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 »

Mexico ETF’s Top Holdings Are Moving and Growing
August 15, 2008 – Mexico’s exchange traded fund (ETF) has found itself driven by successes in its telecommunications and cement components. The top holdings in iShares MSCI Mexico (EWW) are America Movil (AMX) at 24% and Cemex at 11%. AMX... Continue Reading »

Wal-Mart Seeks Expansion In Brazil, Taking ETF Shopping
August 14, 2008 – It could be a win-win situation for both Brazil and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold Wal-Mart as a top component. Wal-Mart (WMT) is looking to expand in Brazil, where they are the third-largest retailer, in... 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 »

Foreign Currency ETFs Strong In July
August 7, 2008 – Last month, the U.S. dollar staged a rally, but foreign currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) still pulled through with some decent performance. The top performer was the WisdomTree South African Rand (SZR), which returned 7.6% in... Continue Reading »

Mexico, Chile ETFs Dust Off After Currencies Stumble
August 6, 2008 – Latin American exchange traded funds (ETFs) are dusting themselves off today after faltering yesterday. The Chilean peso fell for a third straight day after the Federal Reserve hinted that it would raise rates this year. The... 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 »

Brazil ETFs Reflect Strong Economy on a World Stage
August 1, 2008 – Brazil’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) may ultimately look promising as the country rides the biggest economic expansion in three decades. As this economy grows, Brazil has developed a new swagger that has provided it with greater... 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 »

Could Mexican and Peso ETFs Be Saying Ole Soon?
July 24, 2008 – Currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) could reflect the news that Mexico’s peso strengthened the most since 2002. Investors bet against the gap between the U.S. and Mexican benchmark lending rates widening and signaled attention toward the... Continue Reading »

Brazil and Its ETF Aren’t All Growns Up…Yet
July 23, 2008 – The iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ) exchange traded fund (ETF) is treading water at the same place it did at the beginning of 2008. With the country’s rapid appreciation in recent years, is there really more... 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’s Redirected Foreign Investment Could Help Latin America’s ETFs
July 19, 2008 – China’s recent $250 million decision could help Latin America-related exchange traded funds (ETFs). China Investment Corp. (CIC) has decided to inject $200 billion into their sovereign wealth funds, and $250 million of that is going... Continue Reading »

Peso Is At Five-Year High and ETF Hits New Levels
July 17, 2008 – Mexico’s peso is at a five-year high, and it could be just the thing to make the currency’s exchange traded fund (ETF) shout, “Ole!” The CurrencyShares Mexican Peso Trust (FXM) closed yesterday at an all-time... Continue Reading »

Some iShares ETFs Are Calling It Splits
July 16, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors has announced they are splitting shares amongst 10% of their exchange traded fund (ETF) line, iShares. There are more than 160 U.S.-based products within this fund family, and they represent $327 billion in... Continue Reading »

A Morning Cup Of Coffee Becomes ETN Inspiration
July 14, 2008 – Can coffee deliver a jolt to your exchange traded note (ETN) portfolio? Sure, you can cut back on food as prices get higher. But give up the morning java? Never! As anyone who’s been to a... Continue Reading »

Latin ETFs Deliver Heat Over Last Five Years
July 10, 2008 – Over the last five years, Latin America’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) have shown they’ve got the moves. What’s more, the region is exhibiting signs of being a reliable long-term sector, says Tom Sullivan for Barron’s. Latin... 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 »

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 »

An ETF Trend-Following Plan For All Seasons
July 9, 2008 – It’s hard to believe that the S&P 500 Index has been flatter than a pancake for the past nine years. It’s had its ups and downs, but when you connect the dots, it went virtually... Continue Reading »

Latin America May Be Slowing Its Economic Rhythm For ETFs
July 6, 2008 – Is life returning to its trademark slow pace in Latin America as economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs) suffer in the wake of the U.S. credit slump? In Brazil earlier last week, the Bovespa stock... Continue Reading »

Single-Country ETFs Are World Travelers
July 5, 2008 – Single-country focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) are well-recognized for their investment benefits and instant diversification. They are one of the most simple ways to gain foreign stock exposure across a range of sectors, with... Continue Reading »

