EEM: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Emerging Market ETFs Tumble on Global Worries - ETF News ...

    June 12, 2013
    Southeast Asia ETFs slumped on currency woes and a risk off trade.
  2. Indonesia ETFs Slide as Rupiah Tumbles - ETF News And ...

    June 11, 2013
    Indonesian ETFs are facing trouble as the country's currency slides.
  3. MSCI Reclassification Puts Spotlight on These ETFs

    June 10, 2013
    Traders have had bigger fish to fry over the past few days, but a potentially noteworthy news event is slated for ...
  4. May ETF Asset Report: U.S. and Japan Prevail, Gold ...

    June 10, 2013
    The domestic stock ETFs and Japan funds were big winners in May, while gold ETFs and emerging markets saw big outflows.
  5. Sub-Saharan Africa Beckons

    April 26, 2013
    Looking past the BRICs and broad index funds, Africa represents a huge ignored growth story.
  6. Russian Stocks Are Cheap- But They Won’t Stay That Way

    April 16, 2013
    Russia has been a disappointment over the last few years, but the nation’s equities could be one of the best ...
  7. Find Income and Growth In Emerging Market Bonds

    April 10, 2013
    Offering both growth and income potential, emerging market debt could be one of the best plays for your portfolio.
  8. Emerging Market ETFs to Soar in 2013? - ETF News And ...

    February 11, 2013
    There is no doubt that the U.S. market started 2013 with a bang with heavy inflows across all kinds of risky assets. ...
  9. How Well Do The 5 Biggest ETFs Track Their Indexes?

    February 08, 2013
    ETFs are excellent building blocks for long-term portfolios given the inherent cost-efficiency and transparency ...
  10. Fiscal Cliff ETF Rally Still Hot

    January 25, 2013
    Almost as soon as the confetti stopped falling on election night, the popular news media began focusing almost ...
  11. Top Ranked Philippines ETF in Focus: EPHE - ETF News And ...

    January 23, 2013
    The Philippines is one nation which has been able to outperform other emerging markets in the recent past. This ...
  12. Forget Mutual Funds -- Try This Simple, Low-Cost ...

    January 17, 2013
    As the stock market surged ever higher in the 1990s, many investors were content to let mutual fund managers find ...
  13. The 2 Most Important Numbers You Need to Know Before ...

    January 16, 2013
    U.S. Investors poured a stunning $54 billion into emerging-market exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2012, according to ...
  14. Q4 ETF Asset Report: Broad Market ETFs Reign - ETF News ...

    January 08, 2013
    The fourth quarter of 2012 was a mixed bag for the equity markets. It was a quarter marked by certain domestic as ...
  15. Favorite ETF Positions For 5 Super Investors

    December 28, 2012
    The ETF boom has made it easier for regular retail investors to add various new asset classes, sectors and markets ...
  16. Time to Invest in Low Volatility ETFs? - ETF News And ...

    December 27, 2012
    With 2012 nearing its end, investors are becoming very concerned about the fiscal cliff.  ETFs of almost all ...
  17. ETFs Then And Now

    December 19, 2012
    As the calendars get ready to flip to 2013, another chapter in the relatively short history of ETFs will be written. ...
  18. Emerging Market ETFs: EEM vs. VWO - ETF News And Commentary

    December 17, 2012
    Although emerging markets investments have gained significant interest among investors from the developed nations in ...
  19. Checking In On the 10 Largest ETFs Year To Date

    December 14, 2012
    2012 has been a hectic year around the world, but the U.S. has been especially busy this year. We saw two new QE ...
  20. Key Criteria to Know Before Buying an ETF - ETF News And ...

    December 12, 2012
    The exchange traded fund industry has expanded at a rapid pace over the past few years, allowing investors to tap ...
  21. Philippines ETF: A Rising Star in Emerging Market ...

    December 05, 2012
    As American markets continue to struggle thanks to a number of political issues and growth concerns, many investors ...
  22. Get Rid Of Your Emerging Market ETF Volatility Problem ...

    December 05, 2012
    Emerging markets offer the potential for stellar returns during times of prosperity, however, they can also fall ...
  23. Is It Time For Chinese ETFs?

    December 03, 2012
    For investors, now could be the best time to add China to a portfolio. And ETFs are a quite way to do just that.
  24. The ETF Winners and Losers of October - ETF News And ...

