Emerging Markets
Why Convert a Mutual Fund to an ETF? Follow the Money to Find Out
Making the straight switch from mutual funds to ETFs can be material to an issuer's income statement.
India Passes China to Become World's Largest Market
Mark your calendar. Today is the day that India holds more people than anywhere else on Earth, after two centuries of Chinese population supremacy.
For Emerging Market ETFs, Investors Now Have More 'Freedoms'
The First Trust Bloomberg Democracies exchange-traded fund offers another choice for those eyeing the exits from China. Let's see how it stacks up against the Freedom Emerging Markets 100 ETF.
With This New iShares ETF, the World's Debt Could Be Your Oyster
Let's take a look at the iShares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF.
FXI and Alibaba Show the Chinese Recovery Has Reached an Inflection Point
I tend to doubt that a U.S. investor is going to exert much influence over a Chinese firm.
Will Thai Stocks Be Southeast Asia's Stars Next Year?
A solid consumer market and a strengthening economy suggest solid Thailand is set to outperform in 2023.
Buck-ing a Trendline?
Let's look at the Dollar Index, the emerging markets exchange-traded fund and the bout of volatility.
If You Want Emerging Market Exposure Sans China, You've Come to the Right Place
Here are three ETFs that give investors access to emerging markets excluding China, with one ETF avoiding investment in repressive countries elsewhere.
Growth in Rest of Asia Expected to Outpace China for First Time in 22 Years
The World Bank says other Asian nations that face risks to growth for now are buoyed by exports and higher commodity prices.
A Message Had to Be Delivered and Central Bankers Delivered It
They are fighting expectations as much as anything and hammered home their alleged willingness to hike rates in the face of bad economic data.
The Pendulum Swings Back, but Don't Look for Things to Stabilize
It could swing past the point where things look normal or OK to a point where things look bad again.
Investors Eye Emerging Market Options ex-China on '6/4' Anniversary
The Tiananmen Square memorial vigil has been blocked in Hong Kong, as investors consider again how much dissent is allowed by the Chinese Communist Party even on the economic front.
Biden Promises U.S. Military Will Defend Taiwan if Attacked
Surprising even his own staff, the U.S. president overshadowed the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.
Here Are Ways to Gain Emerging Market Exposure While Sidestepping China Risk
If you'd prefer to avoid the headline risk that comes with investing in China, here are a couple ETFs to consider.
Upbeat Indonesia Becomes Asia's Investment Alternative as China's Prospects Sour
Southeast Asia's largest economy is going strong and offers a contrast to lockdown-battered China.
I'm Betting on Latin America and This ETF for the Balance of 2022
Let's examine why investing in South and Central America as U.S. companies 'reshore' could be the next big thing -- and let's explore several funds to consider.
Here's How to Invest in China -- Or Around It -- With Four ETFs
Want to access this quickly growing economy? Or are you wary of the nation's political and economic tactics? Let's see which fund suits you best -- and which is the better investment.
JD.com, NetEase See Index Switch From New York to Hong Kong
ln a sign of things to come, MSCI indexes will stop using the New York share price and start following the Hong Kong listing of the two Chinese tech companies, to the detriment of U.S. liquidity.
From Cuba to Africa, Liberty and Natural Resources Key to Opportunity
The world is moving to electric cars, and battery materials will need to be sourced from many locations.
I Hate to Be a Curmudgeon But I'm Not Buying This 'Fed Speak'
Something tells me that in the coming months the Fed's commentary is going to lose some sway.
China's Economy Surges 18.3% as Communist Narrative Gets Back on Track
China's national economy has had a 'good start,' according to the statistics bureau, posting unprecedented growth that brings it back to pre-pandemic levels.
Bubbly Action, Bad Breadth, Credit Suisse Stumbles, SDR Charade, Eye on Big Tech
I find this action most likely to be less than sustainable, without provoking an algorithmic counter. In other words, don't just be nimble, but tread softly.
Market Aground, Durable Goods Blues, Gimme Shelter, Pulp Fact (not Fiction)
Plus, there are reasons to have serious reservations about an International Monetary Fund "aid plan" allegedly to poor countries.
This Emerging Markets ETF Has Started a Correction
For the ETF EEM, the next several weeks are likely to see lower prices.
Asia's Worst-Performing Stock Market Suddenly Becomes Its Best
The stock market in the Philippines has surged by one-fifth in just over a month amid reasons for optimism.
There's Another Stock Market Rally That Makes Little Sense
Mom and pop investors have gone wild in Malaysia, driving volume to record highs and shares of rubber-glove makers through the roof.
9 Bargain Stocks to Watch in Asia's Worst-Performing Market
Indonesian stocks have done poorly this year, but these nine stocks could rate attention if investors rediscover the market.
Next Up: How Do You Contain the Dollar Virus?
A U.S. dollar that is rising in value against most other currencies is creating a huge problem for a world inundated with dollar-priced debt.
First, Bank of Japan, the U.S. and Russia: Who's Next on the Money Train?
As global markets breached their key 200-day moving averages and with uptrends being tested, there were rumours of globally coordinated central bank easing.
Let's Prep Your Portfolio for 2020
From bonds to energy to emerging markets, an examination of what might be hot and what might not.