Gloves Are Off In Mexico’s Battle Against Inflation - Can the ETF Win?
June 20, 2008 – Mexico is ready to throw down with inflation, which might turn its exchange traded fund (ETF) back around after negative one-month performance. The country took two big steps to get control of the situation: first,... Continue Reading »

Steel Prices Rise and Metals Gain to Solidify Related ETFs
June 9, 2008 – May turned out to be a good month for the metals and mining exchange traded fund (ETF). SPDR S&P Metals and Mining (XME) was the third-best ETF for the month, returning 14.9%,  according to... Continue Reading »

Homebuilding, Mobile Phone Sectors Weigh Down Brazil Markets and ETF
June 3, 2008 – Brazil’s stocks fell to their lowest point in three weeks, taking its exchange traded fund (ETF) down with them. A larger-than-expected jump in industrial output had some people speculating whether the central bank would raise... 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 »

Brazil and Its ETF Reaping Rewards of Natural Resources
May 27, 2008 –   Global demand for Brazil’s exports are leading to strong economic growth for the country and its related exchange traded fund (ETF). Commodities such as iron ore, beef, ethanol, soy and copper are trading... Continue Reading »

Proposed Leveraged ETFs Put the Pedal to the Metal
May 23, 2008 – An investment manager has plans for a new type of exchange traded fund (ETF) that may give Speed Racer a run for his torque. Direxion Funds has proposed the first turbocharged portfolio, that includes an... Continue Reading »

In Mexico, Foreign Investment Falls But ETF Could Get Help From Housing Boom
May 22, 2008 – Could a falloff in direct foreign investment to Mexico hurt the country’s exchange traded fund (ETF)? The country’s economy ministry said that such investment fell 36% in the first quarter of this year, owing much to... 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 »

Whether You Go for Single-Country or Regional ETFs Is Up to You
May 20, 2008 – When it comes to accessing a particular country through an exchange traded fund (ETF) investment, is it better to choose a single-country fund or a regional? It depends on you. Regional ETFs give more diversified exposure... Continue Reading »

Digging Deeper Into Metals And Mining ETFs
May 20, 2008 – As commodities become all the rage with investors, commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) have proliferated alongside them. ETF Expert’s Gary Gordon for Equities Magazine has five mining-focused funds that might fit an investor’s risk... 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 »

Power Shift Seems to Agree With Russia ETF
May 9, 2008 – On May 7, Vladimir Putin stepped down and Russia’s new president became Dmitry Medvedev - is it any coincidence that in one day, the Russia exchange traded fund (ETF) rose 4.4%? Market Vectors Russia (RSX)... 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 »

Mexico ETF Goes Great With Chips and Salsa
May 5, 2008 – What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with a heaping bowl of guacamole, a round or three of margaritas and a Mexico exchange traded fund (ETF)? The timing is good, too: the... Continue Reading »

A View of ETFs In An Obama White House
May 4, 2008 – If Barack Obama were to win the election for presidency this November, what would happen to the investment world, particularly exchange traded fund (ETF) investors? Awhile back, we talked about funds that could benefit in... Continue Reading »

Currency ETF Moves Depend on Many Factors
May 2, 2008 – One reader wanted to know about foreign currency exchange traded funds (ETFs). Thanks to ETFs, foreign currency is a market the average, everyday investor can get exposure to an area that previously wasn’t accessible... Continue Reading »

How to Invest in Single-Country ETFs
May 2, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track a single country have have been a boon to many long-term investors. They allow investors to reduce their exposure to specific regional disruptions, such as the recent credit... Continue Reading »

Brazil, Latin America ETFs Soar After Investment Upgrade
May 1, 2008 – Brazil’s exchange traded fund (ETF) got a big boost after Standard & Poor’s rated the country to "investment grade." The country’s continually growing economy and debt reduction are cited as two reasons for the upgrade,... 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 »

Mexico and Its ETF Has One Caliente Decade
April 26, 2008 – Nine out of the top ten exchange traded funds (ETFs) with high yearly returns actually tracked overseas markets, with one of the hottest markets and funds just south of the border. That’s according to... 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 »

Gold ETFs Are the Squeaky Wheels, But Other Metals Might Deserve Some Grease
April 25, 2008 – Gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) are real attention hogs. Sure, the metal is pretty to look at. It’s shiny. But it’s also being outperformed by other decidedly less sexy metals. streetTRACKS Gold Trust... Continue Reading »

