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Emerging Market ETFs EIS And GAF Are Lagging: Is It Time To Buy?

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:45 -0400

With many investors shedding their home country bias, opportunities in all market conditions have become the main staple for a diversified portfolio, and finding the next up and coming economy can lead to huge payoffs. The Middle East and Africa have been particularly overlooked, as these regions of the world have largely been inaccessible to mainstream investors in the last decade. Luckily, the growth of the ETF universe has spawned several options for those looking to gain exposure to the thriving economies of the Middle East and Africa, which boast a growing presence on the global economic stage [see Free ETF Country Exposure Tool]. Meet the Competitors With few ETF options for exclusive Middle East and African exposure available, it’s no surprise that these funds are often fighting each other for inflows. iShares MSCI Israel Capped Index Fund and SPDR S&P Emerging Middle East & Africa ETF are the two largest options available to investors, holding $76 to [...]

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Go into Africa ETFs, with money and time

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:01:33 -0400

A recent vacation trip to southern Africa showed columnist John Prestbo the tremendous potential this continent has for economic growth. The visit also made clear that many challenges must be surmounted for this potential to become reality.

Sharing in Africa’s Growth with ETFs

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:45:01 -0400

Africa’s economy is poised for growth as some countries are adopting a Democratic political system which opens the door for development. Focused exchange traded funds are a relatively safe way to ride this growth from the bottom up as various regions attempt to industrialize. “Although many...

Middle East ETFs: Watch Your Financials Weight

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:00:11 -0500

Emerging markets exposure has become a staple in countless portfolios over the past few years as the proliferation of ETFs has democratized previously difficult-to-reach segments of the global market. While many have shed their home country bias, diversifying your portfolio geographically remains a hurdle for investors who remain hesitant to dip their toes overseas. On the other hand, those that have taken the plunge have reaped the benefits of a well-balanced portfolio; in many instances, investors who have tapped into markets outside of the more popular BRIC group have realized stellar, and often uncorrelated, gains over the past few years [see 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. Investment opportunities in the Middle East in particular have been flying under the radar for most, as this region of the world has largely been inaccessible by mainstream investors in the last decade. Luckily, the growth of the ETF universe has spawned several options for those looking [...]

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Why ETF Names Can Be Misleading

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:57:42 -0500

When it comes to investing in exchange traded funds, don’t judge a book by its cover. ETF names can be misleading and may ultimately miss the target on describing what the tool is tracking. Investors who pay attention to the name of an ETF and little else can be left in the dark about what...

Ultimate Guide To Africa ETFs

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:00:40 -0500

When it comes to diversifying a portfolio, many investors turn toward emerging market equities for their lucrative potentials. And while BRIC and other popular Asian nations are usually investors’ top picks to achieve this key exposure, investors may benefit from taking a closer look at an often overlooked opportunity: Africa. Though known for its geopolitical instability, many have taken on a rather bullish outlook for this economic region, as growth continues to flourish year after year [see the Africa-Centric ETFdb Portfolio with a free seven-day trial to ETFdb Pro]. While many still remain understandably skeptical about investments in this corner of the world, analysts have painted a rather optimistic picture about the future of Africa’s economy. Since 2000, the continent’s GDP has grown by roughly 5% every year, highlighting the potential value of this region. This appealing growth rate has been attributed to several factors, with population growth and demographics [...]

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Africa ETFs: Cure For The Common Portfolio?

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:08:52 -0400

When asked to identify the economies that are posting the most substantial GDP expansion in the current environment, many investors would quickly respond with China, India, and other well known emerging markets. Those two countries are certainly among the leaders in terms of global economic growth; both are expected to expand at clips greater than 5% for the foreseeable future. But their integration into global markets also makes them vulnerable to adverse developments in places such as Europe, a relationship that we’ve been reminded of quite frequently in recent months. Another less publicized source of expected GDP growth in coming years–at least according to the World Bank–is Africa. Though the continent faces no shortages of challenges in a quest to ultimately become part of the developed world, the economy there is showing tremendous promise and emerging as a potentially attractive investment destination. Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow at 7% [...]

