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 »

Oil Price Volatility Index Tied to Options On Oil ETF
July 16, 2008 – Oil and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been volatile lately, so it stands to reason that there’s now an index that allows investors to track just that: the price volatility. The Chicago Board Options Exchange... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Shariah Indexes-Does Your ETF Qualify?
June 1, 2007 – The new Shariah indexes increase the opportunity for faith based exchange traded funds (ETFs).  Joanne Von Alroth of Investor’s Business Daily explains it is easy to throw money behind a company, however, it’s difficult... Continue Reading »