Oil Prices May Get Worse; Steel and Natural Gas ETFs Are Keeping Pace
April 24, 2008 – The price of oil has slipped some over the last few days, but it’s projected to soar even higher - what will it mean for its exchange traded funds (ETFs)? The reports on fuel got... Continue Reading »

Silver, Base Metals ETFs Reflecting Strong Demand
April 22, 2008 – Demand for silver is on the rise and it’s reflected in its exchange traded fund (ETF). Gene Arensberg for Resource Investor says the rise in demand is evident because the paper silver market isn’t... Continue Reading »

Commodities, Natural Resources Keep Chile ETF On Fire
April 22, 2008 – In these commodity-crazy times, Chile and its exchange traded fund (ETF) might be something to think about. The iShares MSCI Chile (ECH) launched on Nov. 20, and it’s been up 14.4% since then. Year-to-date, it’s... Continue Reading »

Brazil ETF Benefits From Economics and Agriculture
April 21, 2008 – As exchange traded fund (ETF) investors look across the globe for investment opportunities, its hard to not take a second look at Brazil.  The economic leadership has enabled the country to grow and attract new... Continue Reading »

If Investment Remains Solid, Infrastructure ETFs Could Gather Strength
April 15, 2008 – An exchange traded fund (ETF) can be a better proxy for a sector than a single stock. It takes the guesswork right out of investing. Diversification is another element that is added when using... Continue Reading »

Sugar Might Sweeten Agriculture ETF Performance
April 15, 2008 – Sugar is one commodity whose price remains relatively low when compared with historic highs, but it may not remain that way for long, leaving room to grow for exchange traded funds (ETFs). Take Baltimore’s famous... Continue Reading »

Copper and Other Resources Enrich Chile’s ETF
April 11, 2008 – With a reputation as one of the world’s most economically progressive free market-focused nations in Latin America, the global commodities market could take Chile’s exchange traded fund (ETF) to new levels. The country’s economy has grown... Continue Reading »

Tom Lydon Talks ETFs on Fox Business
April 9, 2008 – Tom Lydon appeared on Fox Business Network earlier today with anchor Cheryl Casone. Tom discussed hot ETFs in Asia and Latin America as well as poorly performing ETFs in the retail sector. Video of Tom’s... 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 »

Mexico’s ETF and Economy Are Worth Some Celebratory Margaritas, With Salt
April 2, 2008 – Experts have warned that Mexico could be the hardest hit of the Latin American countries if the United States enters a full-blow slowdown, causing exchange traded fund (ETF) investors to be cautious. So far,... Continue Reading »

Playing the Waiting Game With ETFs
March 28, 2008 –   Some believe we’re in a full-blown recession, but no matter what they believe, exchange traded fund (ETF) investors shouldn’t panic. Chris Fichera for Consumer Reports suggests staying put and weathering the storm, while making some... Continue Reading »

On Tight Supply, Gold Is Forecast to Top Records, ETFs Could Follow
March 26, 2008 – A London investment manager expects that tightness in the gold supply could send prices soaring to new records that could affect exchange traded funds (ETFs), particularly those that hold the precious metal. Gold has taken... Continue Reading »

Latin America, Brazil ETFs Are Bucking the Trend
March 20, 2008 – Most single-country exchanged traded funds (ETFs) are sitting below their 200-day moving averages. Many, particularly those in Asia, are in the double digits in their positions below their trend lines. Two funds are above, and they’re... 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 »

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 »

North American Neighbors’ ETFs Holding Their Own
March 7, 2008 – How has the U.S. economic slowdown impacted North American neighbors and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs)? America is an important market for Canada and Mexico, and the United States is a major consumer of... Continue Reading »

Brazil Is Tranquil Amid US Turmoil; ETF Stays Solid
February 26, 2008 – Brazil remains confident and poised, convinced that a U.S. recession will not affect neither the thriving domestic markets nor its related exchange traded fund(ETF). President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva said they are well-prepared to... Continue Reading »

Have a Portfolio Oscar-Themed Party With Metals ETFs
February 24, 2008 – Just when you think gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) have hit their peak, the upward momentum continues. Yesterday, gold finished at $946.30. And let’s just say, if you’re an actor who has been appearing in... 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 »

