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ETFs to Watch May 20, 2013 (GDX, HAO, XME)

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:27:45 -0400

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Metals plays: Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX) and the Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL).

Keep an eye on the SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (NYSE: XME).

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China ETFs Are on Fire

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:38:48 -0400

Despite constant refrains regarding compelling valuations, Chinese stocks and the corresponding ETFs got off to disappointing start this year. For most China ETFs, the year-to-date numbers are still in the red.

However, the valuations are still attractive and many China ETFs, popular and obscure, have been surging over the past

Guggenheim to Shutter China Yuan Bond ETF

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:03 -0400

Guggenheim Investments, the eighth-largest U.S. ETF issuer, announce it will close the Guggenheim Yuan Bond ETF (NYSE: RMB), an ETF that represents just .01 percent of the firm's more than $14 billion in ETF assets under management.

The last day of trading for the Guggenheim Yuan Bond ETF will

ETFs To Play The Chinese IPO Boom

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:57 -0400

While bullish momentum has dominated U.S. equity markets this year, Chinese stocks have not fared as well. In recent months, several key economic reports from the nation have come in below expectations, forcing the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index to fall more than 2% year-to-date. But for those willing to stomach a higher level of risk, recent developments from China’s security regulator may provide some intriguing opportunities for investors [see Single Country ETFs: Everything Investors Need To Know]. Chinese IPOs Coming Soon As a result of recent policy changes and pent-up demand, the Chinese market may see a huge wave of IPOs in the near future. And while there are some reservations from investors about new Chinese issues, the current market’s low prices may present attractive buying opportunities for those risk tolerant investors. In November, the China Securities Regulator Commission had announced that it had over 800 companies lining up for an [...]

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Is This China ETF About To Surge? – ETF News And Commentary

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:21:01 -0400

Do technical factors suggest that now is the time to buy this China ETF?

Is It Time to Buy China ETFs? – ETF News And Commentary

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:01 -0400

China ETFs have been beaten down. Is now the time to jump back in?

Are China ETFs in Trouble? – ETF News And Commentary

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:50:01 -0400

China ETFs have been doing well, but should investors now have some concerns over the market?

Pay Attention to These Small-Cap ETFs

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:27:22 -0500

On the heels of a strong move higher that started in mid-November, some of the largest small-cap ETFs have kept the good times going in 2013. For example, the iShares Russell 2000 Index (NYSE: IWM) and the Vanguard Small Cap ETF (NYSE: VB) are both higher

The Right and Wrong Ways to Invest in China ETFs – Investment Ideas

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:16:01 -0500

The Right and Wrong Ways to Invest in China ETFs - Investment Ideas

What to Expect From China ETFs Post-Lunar New Year

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:28:35 -0500

Hong Kong's Hang Seng will be closed for three days next week while the Shanghai Composite will be closed the entire week in observance of the Chinese New Year.

With Chinese data economic data improving, but China ETFs showing signs of wilting, investors are faced with an interesting near-term conundrum:

Schwab Unveils Massive Additions to Commission-Free ETF Lineup

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:07:41 -0500

Shares of discount broker Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) are higher by nearly one percent and touched a new 52-week higher earlier today after the company unveiled substantial additions to its commission-free ETF lineup.

Under a new platform known as Schwab ETF OneSource, the California-based brokerage firm will, starting today,

Is It Time to Buy China ETFs? – ETF News And Commentary

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:45:01 -0500

Sentiment over Chinese investments is soaring. Should investors reconsider this space?

This Small-Cap ETF is Looking Good

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:35 -0500

Some small-cap ETFs, particularly emerging markets funds, have shown noticeable signs of weakness in recent days. That is not the case for all small-cap ETFs and an arguably surprising candidate is showing signs of leadership.

The Market Vectors Russia Small-Cap ETF (NYSE: RSXJ), the worst performer among the

China ETFs: Closer Look Under The Hood

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:00:12 -0500

Over the past several years China has become an increasingly important component of U.S. investor portfolios, as it has become increasingly clear that the Asian economy is positioned to be the primary driver of global GDP growth for the foreseeable future. Those looking for exposure to the massive emerging market have embraced a number of ETFs that target the country; there are more than a dozen China ETFs that have aggregate assets of more than $15 billion (in addition to billions more in broad-based emerging market ETFs). While the various China ETFs out there may be generally influenced by the same macroeconomic factors, they are far from identical. In fact, the differences from one China ETF to the next can be significant, and have a meaningful impact on performance [see 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. Depth, Financial Allocation Play Big Roles Most notably, not all China ETFs are equally [...]

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ETFs to Watch January 18, 2013 (BAL, HAO, XLI)

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:47:40 -0500

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Friday January 18, 2013.

Earnings play: Industrial Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLI).

Commodities play: iPath DJ-UBS Cotton TR Sub-Index ETN (NYSE: BAL).

Keep an eye on the U.S. Oil Fund (NYSE: USO).

