What New Brexit Deal Means for U.K. ETFs
The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (NYSEArca: EWU), the largest U.K. ETF trading in the U.S., is saddled with a year-to-date loss…
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Understanding Modern Day Risks, Opportunities with International Markets
International equities have been lagging behind the U.S. markets for years but are finally having their moment in the sun as investors…
WisdomTree to Shutter Nine ETFs
WisdomTree, one of the largest issuers of currency hedged and smart beta ETFs, said it plans to close nine of its ETFs.…
If U.S. Dollar Rebounds, Consider This Small-Cap ETF
Should the U.S. dollar rebound from its recent doldrums, the Deutsche X-trackers MSCI EAFE Small Cap Hedged Equity ETF (CBOE: DBES) is…
South Korea ETFs Could be Affected by Tax Plan
The iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWY) gained about three-quarters of a percent last week, but stocks in Asia’s fourth-largest…
A Broad-Based International ETF for 2018
The dollar is coming off a dreadful performance in 2017, but that could be a sign the U.S. currency is poised to…
Steady Smart Beta Ideas for European Exposure
Although the euro has been strong against the dollar this year, Eurozone equities are performing admirably while showing signs of finally playing…
Don’t Expect Much Out of Dollar ETFs in 2018
As has been widely documented, the dollar is a dud among major developed market currencies this year. Just look at the PowerShares…
How to Stick With EM Equities if Dollar Rebounds
One of the reasons emerging markets equities are performing well this year is because the U.S. dollar is weak. Even if the…
O’Shares to Close Two ETFs at End of November
ETF issuer O’Shares said it plans to shutter two of its currency hedged ETFs. The O’Shares FTSE Asia Pacific Quality Dividend Hedged…
A Smart Small-Cap Idea That’s Outperforming…
International small-cap stocks and the related exchange traded funds are easily outperforming the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P SmallCap 600 Index…
Rebounding U.S. Dollar Lifts Currency Hedged ETFs
The U.S. dollar has spent much of this year as one of the most disappointing major developed market currencies, but recent price…
Adding Income to Emerging Markets Trade
Investors looking to bolster their income streams via emerging markets equities have some compelling options in the world of ETFs. That includes…
Brexit Concerns Linger For U.K. ETFs
The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (NYSEArca: EWU), the largest U.K. ETF trading in the U.S., is up more than 15% year-to-date,…