Sector Rotation In A Global ETF Portfolio
February 15, 2008 –   Adapting your investment strategy with exchange traded funds (ETFs) is important when economies around the world are becoming more interrelated. Doing so will add value and increase the chance of outperforming benchmarks, reports  Carl... Continue Reading »

What’s Behind the Activity in the Steel, Metals and Mining ETFs?
February 15, 2008 – Two exchange traded funds (ETFs) posted stellar numbers this week. What’s behind all the movement? Market Vectors Steel (SLX) is up 7.2% this week and up 18.4% since Jan. 22. One possible factor in the... Continue Reading »

Brazil ETF Shaking Things Up
February 13, 2008 – It is hard to determine what moves a broad group of stock so much that an exchange traded fund (ETF) will move sharply, but one factor could be that the major holdings are concentrated.... Continue Reading »

Mexico Will Put Billions Into Infrastructure - ETF Might Say ‘Ole!’
February 9, 2008 – Mexico will soon start pouring money into its infrastructure, benefiting its economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). On Monday, Doug Krizner and Dan Grech for Marketplace report, President Felipe Calderon will make his first presidential... Continue Reading »

Barclays’ New Currency ETNs Evolve
February 8, 2008 – Barclays is expanding its line of exchange traded notes (ETNs) with three new currency-related filings. Despite the IRS ruling that these notes should be taxed as debt, and that gains from interest income and... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Chile ETF Warms Up This Week
January 31, 2008 – One of the top-performing exchange traded funds (ETFs) over the last week might come as a surprise after all the talk about short ETFs amid market turmoil. It’s the iShares MSCI Chile (ECH), launched in... Continue Reading »

Latin America and ETF Are Rich in Resources
January 14, 2008 – One person who’s been to Latin America many times over the years has witnessed the changes that have played a part in the continent’s growing exchange traded funds (ETFs) firsthand. Martin D. Weiss for Money... Continue Reading »

No Siesta For Mexico And Its ETF
January 11, 2008 – Has the iShares MSCI Mexico Index (EWW) exchange traded fund (ETF) been taking a short siesta? Apparently not, as the ETF outdid the general market last year, up 12.9%. Many of the best stocks... Continue Reading »

Chilean ETF Gives Copper Exposure
January 8, 2008 – Chile is a quiet and lesser-known emerging market, but its exchange traded fund (ETF) is providing some valuable opportunities. The iShares MSCI Chile Index Fund (ECH) in particular exposes investors to copper, a commodity that... Continue Reading »

Are U.S. Economy and ETFs as Down and Out as You’d Think?
January 4, 2008 – When comparing the U.S. economy to the rest of the world lately, investments and exchange traded funds (ETFs) focusing on the foreign markets have been in favor. The U.S. housing collapse and credit meltdown... Continue Reading »

Eastern Europe ETF a Dark Horse in Emerging Markets Sector
January 4, 2008 – When talk turns to the "emerging markets" exchange traded funds (ETFs), it often centers around a few economies in particular: Latin America, India and China. In the fourth quarter of 2007, however, there was... Continue Reading »

Brazil’s ETF Could Retain Its Looks Through 2008
January 4, 2008 – Brazil is generally known as the land of really good-looking people, and that tendency toward good looks extends to its exchange traded fund (ETF). The iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ) was among the top... 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 »

An ETF for Every Taste
December 29, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are competing for market share with newer and more exotic offerings. Titles including dermatology and wound care, to insiders or Chile are cropping up and as the flavors become more specialized,... Continue Reading »

Latin America and Its ETFs On the Upswing
December 21, 2007 – There’s been a lot of talk about Asia’s performance this year, but Latin America and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) that have been performing nicely too. PlanetQuant crunched the numbers and released their Global... Continue Reading »

Does Brazil And ETF EWZ Have Staying Power?
December 3, 2007 – The Brazilian market has proved to be stronger-than-expected, but do the stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have staying power? The rise has been similar to other emerging markets, and due to the commodities... Continue Reading »

Access To Chile ETF Granted
November 29, 2007 – This month, Barclays added another single-country exchange traded fund(ETF) to it’s growing family, iShares MSCI Chile Index Fund (ECH). It tracks the performance of the MSCI Chile Index which measures the broad based equity... Continue Reading »

