I want to take a little trip around the world this week by looking at a few key charts of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pegged to various regions of the globe.
Sometimes, in order to gain an edge on the market, active management is a must even if the costs are a bit higher. Fortunately, the ETF industry understands and created actively managed ETFs.
While the major indices basically have done so via a slow grind toward the top this year, it has been a different story for stocks in the emerging markets.
Van Eck Global, the parent company of Van Eck Market Vectors, has a long tradition in international and commodities investing.
A big surprise this year is the gains, particularly last month, in both energy and emerging markets.
Global X is a fast-growing, multi-faceted alternative exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider.