Nuvn PA Mun Val Shs of Benef Interest

JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF

Fisker

Stewart Information Services

First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund

IQ Real Return ETF

Gold Fields Ltd.

Vail Resorts

Sotheby's

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

VWO tracks a market-cap-weighted index of emerging-market stocks, excluding South Korea.

The fund is passively managed to provide exposure to the emerging markets equity space. It holds stocks of any market capitalization.

I am upgrading my rating on VWO from hold to buy due to improved fundamentals and technicals, despite questions about China's stimulus impact. VWO has shown strong performance, returning 20.7% since late last year, with a robust B+ ETF Grade and a high dividend yield of 2.55%. The ETF is well-diversified across sectors and has a favorable valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio under 14 and a PEG ratio barely above 1.

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Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF

Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

WisdomTree India Earnings Fund

iShares China Large-Cap ETF

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

iShares MSCI India ETF

iShares MSCI China ETF

Emerging market ETFs are coming off their best weekly showing in about a year. Both broad-based and country-specific ETFs tied to developing nations enjoyed their best stretch of inflows since December 2023 — to the tune of $6 billion.

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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF

VanEck J.P Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF

WisdomTree Continuous Commodity Index Fund

VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF 

SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF

Invesco International Corporate Bond ETF

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF

Exclude China and broadly defined EM stocks are posting substantially softer results, based on a set of ETFs through Friday's close. US shares are effectively neck and next with EM so far in 2024.

Emerging Markets Stocks Tied With U.S. Equities Year To Date

iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cutting interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points in its September meeting, businesses throughout the country will be able to take out loans more cheaply. One intended goal of a rate cut like this is to foster increased profitability through business expansion.

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iShares MSCI South Africa ETF

As U.S. interest rates remain elevated and the dollar continues its strong run for much of 2024, emerging market equities have still delivered impressive performances. While trailing behind the S&P 500, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF NYSE: EEM has climbed 5.7% year-to-date.

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iShares International Select Dividend ETF

There are some excellent opportunities for investors in international stocks. The iShares International Select Dividend ETF offers a portfolio of top-notch dividend stocks in developing countries.

I Don't Want to Buy International Stocks -- but These 2 ETFs Could Be a Great Way to Get Exposure

VWO, the largest and one of the more cost-efficient EM ETFs, but lagged global markets over the past year, by generating returns of only mid-single-digits. VWO's dominant regions - China and India, which account for 51% of the portfolio, are likely to benefit from better consumption trends, even as the dollar drops to 7 month lows. EM stocks look oversold relative to their global counterparts and can be picked up at cheap valuations.

VWO: Potentially Better Macros, And Decent Risk-Reward On Offer

Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust

Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust

SPDR Gold Trust

iShares Gold Trust

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF

Aberdeen Standard Gold ETF Trust

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

Recent unemployment data supporting a "soft economy" narrative, increases the market expectations of a rate cut starting in September. Look into areas to gain.

ETFs to Boost Gains Amid Rising Rate Cut Expectations

International and emerging market equities currently trade with extremely cheap valuations and somewhat above-average yields. VWO is the largest emerging market equities ETF in the market. Although there is nothing significantly wrong with the fund, it compares unfavorably to EYLD in several key metrics.

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Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF

Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as a favored instrument for investors seeking straightforwardness, outstanding performance, and cost-effectiveness. Vanguard has transformed into a preferred ETF provider, owing to the company's approach that prioritizes the interests of shareholders.

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WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund

iShares MSCI EM ESG Optimized ETF

Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Co. Index ETF

Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF

SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF

Wisdomtree Trust-Wisdomtree Emerging Markets EX-China Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund

By Jeff Weniger, CFA, Head of Equity Strategy Key Takeaways South Korea's classification as an “emerging” or “developed” market affects funds' allocations, with some emerging markets funds having no exposure to the country. The “Korea Discount” refers to the low valuations placed on South Korea's stocks relative to stocks in other countries.

If Korea's Stock Market Follows Japan, Many Emerging Markets Funds Won't Have It

Supported by the ongoing U.S.-led global economic growth, the macroeconomic outlook for emerging markets seems to be improving since late 2023. Encouraging indicators favoring the growth potential of EMs can result in investors shifting their focus away from the latter.

Unlock Opportunities With Emerging Market ETFs

VWO ETF has underperformed US and global equities in the past decade due to the decline of emerging markets. Investors were sold a growth story that did not materialize. I believe the Fund will continue to underperform in the future because emerging markets tend not to be shareholder-oriented and they carry a high political risk. Emerging markets are full of potential growth stories, but opting for a diversified Emerging Market ETF like VWO won't give you sufficient exposure to these opportunities.

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Democracy International Fund

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF

iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF

Franklin FTSE China ETF

Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund

Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

Emerging markets are off to a sluggish start to 2024. The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) was up 1.9% year-to-date through March 20, lagging the S&P 500 Index's nearly 10% gain.

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CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF

Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF

Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF

Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF

Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF

VanEck Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF

Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares

ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF

iShares MSCI China A ETF

WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund

Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF

Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF

Franklin Emerging Market Core

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

ProShares Ultra MSCI Emerging Markets

ProShares UltraShort MSCI Emerging Markets

Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Climate Improvers ETF

Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Fund

Global X Next Emerging & Frontier ETF

ProShares Short MSCI Emerging Markets

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF

iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF

First Trust Brazil AlphaDEX Fund

First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF

Franklin FTSE India ETF

iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund Inc

Columbia India Consumer ETF

Nifty India Financials ETF

Direxion Daily MSCI India Bull 2X Shares

iShares India 50 ETF

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Core ETF

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF

Invesco India ETF

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF

Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF

iShares MSCI India Small Cap ETF

Emerging markets continued to expand at a solid pace midway into the first quarter of 2024, supported by broad-based expansion across both manufacturing and service sectors.

Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures

WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF

NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF

Global X S&P 500 Quality Dividend ETF

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Dividend growth investing allows for versatility in portfolio construction and strategies. Tax considerations, such as the difference between taxable accounts and IRAs, add complexity to investing decisions. I discuss my approach to dividend investing in my Roth IRA and taxable accounts, emphasizing long-term dividend growth in one and maximizing current and future income in the other.

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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Index Fund ETF has seen a sharp decrease in its China weighting and a sharp rise in India and Taiwan exposure. This has resulted in a rise in the ETF's P/E ratio, with Indian and Taiwanese stocks representing a large share of the index despite relatively low earnings.

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Emerging markets have taken solace in the view that the U.S. hiking cycle is over, helping deliver strong returns in 2023. Slowing global inflation has been due to sharply lower core goods inflation, while service prices have remained stickier.

EM Central Banks: More Easing In The Cards?

Alerian MLP ETF

BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF

SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust

iShares Gold Trust Micro

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF

iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

Advisors got educated about ETFs and ETF experts got to show off their knowledge. What could be more enjoyable than that for an ETF nerd?

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By Ed Agostino After the great financial crisis, China's appetite for commodities and technology fueled a global economic recovery. The rest of the world recovered and then grew, largely on the back of China's incredible transformation.

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Emerging market stocks often get overlooked, but adding them to your portfolio allows for diversification and potentially big returns. Just tread lightly.

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Emerging markets will also be looking closely at economic conditions in mainland China, which will be a key determinant of broader emerging market growth in 2024. A key reason for diverging emerging and developed market performance was the marked variation in demand conditions.

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ARK Innovation ETF

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

Manager Directed Portfolios - iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF

SPDR S&P China ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Kraneshares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF

AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

Wisdomtree US Quality Growth Fund

Invesco QQQ

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

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