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ETF news
Get the latest news, commentary and expert opinion on the ETF market, including coverage of fund providers, launches, performance records and results.
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Invest in Kuwait and Healthcare Innovation with HANetf’s new launches
KUW8: KMEFIC FTSE Kuwait ETF KUW8 is a FTSE Kuwait Equity UCITS ETF which tracks the FTSE Kuwait All Cap 15% Capped Index of securities on the main market of the Kuwait Stock Exchange. The fund aims to provide exposure to this emerging market, which has 'significant growth potential' says HANetf... -
Ultra-low-cost ETFs for your portfolio
The fee war amongst ETF providers is hotting up. This is good news for individual investors, but it pays to not focus entirely on costs -
Chinese shares: should you increase the amount in your portfolio?
China currently makes up 2.9% of MSCI’s All Country equity index. This seems low, given its economy accounts for 16% of world GDP and that Chinese companies make up 10% of the world’s stock market capitalisation. The imbalance is due to the under-representation of China 'A-shares' in the index, w... -
Index investing explained: how Vanguard started a revolution
Innovation in finance has always fought the vested interests of the industry. The passing of index investing founder, Jack Bogle, ends the era of one of the world’s great consumer champions. -
How do ETFs fare in a bear market?
Although exchange-traded funds have been around since 1993, there are still concerns about how easily investors can buy and sell in times of market stress. However, non-complex ETFs have shown their resilience over some of most volatile periods in recent history. -
Investing in lithium: what are the top lithium stocks to watch
Lithium stocks have been under the spotlight lately, thanks to growing demand for the product and the discovery of new mining opportunities. The CEO of Cornish Lithium talks about the prospects for the asset class, and we highlight some investment opportunities. -
How to invest in digital security
Digital security, including cyber security, is a sector set for growth. Rob Powell, product strategist for iShares at BlackRock, talks with IG about investing in a sector that offers the potential for growth, diversification and investment in a secure future. -
ETFs: would you let a robot pick your investments?
Artificial intelligence capabilities have grown exponentially in recent years and are now set to disrupt the traditional asset management sector. But how have AI-driven ETFs performed to date and would you invest your money in a fund that is powered by a machine? -
Trade tensions cause $2 billion EM outflows in June
BlackRock’s latest EMEA ETP monthly flows report highlights the outflows in June from emerging markets as investors head to the US in pursuit of quality. -
Stick with emerging markets despite outflows, suggests BlackRock
BlackRock’s investment strategist, Karim Chedid, talks to IGTV’s Victoria Scholar about why the bank is still bullish on emerging markets despite recent outflows. -
The top four risks of ETFs
Investing in ETFs is no different to investing in funds – some strategies are simple, others offer more complexity. Here we outline some of the key risks of exchange traded funds that investors should be aware of. -
A ‘remarkable’ April for ETP flows
Varia Pechurina, Investment Strategies for ETFs and Index Investments at BlackRock, talks to IGTV’s Victoria Scholar and the notable ETP flows in April.
