New Zealand. New Zealand ranks 5. The country has a first place educational system, high level of social cohesion and is ranked first in civil liberties. iShares MSCI New Zealand Index (NYSEArca: ENZL) is one of iShares’ newer offerings and the first ETF to give investors exposure to New Zealand.
Sweden. Sweden ranks 6. At second place in entrepreneurship and opportunity, Sweden hosts high research & development businesses and startups. iShares MSCI Sweden Index (NYSEArca: EWD) is the one way to get direct exposure.
Canada. Canada ranks 7, with plentiful personal freedom, low corruption, high social capital and a very charitable population. iShares MSCI Canada (NYSEArca: EWC) and IQ Small Cap Canada (NYSEArca: CNDA) are two ways to get exposure.
Switzerland. Switzerland ranks number 8. The small state has a balanced government, excellent school system and a strong financial institution. iShares MSCI Switzerland Index Fund (NYSEArca: EWL) is the lone play for this country.
Netherlands. The Netherlands ranks number 9 due to its high level of personal freedom, and its citizens’ trust in each other and in their government. The country is available in pure-play form via iShares MSCI Netherlands (NYSEArca: EWN).
Max Chen contributed to this article.