It’s difficult to get emerging markets (EM) exposure sans the local currency risk that comes with it. One way to minimize these challenges is the Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (VWOB) . VWOB seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by governments and government-related issuers in emerging market countries.
Seasoned investors know it’s practical to take a long-term view of developing economies – a task made easier with cost-effective assets like the Invesco PureBeta FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (PBEE) . PBEE seeks to track the investment results (before fees and expenses) of the FTSE Emerging Index.
Treasury yields are still elevated and the dollar is still weak. However, both assets recently rallied, indicating there’s room to the downside. That could be to the benefit of emerging markets bonds and the VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF EMLC
In the United States, healthcare is a dynamic sector home to defensive value stocks, disruptive growth names, and plenty of in-between. China offers a comparable level of healthcare dynamism, which investors can access with exchange traded funds such as the KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Indes ETF (KURE) .
Investors can look to a targeted exchange traded fund strategy to capture digital transformation in India. In the recent webcast, Emerging Market Internet Trends: The Rising Generation of Digital Consumers in India , Kevin Carter, Founder and CIO, EMQQ, underscored the opportunity in the emerging economies, such as their favorable demographics that continue to support consumption-based growth.
After suffering through a precipitous plunge, Turkey country-specific exchange traded funds are starting to recover as bargain hunters look to a market that experienced its worst two-day drop in two decades. The iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (NasdaqGM: TUR) rose 3.4% on Wednesday and was testing its long-term support at the 200-day simple moving average.
Emerging markets (EMs) can be a tricky endeavor, which is where adding a factor filter over EM investments can help. But which investment factor to go with? ETF investors can get four factors in one fund via the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF (EMGF) .
While markets roiled over the past week, exchange traded fund investors have been shifting into the emerging markets. Among most in-demand ETFs of the past week, the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEArca: VWO) attracted $1.3 billion in net inflows and the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEArca: IEMG) saw $1.0 billion in new creations, according to ETFdb data.
Brazil country-specific exchange traded funds rebounded Monday as traders anticipate the central bank to take aggressive interest rate hikes. The iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF ( EWZ B+ ) increased 1.3% on Monday, testing its long-term support at the 200-day simple moving average.
Abu Dhabi-based asset manager Chimera Capital has unveiled a new ETF in the United Arab Emirates providing exposure to companies listed on the federation’s three domestic stock exchanges. Chimera Capital has unveiled its second ETF.
First Trust Advisors L.P., a leading exchange-traded fund provider and asset manager, announced on Thursday that it has launched a new actively managed ETF, the First Trust TCW Emerging Market Debt ETF (NYSE Arca: EFIX) . The fund seeks to provide a high total return from current income and capital appreciation by investing in emerging market debt.
The combination of emerging markets and junk bonds may appear to be too risky for many income investors, but with the right methodology investors can dial back some of that risk while grabbing access to higher levels of income. Enter the VanEck Vectors EM High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEArca: HYEM) .
Investors frequently hear about the benefits of tapping the emerging markets consumer theme – one that largely revolves around China. The KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (NYSEARCA:KBUY) is an example of exchange traded fund with dedicated access to Asia’s powerhouse.
This small-cap EM-themed ETF offers investors a dividend yield of almost 4%.
The efficiency ratio at 0.68% is on the higher side by general ETF standards but is in line with other EM-themed ETFs.
Holdings are well-diversified across stocks and sectors; dominant regions include Taiwan, Korea, and China all of whom have favorable economic prospects.
