Continue Reading »

Investing in Dharma With ETFs
January 18, 2008 – Dow Jones Indexes, together with Dharma Investments have launched the Dow Jones Dharma Indexes to underlie exchange traded funds (ETFs). They will measure the performance of selected companies according to value systems and principles... Continue Reading »

Economy and What ETFs Are Doing Is Everyone’s Business
January 16, 2008 – The economy is clearly in a slowdown, and investors are wondering which way to go with their exchange traded fund (ETF) investments. Ben Stein for The New York Times points out that the signs are... Continue Reading »

Top Performing India ETN May Say So Long, Farewell
January 3, 2008 – The top-performing exchange traded note (ETN) of 2007 could be no more. That’s because Indian securities regulators have slammed the door on all exchange traded products, reports Will McClatchy of ETFZone. This effectively sticks... Continue Reading »

December and Year-End ETF Performance Report
December 31, 2007 – It was an eventful year for the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) as we saw the Dow break new records, closing above 14,000, only to have the sub-prime mortgage debacle take a toll... Continue Reading »

2007’s Top ETF Performers
December 31, 2007 – After all of the global expansion we saw throughout 2007, it’s no big surprise that exchange traded funds (ETFs) tapping into those markets remained the strongest performers. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETFs Could Reap Rewards of Global Construction Demand
December 29, 2007 – The need for investment in infrastructure projects abroad could drive growth in construction and engineering related exchange traded funds (ETFs). David Bogoslaw at BusinessWeek points out that the economic growth in China and India has... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Are No Lightweights
December 20, 2007 – Matt Krantz at USA Today touts the value of a BRIC-related exchange traded fund (ETF). As the U.S. economy puts on the brakes, the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China for those just joining... Continue Reading »

India’s ETN Price/NAV Discrepancy is Supply and Demand
December 17, 2007 – Ouch. Has India’s exchange traded note (ETN) become overvalued? Last week, the iPath MSCI India (INP) traded 22.3% above its net asset value (NAV), says Greg Newton at Naked Shorts. As he says, it’s great... Continue Reading »

India’s Growth Enticing for Investors and ETN
December 7, 2007 – India and the focused exchange traded note (ETN), have potential for emerging growth over the next few decades.  The country is growing at a fast rate, second only to China, and is in need... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETF Comparisons
December 3, 2007 – There are several BRIC (Brazil Russia India China) exchange traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, so which is the best choice?  Matthew D. McCall for Seeking Alpha reports that what’s inside is just as... Continue Reading »

Despite Slowing Growth, India’s ETN Is Still Looking Good
November 29, 2007 – India’s economy has quadrupled since 1991, and it’s showing in its exchange traded note (ETN). The iPath MSCI India Index (INP) is up 78.1% year-to-date and believe it or not, there is still room... Continue Reading »

Single-Country ETFs…And The Winner Is….
November 27, 2007 – Single-country exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be a good investment for portfolios, however, picking which country is a hard decision. There are many factors to consider like reward-to-risk, performance comparison, pullbacks and time frames,... Continue Reading »

The BRIC ETF Theme
November 26, 2007 – The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries are growing at a substantial pace, helping exchange traded funds (ETFs) and Canada attractive to investors. Why Canada? No matter what happens with the U.S. economy, the... Continue Reading »

Investors and ETFs Seek Shelter From the Storm
November 23, 2007 – The sub-prime and credit mess has led to money being pulled out of exchange traded funds (ETFs) and instead taking shelter in money market funds, reports Carl Delfeld of ETF XRAY. EPFR Global, which tracks net... Continue Reading »

India Bank Starts Gold ETF
November 20, 2007 – The passage to India just got a little wider and more glittery, thanks to the exchange traded fund (ETF). India’s top lender, State Bank of India, is planning to launch a gold-focused ETF (available... Continue Reading »

Will India Have a Run Like China’s ETFs?
November 19, 2007 – China has been a remarkable success story in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs), and now India could very well be poised to have a similar run, reports Indymedia. Strategist George Zhibin Gu wonders... Continue Reading »

India ETN Has Big Week as Asia’s New Tiger Attracts More Attention
November 5, 2007 – The daring and fortunate investors who put their faith and global allocation toward India were justly rewarded. iPath MSCI India Index ETN (INP) did the best for the five trading days ending November 1,... Continue Reading »

India Funds Drop as the Country Tightens Exposure to Foreign Investors
October 20, 2007 – India’s exchange traded note (ETN) and closed-end fund (CEF) have been down recently as India has been making moves to limit overseas money into its stock market. As more money from abroad flows into... Continue Reading »

India’s ETN and CEF Talk Politics and Cars
October 12, 2007 – Although India does not have an exchange traded fund (ETF), it does have the exchange traded note iPath MSCI India Index ETN (INP) and the closed-end fund India Fund (IFN). As Bombay’s SENSEX index... Continue Reading »

It’s a BRIC House in the ETF Industry
October 5, 2007 – As we finish out a strong week for the markets, we see that BRIC exchange traded funds (ETFs) are still among the top performers. China and India have made headlines with their tremendous economic growth... Continue Reading »

Emerging-market ETFs Help Balance Global Economy
October 3, 2007 – Emerging-market countries, such as India and China, have experienced rapid economic growth that is reflected in the strong performance of their exchange traded funds (ETFs). Currently, iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (FXI) is up... Continue Reading »

