Investors interested in Brazil can consider a number of ETF products. For instance, the iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (NYSEArca: EWZ) provides exposure to the Brazilian market, with an emphasis on large-cap equities, such as Vale, Itau Unibanco Holding andPetrobras. Top sectors included financials and materials, which combined make up 45.9% of the portfolio. EWZ has a 0.60% expense ratio.
Investors can also access small-cap segment of Brazil’s market with the Market Vectors Small-Cap ETF (NYSEArca: BRF). BRF has a heavier concentration to consumer discretionary and industrials, which combined make up 56.8% of the fund. The ETF has a 0.59% expense ratio.
Additionally, the EGShares Brazil Infrastrucuture Index ETF (NYSEArca: BRXX) offers a focused approach to the country’s infrastructure boom. The ETF is exposed to electricity, gas, water, mulch-utilities and real estate investment & services. BRXX has a 0.85% expense ratio.
For more information on Brazil, visit our Brazil category.
Max Chen contributed to this article.