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Next ETFs has plans for a new series of ETFs. The issuer is expected to start with a unique US ETF which would track the premier Nikkei 225 Japanese index. The Nikkei 225 Index is a leading Japanese benchmark made up of 225 liquid stocks within the Tokyo Stock Exchange. According to the press release, [...]

WisdomTree has just launched a new actively managed ETF that provides access to local emerging market debt. The exposure to the emerging market debt will be in that market’s local currency. The fund, known as WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund (ELD), has begun trading on the NYSE Arca and has $125 million in assets, [...]

Although new exchange-traded funds are launching into the market at a steady pace, Claymore is closing four ETFs due to a lack of investor interest. The four funds to be closed and liquidated are as follows: 1.  Claymore/Zacks Dividend Rotation ETF (IRO) 2.  Claymore/Zacks Country Rotation ETF (CRO) 3.  Claymore/Beacon Global Exchanges, Brokers & Asset [...]

WisdomTree has just launched a new actively managed ETF that provides access to local emerging market debt. The exposure to the emerging market debt will be in that market’s local currency. The fund, known as WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund (ELD), has begun trading on the NYSE Arca and has $125 million in assets, [...]

The PowerShares High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (PHB) from Invesco is now tracking a new index, and thus has been renamed. While keeping the same ticker symbol on the NYSE Arca, PHB is now known as PowerShares Fundamental High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio, effective August 2, 2010. PHB is now tracking the Research Affiliates’ Fundamental [...]

The idea of supporting the “green” movement just got easier. While environmentally-conscious ETFs like solar and wind already exist in today’s market, Global X Fund has just launched the first ever lithium ETF which is a main resource to renewable energy. Global X Lithium ETF (LIT: Profile, Quote, Advanced Chart, News) will invest in large [...]

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 [...]

The demand for global fixed income ETFs in China is growing and Barclays is helping to make a launch of these funds a reality. Though China does not currently allow fund managers to offer this type of ETF, the press release reports that Barclays has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Shanghai Stock Exchange. [...]

China will be providing more exposure to its currency and ETFs related to the country have responded quite favorably in the US. The Chinese yuan will now trade more freely against the U.S. dollar, according to MarketWatch. The news gave a lift to Chinese-specific ETFs. Two notable ETFs started out the week on the right [...]