Since the first emerging market ETF, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: EEM), launched in April of 2003, the asset class has exploded. Today, average retail investors can capitalize on the different growth opportunities around the world though a plethora of ETF options.
With the global economy more interconnected than ever before, cashing in on the success of a fast-growing emerging market is more complicated than in prior years. There is a large amount of emerging market ETFs to choose from, and choosing the best option can be complicated.
Given the current geopolitical condition, many emerging market ETF’s that have traditionally been viewed as bellwethers are fairly volatile as of late. The big four emerging markets, also know as the BRIC countries, have all had their fair share of market moving news.
- Brazil recently held the World Cup and has the Olympics coming in two years, as the economy struggles to regain its old growth numbers.
- Russia is dealing with economic sanctions due to the situation ...
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