Colombia, Mexico Make ‘Fragile Five’ EM ETFs List
Emerging market exchange traded fund investors should closely monitor their Colombia and Mexico exposure as the two economies join the infamous list of “fragile five” emerging countries. According to...
View ArticleEl Niño Could Weigh on These Markets, ETFs
Meteorologists are already anticipating a strong El Niño event that could last through early spring. As the weather pattern strengthens, some markets and exchange traded funds could be adversely...
View ArticleFed Could Lift a LatAm Laggard
Latin America exchange traded funds have been among the emerging world’s worst performers. Major reasons why include slumping commodities prices and spiraling currencies, the latter of which has been...
View ArticleLooking for Growth South of the Border
As highlighted by a nearly 26% year-to-date decline for the iShares Latin American 40 ETF (NYSEArca: ILF), 2015 is proving to be another rough year for Latin American stocks. Shares of ILF are now down...
View ArticleMexico ETF Could be a LatAm Star
The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWW) is down more than 8% year-to-date, but compared to other exchange traded funds tracking Latin American economies, EWW’s showing is significantly less...
View ArticleMaybe Some Good Vibes for the Mexico ETF
The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWW) has traded slightly lower over the past month, but on a year-to-date basis, the lone dedicated Mexico exchange traded fund has been significantly less...
View ArticleMexico ETF vs Brazil ETF
Latin American equities and the relevant exchange traded funds trading in the U.S. have been among the most severely punished emerging markets assets since 2014. Brazil, the region’s largest economy,...
View ArticlePeso Problems for the Mexico ETF
The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWW) is down 5.4% this year as the lone dedicated Mexico exchange traded fund has been pressured by the slumping peso, prompting investors to make EWW the...
View ArticleRate Hike Could be a Positive for Mexico ETF
Shares of the iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWW) surged 3.8% yesterday on volume that was about 50% above the 90-day trailing average after Mexico’s central bank surprisingly raised...
View ArticleAs Junk Bonds Rebound, Look to These ETFs
Strengthened speculative-grade debt may continue to support junk bond-related ETFs If fixed-income market follows historical trends, junk bonds may continue to rally over the next few weeks Financials...
View ArticleEmbracing a Downtrodden Region’s ETFs
Beaten up and vilified Latin American ETFs are rebounding Multiple factors are dragging on the Brazilian economy Unemployment rose to 7.9% in September from 4.7% in October last year Inflation has...
View ArticleBright Long-Term Prospects for Mexico ETFs
On Thursday, which, coincidentally, was also Cinco de Mayo, Mexico’s central bank left interest rates unchanged. The central bank in Latin America’s second-largest economy had to the room to be...
View ArticleThe Best Latin America ETFs
After several years of dismal performances, Latin America exchange traded funds are roaring back in 2016 and have actually been leaders of the emerging markets resurgence. Rebounding commodities prices...
View ArticleBrexit Could Weigh on Mexico ETF, Peso
Not surprisingly, emerging markets currencies and equities are among the asset classes coming under pressure following last week’s Brexit outcome. That includes the iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF...
View ArticlePeso Problems Could Plague the Mexico ETF
The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWW) is up just 1.3% year-to-date, a lackluster performance relative to other Latin America exchange traded funds. Now, investors might need to fret about...
View ArticleHoning in on 5 Emerging Market ETF Opportunities
Ever since the Brexit vote, emerging markets have taken center stage, but the various developing economies are not all the same. Investors, though, can take targeted exposure to certain markets through...
View ArticleMexico ETF: Another Central Bank Play
Scores of single-country exchange traded funds are being affected by central bank policies this year. Count the iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWW), the largest ETF tracking stocks in Latin...
View ArticleU.S. Elections can Impact This Emerging Market
Throughout the course of this presidential election year, an array of industry and sector exchange traded funds have been affected. For example, earlier in the year, biotechnology ETFs were plagued by...
View ArticleEmerging Market ETFs Win Clinton, Trump Debate
Following the political battle of words between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican hopeful Donald Trump, many believed Clinton took the upper hand, with emerging market...
View ArticleMexico ETFs Gain Ground as Trump Goes on the Defensive
Mexico country-specific exchange traded funds are strengthening on Republican nominee Donald Trump’s misfortunes as traders use Mexican assets as an election barometer to gauge the likelihood of a...
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