State Street Launches New Russia ETF
March 12, 2010 – Russian equities have outperformed the S&P 500 by 3% in the last month, so the timing of a new exchange traded fund (ETF) from State Street aimed at the Russian economy seems especially good. (more…) Continue Reading »

A Year Later: 8 Top ETFs Since the Market’s Low
March 9, 2010 – What a difference a year makes. At this time in 2009, it seemed that the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) couldn’t sink much further. Little did we know, a reprieve was to come. Here... Continue Reading »

Eastern Europe ETFs May Outstrip the Rest of E.U.
March 7, 2010 – While the European Union is burdened with heavy debts and a series of financial scares, it’s not all gloom in Europe. In fact, Central and Eastern European exchange traded funds (ETFs) have made strides as... Continue Reading »

Russia ETFs: Emerging Illusion?
March 5, 2010 – While Russia has long been considered one of the four fastest- growing developing economies in the world, the recent economic crisis may have finally exposed Russia’s weaknesses. But does that necessarily mean that Russia-focused exchange... Continue Reading »

Russia ETF: Central Bank Lends a Helping Hand
February 23, 2010 – The recovery in Russia and its related exchange traded fund (ETF) has been slow going, but the Central Bank has stepped in to give the economy a much-needed jump start. (more…) Continue Reading »

Russia ETF: Why the Country Is Moving Beyond Oil
February 6, 2010 – With a significant portion of its economy invested in energy, Russia’s economy and its related exchange traded fund (ETF) have become vulnerable to the global price swings of oil prices. As a result, the government... Continue Reading »

5 ETFs to Ride Eastern Europe’s Growth Prospects
January 27, 2010 – The Eastern Europe region looks to be doing better-than-expected. The region’s economies, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), have shaken off the clutches of the financial crisis and may be on course for an... Continue Reading »

Two Reasons Russia ETF Could Be Riding a Bull
January 8, 2010 – Rising commodity prices and Russia’s quick fixes for its financial system provided the necessary catalyst for a surge in the country’s stock markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) last year. Growth could continue to be... Continue Reading »