Three new iShares exchange traded funds (ETFs) began trading this week on NYSE Arca. The three new funds from Barclays offer exposure to the developing global marketplace, including places such as Japan, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore and Spain. The three new ETFs are:
- iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap Index Fund (SCZ) Tracks small cap companies from developed countries.
- iShares S&P Global Infrastructure Index Fund (IGF) Is made up of stocks of large infrastructure companies around the world, including utilities, airport services, marine ports and oil storage.
- iShares MSCI Kokusai Index Fund (TOK) This ETF measures equity performance in developed countries, excluding Japan.
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