How to Play Emerging Markets With ETFs
October 30, 2009 – Some of the best-performing exchange traded funds (ETFs) this year have been in the hot and getting hotter area of emerging markets. But is there any steam left in this rally? (more…) 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 »

Vietnam ETF: A Country On Its Way
August 18, 2009 – Vietnam may conjure images of war-torn jungles, but the reality today is much, much different than many people may realize. The country has staged such a turnaround that there’s never been a better time for... Continue Reading »

Investors Say Good Morning to Vietnam ETF
August 14, 2009 – After a long wait, investors will finally be saying “good morning” to a Vietnam exchange traded fund (ETF) today. (more…) Continue Reading »

Possibilities With Foreign Stocks, ETFs
December 6, 2008 – Over-exposure to domestic markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be detrimental during times such as these. On average, American investors have anywhere from 2%-20% exposure in foreign markets. This can prove dangerous for a few... Continue Reading »

New Index Covers Vietnam; ETF Still In Registration
September 24, 2008 – There’s no Vietnam exchange traded fund (ETF) yet, but there’s already one in registration, and now there’s another index. Standard & Poor’s has launched the first index tracking the largest and most liquid companies in Vietnam.... Continue Reading »

When Emerging Markets Turn, One ETF Could Be Worth Watching
September 11, 2008 – Emerging market exchange traded funds (ETFs) haven’t been anyone’s darling lately, but there will come a time when they make a turnaround, and it could wind up even being more robust than our own turnaround. For... 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 »

Jim Rogers Creates Commodities Index for ETF; Sounds Off on Economy
July 10, 2008 – Investing legend Jim Rogers has put together a new index targeting commodity producers, which will soon underly an exchange traded fund (ETF). The Rogers Van Eck Hard Assets Producers Index (RVEI) gives investors a chance to... Continue Reading »

Can Biofuels And ETFs Weather The Elements?
July 2, 2008 – Biofuel production may be getting flooded out, as harsh weather in the Midwest threatens the well-being of crops, alarming Wall Street investors and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). The recent record storms and floods have... Continue Reading »