Van Eck Finds Its Niche With Market Vectors ETFs
November 4, 2009 – Van Eck seems to have found its space in the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. The roughly 50-year-old firm offers a lineup of ETFs that give exposure to unique segments of the marketplace. (more…) Continue Reading »

4 Ways to Play Russia’s Recovery With ETFs
November 4, 2009 – Since declining by nearly 75% in 2008, Russia has shown a quick turnaround in 2009. Lingering problems, however, still impede the recovery of the country’s economy and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). (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 »

Russian ETF’s Potential Stumbling Block on the Way to Growth
October 23, 2009 – Russia’s economy is rebounding and the overall outlook for growth is improving, but a strengthening rouble could be a hiccup for the economy and its exchange traded fund (ETF) (more…) Continue Reading »

Using ETFs to Play Russia and China’s Natural Gas Deal
October 15, 2009 – Russia and China have signed a general trade agreement involving China’s largest state-run energy company and the Russian state-run gas supplier. There are several ways to play this alliance with exchange traded funds (ETFs).... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: Market Vectors Russia (RSX)
October 14, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on Market Vectors Russia (NYSEArca: RSX), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

Hillary Goes to Russia; Will Her Visit Extend Russian ETF’s Gains?
October 12, 2009 – The best-performing single country exchange traded fund (ETF) last week was Russia’s. Russia’s economy has shown signs that the recovery is picking up, but the country has some long-term problems that still need to be... Continue Reading »

Russia’s ETF: 4 Things Going for It
October 6, 2009 – For the short term, Russia’s companies are inching up manufacturing output, but over the long run, banking and oil could be what bring the economy and related exchange traded fund (ETF) back up to speed.... Continue Reading »

Russia’s ETF: When Will the Full Recovery Begin?
September 21, 2009 – Although Russia appears to be on the right track to emerge from a recession, the economy isn’t set for a full recovery until 2012. The performance of the single-country exchange traded fund (ETF), however,... Continue Reading »

5 Alternatives for BRIC ETF Investors
September 18, 2009 – When many people talk about emerging markets, chances are that the BRICs are part of the conversation. Brazil, Russia, China and India have all gone through such expansive growth that there are even exchange... Continue Reading »