The Market Vectors Retail ETF (NYSE:

ETFs To Tap Into 2013?s “Hidden Cities”

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:00:27 -0500

As the ETF industry continues its rapid expansion, investors now have over 1,400 products to choose from to fit their every investment whim. But perhaps one of the key factors in selecting an appropriate fund is the level of diversification it offers to a portfolio. International and emerging market equity ETFs have certainly proven to be great diversifying agents, as their uncorrelated returns have brought new and lucrative opportunities [see also How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. But when it comes to the task of choosing which country to add exposure to, the methodologies can be vastly different. Deloitte Global Services has taken a perhaps unconventional approach to the global markets by focusing on what they call “Hidden Cities.” In their research, Deloitte identified several cities from various emerging market economies that exhibit the following characteristics: large and affluent populations, a strong consumer market, and being the dominant cities in [...]

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China's Pollution Woes Could Boost These ETFs

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:23:30 -0500

It is a dilemma faced by many developing nations. How do economies keep developing without taking on a significant pollution footprint? With that in mind, it probably is not surprising that of the 10 most polluted places on earth all can be found in emerging markets.

Two – Linfen and

ETFs to Play China’s Domestic Rebound

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:00:20 -0500

An uptick in domestic demand and a resurgence of Chinese-listed A-shares has put China’s growth back in the spotlight. Exchange traded funds are a great way to gain targeted or broad-based exposure to China. “Indeed, the evidence is pointing to a winning hand for investors in Chinese...

Koesterich Still Likes Emerging Markets

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:18:19 -0500

Emerging markets equities and plenty of the corresponding ETFs have had quite the run. Even with today's slide of 0.75 percent, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (NYSE: EEM) is up 16 percent over the past six months. The SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) has

ETFs to Watch January 8, 2013 (BOND, PALL, QID)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:25:53 -0500

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Tuesday January 8, 2013.

The PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (NYSE: SPLV) might be worth a look here.

Index play of the day: ProShares UltraShort QQQ (NYSE: QID).

Commodities play of the day: ETFS Physical Palladium Shares (NYSE:

Try Small Cap ETFs to Gain from Chinese Domestic Demand – ETF News And Commentary

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:58:01 -0500

These ETFs may benefit from the recent policy focus on domestic consumption.

Can BRIC Small-Cap ETFs do it Again in 2013?

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:10:22 -0500

Despite a slack performance by the iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (NYSE: EWZ), which is off almost 4.5 percent for the year, the four major country-specific ETFs tracking the BRIC nations have performed well as a group.

The other three ETFs are the iShares FTSE China 25 Index

Small-Cap ETFs for China’s Shift to Domestic Consumption

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:45 -0500

Chinese stocks have been relatively weak over much of 2012, but stronger economic data in the fourth quarter has helped lift China’s markets. While investors can pick through a number of country-specific exchange traded funds, small-cap ETFs provide a greater focus on China’s domestic...

Obscure China ETF Bolstered by RQFII News

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:00:53 -0500

By now, many traders and investors know that China ETFs have bounced back in a big way due to a steady stream of encouraging economic data points. The recent batch of economic data releases, for the most part, indicate the world's second-largest economy is turning around, buoying hopes for increased

Tumbling Internet Shares Forcing One China ETF Lower

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:39:32 -0500

Shares of the PowerShares Golden Dragon China Portfolio (NYSE: PGJ) are off 2.7 percent today despite strong moves in other China ETFs and it looks like weakness in Chinese Internet is to blame.

Shares of Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU), PGJ's second-largest holding with a weight of 6.73

China on the Rebound? How to Capture Upside and Sidestep Trouble

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:21:20 -0500

China Data Strengthens — Time to Get Back Into ETFs?

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:57:59 -0500

The latest numbers coming out of China are pointing at a turnaround within one of the world’s largest economies. Chinese ETFs have made big strides since September although they’ve been caught in the recent risk-off bout gripping global markets. “Monthly indicators for October...

Do ETFs Suggest that the China Panic is Over? – ETF News And Commentary

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:30:01 -0400

Has the sentiment shifted on China ETFs in the short term?

3 China ETFs Not Dominated By Banks

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:00:07 -0400

China has become a very popular destination for many investors; the tremendous long-term growth potential, favorable demographic trends, and growing global presence make it hard to ignore when building a long-term portfolio. ETFs can be a cost-efficient way to access this market, but there are some potential drawbacks as well. Many of the most popular China ETFs have a large number of their assets allocated to Chinese banks, this includes the most heavily traded FTSE China 25 Index Fund (FXI), which devotes more than half of its portfolio to financial institutions. This isn’t to say that Chinese banks are not a good investment, but ETFs dominated by them will only give investors a small glance into China’s potential [see also Five ETFs For A China Bank Bubble]. Below we highlight three ETFs that offer pure play exposure to China, but have relatively small allocations to the financial sector. China Dividend ex-Financials ETF (CHXF) This [...]

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China ETF Investing 101 – ETF News And Commentary

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:37:01 -0400

For investors seeking China ETF exposure, investors could consider any of the following four popular China funds.