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Van Eck Files For Saudi Arabia ETFs

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:17 -0400

Investors on Wall Street have endured a grueling week as political turbulence in the overseas currency bloc paved the way for volatile trading and rampant profit taking. On the product development front, ArrowShares made its entrance into the ETF industry with the launch of the Dow Jones Global Yield ETF (GYLD). Van Eck beefed up its fixed income product lineup with the launch of the Market Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM), while also drafting plans to roll out a pair of Saudi Arabia ETFs [see How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. New York-based veteran Van Eck has filed with the SEC for two Saudi Arabia ETFs, making this a first-to-market proposal: Market Vectors Saudi Arabia ETF: This ETF seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the Market Vectors Saudi Arabia Index. The underlying index is comprised of companies that are domiciled and publicly traded in the country, or [...]

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ETF Trading Report: Emerging Market, EFA ETFs In Focus – ETF News And Commentary

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:18:01 -0400

ETF Trading Report for Friday April 20th: Markets finished the week mixed and equity ETFs saw modest increases in trading volumes. In terms of individual ETFs, investors saw a surge in interest for GAF and DTH.

Best Emerging Market ETFs

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:06 -0500

With global growth, copious liquidity and low interest rates spurring riskier investment strategies, emerging market equities and exchange traded funds have been among the most attractive assets this year. “The main argument for investing in international equities is for diversification...

Avoiding The Pitfalls of ETF Investing (SPY, IWV, GAF, IWF, EEM)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:31:50 -0500

Jemstep.com: Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have grown to become one of the most popular investment choices for retail investors. The total size of the global ETF market is over $1.5 trillion. The vast majority of the component assets are US or European ...

Egyptian Protestors Press Military to Get Out of Politics

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:28:01 -0500

Protesters in Egypt continued to push for the removal of the military from politics in what is looking like a repeat of the protests earlier in the year that forced long time Egyptian ruler President Hosni Mubarak to step down from power.The protesto...

Say Goodbye to Syrian President Bashar Assad

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:11:02 -0500

There are more reports coming out of Syria that soldiers from the Syrian army continue to turn on Syrian President Bashar Assad.

ETF Showdown: Out of Africa

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:27:25 -0400

Film buffs may remember the 1985 flick “Out of Africa” directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep.

Five Obscure Emerging Markets ETFs to Consider

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:10:21 -0400

In case you didn't get the memo, emerging markets ETFs aren't just about the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (NYSE: EEM) and the Vanguard MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: VWO).

ETFs To Watch September 27, 2011

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:39:47 -0400

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Tuesday September 27, 2011.The Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLE) was in fine form on Monday.The ProShares Ultra QQQ (NYSE: QLD) looks like the short-term way to play tech right now.How long with ...

How to Profit From Palestinian Bid for Statehood

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:07:16 -0400

The United States and Israel have been scrambling to gain enough votes to block a United Nations vote to recognize a Palestinian state.Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said that he will ask the fifteen member United Nations Security Coun...

How to Profit from Iran’s Call for Peace Talks in Syria

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:15:23 -0400

Syria's months long bloody crackdown against protestors has drawn the condemnation of many world leaders but the latest criticism comes from the country's closest ally, Iran.Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly said during an interview wi...

How to Profit from a Gaddafi Defeat

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:49:58 -0400

Oil prices were falling on Monday as news broke that Rebel fighters were pouring into the Libyan capital of Tripoli in what seemed to be a final push to oust long time Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.The market seems to be anticipating that M...

Emerging Market ETFs Get Boost from Consumer Base

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:59 -0400

The emerging markets have been steadily outpacing the developed world in economic growth, and consumer spending may soon begin to kick into high gear, bolstering developing economies and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). According to a report conducted by The Nielsen Co., the Asia Pacific...

