Midday Market Update: Grim Unemployment Numbers
November 6, 2009 – Unemployment in the United States shot up to 10.2%. It’s not only the highest rate in 26 years, but it’s the first time unemployment has topped 10% in as much time. Stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: Emerging Global Shares Composite Titans Index Fund (EEG)
November 4, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on Emerging Global Shares Composite Titans Index Fund (NYSEArca: EEG), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play Emerging Markets With ETFs
October 30, 2009 – Some of the best-performing exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year have been in the hot and getting hotter area of emerging markets. But is there any steam left in this rally? (more…) Continue Reading »

4 Ways Brazil’s Growing Middle Class Can Benefit ETFs
October 29, 2009 – Brazil’s development in recent years has had a key positive side effect: a booming middle class. The growth of this segment could help drive  consumption and, in turn, boost the country’s exchange traded funds (ETFs).... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap (BRF)
October 28, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap (NYSEArca: BRF), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

Colombia ETF: A Country Out of Its Rut?
October 27, 2009 – Economic data show that Colombia is steadily growing again. Like every other country, Colombia’s monetary policies are providing the necessary succor for the economy and country-related exchange traded fund (ETF). (more…) Continue Reading »

5 Top Emerging Market ETFs Off the Lows
October 26, 2009 – Emerging-market countries have gathered their composure with grace, and emerging market related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have bounced back to impressive heights since the March 9 low. Let’s take a look at five emerging countries... Continue Reading »

Brazil’s New Tax: What It Could Mean for ETFs
October 23, 2009 – This week, Brazil implemented a 2% tax on new foreign investment. What could this mean for investors in the popular exchange traded fund (ETF) that focuses on the country? (more…) Continue Reading »

Industrial Metals ETFs: Where Copper and Steel Are Going
October 23, 2009 – Ever since world economies began their long march toward recovery, base metals, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), have seen more demand. (more…) Continue Reading »

7 Things to Like About Brazil and Its ETFs
October 19, 2009 – Global cash flow seems to be dominating emerging market shares, and Brazil is right along for the ride, as related stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are rallying. (more…) Continue Reading »