Investing in currencies around the world via ETFs to gain global exposure
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April was a scary month for the big dogs in the financial services industry. After decades of the industry hiding the true cost of 401(k) plans, Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., got some movement for H.R. 1984. Otherwise known as the 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009, the bill would set new standards for expense disclosure.
April was a scary month for the big dogs in the financial services industry. After decades of the industry hiding the true cost of 401(k) plans, Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., got some movement for H.R. 1984. Otherwise known as the 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009, the bill would set new standards for expense disclosure.
In the same month, 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft brought home the devastation the market crash has brought to millions of near-retirees. He also made it clear that many who piously call for improving 401(k) plans are really lobbyists — shills for the industry.
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Tapping Into Top Country ETFs
A quick glance at foreign stock ETFs will show you what’s happening around the globe.
Since the beginning of the year, emerging market stocks (NYSEArca: EEM) are up 27.20%, making them the best performing segment within the global equity market.
Certain regions of the world are doing better than others. European stocks (NYSEArca: VGK) are up 2.37%, stocks from the Pacific Rim (NYSEArca: VPL) are up 0.80% while Latin American stocks (NYSEArca: ILF) have soared 32.61%.
What are some general characteristics of country specific ETFs?
Most single country ETFs own less than 100 stocks within their portfolio, making them concentrated investments. Along with owning just a handful of individual stocks these types of funds are focused on narrow industry sectors. For example, the performance of the Market Vectors Russia ETF (NYSEArca: RSX) is closely tied to the performance of commodities, like crude oil and industrial metals. Also, country specific ETFs often carry higher annual expenses compared to more diversified foreign stock ETFs.
Single country ETFs offer big opportunities, so let’s evaluate 4 key funds: See full story for funds.
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