Never Judge An ETF By Its Cover

Tue, 31 May 2011 07:00:27 -0400

As hundreds of billions of dollars have flowed into exchange-traded products in recent years, international equity ETFs have been a particularly popular destination. As investors have shed their “home country bias” and recognized the importance of meaningful international equity allocations, the low costs and instant diversification offered by the exchange-traded structure have understandably served as major selling points. And given the often significant volatility in some international markets, the ability to execute trades intraday also stands out as an important quality for investors [see Five Free ETF Tools]. There are dozens of country-specific ETFs, offering pure play exposure to markets that are home to some of the world’s biggest and most important economies (23 China ETFs according to the ETF screener) down to the relatively small and lesser-known (such as Egypt and Vietnam). In addition to the numerous funds focusing on specific countries, there are also several products designed to [...]

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Frontier Market ETFs 101

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:00:47 -0400

Frontier markets is an investment sector that is just gaining traction with investors. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking these markets have given individual and institutional investors alike exposure to exotic markets with growth potential. This exposure doesn’t come with out risks...

Middle East ETFs Under Pressure As Protests Intensify

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:00:31 -0500

Investors have become familiar with the term “contagion” in recent years, but most are accustomed to hearing the phenomenon discussed in relation to sovereign debt defaults in Europe or across U.S. municipalities. But in recent days the Middle East has seen a wave of revolutionary protests and rallies spread across the region, as what began as calls for democratic overhauls in Cairo has quickly spread to a handful of other countries. U.S. markets were closed on Monday for the President’s Day holiday, with investors focusing on overseas developments anyways. Yemen’s president shot down calls for his resignation that have intensified during ten days of demonstrations throughout the country. “Why do they want to return to chaos?” said Ali Abdullah Saleh, who also offered to sit down to discussions with protestors inspired by movements that forced out leaders in Egypt and Tunisia [see also Examining International Dividend ETFs]. In Bahrain, an oil [...]

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Investor sentiment on Egypt exposure improves

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:59:20 -0500

Egyptian-related exchanged-traded funds climb, reflecting overal improvement in investor sentiment around the globe following news as Egypt’s Hosni Muburak has resigned.

What Egypt’s turmoil means for your portfolio

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:01:15 -0500

Most people understand the historic nature of the events unfolding in the Mideast. What might be less evident is what it all means for your portfolio, especially if some of your investments are allocated to that part of the world.

ETFs To Watch As Egyptian Drama Plays Out

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:00:14 -0500

Egypt has become the center of the news world over the last week, as a series of violent protests and intensifying calls for a regime change have left the future of one of Africa’s most populous countries in doubt. Though violence has been limited to a relatively small number of incidents, protesters have continued to take to the streets to decry what they perceive to be years of economic mismanagement under what amounts to a dictatorship. The U.S. and other countries have begun to call for their citizens to leave the country, while toeing a delicate line in terms of involvement in the conflict. Egypt is a relatively small economy, with a GDP of just about $200 billion. But the economic impact of the ongoing protests and uncertainty goes far beyond Egyptian borders, affecting broader financial markets in recent days. “The turmoil in Egypt is reverberating around the world, battering [...]

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Egypt ETF Suspends Share Creation

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:00:59 -0500

The rising intensity of unrest in Egypt has forced the Market Vectors Egypt (NYSEArca: EGPT) exchange traded fund (ETF) to suspend share creation. Egypt’s stock exchange has closed down for an indefinite period as a result of the protests. Van Eck’s decision to suspend share creation...

Frontier Market ETFs Deliver Benefits

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:00:01 -0500

Emerging markets are growing so quickly that more intrepid investors are looking for other ground floor opportunities. That’s leading them to frontier market exchange traded funds (ETFs). A lesser-known part of the investment world are frontier markets, which can also be described as...

How Qatar Keeps Gulf ETFs on Investors’ Radar

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:00:05 -0400

Thanks to vast reserves of oil and free-flowing cash, the Middle East has become an investing hot spot. The jewel in the crown of Middle East exchange traded funds (ETFs), however, just might be Qatar. The Gulf has continued to beat the odds laid out by the global financial crisis and continues to...

