Asia Bond ETFs Are Finally Turning Around
Asian bonds and related exchange traded funds are experiencing a swift rebound after falling behind in the fixed-income space. For instance, the…
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Treasury Bond ETFs Find Further Support From Pensions
Pension funds could increase their long-term developed market bond allocations to meet liabilities, potentially dampening the negative effects of rising rates on…
Asia Bond ETFs Vulnerable as Corporate Debt Builds
As Asian private sector debt levels rise to 1997 highs, investors may want to watch out for potential risks in emerging Asia…
ETF Spotlight: Active Asia Debt
ETF Spotlight on the WisdomTree Asia Local Debt Fund (NYSEArca: ALD), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $348.2 million Objective: The WisdomTree…
Philippines ETF Asserts Itself…Again
These may not be its halcyon days of 2012, but after some tapering-induced troubles last year, the iShares MSCI Philippines ETF (NYSEArca:…
Junk Bond ETFs Gain Traction Despite Risk-Off Environment
Undaunted by the recent volatility in risky assets, some investors are turning to speculative debt and junk bond exchange traded funds as…
WisdomTree: Emerging Market Fixed Income: Focusing on Flows
2013 was not a good year for performance in emerging markets (EM), emerging market fixed income or fixed income in general, outside…
Asia Bond ETFs Sport Decent Yields
Asia bonds, specifically speculative grade debt, related exchange traded funds can see higher yields as issuers pay more to raise cash requirements.…
Outflows From Asian Bond Funds Slow a Bit
Due to weakening currencies and rising current account deficits in some emerging Asian nations along with fears of Federal Reserve tapering, investors…
Punishment Could be a Gift for EM Bond ETFs
They always say it is darkest before the dawn. Perhaps the proverbial “they” were referring emerging markets bonds and the exchange traded…
A Surprising Bond ETF Safe Haven
Emerging markets bonds exchange traded funds, both the dollar-denominated and local currency varieties, have come under significant pressure this year. Investors have…
Why Schwab Unit Windhaven is Overweight International ETFs
International assets are playing a greater role in a well diversified investment portfolio. With exchange traded funds, investors have found an efficient…
ProShares Files to Launch Active Emerging Market Bond ETF
After the launch of the PIMCO Total Return ETF (NYSEArca: BOND), the industry is seeing a renewed interest in actively managed exchange…
Emerging Market Debt ETFs: High Yields, ‘Risk-Balanced’ Approach
Bond ETFs continue to see heavy buying as investors look for new fixed-income options and remain wary of stocks. Now, with all…