iShares Dow Jones US Energy Sector (ETF)

• Energy ETFs are Limited by International Exposure

  By Joshua Bondy - October 11, 2012 | Tickers: XLE, IYE, IEZ, KOL, XOP

  Adding international exposure to a portfolio is commonly cited as a way to reduce risk and volatility. In the modern interconnected economy international exposure can easily expose investors to hidden risks. Given the localized nature of some markets a given investment thesis may be relevant for the U.S. market, but not for the international market. Rising natural gas and coal prices in America will be very beneficial for U more »