04.10.2013 - 5 best ETFs in the world — and the 5 worst, too
So far in 2013, it has been a tale of U.S. and Japan dominating the global equities scene — and the best ETFs, unsurprisingly, are in these regions. Thanks to easy central bank policies in both nations — specifically quantitative easing at home and “Abenomics” policies in Japan that have weakened the yen and kept rates low — these countries have been runaway winners. The S&P 500 is up about 18% as of this writing, while the Nikkei is up about 21% since Jan. 1. So it’s no surprise that country-based funds focused on these nations have been among the best ETFs to buy in 2013. But what other nations should you be watching … and forget about just the best ETFs — which funds should you avoid like the plague?..............................................Full Article: Source
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