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The iShares Germany ETF (see page 55) includes several companies that are among the global leaders in their respective industries. While these companies are generally as profitable as their U.S. counterparts, they typically trade on average at a substantial discount to earnings compared to their U.S....
The German economy was recovering in the first quarter of 2022. Then came the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and that has dampened the country’s recovery. The war exacerbates supply-chain disruptions, pushing up commodity prices and weighing on industrial production.
Still, Germany’s strong, ongoing government response to the pandemic sets its diversified, high value-added and export-oriented economy up for strong gains as global economies normalize.
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to the top public companies in Germany.
ISHARES MSCI GERMANY ETF $25.24 (New York symbol EWG; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $1.7 billion) invests in publicly listed German companies.
Financial companies account for 20% of the fund’s assets, while Consumer Cyclicals (18%), Industrials (14%), Technology (14%), Healthcare (13%), and Basic Materials (10%), are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 61 stocks; the top 10 make up 52% of its assets....
Still, Germany’s strong, ongoing government response to the pandemic sets its diversified, high value-added and export-oriented economy up for strong gains as global economies normalize.
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to the top public companies in Germany.
ISHARES MSCI GERMANY ETF $25.24 (New York symbol EWG; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $1.7 billion) invests in publicly listed German companies.
Financial companies account for 20% of the fund’s assets, while Consumer Cyclicals (18%), Industrials (14%), Technology (14%), Healthcare (13%), and Basic Materials (10%), are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 61 stocks; the top 10 make up 52% of its assets....
Rising interest rates mean dividend-paying stocks must increasingly compete for investor interest in fixed-income investments. However, sustainable dividends still offer an attractive and growing income stream for investors.
Meanwhile, dividend-focused ETFs can—but not always—follow strategies that we feel set investors up for maximum long-term gains with the least risk....
Meanwhile, dividend-focused ETFs can—but not always—follow strategies that we feel set investors up for maximum long-term gains with the least risk....
ROUNDHILL MEME ETF $6.02 (New York symbol MEME) invests in companies that attract considerable attention on social media sites like Reddit. They are called “meme stocks.” The fund started in December 2021 but has gathered only a small $1.2 million asset base....
Utilities could suffer more than other sectors as interest rates further rise. That’s because they have a lot of debt, and higher rates make it more expensive to raise money and refinance existing debt. As well, their shares, which typically offer high yields, compete with fixed-income instruments for investor interest.
Still, holding a stake in this sector is an important part of a well-balanced portfolio....
Still, holding a stake in this sector is an important part of a well-balanced portfolio....
All of the major global stock markets fell at the outbreak of COVID-19. But many top markets have since rebounded. We think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks, and one way to profit from that—while cutting your risk—is to invest in top ETFs.
Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are suitable for your new buying....
Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are suitable for your new buying....
A: We still feel that investors will profit the most with a well-balanced portfolio of high-quality individual stocks, but ETFs can also play a role in a portfolio. Here’s a look at the ETFs you’ve asked about:
Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, $77.14, symbol XLE on New York (Units outstanding: 477.3 million; Market cap: $36.8 billion; www.ssga.com), provides exposure to companies in the oil, gas and consumable fuel, energy equipment and services industries.
The fund’s MER is just 0.10%....
Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, $77.14, symbol XLE on New York (Units outstanding: 477.3 million; Market cap: $36.8 billion; www.ssga.com), provides exposure to companies in the oil, gas and consumable fuel, energy equipment and services industries.
The fund’s MER is just 0.10%....
A: WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund, $38.77, symbol CXSE on New York (Units outstanding: 20.4 million; Market cap: $791.9 million; www.wisdomtree.com), aims to track the investment results of Chinese companies that are not state-owned enterprises.
This has some appeal for casual dabblers in the Chinese stock market....
This has some appeal for casual dabblers in the Chinese stock market....
This month we highlight two new ETFs that invest in futures contracts linked to carbon credits.
Government regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions include carbon credit trading systems. The systems effectively place a price on carbon emissions to compensate for their climate-change effects....
Government regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions include carbon credit trading systems. The systems effectively place a price on carbon emissions to compensate for their climate-change effects....
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera(SQM) is currently the largest holding in the iShares MSCI Chile ETF, making up a big 26% of its total assets. The company is a major global producer of lithium, iodine, and fertilizers.
SQM’s share price tends to follow a cyclical pattern over time as the prices of its main products fluctuate....
SQM’s share price tends to follow a cyclical pattern over time as the prices of its main products fluctuate....