Chapter 11 – What are Emerging Markets?

Chapter 11 – What are Emerging Markets?

In investment terms, emerging markets are those countries whose financial markets are less developed, and where investor protection and the overall market infrastructure is often weaker than in developed markets. For example, Eastern Europe includes Turkey and Russia,...
Chapter 11 – What are Emerging Markets?

Chapter 11 – What are Emerging Markets?

In investment terms, emerging markets are those countries whose financial markets are less developed, and where investor protection and the overall market infrastructure is often weaker than in developed markets. For example, Eastern Europe includes Turkey and Russia,...
Chapter 10 – Build Your Own “Synthetic ETF”

Chapter 10 – Build Your Own “Synthetic ETF”

First of all, a “synthetic ETF (exchange-traded fund)” allows portfolio managers and investors to select managed account structures from within the same asset class but with different risk and trading strategies. Prior to allocating funds to a synthetic ETF or managed...
Chapter 10 – Build Your Own “Synthetic ETF”

Chapter 10 – Build Your Own “Synthetic ETF”

First of all, a “synthetic ETF (exchange-traded fund)” allows portfolio managers and investors to select managed account structures from within the same asset class but with different risk and trading strategies. Prior to allocating funds to a synthetic...
Chapter 9 – Exchange-Traded Funds / Indices

Chapter 9 – Exchange-Traded Funds / Indices

Another “passive” option is exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which may be listed on a stock exchange and traded in the same way as you trade shares. Buyers purchase shares in the fund which trades on an exchange. Like index-tracking funds, ETFs aim to replicate the...