Russian Stocks Add to Trouble for Russia ETF

Economic bservers are remain cautious over the market outlook. While President Vladimir Putin and other Russian politicians argue that the worst is over, the economy is expected to remain in a recession for the year. Russia’s GDP is expected to contract again this year, extending what is becoming a lengthy recession.

Investors have pulled nearly $56 million from RSX since the start of this year. As Bloomberg notes, local Russian investors are sticking with their country’s stocks.

Market Vectors Russia ETF