China: One Big Market… and a Still-Huge Opportunity

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:53:41 -0400

Global equity investors can hardly be blamed for feeling a little down at the mouth lately. The U.S. economy isn’t growing fast enough to absorb new laborers entering the workforce.

>> China: One Big Market... and a Still-Huge Opportunity

ETF Trading Report: Leisure Fund, China ETF In Focus – ETF News And Commentary

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:47:01 -0400

ETF Trading Report for Friday April 27th: ETF investors saw a solid close to the week on light volume across the board. However, outsized trading was seen in the following ETFs; PEJ and HAO.

Burton G. Malkiel: 3 Strategies To Invest In Must To Have Chinese Equities

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:11:55 -0400

Princeton University economics professor Burton G. Malkiel told attendees at IMCA’s annual conference on Monday that an investor should not overlook a crucial opportunity when they should be allocating at least 9% of their portfolios to China, which is the world second largest economy with about 9-10% world GDP. He offers the following 3 ways to [...]

Exchange traded funds: Two ETFs that profit from Chinese growth

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:10:22 -0400

Chinese stocks are up over 30% since September 2011. That’s largely because investors believe that a global recovery will raise China’s exports and improve its domestic economy. As well, the country’s inflation rate is easing. That gives it more options to boost growth, including cutting interest rates.

Here are two Chinese exchange traded funds (ETFs) that …

Index ETFs for Emerging Markets in Trouble?

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:15:24 -0400

Bulls are hoping emerging market ETFs aren’t getting ready to roll over on news that China’s economic growth has been stunted. The sector had just started to gain back favor and investors were dipping back into overseas markets, until this week. “People’s hopes that there would be a...

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...

ETF Chart of the Day: China

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:30:39 -0500

At last count we tallied 27 exchange traded fund products that are now listed on the market that are focused on the Chinese equity and fixed income markets. To say that this segment of the ETF market has experienced “growth” is a gross understatement, as many in the industry will recall...

How China ETFs Have Sidestepped a Hard Landing

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:11 -0500

Exchange traded funds tracking China have rallied in 2012 and moved above the 200-day average on hopes officials have engineered a soft landing for the economy. China has lowered bank reserve requirements and kept interest rates low in an effort to stimulate the economy and its...

Avoid China’s Potential Bank Crisis By Avoiding These ETFs

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:44:18 -0500

For all the talk of Europe's sovereign debt and the adverse impact it is having on European and U.S. banks, there might just be another country with serious problems in its banking industry that investors need to be aware.Unfortunately, we're not tal...

ETFs to Watch December 2, 2011

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:59:53 -0500

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Friday December 2, 2011.The ETFS Physical Palladium Shares (NYSE: PALL) was a precious metals standout.The Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: SIL) merits consideration here.Do some holiday shopping wi...

Lower Inflation Gives China ETFs Breathing Room

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:57:51 -0500

Inflation is on the decline for the third consecutive month in China, giving policy makers more options to help kick-start the sputtering economy. Investors are speculating that Beijing may ease monetary policy, giving Chinese stocks and focused exchange traded funds a chance to rally. “The...

Bigger Isn’t Always Better With ETFs: Part II

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:56:24 -0500

Continuing with our series that we started on Monday, Benzinga continues to sift through the vast landscape known as the world of ETFs looking for funds that are large by assets under management, but that give up performance to comparable ETFs with sma...

Under The Hood: Waiting On The Chinese Consumer

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:01:31 -0400

One of the more popular themes over the past couple of years with regards to emerging markets has been the supposed rise of consumers within those markets. As the economies of Brazil, China, India, etc. ...

How to Profit From Chinese Vow to Maintain Exchange Rate Policy

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:53:29 -0400

According to reports in the Chinese media over the weekend, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao vowed to keep China's exchange rate with the United States dollar stable in order to help China's exporters. The remarks from the Chinese Premier were probably aimed...

Five ETFs With More Downside in Them

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:02:10 -0400

With the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fresh off their worst quarterly performances since the fourth quarter of 2008, it may seem almost implausible that stocks may have more downside left in them. ...

Guggenheim To Replace Rydex Brand

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:08:26 -0400

Guggenheim Partners LLC, the company behind the ETF family of the same name, is planning to combine 11 asset management business into a single firm and in that process will eliminate the RydexShares ETF brand.Guggenheim acquire Rydex SGI last year. ...

ETFs To Watch September 8, 2011

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:37:19 -0400

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Thursday September 8, 2011.How long will this gold correction last?

How to buy Chinese stocks after their rout

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:01:16 -0400

The Chinese stock market, which has tended to be characterized with broad brush strokes, is a nuanced one.

Unheralded ETF Plays On Emerging Markets Consumers

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:45:47 -0400

By now it is well known that there have been two main stumbling blocks to the performance of emerging markets ETFs in 2011. First, rampant monetary tightening as a means to fight inflation, namely from, but not limited to policymakers in Beijing and Sa...

ETFs To Watch July 21, 2011

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:21:27 -0400

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Thursday July 21, 2011.Earnings plays: Oil Services HOLDRs (AMEX: OIH), SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (NYSE: XME) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLP).Precious metals continue...

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