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ETFs to Watch May 21, 2013 (BOND, FEZ, NUGT)

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:27:38 -0400

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Obvious plays of the day: Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3X Shares (NYSE: NUGT) and the Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSE: TAN).

Give the SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE: FEZ) a look.

The First

iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ) - Trade Flow Report

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK (AVAFIN) -- Trading of iShares MSCI Brazil Index options resulted in establishing ...

Brazil's Best Buys For Investors

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:35:30 -0400

Brazil's Next Boom Still Brewing

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:35:30 -0400

In Brazil, Sao Paulo's Itaim Bibi district, "the new financial district," in town. A place called the Wall Street Bar sports a replica of the Merrill Lynch bull from Lower Manhattan above its doorway.

Favorite Cities Of The Super Rich

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:20:49 -0400

Are Brazilians Getting Priced Out?

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:20:49 -0400

Cristo Redentor do Rio de Janeiro (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Brazilians may be getting priced out. Priced out of the auto market (without government tax breaks that make cars affordable). Priced out of nice neighborhoods. And priced out of the shopping malls and Pao de Acucar grocery stores. Of course, that is a wee bit of an exaggeration. No one loves to shop in Latin America like a Brazilian does. But one thing is certain, they are being cautious with their spending.

Options Activity for iShares MSCI Brazil Index

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK (AVAFIN) -- Today's trading session, revealed fascinating results for iShares MSCI Brazil ...

Institutional Trading Alert for iShares MSCI Brazil Index

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK (AVAFIN) -- A record number of iShares MSCI Brazil Index call contracts ...

Three Attractive International Dividend ETFs

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:16:43 -0400

This year may well turn out to be the year of the dividend. In the first quarter, dividend increases by U.S. companies totaled $14.5 billion, according to Standard & Poor's. During the quarter, 944 dividend increases were reported, up from 677 in the first quarter of 2012, said S&P.

Those

Food Shock Over, Brazil Inflation Rate Declines

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:20:26 -0400

Declining food prices helped Brazil's monthly inflation index fall from 6.59% to 6.49%. It's not great, but it's heading in the right direction.

Top 10 Places To Be Born In 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:20:26 -0400

Brazil Deepwater Oil Investing

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:29:43 -0400

BP (NYSE: BP) is selling a majority stake in a shallow-water Brazilian oil field. But that doesn't mean it's giving up on Brazilian oil...

EWZ Makes Notable Cross Below Critical Moving Average

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:18:40 -0400

In trading on Monday, shares of the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped Index Fund ETF (EWZ) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $54.45, changing hands as low as $54.42 per share. iShares MSCI Brazil Capped Index Fund shares are currently trading down about 0.2% on the day.

In Brazil, Strong Labor Market, Weak Economy

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:49:56 -0400

In the U.S., the S&P is a forecast of the future. That future seems bright even if the present is rather dismal. The physical economy and the one represented by the stock market in the U.S. rarely match.

The Hottest Real Estate Markets On Earth

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:49:56 -0400

As Investor Lean Towards EM Bonds, Brazil Takes Back Seat To Russia, China

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:54:36 -0400

Investors started the year loving emerging market equities. They've since shifted to bonds, in what may be a tell-tale sign that seasonality is about to kick into global equity markets.

The Hottest Real Estate Markets On Earth

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:54:36 -0400

Bond ETF Inflows Surge in April

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:53:43 -0400

April was another decent month for global exchange traded products inflows, though the $10.3 billion that flowed into ETFs and ETNs last month was off the pace seen in the first quarter. Still, year-to-date global ETP inflows are up to $79.9 billion, well ahead of last year's record pace of

Banco Santander Mexico May Gain From Mexico's New Strength

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:33:00 -0400

Mexico's standout growth shines all the more brightly in Latin America when compared to the region's other large economies, such as Brazil. Banco Santander Mexico (BSMX), also known as SanMex, seems well-poised to benefit from Mexico's much-improved picture. Ishares MSCI Mexico (EWW) ETF shows a 17% 12-month gain, while iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ) ETF has slid 8.8%. Fueling Mexico's relative strength is a spate of reforms -- affecting labor,

Barclays Raises Concern Over Brazil

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:12 -0400

Brazil isn't going broke anytime soon. Nor is it going the way of Venezuela and Argentina with its uber populist policies and threats of defaults of some kind or another -- either through debt, or by canceling contracts with multinationals and just kicking them out of the country. But Brazil is not doing as well as investors would like.

