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Deutsche Bank launches first ever ETFs linked to Pakistan and Bangladesh

Nov 8th, 2011 | By
Deutsche Bank launches first ever ETFs linked to Pakistan and Bangladesh

Deutsche Bank has launched four new ETFs, including the world’s first ever to track Pakistan and Bangladesh. Bangladesh, in particular, looks interesting. With its low-cost workforce and close proximity to India and China, the country has enjoyed annual GDP growth of over 6% in the last 5 years; with domestic demand also picking up, the Bangladesh db X-tracker ETF could represent an exciting foray into a strategically-located frontier market.


Van Eck Global files for Nigeria, Western Africa ETF

Nov 3rd, 2011 | By
Market Vectors Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC) powers to $1.5 billion in assets under management

Van Eck Global, the New York-based company behind the Market Vectors range of funds, has filed paperwork with the SEC to launch an ETF focused on Nigeria and Western Africa. The ETF will enable investors to gain exposure to the oil-rich and fast-growing – albeit highly volatile – economies of Nigeria and surrounding Western Africa.


Invesco PowerShares launches KBW financial sector ETFs

Nov 2nd, 2011 | By

Invesco PowerShares has expanded its partnership with Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, the specialist financial services investment bank, to become the licensee of four KBW indexes providing targeted access to the bank, capital markets and insurance sectors.


PIMCO launches Australia Bond Index ETF; Canada and Germany to follow

Nov 2nd, 2011 | By
PIMCO launches Australia Bond Index ETF

PIMCO has launched a range of ETFs designed to enable investors to capitalise on opportunities within three countries whose balance sheets and debt dynamics are currently well positioned to navigate the downside effects of slower global growth and ongoing national and personal deleveraging.


“Safe haven” ETFs offer cover as Euro uncertainty roils markets

Nov 2nd, 2011 | By
"Safe haven" ETFs offer cover as Euro uncertainty roils markets

Continued uncertainty in the eurozone has sent shock waves through European financial markets. As investors scurry for cover, we highlight a number of “safe haven” ETFs.


Healthcare ETFs set for period of sustained growth

Nov 1st, 2011 | By
Loncar Investments launches China BioPharma Index

Following the recent launch of the RBS Global Big Pharma ETN, we take a look at the investment potential of healthcare and highlight a number of ETFs capitalising on the sector’s blossoming fundamentals.


Royal Canadian Mint offers alternative to gold ETFs

Oct 29th, 2011 | By
Stretched equity valuations triggering gold inflows, says ETF Securities

The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a series of Exchange Traded Receipts (ETR). The ETRs represent an interesting alternative to existing gold ETCs/ETFs, with each ETR providing evidence of direct ownership of physical gold bullion held in the Mint’s vaults.


Latin America ETFs: Commodities and domestic consumption boost LatAm equities

Oct 26th, 2011 | By
Latin America ETFs - Commodities and domestic consumption boost LatAm equities

Once associated with coups, financial crises and political instability, Latin America has transformed itself over the past 10 years to become an important engine of global economic growth. The region’s commitment to robust fiscal and monetary policy has created an environment conducive to domestic investment and consumption-led growth, while the region’s bountiful natural resources have stimulated foreign direct investment and bolstered government finances.


Clean Energy ETFs offer unrivalled growth opportunity

Oct 25th, 2011 | By
Etho Capital and Future Super to launch Australia’s first global sustainability index

As climate change becomes the defining issue of our generation, few industries are likely to match the earnings growth potential of ‘clean energy’. Buoyed by favourable legislation and vast public spending commitments, companies involved in the development of renewable energy sources and related ‘green’ industries look set to reap huge rewards.


iShares launches four minimum volatility ETFs

Oct 24th, 2011 | By
Bats introduces volatility index based on SPY ETF

iShares has launched four minimum volatility ETFs designed to help investors manage risk in their portfolios. The new funds can help provide a portfolio with downside protection while seeking to maintain some exposure to the upside price movement.