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iShares Debuts Two New Emerging Markets ETFs

Michael Johnston — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:40 +0000

iShares added to its already robust lineup of emerging markets this week with two new regional products designed to deliver targeted exposure to companies in the developing world. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Latin America Index Fund (EEML) will target an index consisting of stocks in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, while the iShares MSCI EMEA Emerging Markets EMEA Index Fund (EEME) will target emerging markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Specifically, EEME will include allocations to eight markets: the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Morocco, Poland, Russia, South Africa, and Turkey. The new iShares ETFs will be primarily listed on the Nasdaq. iShares recently announced that it will be the first issuer to list ETFs on the BATS Exchange, with the company expected to list a lineup of international equity funds next week [for updates on all new ETFs, sign up for the free ETFdb newsletter]. Under [...]

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Tax Loss Harvesting With ETFs: 6 Ideas To Lower Client Liabilities

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:00:33 +0000

Innovation across the exchange-traded universe has brought forth a host of investment strategies to mainstream investors, allowing for access to previously difficult to reach corners of the global financial market. Aside from the well-know benefits of ETFs, like ease-of-use and transparency, the structure of these investment vehicles holds several, often times overlooked, tax benefits as well. Recent volatility in the markets has likely taken a toll on investors’ portfolio; however, some declines in asset values might have a silver lining, as they present the opportunity for financial advisors and self-directed investors alike to exercise effective tax management and make prudent use of unrealized losses [see 25 Things Every Financial Advisor Should Know About ETFs]. Market downturns provide the unique opportunity for investors to take advantage of losses to lower their tax liabilities. There are potential benefits of selling a “losing” security; investors can use the unrealized losses to offset realized [...]

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Ten Best ETF Performers Over The Last Five Years (Including A Few Surprises)

Michael Johnston — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:00:44 +0000

The last five years have seen a tremendous expansion of the ETF industry, as assets have skyrocketed and the number of products available to U.S.-based investors has multiplied. That same period of time has also been a period of tremendous volatility in global financial markets; the last five years have witnessed an unprecedented financial crisis, one of the most severe recessions in history, and a remarkable recovery in both 2009 and 2010. A look back at the performance of exchange-traded funds over the last five years (ending October 31) highlights the tremendous growth of the ETF industry as well as the challenging realities of recent history. Though there are now more than 1,350 ETPs, only 330 or so were launched before November 2006. Of those that are still in existence, about half have delivered negative returns over that period–a remarkable testament to the impact that the volatility of recent years [...]

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Friday’s ETF To Watch: Latin America Fund (ILF)

Jared Cummans — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:00:05 +0000

For much of 2010, the energy sector has been in focus, particularly the crude oil corner of the market. As the Deepwater Horizon spill quickly became one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history, the Obama administration issued an offshore drilling moratorium, that was only recently revoked. All the while, oil was sitting below $75 per barrel, thanks to weak growth prospects and a currency crisis in Europe that cast a shadow of doubt on the industry as a whole. But as oil prices have begun to climb once again thanks to increased demand from emerging markets and a weak dollar, the oil industry may finally be poised for a triumphant return to strong levels of growth [see also Next Frontier Of ETF Investing: Long/Short Trades]. When most investors think of Big Oil, Exxon Mobil is typically the first that comes to mind–and rightfully so, as it is the [...]

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Next Frontier Of ETF Investing: Long/Short Trades

Michael Johnston — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:00:07 +0000

There is no denying that the ETF boom is in full swing, as billions of dollars continue to flow into the industry every month despite a difficult economic environment. As individual investors and advisors alike become more informed on the nuances and potential benefits of ETFs, usage has surged. Part of the impressive surge in assets is no doubt attributable to the flexibility of the exchange-traded structure; these securities have found homes in the portfolios of investors across the risk tolerance spectrum. ETFs have been embraced by long-term buy-and-holders because of the extremely competitive expense ratios relative to traditional actively managed mutual funds [see True Cost Of Mutual Fund vs. ETFs]. They’ve also become quite popular as “replacements” to equities; more active investors who measure holding periods in hours have gravitated towards the exchange-traded structure because it provides exposure to a basket of securities that can be traded throughout the [...]

