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A: No one can consistently predict currency movements. However, a hedged fund pays that fee whenever it has a hedge in place to avoid currency losses, regardless of whether the hedge produces a gain or a loss for the fund.
Note that even if the U.S....
Note that even if the U.S....
Peru is best known for its stunning mountain landscapes, llamas, and the famous Machu Picchu, one of the new “seven wonders of the world.” But the country is also a major producer of commodities such as copper and silver and various agricultural products.
ISHARES MSCI PERU ETF $28.17 (New York symbol EPU; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $120.4 million) tracks the performance of a broad basket of publicly listed Peruvian companies....
ISHARES MSCI PERU ETF $28.17 (New York symbol EPU; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $120.4 million) tracks the performance of a broad basket of publicly listed Peruvian companies....
ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND, $50.28, is a buy. The ETF (New York symbol EWJ; buy or sell through brokers; us.ishares.com) aims for the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Japan Index.
The fund’s top holdings include Toyota, 5.1%; Sony Corp., 2.9%; Keyence (sensors), 2.6%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 2.0%; Daiichi Sankyo (pharma), 2.0%; Softbank, 1.8%; KDDI (telecom), 1.7%; Nintendo (gaming), 1.6%; and Recruit Holdings (human resources), 1.5%....
All of the major global stock markets fell at the outbreak of COVID-19. 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....
Indonesia’s 280 million citizens make it the world’s fourth-most-populous country and Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The nation’s successful and popular president was the first leader to emerge from outside of Indonesia’s military elite. His government is now focused on keeping the recovery from the pandemic on track.
ISHARES MSCI INDONESIA ETF $23.16 (New York symbol EIDO; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $495.1 million) tracks the performance of a broad basket of publicly listed Indonesian companies.
The ETF holds a diversified portfolio of 82 stocks, but it is heavily concentrated in the top 10 which make up 62% of total assets....
ISHARES MSCI INDONESIA ETF $23.16 (New York symbol EIDO; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $495.1 million) tracks the performance of a broad basket of publicly listed Indonesian companies.
The ETF holds a diversified portfolio of 82 stocks, but it is heavily concentrated in the top 10 which make up 62% of total assets....
With the current market troubles, many ETFs focused on emerging markets have dropped more than the overall markets. That’s in large part because a growing U.S. economy and sharply rising interest rates have pushed up the U.S. dollar. This typically results in capital flowing to the U.S....
ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $45.22, is a buy for aggressive investors. The ETF (New York symbol EWT; buy or sell through brokers) gives you direct exposure to some of the top public companies of this East Asian powerhouse economy.
The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 20.9% of assets....
The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 20.9% of assets....
The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, have moved back up since their initial COVID-19 drop. Nonetheless, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is still a good time for new buying....
A: iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF, $23.46, symbol XDIV on Toronto (Units outstanding: 30.4 million; Market cap: $713.2 million; www.blackrock.com/ca), tracks the MSCI Canada High Dividend Yield 10% Security Capped Index.
This index aims to invest in Canadian stocks with above-average dividend yields and steady or increasing dividends....
This index aims to invest in Canadian stocks with above-average dividend yields and steady or increasing dividends....
Thailand’s economy should keep recovering this year, as further easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the reopening of borders boost the country’s all-important tourism industry.
That should offset the negative effects of high commodity prices and the effect of China’s continuing zero-COVID policies on regional growth.
ISHARES MSCI THAILAND ETF, $70.59 (New York symbol THD; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $323.3 million) tracks the performance of a broad basket of publicly listed Thai companies.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 132 stocks of which the top 10 make up 42% of the total assets....
That should offset the negative effects of high commodity prices and the effect of China’s continuing zero-COVID policies on regional growth.
ISHARES MSCI THAILAND ETF, $70.59 (New York symbol THD; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $323.3 million) tracks the performance of a broad basket of publicly listed Thai companies.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 132 stocks of which the top 10 make up 42% of the total assets....