    November 01, 2012
    The ETF industry had another solid month in October although the market conditions weren't exactly favorable. More ...
  25. What Do Quarterly Trends Reveal about ETFs in Q4? - ETF ...

    October 31, 2012
    As we make further progress into the final quarter of 2012, it is worthwhile to point out that the year has been an ...
  26. Broad Latin America ETF Investing 101 - ETF News And ...

    October 29, 2012
    Exchange traded funds are a great way to tap into the economy of any part of the world. Easily, this approach offers ...
  27. Guide to Most Popular ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    October 25, 2012
    The ETF industry has come a long way from the time when the ETFs were first launched as investment tools to gain ...
  28. 4 Low-Volatility ETFs to Hedge Your Portfolio - ETF News ...

    October 23, 2012
    Third quarter results reported so far are lackluster in most cases and disappointing in many. Adding to the woes are ...
  29. Who Says iShares ETFs Aren't Cheap? - ETF News And ...

    October 17, 2012
    As the ETF world has expanded in recent years, there has been a race to the bottom so to speak, in terms of ETF ...
  30. DEM Makes Its Case To Be Your Emerging Markets ETF

    October 10, 2012
    Emerging markets exposure has become a staple in countless portfolios as the evolution of the ETF universe has made ...
  31. Head-To-Head: EEM Vs. VWO

    September 25, 2012
    The evolution of the ETF universe has spawned dozens upon dozens of innovative offerings that make it easy and ...
  32. Replacements For Disappearing ETFs

    September 13, 2012
    No one can argue just how far the ETF industry has come since the debut of the first ever exchange-traded fund in ...
  33. Is the Thailand ETF Unstoppable? - ETF News And Commentary

    September 11, 2012
    As worries continue to grow over many developing nations around the globe, some investors have decided to pull back ...
  34. One Year Check: MORT, EWSM, EEMS

    September 04, 2012
    As the ETF industry continues to expand, investors are now able to pick and choose from a lineup of over 1,400 ...
  35. EGShares Launches Two Targeted Emerging Market ETFs - ...

    August 15, 2012
    Emerging Global, the only ETF company that exclusively focuses on emerging market ETFs, has announced the latest ...
  36. New ETFs: Beyond BRICs, Emerging Markets Domestic Demand

    August 15, 2012
    EGShares, the only ETF issuer to focus exclusively on developing economies, announced today the launch of two new ...
  37. Time to Worry about the Philippines ETF? - ETF News And ...

    August 10, 2012
    The rapid expansion of the ETF industry has given rise to a number of new funds targeting once obscure markets. Now, ...
  38. 5 ETFs With Wild Five-Year Returns

    July 24, 2012
    Bull or bear market, it’s undeniable that the ETF universe has grown like a weed. The exchange-traded product lineup ...
  39. What Mexico's New President Means For EWW

    July 16, 2012
    While most investors remain focused on the seemingly never-ending debt drama in the eurozone or the sluggish U.S. ...
  40. 10 Surprising ETF Stats From Mid Year ETF Data

    July 05, 2012
    Earlier this week, the ETF Industry Association released its June 30 batch of ETF data, providing an interesting ...
  41. The Definitive ASEAN ETF Guide

    July 03, 2012
    The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is more than just another catchy investment acronym. ASEAN ...
  42. Guide to the 25 Most Liquid ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    June 29, 2012
    There are a number of misconceptions when it comes to ETF liquidity. Many investors believe that if a product ...
  43. Be Successful With Index

    June 29, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  44. Get True Emerging Market Exposure With These Three ETFs ...

    June 25, 2012
    Sometimes, the line between developed and emerging markets is razor thin. This has especially been the case for two ...
  45. Ideas For Investing In Emerging Markets

    June 02, 2012
    The U.S. does not exist in a bubble and the same is true for investors who have the luxury of time on their hands to ...
  46. Be Successful With Index

    May 30, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  47. Emerging Markets: Two For One

    May 16, 2012
    It may seem like an audacious proposition in this volatile market environment where U.S. and global stocks - both ...
  48. Seven Biggest International Equity ETFs - ETF News And ...

