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Global X Funds relaunched a fund previously named the Global X China Technology ETF (CHIB) on the Nasdaq today, as the Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF (QQQC). The ETF tracks the technology sector in China, and its three largest holdings currently are ASM Pacific Techno, Lenova Group, and Baidu. For original article, click here.

Investors now have the ability to track the fishing industry through the launch of a new ETF released by Global X Funds today. The new ETF is called Global X Fishing Industry ETF (ticker: FISN) and follows commercial fishing and aquaculture on a global level. FISN will track the Solactive Global Fishing Index, of which [...]

ETF issuers are cashing in on China’s growth by offering China centric funds. FTSE China 25 Index Fund (FXI) offered by iShares has assets spread over 20 big firms in China which do business in huge volumes and enjoy good brand recall in the market. The fund has invested in top companies in the cell [...]

Precious metals based ETFs provided good returns in 2010 along with other funds that invest in countries like Peru and Colombia. The iShares MSCI Peru ETF (EPU) and the Global X/InterBolsa FTSE Colombia ETF (GXG) invested in these two raw material rich growing economies and offered returns in excess of 52% and 57% respectively. The [...]

ETFs investing in Chinese equities reached all time low or hovered dangerously close to their 200 day moving average. The fall in prices combined with interest rate hike may imply high losses for investors of these ETFs. iShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund (FXI), with total assets worth $6.8 billion, fell 2.5% and hit a [...]

Vanguard Group has introduced a Total International Stock Index Fund. This fund shall track the MSCI All Country World ex-USA Investable Market Index. The fund covers developed markets like Canada and Europe as well as emerging markets like India, China and other Asian markets. Bulk of the fund’s exposure, more than 40%, is directed to [...]

According to the World Gold Council, the price of an ounce of gold in 2009 averaged $972.32 while the price of an ounce in 2010 averaged $1,224.52.  Athough 2010 was the second-best year for exchange-traded products backed by gold, the net inflow fell 41% from 2009. Inflows into ETFs and other exchange-traded products have declined [...]

The automobile industry has a major impact on the value of both platinum and palladium ETFs. The precious metals are both used in the manufacturing of catalytic converters within automobiles. The demand for automobiles is down considerably over the past few months, which has put a dent in the recent values of platinum and palladium. [...]

For the first time, investors will have direct access to India’s small cap equity market with the launch of a new ETF by EG Shares. The new ETF, known as INDXX India Small Cap Index Fund (SCIN: Profile, Quote, Advanced Chart, News), will track the INDXX India Small Cap Index made up of 75 stocks [...]

Twelve new currency ETNs are now available for trade on Xetra. ETF Securities has issued the unique group of ETNs, which focus on foreign exchange rates with the euro, as well as emerging market currency. According to the press release, the new ETNs will allow investors the ability to capture exchange rates of the euro [...]