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 »

iShares Readies to Expand Single-Country ETF Offerings
February 6, 2010 – iShares has a long list of single-country exchange traded funds (ETFs). Now the provider is getting ready to expand their popular lineup even further. The proposed funds cover everything from the United States to... 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 »

The 8 Best ETFs of 2009
December 31, 2009 – The year began with a free-falling market, but once we hit March, the markets made a fast about-face. Commodities and emerging markets lead the markets in the 2009, and it’s no surprise that their related... Continue Reading »

Why Russia ETF May Extend Gains Into 2010
December 24, 2009 – Russia’s economy got a nod from Standard & Poor’s when its rating service upgraded the country from negative to stable. What it means for the country’s exchange traded fund (ETF) could be determined in the... Continue Reading »

Our 2009 ETF Predictions: How Did We Do?
December 22, 2009 – At the end of 2008, we made some bold predictions about where the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry would wind up in 2009. How did we do? Nine out of 10 ain’t bad! Read on... Continue Reading »

ETF Winners and Losers When the U.S. Dollar Is Weak
December 11, 2009 – The U.S. dollar is steadily dropping. Yet, value can be found in certain areas of the market and exchange trade funds (ETFs). Who wins and who loses when the dollar drops off? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "22197,"; Continue Reading »