First Mexico Small-Cap ETF Debuts
Investors now have the ability to easily track the performance of small-cap companies in Mexico with the release of a new ETF by Global X Funds. The new fund is known as Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF (ticker: MEXS) and is the first of its kind. According to Bruno del Ama, chief executive officer of [...]
New ETF Provides Access to Various Emerging Economies
Investors will now have additional access to many emerging markets through the use of a new ETF issued by Van Eck Global. The new ETF, known as Market Vectors Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC), is described in the press release as tracking a “basket of bonds issued in local currencies by emerging market [...]
Van Eck Proposes a Latin Twist to Small Cap ETFs
Following the trend of niche ETF plays, including a Polish stock ETF and a small cap gold miners fund, Van Eck has filed to create a Latin America small cap fund. The fund follows another popular Van Eck product, the Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF: Quote, Profile, Advanced Chart, News), which ended the year [...]
ETF Volume Predicts Further Volatility in Emerging Markets
One investor is hedging a large bet on more volatility in Latin America’s emerging markets. Two high cost trades, consisting of the stock itself and its underlying options, were recorded on the iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (EWZ: Quote, Profile, Advanced Chart, News) this week. The December 90 call option was the most active on [...]
U.S. ETFs Secure Passport to Chile
iShares will soon expand its market of exchange-traded funds to Chile, creating local entities while simultaneously bringing a number of US-listed ETFs to the exchange. The products will be cross listed, similar to ADR listings on the New York Stock Exchange. iShares is a leader in international exchange traded funds, bringing all the major markets [...]
iShares Inks Landmark Deal with Peruvian Pensions
In a landmark deal, Peruvian pension funds will swap their holdings in local firms and buy into a US traded ETF on the NYSE. The deal, which could bring several million dollars to the United States, could ultimately lead to many more agreements with developing nations. The iShares MSCI All Peru Capped Index Fund (EPU: [...]
Peru ETF Sets Sail for US Markets
Though New York and Peru are 3,600 miles away, they will soon be much closer for investors. A new exchange-traded fund from Global X Management will bring the first Peruvian ETF to the US stock markets. The fund will jump into the ranks of emerging-market ETFs, which have proven to be a stronghold in the [...]
Major ETF Issuer Extending South of the Border
One of the largest ETF issuing firms is in the process of offering thirty-two of its funds on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The exchange’s international division, known as the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV), will be the trading platform for the funds from Vanguard, according to Matthew Cowley of Dow Jones Newswires. Vanguard has selected [...]
Distinguished ETF Researcher Taking the Reins at Barclays
The ETF industry leader, Barclays Global Investors, has chosen Deborah Fuhr as Managing Director, as well as Global Head of ETF Research and Implementation Strategy. The Business Wire press release explains that Ms. Fuhr spent the past 11 years focused on the ETF industry with Morgan Stanley. Beginning in mid-September, Ms. Fuhr will begin her [...]
Leading ETF Issuer to Split Shares on Fifteen iShare ETFs
As the leading issuer of exchange-traded funds, Barclays Global Investors has announced the split of shares on fifteen different iShares ETFs. The process of adjusting the shares will be completed by the close of trading on July 23, 2008, and iStockAnalyst reports that the split-adjusted share totals will be open for trading July 24, 2008 [...]