Latin American ETFs Have New Competition
October 23, 2007 – Two new leveraged mutual funds from ProFunds could gobble assets away from other Latin American exchange traded funds (ETFs). The ProFunds UltraShort Latin America ProFund (UFPIX) is designed to reflect twice the downside movement... Continue Reading »

September ETF Session
October 2, 2007 – Let’s look at some September exchange traded fund (ETF) happenings: The ETF 50 Index increased 4.7%, which is its largest monthly gain this year. Aaron Siegel for Investment News reports that the benchmark contains... Continue Reading »

Emerging-market ETFs - Still a Great Opportunity
September 23, 2007 – The Federal Reserve’s rate cut was much appreciated and anticipated by Wall Street last week, but there was a real gain abroad for emerging markets and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that focus on... Continue Reading »

Political Events Can Impact Emerging-market ETFs
August 23, 2007 – Emerging markets and their exchange traded funds (ETFs) appear as if they are stabilizing despite the subprime storm. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (EEM), for example, is up 5.6% since the market low on... Continue Reading »

Current Affairs Affect Latin American ETFs
August 21, 2007 – Although the iShares S&P Latin America 40 Index (ILF) exchange traded fund (ETF) is down 16.1% for the month, it’s up 12.3% year-to-date and generally has been a strong performer for most of this... Continue Reading »

10 ETFs That Have Dropped During the Recent Market Decline
August 17, 2007 – As of market close yesterday, the S&P was 9.1% off its recent high, but some exchange traded funds (ETFs) have given back two or three times as much. Having an exit strategy helps protect... 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 »

Brazil Economy Helping ETF Become Top Performer
July 19, 2007 – Brazil, and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that focus on the country, are on fire right now. Along with Brazil, the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are expected to grow at a... Continue Reading »

Excellent Coffee Aside, Where’s the Colombian ETF?
July 18, 2007 – Emerging market and country-specific exchange traded funds (ETFs) overall have been performing well. One superstar emerging market ETF is the SPDR S&P Emerging Latin America (GML), which is up 20.4% since its inception in... Continue Reading »

The Flow is Foreign for June ETFs
July 14, 2007 – International and fixed-income exchange traded fund (ETF) assets flourished in June, as investors took a tiny break from U.S. markets. International ETFs gained $3.7 billion in assets. iShares MSCI EAFE (EFA) received $1 billion,... Continue Reading »

Emerging Markets ETFs-Different Yet Similar
June 15, 2007 – Emerging markets exchange traded funds (ETFs) allow an investor to spread their dollars across a number of countries and currencies while getting exposure to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world. They come... Continue Reading »

Mexico ETF Rides Investment Wave
June 3, 2007 – Mexico’s mutual funds could see another year of double-digit growth due to stable interest rates and the transfer of traditional bank deposits to funds - perhaps exchange traded funds (ETFs) will appeal to investors... Continue Reading »

Latin America ETFs Post Inflows
May 31, 2007 – China may be the topic of the day, but looking at the Latin American exchange traded funds (ETFs), that is where things are moving.  While China saw fund outflows this month, Latin American funds... Continue Reading »

Latin American ETF Es Caliente!
May 23, 2007 – Latin American exchange traded funds (ETFs) have already earned double-digit gains in less than half a years time. Many have set new record level highs during the past week and are expected to keep... Continue Reading »

!Arriba! Mexico ETF
May 3, 2007 – Barclay’s iShares MSCI Mexico (EWW) is la primera among the rival Latin America-focused mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Based on 12 months as of April 30th, it is up 38%, compared to... Continue Reading »

Brazil ETF Sustaintainability?
April 13, 2007 – Brazil has been a hot country for several years and the exchange traded fund (ETF) following the country has too.  That’s not to say there have not been any setbacks.  Normally, it’s a country’s... Continue Reading »

Foreign Focused ETFs Rebounding
March 30, 2007 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) with a foreign market focus are in the spotlight once again.  The sell-off in the China markets last month shook the global markets and investors raced to pull money from... Continue Reading »

Five ETFs To Watch As The Stock Market Rebounds
March 26, 2007 – Stocks have launched an impressive recovery in the past few weeks and some exchange traded funds (ETFs) have led the pack. There isn’t a lack for choice, as over 400 ETFs are available representing all... Continue Reading »

EWW Mexico ETF Rise With Elections
February 11, 2007 – The Mexican elections might be helping out the Mexico exchange traded fund (ETF).  iShares MSCI Mexico Fund (EWW) reached new highs this week and has been on a steady rise since mid-June.  Joanne Von... 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 »

