iShares Plans Active Currency ETFs
BlackRock’s iShares exchange traded fund unit is venturing into the currency game, looking to launch a suite of actively managed currency ETFs that…
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What is an ETF? — Part 15: World Currencies
Exchange traded funds continue to increase in number and popularity, growing to one of the most commonly traded securities on the stock…
Emerging Market Currency ETFs
Emerging market economies and their currencies have been playing a more important role in international finance markets. There are some characteristics of…
South Africa ETF Hurt by Low Growth, High Unemployment
An exchange traded fund for South Africa has fallen into red for 2011 and recently dropped below its 200-day moving average, a…
Currency ETFs: Another Way to Play Commodities
Commodities and currencies have become hot-ticket asset classes in the past year. With the well-being of many countries tied to the commodity…
The Rush to Foreign Currency ETFs
World currencies have already been gaining against the U.S. dollar, but talks of another quantitative easing by the Fed has sent more…
5 Reasons to Keep An Eye on South Africa’s ETF
Emerging markets around the world are stepping up with economic growth, and South Africa’s economy and its exchange traded fund (ETF) are…
Does the Foreign Currency ETF Uptrend Have Legs?
As the U.S. dollar continues to struggle, foreign currencies and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them are showing an up…
Can South Africa’s New Leaders Turn ETF Around?
The South African economy is still weak, but the appointment of new government leaders could keep the markets, along with subsequent exchange…
South Africa ETF Weighed by Slowdown
The economy of South Africa has slowed to an alarming rate, enough to caution the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Growth…
South Africa’s ETFs Futures Look Brighter After Reports
South Africa’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) are dancing on reports of a lower jobless rate. In the second quarter, the country’s unemployment…
Both Sides of Currency ETFs
Currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) have grown extremely popular as investors look for some shelter from the recent whipsaws of the stock…
Foreign Currency ETFs Strong In July
Last month, the U.S. dollar staged a rally, but foreign currency exchange traded funds (ETFs) still pulled through with some decent performance.…
South African ETFs Represent a Mixed Bag
South Africa is showing renewed vigor that’s helping its currency exchange traded fund (ETF). The South African rand strengthened against the euro…