Barclays ETNs Surpass $3 Billion in Assets
September 29, 2007 – Barclays launched the first-ever iPath exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in June 2006, and it recently announced that they now have more than $3 billion in assets. Of their eight ETNs, the iPath Dow Jones-AIG Commodity... Continue Reading »

Not Quite India ETFs but Close
September 13, 2007 – Like many exchange traded funds (ETFs), the India Fund (IFN) closed-end fund (CEF) and the iPath MSCI India Index ETN (INP) have had a rocky year. IFN is currently up 2.8% year-to-date. This CEF... Continue Reading »

BRIC Country ETFs Come out Ahead
September 3, 2007 – Emerging markets and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that follow them appear to benefit from the global credit crunch as long as there isn’t a recession. According to an investment strategy report by Merrill... Continue Reading »

Political Activity in Japan Could Help its ETF
August 27, 2007 – Although Japan and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have received a lot of attention lately because of the ups and downs with the yen carry trade, new political developments have put the country... Continue Reading »

India ETFs and Funds: What’s the Latest?
August 8, 2007 – The Claymore/BNY BRIC (EEB) that invests in Brazil, India, China and Russia has been a strong performer so far this year, up 21%. Many investors consider India to be the most secure of the... Continue Reading »

Blended ETFs Offer Cure for Indecisive Investors
August 5, 2007 – The exchange traded fund (ETF) world offers something for every investor. For those who have trouble deciding what they want in their ETFs, there are blended ETFs with a dash of "this" and a... Continue Reading »

Thinking Global, Acting Local with ETFs
July 19, 2007 – Investing in global exchange traded funds (ETFs) has been a hot topic, as the global markets continue to outperform domestic markets. U.S. markets are reaching record highs, the DIAMONDs Trust (DIA) is up 12%... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market ETF is the New Sample Platter
July 17, 2007 – With so much growth in various emerging markets and their exchange traded funds (ETFs) around the world, how are you supposed to choose where to invest? Consider the BLDRS Emerging Markets 50 ADR Index... Continue Reading »

BRIC ETFs Offer Opportunity
June 22, 2007 – Brazil, Russia, India and China, also known as BRIC, make up 28% of world economic growth and can be bought in one exchange traded fund (ETF).  There is currently the Claymore BRIC (EEB) and... Continue Reading »

India’s Economy and ETF Curry Hot?
June 14, 2007 – India’s economy and the exchange traded note (ETN) that follows it continue to heat up, causing the central bank to crank up interest rates.  The Indian currency, the rupee, has jumped in value versus... Continue Reading »

China and India- ETF Superheros?
May 24, 2007 – Success, and history, go together with dynamic duos: Bonnie and Clyde, Batman and Robin, Sonny and Cher, so why would exchange traded funds (ETFs) be an exception? Although late February may have scared some... Continue Reading »

ETFs: Passage To India
May 18, 2007 – India’s economic growth is one of the world’s fastest paced right now, and iPath MSCI India Index Exchange Traded Note (INP) gives a direct path to access this wealth. INP began trading the end... Continue Reading »

Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) ETF Gets Dissected
May 14, 2007 – Emerging markets should see more of the spotlight as value-seeking investors  are attracted to cheaper stock prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs) with long-term growth aspects. Last September, Claymore launched the BRIC ETF (EEB),... Continue Reading »

Emerging Markets ETFs Can Breath Again
January 21, 2007 – Investors who own any exchange traded funds (ETFs) in emerging markets can begin to stop holding their breaths. The major correction enhanced by a five year rally for the sector may not even occur.... Continue Reading »

India ETNs and ETFs Arrive for the Holidays!
December 8, 2006 – Why not an India exchange traded fund (ETF)?  Finally, there is an exchange traded note (ETN), similar to an ETF for investors who want to seek India. Barclay’s is planning an ETN that will... Continue Reading »

Why Not An India ETF?
November 5, 2006 – Currently there is not an exchange traded fund (ETF) covering India, even though it is the fifth largest economy in the world and shows unlimited possibilities.  Why is that?  Perhaps it has to do... Continue Reading »

Gold ETF (GLD)-Gateway To India
October 2, 2006 – While we wait for an investible Indian ETF, many feel the way to profit from the booming Indian economy is to buy gold or the Gold ETF (GLD). Bloomberg released a story today supporting this... Continue Reading »

India Fund (IFN) Good or Bad?
September 4, 2006 – Fundamentals: India has good long-term prospects. The closed end fund India Fund Inc. (IFN) seems to have halved from it’s May top, thus the 6% premium is attractive. The underlying holdings of IFN are... Continue Reading »

ETF Trends - Upcoming India ETF
June 19, 2006 – Roger Nusbaum and Aaron Pressman review the current exchange traded funds PowerShares plans to roll out, including an India ETF.  It looks as though this ETF will track Halter USX India Index which includes... Continue Reading »

New ETFs By PowerShares - India
June 8, 2006 – PowerShares is expanding their bullpen. The Weaton, Illinois ETF provider is launching a slew of new sector funds along with the first, long-awaited India ETF (The PowerShares India Tiger Portfolio). In addition, a few... Continue Reading »