‘ Latin America ’

Direxion launches dynamic “volatility response” ETFs

Jan 11th, 2012 | By
Traders voice concerns over growth of passive investing

Direxion, the ETF provider perhaps best known for its range of triple-leveraged funds popular with high-frequency traders, is fast becoming a name in the buy-and-hold space, after the US-based company announced that it had launched a range of ETFs tracking the S&P Dynamic Rebalancing Risk Control Index Series.


Emerging market bond ETFs well positioned to withstand global downturn

Dec 28th, 2011 | By
Emerging market bond ETFs well positioned to withstand global downturn

With superior fundamentals, sovereign bonds of emerging market nations may be better positioned to withstand a global downturn, while at the same time offering investors the opportunity to generate strong returns without the level of volatility seen with equities. Moreover, as these nations grow in wealth, their currencies should appreciate, leading to gains for sterling investors.


Latin America ETFs: Commodities and domestic consumption boost LatAm equities

Oct 26th, 2011 | By
Latin America ETFs - Commodities and domestic consumption boost LatAm equities

Once associated with coups, financial crises and political instability, Latin America has transformed itself over the past 10 years to become an important engine of global economic growth. The region’s commitment to robust fiscal and monetary policy has created an environment conducive to domestic investment and consumption-led growth, while the region’s bountiful natural resources have stimulated foreign direct investment and bolstered government finances.