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Massive growth in the export of cheap manufactured goods has driven China’s economic success over the past two decades. However, developed countries—and especially the U.S., given newly imposed tariffs—are increasingly reluctant to buy more Chinese goods. As a result, China will need to find other sources of growth.
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to the country’s top publicly listed companies.
ISHARES MSCI CHINA ETF $65 (Nasdaq symbol MCHI; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $3.5 billion) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Chinese companies.
Technology stocks account for 29% of its assets, while Financial Services (22%), Consumer cyclical (19%), Real estate (5%), Industrials (5%), Energy (4%) and Communication Services (4%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a large portfolio of 287 stocks, although the top 10 make up a high 53% of its assets....
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to the country’s top publicly listed companies.
ISHARES MSCI CHINA ETF $65 (Nasdaq symbol MCHI; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $3.5 billion) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Chinese companies.
Technology stocks account for 29% of its assets, while Financial Services (22%), Consumer cyclical (19%), Real estate (5%), Industrials (5%), Energy (4%) and Communication Services (4%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a large portfolio of 287 stocks, although the top 10 make up a high 53% of its assets....
With $6.3 trillion in total assets under management on March 31, 2018, BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world. The firm started its operations in 1988 with eight employees, and listed on the New York stock exchange in 1999 with assets under management of $400 billion.
In June 2009, in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, BlackRock bought Barclays Global Investors for $13.5 billion....
In June 2009, in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, BlackRock bought Barclays Global Investors for $13.5 billion....
For most investors, we still think large-cap companies, or the ETFs that hold them, should form the core of their stock portfolios. However, while a lot of investors look to add a few small companies with high growth potential, many overlook medium-sized companies, or “mid caps"—regardless of their profitability and prospects....
The six ETFs we update below mainly hold high-quality stocks that are widely traded on Canadian and U.S. exchanges. Each fund tracks the performance of a major stock market index. That’s different from ETFs focused on narrower indexes or themes such as cryptocurrencies or biotechnology.
Of course, you pay brokerage commissions to buy and sell these investments....
Of course, you pay brokerage commissions to buy and sell these investments....
Many emerging markets have dropped lately. That’s because a growing U.S. economy and rising interest rates have pushed up the U.S. dollar. That typically results in capital flowing to the U.S. from emerging markets and pushing down investment in those economies....
Higher commodity prices invariably spur producers to increase spending on new projects and to up their output. That frequently leads to the oversupply of the commodity and, eventually, lower prices.
The energy industry is no exception. Between 2002 and mid-2014, when oil prices were high, producers accelerated exploration and output....
Higher copper prices continue to boost economic growth and prosperity for Chile, the largest global producer of the metal. Despite its dependence on copper, the country has a strong market economy with a high level of foreign trade. Chile has also worked to strengthen its financial institutions and economic policies.
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to top Chilean companies.
ISHARES MSCI CHILE ETF $50 (New York symbol ECH; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $477.5 million) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Chilean companies.
Financial Services account for 23% of its assets, while Utilities (22%), Consumer Services (19%), Basic materials (13%), Oil and Gas (9%) and Consumer Goods (7%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 31 stocks....
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to top Chilean companies.
ISHARES MSCI CHILE ETF $50 (New York symbol ECH; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $477.5 million) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Chilean companies.
Financial Services account for 23% of its assets, while Utilities (22%), Consumer Services (19%), Basic materials (13%), Oil and Gas (9%) and Consumer Goods (7%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 31 stocks....
Higher oil prices continue to spur stock prices for an array of companies in the energy industry. That includes energy services stocks. Those firms assist drillers in setting up oil and gas wells. They also make, fix and maintain the equipment used in oil extraction and transport....
There’s little doubt that the developing world’s aging population will continue to spend more on medical services for years to come. Medical device makers are well positioned to capture a share of that increased spending. In turn, investors in the industry’s leading companies stand to benefit from growing demand....