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World Cup Of ETFs: Plays On All 32 Countries

Michael Johnston — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:57 +0000

One of the greatest spectacles in sports kicks off in South Africa over the weekend, with 32 countries gathering to compete in the final stages of the World Cup. Even the economists of the world have taken an interest in the upcoming matches; ABN Amro recently released a note predicting that the world economy would benefit more from a German victory than if any other national team were to win. In reality, any connection between success on the soccer pitch and an economic boost would be minimal. The biggest winner over the coming month could be South Africa, which has a chance to display its infrastructure and business environment to the world. To get in the spirit as the competition begins, we run through the 32 competitors, highlighting the ETF options available for each (for more ETF insights, sign up for our free ETF newsletter): Group A France: The iShares [...]

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Ultimate Guide To Latin America ETFs

Michael Johnston — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:35:21 +0000

Over the last two years, many investors have become acutely aware of the significant differences in the growth profiles of the world’s developing economies relative to advanced nations. Historically perceived as risky investments, emerging markets have now been firmly established as the primary source of global GDP growth, creating a surge in interest among U.S. investors. As these investors continue to cure themselves of the “home country bias” that has dominated asset allocation strategies historically, many are looking to Asia as a way to beef up exposure to emerging markets (see Five ETFs For an Asia-Centric World). But there is a lot more to emerging markets exposure than China and India. In addition to looking to the east, U.S. investors are also looking to the south for exposure to rapidly-growing economies. Latin America is full of resource-rich countries positioned to grow rapidly as both domestic and overseas demand continues to [...]

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Van Eck Launches Small Cap Latin America ETF (LATM)

Michael Johnston — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:30:28 +0000

Van Eck, the New York-based ETF issuer behind several of the most successful new product launches in recent years, introduced the Market Vectors Latin America Small-Cap Index ETF (LATM) on Wednesday. LATM, which will seek to replicate the performance of the Market Vectors Latin America Small-Cap Index, will be the first U.S.-listed ETF offering exposure to small cap stocks in Latin America. The underlying index consists of about 80 stocks that generate the majority of their revenues in Latin America. While there are a number of ETFs offering exposure to Latin American stocks (see all ETFs included in the Latin America Equities ETFdb Category), LATM is the first to focus exclusively on those with a market capitalization of less than $5 billion. This distinction has proved to be a meaningful one for international equity investors, as the handful of small cap-focused ETFs currently available have exhibited risk/return profiles unique from [...]

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Colombia ETF Bucks The Trend

Michael Johnston — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:00:10 +0000

In the final three quarters of 2009, emerging markets took the lead in the global recovery effort, delivering impressive growth rates as the world’s developed economies continued to struggle. China and India received the bulk of attention (and cash) from international investors, but South American equity markets had a banner year as well, led by Brazil. The signature moment for South America’s largest economy came in early October when Rio was awarded the 2016 summer Olympics, but Brazilian equities surged throughout the year, giving other Latin American economies a major boost in the process. But since the calendars flipped to 2010, it’s been a completely different story. As a wave of risk aversion swept across financial markets, many Latin American ETFs–and Brazil funds in particular–find themselves deep in the red as January draws to a close. The iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (EWZ) is down 11.1%, while the Brazilian small [...]

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Low Cost ETFs: Complete List Of The Cheapest Exchange-Traded Funds

Michael Johnston — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:15:04 +0000

The reasons for the rise of the ETF industry are numerous: intraday liquidity, (potentially) superior tax efficiency, and enhanced transparency relative to traditional actively-managed mutual funds have all contributed to the billions of dollars of inflows that these funds have seen in recent years. But the real attraction for most ETF investors is the reduced expenses these products offer, often only a fraction of the fees charged by mutual funds. But between ETFs, expense ratios can vary significantly, ranging from 0.08% (for several Schwab ETFs) to a whopping 1.50% (for the DENT actively-managed ETF). For investors looking to minimize expenses and pursue an indexing strategy in favor of active management, investing in ETFs is only the first step. In order to assist cost-conscious investors, we’ve assembled the cheapest ETF options for almost every asset class and sub-asset class. Each of the 900-plus ETFs currently included in the ETF Screener were [...]

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