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An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is an investment fund that holds a collection of underlying assets, such as stocks or bonds, in a single pooled vehicle. ETFs allow investors to purchase a variety of different securities at once, providing greater diversification compared to owning individual assets. They are traded on stock exchanges like regular stocks, allowing for intraday trading at market prices. ETFs typically have lower fees than mutual funds and often passively track an index or sector, making them a popular choice for investors seeking a cost-effective way to invest in a diversified portfolio.
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The price of gold hit a low of around $1,200 in July 2013. It then moved up to $1,400 in two months. Now the price has moved back down and is once again close to $1,200.
Silver fell to $18.50 U.S. an ounce in June 2013. It rebounded to $24 in August but is down again at $19.88 an ounce.
Longer term, gold and silver could well regain their early 2011 highs ($1,900 for gold and $48.48 for silver), but they will likely remain volatile....
Silver fell to $18.50 U.S. an ounce in June 2013. It rebounded to $24 in August but is down again at $19.88 an ounce.
Longer term, gold and silver could well regain their early 2011 highs ($1,900 for gold and $48.48 for silver), but they will likely remain volatile....
GLOBAL X COPPER MINERS ETF $8.80 (New York symbol COPX; buy or sell through brokers; www.globalxfunds.com) tracks the Solactive Global Copper Miners Index, which includes 20 to 40 international companies that mine, refine or explore for copper. Germany-based Structured Solutions AG created this index.
Canadian firms make up 41.9% of the fund’s holdings....
Canadian firms make up 41.9% of the fund’s holdings....
iShares S&P 500 Fund, $24.65, symbol XUS on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 3.4 million; Market cap: $83.8 million; ca.ishares.com), holds the stocks in the S&P 500 Index, which is made up of 500 major U.S. companies selected by industry group, market size and liquidity. The index’s 10 highest-weighted stocks are Apple, Exxon Mobil, Google, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Chevron, Procter & Gamble, Berkshire Hathaway and Wells Fargo. The ETF’s MER is 0.14%. It yields 1.6%....
SPDR Barclays High-Yield Bond ETF, $40.57, symbol JNK on New York (Shares outstanding: 244.3 million; Market cap: $9.9 billion; www.spdrs.com), holds high-yield “junk bonds,” or low-quality corporate bonds, from issuers such as First Data Corporation (12.6% coupon), Sprint Communications (9% coupon) and Clearwire (12% coupon). Corporate bonds are far riskier than government bonds, and their risk varies widely. Some corporates are almost as safe as government bonds and offer only slightly higher yields. Some are far riskier and offer much higher yields. These are the junk bonds that the SPDR Barclays High-Yield Bond ETF invests in. The price of some corporate bonds may rise as the company’s prospects improve with a recovering economy. But that’s far from certain, and any gains would likely be offset by the effect of rising interest rates....
ISHARES AUSTRALIA INDEX FUND $24.15 (New York symbol EWA; buy or sell through brokers) is an ETF that holds the 71 largest Australian stocks. Its MER is 0.51%.
The fund’s top holdings include Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 11.4%; BHP Billiton, 10.9%; Westpac Banking Corp., 9.0%; Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, 8.0%; National Australia Bank, 7.4%; Wesfarmers, 3.9%; Woolworths, 3.8%; CSL Ltd., 3.0%; Rio Tinto, 2.7%; Woodside Petroleum, 2.3%; Telstra Group, 2.1%, Westfield Group, 1.9%; and Macquarie Group, 1.4%.
Australia benefits from its stable banking and political systems. It is also rich in natural resources, and it’s close to key Asian markets with vast potential, including India and China.
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The fund’s top holdings include Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 11.4%; BHP Billiton, 10.9%; Westpac Banking Corp., 9.0%; Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, 8.0%; National Australia Bank, 7.4%; Wesfarmers, 3.9%; Woolworths, 3.8%; CSL Ltd., 3.0%; Rio Tinto, 2.7%; Woodside Petroleum, 2.3%; Telstra Group, 2.1%, Westfield Group, 1.9%; and Macquarie Group, 1.4%.
Australia benefits from its stable banking and political systems. It is also rich in natural resources, and it’s close to key Asian markets with vast potential, including India and China.
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ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL INDEX FUND $42.51 (New York Exchange symbol EWZ; buy or sell through brokers) is an exchange traded fund that is designed to track the Brazilian stock market.
Top holdings are Petrobras (oil and gas), 10.7%; Vale do Rio Doce (mining), 9.1%; Cia Itau Unibanco Holding (banking), 7.4%; Cia de Bebidas das Americas (beer and beverages), 6.9%; Banco Brandesco, 5.5%; and BRF SA (food), 3.5%.
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ISHARES MSCI CHILE INVESTABLE MARKET INDEX FUND $45.70 (New York Exchange symbol ECH; buy or sell through brokers) is an ETF that aims to track the MSCI Chile Investable Market Index, which consists of stocks that are mainly traded on the Santiago Stock Exchange.
The fund’s top holdings are S.A.C.I. Falabella (retail), 9.2%; Empresas Copec SA (conglomerate), 8.6%; Enersis AS (electricity), 8.4%; Empresa Nacional de Electricidad (electricity), 6.7%; Cencosud SA (retailer), 5.7%; LATAM Airlines, 5.6%; Banco Santander Chile (banking), 4.7%; Banco de Chile, 4.3%; Empresas CMPC (pulp and paper), 4.2%; and Quimica y Minera de Chile (mining), 3.5%.
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ISHARES MSCI GERMANY FUND $30.82 (New York Exchange symbol EWG; buy or sell through brokers) tracks the stocks in the MSCI Germany Index.
This index aims to replicate 85% of the total market capitalization of the German stock market. The remaining 15% is unavailable for investment, partly due to limitations on foreign ownership.
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ISHARES MSCI SOUTH KOREA INDEX FUND $60.73 (New York Exchange symbol EWY; buy or sell through brokers) aims to track the MSCI Korea Index.
The ETF’s top holdings are Samsung Electronics, 20.1%; Hyundai Motor Co., 5.5%; Posco (steel), 3.4%; Naver (Internet content), 3.2%; SK Hynix Semiconductor, 3.1%; Shinhan Financial, 3.1%; Hyundai Mobis (auto parts), 3.1%; Kia Motors, 2.3%; LG Chemical, 2.2%; and KB Financial, 2.1%.
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ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS INDEX FUND $39.78 (New York symbol EEM; buy or sell through brokers) is an ETF that aims to track the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
Its geographic breakdown includes China, 18.3%; South Korea, 16.0%; Taiwan, 11.7%; Brazil, 10.6%; South Africa, 7.4%; India, 6.4%; Russia, 6.2%; Mexico, 5.4%; Malaysia, 3.9%; and Indonesia, 2.2%.
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