Brazil ETF EWZ Is On The Up
January 19, 2007 – During 2006, while India and China were all the rage Brazil’s exchange traded fund (ETF), iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ), was up 45%. Carl Delfeld’s main concern is if Brazil’s economic recovery is sustainable... Continue Reading »

Top Performing ETFs for 2006
December 29, 2006 – Once again, global exchange traded funds (ETFs) were the top performers for 2006.  Booming economic growth in China helped push the China ETFs to the number one and two spots for the year.  iShares... Continue Reading »

Brazil ETF Ready for Consumers in New Year
December 24, 2006 – Commodities were the main support of 2006 for the Brazilian exchange traded fund (ETF).  The iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (EWZ) is up 37% year-to-date. Looking forward into 2007, economists believe consumerism will be... Continue Reading »

Single Country ETFs
November 16, 2006 – Single country exchange traded funds (ETFs) require an investor to put some time and thought into their portfolio. If one wants to go foreign without investing in one single country, there are broad-based ETFs... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market ETF Investing
October 30, 2006 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have made investing abroad more comfortable. Looking at one-year performance, most of the top ten ETFs are emerging markets.  They include iShares MSCI Mexico (EWW), iShares MSCI Austria (EWO), iShares... Continue Reading »

Latin American ETFs Lead for Month
October 24, 2006 – Latin American exchange traded funds lead the pack for the past month.  Below are the ETFs in the region and how they have performed over the past month. iShares S&P Latin America 40 Index Fund... Continue Reading »

Mexican ETF (EWW) Booming
October 12, 2006 – The exchange traded fund, iShares MSCI Mexico (EWW) is benefiting from the country’s stable currency, abundant trade and infrastructure development.  The ETF is up 24% year-to-date and 15% over the last three months after... Continue Reading »

Latin American ETFs on the Comeback
August 1, 2006 – In the last month, Latin American markets have come back from their drop in May.  Exchange traded funds representing the region are the top performers over the last month.  iShares MSCI Mexico (EWW) is... Continue Reading »

Mexico ETF (EWW) Winning Election
July 19, 2006 – Even with election turmoil, the Mexican market has held up well and so has the exchange traded fund, iShares MSCI Mexico (EWW).  The apparent victory of Felipe Calderon as Mexico’s president has given the... Continue Reading »

ETF Trends - Mexico (EWW) and the President
July 8, 2006 – The Mexican market had a ride this week, as markets rose and fell based on the leader in Sunday’s elections.  In the Mexican presidential race, the market favorite, Felipe Calderon, was declared the winner... Continue Reading »

Single Country ETFs On Fire!
March 20, 2006 – ETFzone Trading Specialist, Jonathan Bernstein points out that single country ETFs have been on a fire the past two years. Many have appreciated over 50%! Some examples include: like iShares MSCI Mexico (EWW) and iShares MSCI Brazil... Continue Reading »

Latin American ETFs Begin to Cool
March 7, 2006 – Latin American exchange traded funds (ETFs) have suffered from the recent global market correction. As of mid-day trading iShares MSCI Mexico Index (EWW) was 8.03% off its most recent high, iShares MSCI Brazil Index... Continue Reading »

2006 ETF Leader - Latin America
January 27, 2006 – iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ) is up 22% this year and iShares MSCI Latin America (ILF) is up 16%.  These numbers indicate there is a bull market somewhere in the world.  What is it about... Continue Reading »

Latin American ETFs Outperform Other World Markets
January 7, 2006 – The first trading week of the year saw U.S. markets surge forward finishing at their highest levels since mid-2001.  The Dow gained 2.3% for the week, the S&P 500 was up 3.0% and the... Continue Reading »

Top Performing ETF for September is Latin America (ILF)
September 29, 2005 – ishares S&P Latin America 40 Index (ILF) was one of the top performers for September, up 13.8% for the month and 47.1% year-to-date.  This ETF focuses on leading companies in Brazil and Mexico (also... Continue Reading »

Mexico is Booming
August 29, 2005 – The iShares MSCI Mexico Index (EWW) is up over 18% YTD. The Big Charts one-year chart below shows iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (the black line outlines the daily prices) and the 200-day moving average... Continue Reading »