    May 04, 2012
    Lingering economic concerns and a still high American unemployment rate are compelling investors to look outside the ...
  49. 3 Global ETFs That Make Trading Easy

    May 01, 2012
    Now is a complex time for the global economy, says John Murphy, but three primary global ETFs are among his ...
  50. Invest in Index Funds

    April 30, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  51. Ask 5 Questions Before Buying Any ETF

    April 27, 2012
    In order to maximize effectiveness and minimize potentially hidden costs and risk factors, Michael Johnston ...
  52. 5 Ways to Profit on Any China Move

    April 18, 2012
    China is now at a key juncture, says John Nyaradi, and moving averages may offer definitive signals traders and ...
  53. Faceoff: Emerging ETFs vs. S&P 500

    April 14, 2012
    Despite disappointing GDP data from China, emerging markets may still surprise to the upside in the coming months, ...
  54. Index Your Way to Success

    April 13, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  55. Looking Back to See Ahead

    April 12, 2012
    It was 35 years ago when my father started his newsletter, and applying the lessons learned at my father's side ...
  56. Access EM Consumers Via Small Caps

    April 05, 2012
    Instead of just focusing on large multinationals, investors may want to get small and local.
  57. Fragile Uptrends in 2 Emerging ETFs

    March 28, 2012
    Tenuously positive price action is shown on the charts for two primary emerging market ETFs, says Corey Rosenbloom, ...
  58. 3 ETFs for Precious Metals Exposure

    March 21, 2012
    Gold and silver make sense for investors as long as central banks are devaluing their currency, explains Paul Simon, ...
  59. The Week Ahead: Should You Switch Sectors?

    March 10, 2012
    Technical evidence is mounting that seasonal sector rotation is taking place right now, and it is crucial for ...
  60. Adding A Dose Of Emerging Market Dividends

    February 29, 2012
    For investors, emerging dividend payers can do wonders to stem the volatility of emerging market investing.
  61. Index Your Way to Success

    February 28, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  62. A Better Way to Benchmark Risk Allocations

    February 25, 2012
    Salient Partners’ new Risk-Parity Index replicates the performance of an equally risk-weighted allocation to ...
  63. Invest in Index Funds

    February 14, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  64. The Re-Emerging Play In Emerging Markets

    February 08, 2012
    After putting up some of the worst performances in recent years, stocks within emerging market nations are having a ...
  65. 10 World-Class Global ETFs

    February 06, 2012
    One of the best tools for diversifying your global portfolio is to use the best ETFs to execute your strategy and ...
  66. Index Your Way to Success

    January 09, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  67. Slow And Steady ETFs Outperforming

    January 03, 2012
    Low volatility ETFs lead the way in 2011.
  68. 2011's Most Innovative ETFs

    December 30, 2011
    The ETF industry experienced tremendous growth throughout 2011, and many issuers added new and exciting products to ...
  69. Invest in Index Funds

    December 28, 2011
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  70. The Time For Emerging Markets Is Now

    December 09, 2011
    Developing market equities are trading for historically cheap amounts. Analysts predict big gains in the year ahead.
  71. High Income, Low Volatility Emerging Markets

    November 30, 2011
    Learn to invest in the emerging markets with low volatility and high yields.
  72. Index Your Way to Success

    November 18, 2011
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  73. A Leveraged Energy Bet With Russia

    October 21, 2011
    A weak economy has energy prices way down. Take advantage of a great opportunity to invest in Russia.
  74. Index Your Way to Success

    August 31, 2011
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  75. Index Your Way to Success

    July 26, 2011
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  76. Four Emerging Markets That Aren't Overheating

    July 18, 2011
    Learn more about four emerging markets that are still cool enough to handle.
  77. 3 ETFs That Make Forex Simpler

    July 09, 2011
    To play emerging markets, you can either buy stocks or currencies, and ETFs are a great way to get involved on the ...
  78. 3 Growth Trends Defying the Markets

    July 08, 2011
    Emerging markets got hit hard earlier this year, but their seemingly unstoppable growth means they could lead the ...
  79. Two Breakout Emerging Markets

    July 03, 2011
    The ETFs that track fast-growing Indonesia and Malaysia look poised to outperform, and with a pullback likely in the ...
  80. 6 Safer Emerging-Market Favorites

    June 25, 2011
    For investors who want to join the long-term emerging market rally but are afraid of the market's current ...
  81. Emerging Market ETFs - More Growth And Less Overall ...

