Emerging Markets

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 [...]

BlackRock, the ETF provider of the popular iShares brand, has just launched nine international sector ETFs that provide exposure to both developed and emerging markets. The new ETFs will trade on the NYSE Arca. The unique funds will track their respective MSCI All Country World ex USA sector index and carry a 0.48% expense ratio, [...]

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 [...]

MSCI Inc. has unveiled its second quarter 2010 results, as well as a look at financials based on six months ending May 31, 2010. ETF assets invested in MSCI indices have grown by $2.0 billion from the end of the first quarter. The press release reports that this is a 0.8% climb during the quarter [...]

Grail Advisors has partnered with DoubleLine Capital on what it hopes will be the first of many ETF ventures. DoubleLine is an investment firm that Grail has called upon to assist in the launch and management of a new fixed-income ETF. Grail has now grown to 7 actively managed ETFs since launching its first fund [...]

In June of each year, MSCI performs an annual review to declare whether any country up for evaluation will be reclassified to a different market level. MSCI also communicates whether any new countries will be reviewed for the upcoming year. According to the press release, this year’s market classification review had no changes from the previous [...]

Global X is ready to launch a brand new ETF on the NYSE, allowing investors the opportunity to take part in Brazil’s growth. What is unique about this Brazilian ETF is that it is the first to focus on only mid-sized companies within the country. The new ETF, known as the Brazil Mid-Cap ETF (BRAZ), [...]

Charles Schwab, the well-known financial services provider, will now be offering lower expense ratios for the majority of its ETFs. Schwab already extends commission-free trades to its online account holders and has become even more competitive with its ETF fees. Of the eight domestic and international ETFs in Schwab’s line of exchange-traded funds, six will [...]

Russell Investments, the provider of the popular indexes, has filed with the SEC to offer 11 new funds based around its own indexes. The new funds will be the first from Russell Investments. The new funds are as follows: 1. The Russell Global 1000 ETF 2. Russell Global 1000 Growth ETF 3. Russell Global 1000 [...]

US One Trust launched on Tuesday a new fund-of-funds, which seeks to provide returns similar to the S&P500 with a global investment perspective. The new fund will invest directly in other exchange-traded funds and be actively-managed. The One Fund (ONEF: Quote, Profile, Advanced Chart, News) will be made up of small, medium, and large firms [...]