Spain ETF: In a Delicate Position
February 22, 2010 – Spain might not be as hard-hit as its Grecian neighbors, but the country is grappling with problems of its own that could drag its exchange traded fund (ETF) down further if the country doesn’t push... Continue Reading »

Greece, Spain, Portugal: Hope In Sight for ETFs?
February 9, 2010 – The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) reacted well to news that European officials could be moving to save Greece from its increasingly disconcerting debt crisis.  But the crisis is far from over – we’ve... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF: Issues to Tackle
February 3, 2010 – Spain, Europe’s fifth-largest economy, is stuck in a deepening recession. The large deficit, high unemployment rate and a collapsed housing market have been keeping the economy and related exchange traded fund (ETF) depressed. (more…) Continue Reading »

Disappointing Jobs Report Turns Stocks and ETFs Sour
January 8, 2010 – The United States lost more jobs than anticipated last month, putting the unemployment rate at a steady 10%. The news tempered hopes for a quick and smooth economic recovery. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETFs Hit By a Weakening Euro
December 17, 2009 – The euro has seen better days. The currency and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are slipping as debt piles up and assurances of self-restraint and fiscal prudence fail to stem investor sentiments of a... Continue Reading »

Midday Update: Stocks, ETFs Mixed After Government Extends TARP Program
December 9, 2009 – There is a decidedly mixed tone to stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) this morning. A rise in energy stocks has offset negative sentiment after Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress the Obama administration is... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Economy Limps Along, But Will Its ETF?
December 3, 2009 – Spain still has a long way to go before experiencing economic well-being. Will the country-specific exchange traded fund (ETF) come to a slow crawl as poor manufacturing rates and high unemployment plague Spain’s economy? (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Brazil’s ETFs Are Among the Emerging Market Leaders
November 20, 2009 – Brazil is a country on the rebound. The country’s related shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have reflected this with stellar performance so far this year. Why is Brazil a leader among emerging and developed... Continue Reading »