Rio is suddenly the hot spot once again. Specifically, one of the worst investment disasters in 2011 is currently one of the best performers out of the 2012 gate. The iShares MSCI Brazil Fund (EWZ) registered an abysmal -24.2% last year. Yet EWZ has already gained 13%+ here in January. In Tal Barak Harif’s commentary below, he interviews [...] [...more]
China ETFs, China Easing And ETFs, Brazil ETFs, Conservative ETFs, Conservative Stock ETFs, Fear Indicators And ETFs Click here to listen to the show: 12-11-2011 [...more]
Haven’t heard the bullish call for investing in Brazil ETFs? In essence, monumental infrastructure will be required for Brazil to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup as well as the 2016 Summer Olympics. In addition, Brazil is one of China’s largest trading partners such that, China imports a massive quantity of materials as well as agricultural products and other commodities. That said, [...] [...more]
Telecom ETFs, China Bond ETFs, Apple And ETFs, Brazil ETFs, World ETF Update Click here to listen to the show: 10-09-2011 [...more]
Investors in the Brazil Bovespa Index nearly quadrupled their money in the first decade of this century. In contrast, the same years in a U.S. stock index may have resulted in a loss of principal. With minerals, natural resources and materials galore, many believe that Brazil will continue to benefit investors immensely. Of course, that doesn’t mean that selecting the best [...] [...more]
Currency info frequently tops the financial newswires. Sometimes we learn about a falling dollar’s impact on commdoity prices. Other times we discover that the Japanese government is actively selling its yen to push its currency away from 15-year highs. (Of course, Japan hasn’t felt compelled to step in or manipulate its yen for 6 years… hence, the [...] [...more]
Sadly, one used to be able rely on CBOE Volatility VIX spikes to determine when the market was close to “bottoming out.” However, Bill Luby explains that when investors become more accustomed to a declining market, they’re less likely to have the luxury of relying on a VIX spike to determine when the tornado has passed. What can you [...] [...more]
On the surface, the last Monday in June has been no different than the other trading days in the first half of 2010. Investors have been dumping energy and materials ETFs; what’s more, they’ve been getting rid of country ETFs that depend heavily on the energy or materials sectors. Sector ETFs In The First Half Of 2010 [...] [...more]
People still need to buy toothpaste, milk, peanut butter and toilet paper… even in a “jobless recovery.” In other words, the Kimberly Clarks and Procter & Gambles of the world may just have a built-in advantage. Could Consumer Staples ETFs provide the stability that you crave for your portfolio? In contrast, do you prefer to go for all-out growth in hot [...] [...more]
Focusing on dividends and interest may be a time-honored tradition during periods of volatility. Yet, historically low interest rates have diminished the returns for income-oriented investors. Are the tables about to turn? Ron Rowland believes that interest rates will rise sooner, rather than later. If rates begin to climb, do you know which ETFs can make you money… sooner, rather than later? Three ETFs For Rising Interest [...] [...more]
