Protesters Disrupt Thai Trade and Its ETF
November 26, 2008 – Thailand, a country fraught with internal strife and tourism being a key component of the economy, may not be the most stable country for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors who are risk-averse. The Thailand baht has... Continue Reading »

Global Crisis Takes a Hit on Thailand ETF
November 6, 2008 – A slowing economy, a down exchange traded fund (ETF) and expectations of interest rate cuts resulted in a drop in yields on Thai government paper.The demand for Thai bonds has surged in expectation of the central... 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 »

New Currency ETN Tracks Asia, While U.S. Economy Shows Signs Of Life
September 5, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors is listing an Asian currency-focused exchange traded note (ETN). The note will give investors access to new currencies previously unavailable to exchange traded fund (ETF) and ETN investors: the Philippine peso, Chinese... Continue Reading »

Waning Domestic Spending Slows Thailand’s Growth, ETF
August 27, 2008 – Thailand’s economic growth has slowed, meaning the near-term prospects for its exchange traded fund (ETF) could be dim. The economy grew by a slower-than-expected 5.3%. Growth in the second quarter was expected to reach 5.8%, reports... Continue Reading »

New Global ETF Gives Exact Exposure To Asia
August 20, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors has expanded on the Asian invasion within equity markets with a new exchange traded fund (ETF) that takes investors deeper into the continent. The iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan Index Fund is... Continue Reading »

ETFs Could Benefit from Asian Carbon Trading
July 31, 2008 – With global carbon trading growing at a quick clip, Asian economies are looking to join in on the action, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are sure to track this market entry. There is a... Continue Reading »

Emerging Market Currencies See Winning Streak Slow, Possibly Hitting ETFs
July 22, 2008 – Currency in emerging markets have enjoyed a five-year winning streak that has benefited some exchange traded funds (ETFs). But the good times might be coming to a halt. Inflation is what’s doing the money in, and... Continue Reading »

Will Thailand’s Rate Increase Help Its ETF?
July 18, 2008 – Thailand’s economy is no stranger to rising prices that affect the economy and its exchange traded fund (ETF). For that reason, the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in two ... Continue Reading »

Will Vietnam’s Inflation Pressures Be Under Control In Time for ETF?
June 2, 2008 – Vietnam is in the middle of an inflation crisis one hopes will improve by the time an exchange traded fund (ETF) for the country is launched. While Market Vectors awaits the okay from the Securities... Continue Reading »

Digging Deeper Into Metals And Mining ETFs
May 20, 2008 – As commodities become all the rage with investors, commodities exchange traded funds (ETFs) have proliferated alongside them. ETF Expert’s Gary Gordon for Equities Magazine has five mining-focused funds that might fit an investor’s risk... Continue Reading »

iShares Breaks New Ground With Israel, Turkey and Thailand ETFs
March 28, 2008 – Barclays Global Investors is breaking new ground with their iShares exchange traded funds (ETFs): they’re the first to launch funds covering Israel, Thailand and Turkey. In addition to these funds, iShares has also launched two global... Continue Reading »

Thailand’s Unrest Could Keep an ETF Out of the Picture For Now
March 2, 2008 – Thailand does not have a U.S.-listed exchange traded fund (ETF) like several other frontier countries - yet. The exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand Thursday for the first time since a... Continue Reading »

New Asian Index Launched; ETFs Won’t Be Far Behind
October 12, 2007 – New Asian-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be coming soon. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has announced the launch of a new index covering Southeast Asia. Emerging markets in Asia have been on fire lately,... Continue Reading »

A Toast to Thailand’s First ETF
September 7, 2007 – Thailand’s first exchange traded fund (ETF) had a successful launch yesterday. The ThaiDex SET50 ETF (TDEX) closed with unit prices 3.6% higher than the initial public offering (IPO) price, according to Krissana Parnsoonthorn for... Continue Reading »

Which Emerging-market ETF Is Right for You?
September 2, 2007 – Emerging-market exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been popular lately because of their generally strong performance over the past few years. The great thing about emerging-market ETFs is that there is wide selection; almost every... Continue Reading »

Emerging Markets ETFs Can Breath Again
January 21, 2007 – Investors who own any exchange traded funds (ETFs) in emerging markets can begin to stop holding their breaths. The major correction enhanced by a five year rally for the sector may not even occur.... Continue Reading »

Emerging Markets ETFs Disaster Begins in Thailand
December 22, 2006 – The following occurrence is an example of why emerging markets exchange traded funds (ETFs) need intense monitoring. Thailand’s new government, which gained power only months ago, drove its country’s financial markets into utter chaos... Continue Reading »