What China’s Demand Means to Its ETF Neighbors
August 26, 2009 – Japan’s economic position is getting help from neighboring China, which is driving up demand, and affecting related exchange traded funds (ETFs) and shares.  (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Dip On Consumer Concerns
August 17, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) plunged this morning as investors remain worried that consumers are still to anxious about the economy to start shopping again. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Asia’s ETFs Are Recovering So Quickly
August 13, 2009 – The recovery in Asian economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them could be on the fast track. Countries in the region are showing a strong turnaround from widespread financial contagion. (more…) Continue Reading »

China’s Growth Has an ETF Ripple Effect
August 10, 2009 – The resumption of economic activity in China appears to be having a galvanizing effect on oil prices, oil-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) and oil futures. China’s growth is having a ripple effect in other... Continue Reading »

Why Worst May Be Over for Japan’s ETFs
July 27, 2009 – Japan is well-acquainted with the effects of deflation and the recent financial crisis has left the country quite shaken. But it isn’t just the Japanese economy and exchange traded fund (ETF) that are left sweating.... Continue Reading »

What Asian Economies and ETFs Are Getting Right
July 5, 2009 – Asian markets and subsequent exchange traded funds (ETFs) are on the rebound, but recent global data only indicates stabilization, not a total recovery. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why ETF Investors Should Watch Japan
July 2, 2009 – Japan is a staple country on investor’s radar, and the related exchange traded fund (ETF) makes the access to Japan hard to ignore. So, are there reasons to add Japan to your portfolio? ... Continue Reading »

5 International ETFs On the Up and Up
July 1, 2009 – The recent rally in stocks has lifted sagging world markets and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) with holders of such funds pleased and leaving onlookers envious. While there are many, here are five areas that... Continue Reading »

Honda, Toyota and Japan’s ETF: Will the Changes Matter?
June 30, 2009 – Like most automobile companies these days, Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) is coming up with its own plan to return to profitability and boost exchange traded funds (ETFs) that count the company as a component.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Savings Rate Hinders Wall Street
June 26, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are in negative territory this morning on discouraging consumer spending news and a rising savings rate that could delay a recovery. (more…) Continue Reading »