    June 02, 2011
    Emerging market investing can change portfolios for the better.
  82. Look Towards The ASEAN For Asia's Biggest Gains

    May 16, 2011
    The ASEAN group offers many of the same growth dynamics as BRICS countries, at an earlier stage of development.
  83. How To Play The Emerging Markets Trend In 2011

    January 11, 2011
    Stock markets in emerging economies could be poised for a good year in 2011.
  84. Best Foreign Markets Of 2010

    January 10, 2011
    Emerging and frontier stock market returns handily beat the United States. Learn more about the best performing ...
  85. Investment Ideas From Emerging Markets

    November 24, 2010
    The U.S. does not exist in a bubble and the same is true for investors who have the luxury of time on their hands to ...
  86. 5 Investment Ideas Heating Up Right Now

    November 01, 2010
    With investors back out of their bunkers and looking to put money to work, Wall Street and Main Street have been ...
  87. Keep An Eye On South Korea

    September 15, 2010
    With the nation’s focus on high technology, it is quickly emerging as an exporting superstar.
  88. ETFs Flying Under The Radar, But Flying Higher

    September 13, 2010
    Have a look at ETFs that don't get a lot of press.
  89. Add A Helping Of Emerging Market Bonds

    August 20, 2010
    Investors are rethinking the safety of developed market sovereign debt after the recent problems in the eurozone and ...
  90. Israel: An Overlooked Market

    June 29, 2010
    Israel offers solid fundamentals with the high-growth potential of a tech economy.
  91. ETFs For The Individual Investor

    June 24, 2010
    ETFs can give small investors exposure to stocks in areas that time and effort would usually make impossible.
  92. Brazil Is Still A Buy

    June 08, 2010
    The recent European debt crisis and market swings have opened up an opportunity to invest in one the best long-term ...
  93. Playing The Growth-Stocks Comeback

    April 29, 2010
    As investors turn away from emerging markets and other high flying asset classes, a return to quality growth stocks ...
  94. Spice Up Your Portfolio With Quantitative ETFs

    April 13, 2010
    Quantitative ETFs are replicating investment strategies used by hedge funds and professional investment managers.
  95. Hedging With Emerging Market Telecoms

    March 12, 2010
    The emerging market rally is getting long in the tooth. Investors should hedge their holdings with telecom providers.
  96. Currency ETFs Beyond The Usual Suspects

    March 02, 2010
    These ETFs may not be well-known, but they can still add some spice to your portfolio.
  97. Go Abroad With Discount Fares

    February 16, 2010
    With the recent run-ups in international assets, many bargains are now gone - unless investors take a look at ...
  98. How To Play The Emerging Markets Trend In 2010

    January 22, 2010
    Stock markets in emerging economies gained ground in 2009 as measured by market capitalization.
  99. "Other" Latin America ETFs Worth A Look

    January 20, 2010
    We look at a few Latin America-focused ETFs that aren't rookies, but may have profits in store for investors in 2010.
  100. 3 Lesser-Known ETFs

    November 20, 2009
    These three under-covered ETFs may be just what your portfolio needs.
  101. Index Your Way to Success

    November 13, 2009
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  102. Think Outside The BRIC

    November 10, 2009
    While the BRIC nations get all the attention, there are other great choices for an emerging markets portfolio.
  103. Stocks Loved On The Short Side

    November 03, 2009
    Short-selling can be good for our markets. However, it's a bet that has unfavorable risk/reward scenarios that many ...
  104. The Global Titans of Tomorrow

    October 30, 2009
    Small caps are great, but emerging-market small caps are even better.
  105. Brazil's Endless Investment Potential

    October 06, 2009
    We look at some ETFs as ways to play the most promising member of BRIC.
  106. Profitable And Easy Ways To Invest In Africa

    September 09, 2009
    Africa may hold the key to long-term portfolio success.
  107. Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's

    August 04, 2009
    Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's
  108. The Frontier Awaits

    May 25, 2009
    Frontier market ETFs offer investors to participate in the “emerging nations of tomorrow.”
  109. Emerging Market Focus

    April 15, 2009
    President Obama reminds investors of the importance of emerging markets.
  110. Dollar Cost Averaging Into Asia

    September 23, 2008
    We examine a trio of China/India ETFs that saw big gains on news of the AIG bailout. Are more gains headed their way?
  111. Strange Things Are Afoot In Emerging Markets

    July 30, 2008
    Emerging markets used to provide easy diversification for any portfolio, but new trends show there are big problems ...
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