Spain’s Economy, ETF Stagnate
November 16, 2008 – With the end of an extraordinary growth spurt a recession in Spain is inevitable. But to what extent will it affect Spain and its exchange traded fund (ETF)? It seemed like it was just yesterday that... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Economy, ETF Back-Pedal
November 2, 2008 – Spain’s economy is bordering on a recession as the country experienced its first quarterly decline since 1993, leaving exchange traded funds (ETFs) hanging. The estimate from the Bank of Spain on Friday showed gross domestic product... Continue Reading »

Global ETFs Pulled Down By Faltering U.S. Economy
October 3, 2008 – All signs point toward the fact that the United States and our exchange traded funds (ETFs) are getting jostled around in this weakened economy. Some countries could face recession as the global economy tumbles toward... Continue Reading »

ETFs Stunted While Europe Battles the Inflation Beast
September 4, 2008 – Two key banks in Europe left their interest rates untouched as they wait to see if slower growth will ultimately give life to the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Borrowing costs were left at 4.25%... Continue Reading »

Euro Isn’t Winning Popularity Contests With Spain and ETFs
August 25, 2008 – The euro is having a bit of a PR crisis in Spain, where most Spaniards believe it has damaged their economy and, in turn, its exchange traded fund (ETF). On the other hand, not many... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Economy And ETF Feel The Pains
August 8, 2008 – There might be rain in Spain, but it could just be tears over how the economy is faltering and, in turn, affecting its exchange traded fund (ETF). iShares MSCI Spain Index (EWP) may begin to see... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Water Shortage May Trickle Into Its ETF
June 9, 2008 – For Murcia, Spain, the water crisis has been sped up by developers and farmers who are fighting over this resource, impacting exchange traded funds (ETFs) from both sides. Murcia was once a forgotten, poor... Continue Reading »

Natural Gas ETFs Could Burn Bright In Growing Shortage
May 31, 2008 – Natural gas exchange traded funds (ETFs) certainly haven’t been shouting as loud as those for other commodities (hello, oil), but they’ve been delivering the returns. The commodity has been a standout in what has been... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Economy And ETF Slow, Mirroring The U.S.
May 16, 2008 – Spain’s economy is still growing, but at a slower pace, and it could reflect in the country’s exchange traded fund (ETF). Ben Sills for Bloomberg reports that the Spanish economy grew only 0.3% in... Continue Reading »

International Markets, ETFs Catching U.S. Housing Disease
April 15, 2008 – The U.S. housing crisis is taking its toll on other countries, and it could hit their exchange traded funds (ETFs) if it persists for long. Real estate prices are plummeting in the Irish countryside, the... Continue Reading »

Playing the Waiting Game With ETFs
March 28, 2008 –   Some believe we’re in a full-blown recession, but no matter what they believe, exchange traded fund (ETF) investors shouldn’t panic. Chris Fichera for Consumer Reports suggests staying put and weathering the storm, while making some... Continue Reading »

You Can’t Always Judge an ETF By Its Name
January 29, 2008 – In December, Barclays added another international exchange traded fund (ETF) to its lineup: the iShares MSCI Kokusai Index Fund (TOK).  TOK covers 1,203 holdings in 22 developed markets, minus Japan, with the United States taking... Continue Reading »

Spain’s Economy And ETF Mirroring The US?
December 24, 2007 – The Spanish economy is still healthy and full of potential, however, signs that the economic landscape is shifting have emerged, effecting related exchange traded funds (ETFs). During recent years Spain has undergone an intense... Continue Reading »

Single-Country ETFs…And The Winner Is….
November 27, 2007 – Single-country exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be a good investment for portfolios, however, picking which country is a hard decision. There are many factors to consider like reward-to-risk, performance comparison, pullbacks and time frames,... Continue Reading »

ETFs Try Their Cut At Timber
November 23, 2007 – The latest from Claymore’s exchange traded fund (ETF) family is the Claymore/Clear Global Timber (CUT), which tracks the Clear Global Timber Index. This includes 27 companies that produce wood and paper products. Companies are based... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF - Being a Gallant Instead Of a Goofus Could Pay Off
November 18, 2007 – How can better manners be an asset to the Spain-focused exchange traded fund (ETF)? Spain is seeking to end a dispute with Venezuela that began when Venezuela’s president Hugo Chavez repeatedly interrupted Spanish King... Continue Reading »

All Is Sunny for Spain’s ETF…for Now
October 23, 2007 – When the markets were down last week, Spain’s exchange traded fund (ETF) iShares MSCI Spain Index (EWP) was the only country specific ETF with positive returns. Currently, EWP is up 19.4% year-to-date. According to Prime... Continue Reading »

Spain and Its ETF Rides the Bull
October 1, 2007 – Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors might be shocked if there were to go abroad to Madrid and see what a business hub it is becoming. In the center of the city are four large... Continue Reading »

An ETF Spanish Style
August 9, 2007 – As the market rides the waves, a few exchange traded funds (ETFs) stand out against the rest. One such ETF is the iShares MSCI Spain Index (EWP). It’s up 13.6% year-to-date and is above... Continue Reading »

Around the ETF World
August 6, 2007 – As the international exchange traded fund (ETF) market expands, it’s becoming a more popular area in which to invest. Asian country-based ETFs have been doing especially well because of strong labor markets. China’s economy... Continue Reading »

European ETFs: Get One Whole or Take Them by the Slice
July 27, 2007 – Investing in Europe via exchange traded funds (ETFs) is another way to diversify your portfolio. In a way, it’s kind of like ordering pizza. When you invest in a European ETF that has different... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF Gets a Little Help from Its Friends
July 9, 2007 – Spain’s exchange traded fund (ETF) is enjoying a fresh boost thanks to its European neighbors. iShares MSCI Spain (EWP) comprises 35 stocks that trade on the Madrid Stock Exchange. It has returned 10.5% for... Continue Reading »

ETFs Rebound in First Quarter
April 21, 2007 – When you think of spring, one may conjure images of flowers growing, but what about the growth of your exchange traded funds (ETFs)?  As companies are reporting first quarter earnings, Rudy Martin of TheStreet.com... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF-Don’t Fight the Bull
April 13, 2007 – Don’t fight the bull market in Spain-instead look at the investment opportunity there may be in a Spain exchange traded fund (ETF). iShares MSCI Spain (EWP) is up 9% year to date and was... Continue Reading »

Top Performing ETFs for 2006
December 29, 2006 – Once again, global exchange traded funds (ETFs) were the top performers for 2006.  Booming economic growth in China helped push the China ETFs to the number one and two spots for the year.  iShares... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF on a Bull Run
December 20, 2006 – The iShares MSCI Spain Index Fund (EWP) has been one of the top exchange traded fund (ETF) performers of 2006. Economic growth in Europe and Spain is helping the Madrid stock market and the... Continue Reading »

Spanish Economy Effects ETF
November 13, 2006 – Spain’s high economic growth is of interest to investors in the Spanish exchange traded fund (ETF). iShares MCSI Spain (EWP) is up 44% year-to-date and up 9% for the month.  Spain’s stock market is... Continue Reading »

European ETFs Growing Performance
October 24, 2006 – Exchange traded funds with an international focus have enjoyed better returns than their U.S. counterparts.  European ETFs have been performing well and reaching new highs this month.  The top country performers are iShares MSCI... Continue Reading »

Spain ETF (EWP) Boosted by Housing
October 10, 2006 – iShares MSCI Spain (EWP) is one of the top performing exchange traded funds year-to-date.  This ETF is up 32%; 12% in the last three months.  Banks make up 39% of the holdings in EWP. Murray... Continue Reading »