Africa ETFs: A Continent With A Lot Of Potential

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:02 -0400

We have all heard about the high potential for growth in the emerging markets, but Africa stands out from the rest. With a number of good fundamentals backing Africa’s growth, Africa may be a great investment locale, and investors may access the region through Africa-related exchange traded...

Investing in Africa

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:06:47 -0400

Signs point to investment opportunities in Africa. Robert Powell points to some mutual funds and ETFs to consider.

Investing in the ‘Islamic Triangle’ ETFs

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:00:47 -0400

Investors who want greater diversification in their portfolios need to think globally. Keeping that in mind, investors may want to consider investing in the “Islamic Triangle” or exchange traded funds (ETFs) that cover the Middle East North Africa (MENA) area. First off, countries in...

Middle East ETFs: A Good Area to Invest?

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:37 -0400

The Middle East seems to be unfazed by the global economic crisis and investors are putting more money into the region. But has near-term sentiment toward the region’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) turned bearish? In a survey conducted by the Foreign Investment Office of the Dubai Department...

African ETFs- A Diamond In The Rough

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:17:31 -0400

As the world seeks natural resources and economic growth, Africa’s economy may continue to witness expansion enabling the Market Vectors Africa Index (AFK) and the SPDR S&P Emerging Middle East & Africa ETF (GAF) to reap the benefits. According to a report by McKinsey & Company during the eight year period from 2000 to 2008, the ...

Africa ETFs: Dogged By the Past?

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:00:20 -0400

Africa is one of the few places where the past continues to haunt the minds of potential investors. The phrase “this is Africa,” made famous by the movie Blood Diamond, seems to pervade the imaginations of many. Yet, looking at the facts, there is significant growth opportunity for exchange traded...

Frontier Market ETFs: Growth With a Side of Risk

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:00:43 -0400

If you’re looking to bet on growth with a side of risk, frontier markets might be your speed. Allocations to these small, expanding markets exist in exchange traded fund (ETF) form. Frontier markets – countries even less developed than emerging ones – could offer better returns...

Africa ETFs: World Economic Forum Takes a Look

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:52 -0400

Go Beyond Traditional Emerging Markets With Egypt And Its ETFs

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:01:44 -0400

As investors continue to turn to international markets for diversification, a hedge against the dollar and amplified rates of return, ETF provider, Van Eck Global has taken it a step further by offering the first ever exchange traded fund which gives country specific exposure to Egypt. The Market Vectors Egypt Index ETF (EGPT), gives investors exposure ...

(EZA) South Africa: A Profitable Path to Emerging Nations’ Wealth

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:51:55 -0400

South Africa: A Profitable Path To Emerging Nations’ Wealth

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:30:40 -0400

Just over two decades ago, South African leader F.W. de Klerk declared an end to his country’s apartheid. The nation has come a long way since then, even hosting this summer’s soccer World Cup. As South Africa opens further to the world, its companies are doing the same. But they have little interest in slow-growing Western ...

Africa ETFs: 5 Plays for a Growing Economy

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:00:05 -0400

6 ETFs to Play the World Economic Recovery

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:18 -0500

Why Africa ETFs Are Forecast for Growth

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:00:51 -0500

Africa ETFs: A Recovery Coming Slowly

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:00:16 -0500

Dubai Aside, Middle East ETFs Present Opportunities

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:00:51 -0500

Emerging Markets Are Hot, But What About Frontier Market ETFs?

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:11 -0500

Dubai Worries Agitate Middle East ETFs, But Will It Blow Over?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:35 -0500

ETFs With Exposure To The United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:01:13 -0500

With all the hoopla over the Dubai debt situation, I am surprised that there has been so little talk about Middle Eastern ETFs in general and ETFs with exposure to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in particular. Part of the reason for the lack of mention is surely that there is ...

Chart of the Week: Market Vectors Gulf States ETF (MES)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:29:00 -0500

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