The Hottest Real Estate Markets On Earth

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:12 -0400

For Barclays, Petrobras Still Not Great

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:11:48 -0400

Brazil's oil company Petrobras might be approaching $20 a share, but as a stock investment the upside is not worth the risk.

What Makes Emerging Markets Great Investments?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:11:48 -0400

ETFs to Watch April 29, 2013 (ALD, EEV, XLV)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:44:03 -0400

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Monday, April 29, 2013.

The iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU) and the iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV) should be in play.

Give the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLV) a look.

Keep an eye on the Direxion

Russia ETFs Lag Behind Other BRIC Economies

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:47:09 -0400

Among the big four BRICs – Brazil, Russia, India and China – emerging market economies, Russian stocks and related exchange traded funds are lagging behind. Now, JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) has cut its outlook on Russian equities. Market Vectors Russia ETF (NYSEArca: RSX) declined 13.8%...

iShares MSCI Brazil Capped Index Fund Experiences Big Outflow

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:27:30 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: EWZ Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Nike's Massive BRIC Opportunity: China Turning Around And Brazil's World Cup And Olympics Could Take Stock To $80

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:26:55 -0400

The tide may have turned for Nike. The athletic footwear company seems poised to see continued margin expansion and the return of profitability in China over the next year. Emboldened by recent success, management appears confident in the strength of its brand and its capacity to raise prices. Nike also has a double whammy of an opportunity in Brazil, with the coming World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016. The stock currently trades around $60 a share, but it could top $80 if things go their way, according to ’ equity research team.

Battle For Inflows: Brazil (EWZ) vs. Mexico (EWW) vs. Chile (ECH)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:00:44 -0400

As the U.S. market slowly walks the road to recovery, many investors who avoided the short-term effects of the recession are now left looking for a long-term solution for slow American economic growth. There are a number of popular investing options in the Latin America Equities ETFdb Category, but three funds best illustrate the difference between country specific and broad exposure: the MSCI Brazil Index Fund , the MSCI Mexico Index Fund and the MSCI Chile Index Fund . While targeted emerging country equity ETFs can be a great holding for investors who are well versed in the political and economic landscape of the country, those looking to break into the Latin America market should take time to make sure the ETF they invest in has strong inflows [see also How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Meet the Competitors Out of all the Latin America Equities on the market, EWZ, EWW and ECH are the [...]

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Brazil's High Wire Act

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:20:58 -0400

Brazil may be willing to tolerate inflation of 6% or more so long as it can keep unemployment below 6% in time for next year's election, says Tony Volpon, head of emerging markets Americas at Nomura Securities in New York.

The Most Powerful Women In Politics, 2012

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:20:58 -0400

Smaller Brazil ETFs Dinged by Rate Hike

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:10:36 -0400

The beleaguered iShares MSCI Brazil Capped Index Fund (NYSE: EWZ), the largest ETF tracking Latin America's largest economy, is trading modestly higher Thursday, a day after Brazil's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 7.5 percent from 7.25 percent.

The move comes after Brazil's rate of inflation recently

In World Of Falling Interest Rates, Brazil Starts To Tighten

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:02:39 -0400

As expected, Brazil's Central Bank hiked interest rates on Wednesday evening to 7.5% from 7.25%.

Where To Party In Brazil During Carnaval

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:02:39 -0400

Bad News For EM ETFs: Fund Managers Paring Exposure

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:33:41 -0400

Amid another brutal day for emerging markets stocks and ETFs, comes this and it is no surprise: Fund managers have been reducing their exposure to the developing world.

A survey by Bank of America Merrill Lynch indicates just 13 percent of global investors had overweight allocations to emerging markets equities

The Great, Good And Ugly In Emerging Markets ETFs

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:27:35 -0400

There is little question that the biggest story to come out of the first quarter has been the dramatic surge in U.S. equity prices. Investors, frustrated by the continued low-interest rate environment, have flooded the markets with capital and sent indexes soaring to a string of historic heights. Lost in this excitement has been the troubling decline in emerging markets, especially in the so-called BRIC countries: Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Bearish Moving Average Cross by iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (EWZ)

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:46:00 -0400

Are Interest Rates Going Up In Brazil Next Week?

