Russian ETF, Still Caught In A Tempest
November 30, 2008 – Russia’s strong veneer was thrown off as the government conceded to a crisis that is spreading to the economy and their exchange traded fund (ETF). In two months, Russia has spent $57 billion defending the ruble,... Continue Reading »

Reliance on Oil Depresses Russia, ETF
November 20, 2008 – Economic growth for Russia is weak as forecasts have just been lowered, causing distress for shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Continued weakness in the Russian ruble also is inevitable, as macroeconomic fundamentals are pointing... Continue Reading »

As Energy Tanks, Russia, ETF Scale Back
November 11, 2008 – Russia was one of the biggest winners in the runup in oil prices, but now the country and its exchange traded fund (ETF) are falling back on hard times. The country is becoming no stranger... Continue Reading »

Russia’s Blame Game Could Hold Back ETF
November 7, 2008 – Russia doesn’t appear to be focusing on its own economic crisis and, left unchanged, could have long-term impact on its exchange traded fund (ETF). President Dmitry Medvedev finally addressed the nation a day after Barack Obama... Continue Reading »

Global ETFs Hit Especially Hard In Slowdown - Now What?
October 23, 2008 – Global exchange traded funds (ETFs), for the most part, have been hit harder than any other area. Most are at least 50% off their highs, while some are a full two-thirds or even more. As the... Continue Reading »

Russian-Focused ETFs Keep On Trading Through Closures
October 13, 2008 – The Market Vectors Russia (RSX) exchange traded fund (ETF) has continued to trade in the United States, even as the Russian exchanges have been closed repeatedly. Over the past few months both the RTS and Micex... Continue Reading »

Differing Russia Opinions Could Sway ETF
October 9, 2008 – Confidence in Russia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) could be restored after the country’s forces fully completed a withdrawal from zones around Georgia’s rebel region Wednesday. An imminent withdrawal occurred earlier than ordered by French president Nick... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market ETFs Left Reeling
October 7, 2008 – For a time, the thinking was that emerging market economies and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were insulated from the U.S. mess. But while they manage to resist the downward pull for a time, they’ve finally... Continue Reading »

September ETF Performance Report
September 30, 2008 – Today brings to a close one of the most volatile months and quarters for exchange traded funds (ETFS) in stock market history. Several of the country’s largest financial institutions failed, some others merged and others... Continue Reading »

Russia’s Economy, ETF Are Not Islands
September 26, 2008 – Not long ago, Russia appeared to be standing their ground during this global credit crunch, but lately the country’s economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs) haven’t seemed quite so resilient. Many analysts back then predicted that... Continue Reading »

Stocks, ETFs Reverse Course After Bailout Agreement Reached
September 25, 2008 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) reversed three days of losses today after lawmakers agreed on an outline for a bailout plan. But while stocks rose, credit markets are still nervous, says Tim Paradis for the... Continue Reading »

Russia Market Jumps 20%; ETF Follows Suit
September 19, 2008 – Russia’s financial markets closed up a massive 20% higher, sending the country’s related exchange traded fund (ETF) onto double-digit gains of its own. The session was so volatile that trading was suspended twice as stocks rose... Continue Reading »

Russian Banks Feel The Blow Of U.S. Credit Fallout
September 18, 2008 – The latest hit by U.S. investment banks is causing deep trouble in areas and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the other side of the globe, and Russia is beginning to feel the recent fallout. After the... Continue Reading »

It Could Be Awhile Before Russia ETF Sees the Upside
September 10, 2008 – Since this spring, Russia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) has been in a free-fall, dropping off 46.6% following its May 19 high. Market Vectors Russia (RSX) is also down 38.6% year-to-date. The fund’s weighting in certain sectors... Continue Reading »

Conflict And Politics In Russia Threatens ETF
September 9, 2008 – Russia’s conflict with Georgia could wind up putting the expansion of both the country and its exchange traded fund (ETF) on hold. The Russian stock market already took a dive to a two-year low as foreign... Continue Reading »

August ETF Performance Report
August 29, 2008 – Market volatility continued in August, which led to mixed performance for major indexes and exchange traded funds (ETFs).  The Dow Jones industrial average ended the month down slightly by 0.3%, the S&P 500 was basically... Continue Reading »

Russia’s ETF In a Battle Over Risk and Reward
August 29, 2008 – Is the risk worth the potential reward when it comes to investment in Russia and its exchange traded fund (ETF)? Russia has become a leader in Eastern Europe, and living standards there have vastly improved, according... Continue Reading »

Russia May Be Too Risky For Some ETF Investors
August 19, 2008 – As many exchange traded funds (ETFs) cover emerging markets, Russia may provide too much risk for some investors despite the until-recent success of these emerging market economies. The Russian economy started off strong this... Continue Reading »

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 »

Russia Reinforces Its Market and ETF Presence With U.S. Steel Buyout
August 13, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) could reap the rewards as the Russians add to their presence in the U.S. steel industry. In the biggest takeover of the year within the global steel industry, Novolipetsk of Russia is... Continue Reading »

Russia Halts Conflict But Doesn’t Withdraw; ETF Goes On the Move
August 12, 2008 – The long-term investment opportunities that are offered from Russia’s growing economy is enough for investors to stay the course and keep their assets in the focused exchange traded fund (ETF). Russia said this morning that they... 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 »

Will Conflict In Russia Carry Over to ETF?
August 8, 2008 – The escalation of the Georgia-Russia conflict, which took a turn for the worse this morning, could do harm to the Russian exchange traded fund (ETF) if it continues. Georgia launched an offensive in a breakaway region,... Continue Reading »

Will Russia’s ETF Suffer Collateral Damage In Wake of Allegations?
July 25, 2008 – Russia’s exchange traded fund (ETF) is trading down early today after the country’s RTS index plunged headlong into a bear market. The index went into turmoil after Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said OAO Mechel, a metals... Continue Reading »