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:31:19 -0400

Are interest rates going up in Brazil next week? (Don't you hate questions in headlines?)

The Hottest Real Estate Markets On Earth

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:31:19 -0400

Petrobras' Rough Day

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:09:16 -0400

Brazilian oil major Petrobras (PBR) had a rough day Friday. The stock continues to be a drag on the BM&F Bovespa and the iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ) exchange traded fund.

The New Multinationals

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:09:16 -0400

Notable Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - EWZ

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:58:35 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped Index Fund ETF (EWZ) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $54.22, changing hands as low as $54.18 per share. iShares MSCI Brazil Capped Index Fund shares are currently trading off about 0.3% on the day.

Best Places On Earth To Run A Business

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:37:06 -0400

For Bond Investors, Sentiment Shifting On Brazil Rates

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:37:06 -0400

Will they or won't they raise interest rates in Brazil?

BRIC Stocks Are All Down

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:51:42 -0400

S&P 500 is making new high daily. However, looking at the world, one can see that all BRIC country stocks (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are down: Assets Class Symbols 04/10Trend Score 04/03Trend Score Direction Japan EWJ 14.61% 5.33% ^ Mexico EWW 11.52% 7.11% ^ Switzerland EWL 11.21% 10.98% ^ Australia EWA 11.03% 8.12% ^ [...]

Trading Activity Alert for iShares MSCI Brazil Index

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK (AVAFIN) -- iShares MSCI Brazil Index options set a new 90-day record ...

A five-point strategy for riding the bull

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:22 -0400

By John Wasik (Reuters) – With the U.S. stock market rallying this year, it may be enticing to take extra cash on hand and ride the bull. If anything, it is all too easy to pour contributions into actively managed U.S. large-stock funds. Some 90 percent of all retirement plans surveyed last year by the [...]

Emerging-Market Investors Get Picky With ETFs

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:31:00 -0400

When investing in emerging markets, investors turned highly selective in the first quarter.

Global Corporate Tax Rates From Lowest To Highest

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:10:50 -0400

With Election Year Coming, Brazil's Workers' Party Throws Business A Bone With New Tax Cuts

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:10:50 -0400

The business class in tax-burdened Brazil is about to witness yet another round of tax cuts in at least 14 different sectors as GDP forecasts there continue to deteriorate.

A Brazil ETF With Some Promise?

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:59:39 -0400

That headline is phrased in the form of a question because times are tough for Brazil ETFs.

That much has been well-documented in recent weeks. A 1.6 percent gain on Friday was still not enough to turn the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped Index Fund (NYSE: EWZ) positive for

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ETFs to Watch May 21, 2013 (BOND, FEZ, NUGT)

iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ) - Trade Flow Report

Brazil's Best Buys For Investors

Brazil's Next Boom Still Brewing

Favorite Cities Of The Super Rich

Are Brazilians Getting Priced Out?

Options Activity for iShares MSCI Brazil Index

Institutional Trading Alert for iShares MSCI Brazil Index

Three Attractive International Dividend ETFs

Food Shock Over, Brazil Inflation Rate Declines

Top 10 Places To Be Born In 2013

Brazil Deepwater Oil Investing

EWZ Makes Notable Cross Below Critical Moving Average

In Brazil, Strong Labor Market, Weak Economy

The Hottest Real Estate Markets On Earth

As Investor Lean Towards EM Bonds, Brazil Takes Back Seat To Russia, China

The Hottest Real Estate Markets On Earth

Bond ETF Inflows Surge in April

Banco Santander Mexico May Gain From Mexico's New Strength

Barclays Raises Concern Over Brazil

The Hottest Real Estate Markets On Earth

For Barclays, Petrobras Still Not Great

What Makes Emerging Markets Great Investments?

ETFs to Watch April 29, 2013 (ALD, EEV, XLV)

Russia ETFs Lag Behind Other BRIC Economies

iShares MSCI Brazil Capped Index Fund Experiences Big Outflow

Nike's Massive BRIC Opportunity: China Turning Around And Brazil's World Cup And Olympics Could Take Stock To $80

Battle For Inflows: Brazil (EWZ) vs. Mexico (EWW) vs. Chile (ECH)

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