Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap

• In Emerging Markets, the Smaller the Better

  By Andrés Cardenal - March 7, 2013 | Tickers: HAO, FXI, EWZ, BRF, PBR

  When investing, size matters. Small companies are usually assumed to be riskier than big ones, while on the other hand they offer higher potential for growth. Although this rule is quite easy to observe, and generally correct, emerging markets may be a remarkable exception to consider. As odd as it may seem, smaller companies in emerging markets may offer both higher growth and less risk than their bigger counterparts.

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• Which Brazilian ETF?

  By Nick Slepko - February 19, 2013 | Tickers: EWZS, BRF, SCIF, IDXJ, RSXJ

  The Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: BRF) was launched in May 2009 and as of 31 December 2012 had over 88% of the market share in the Brazil small-cap equity space. BRF was launched to tap the large domestic consumption element of the Brazilian economy.  Rafael Cordero heads the product management and product development of the International Equity ETF platform at Market Vectors. 

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• The World Cup, the Olympics, & Brazil

  By Nick Slepko - February 19, 2013 | Tickers: EQUEY, GOL, IOCJY.PK, LLXLY.PK, BRF

  The Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: BRF) was launched in May 2009 and as of 31 December 2012 had over 88% of the market share in the Brazil small-cap equity space. BRF was launched to tap the large domestic consumption element of the Brazilian economy.  Rafael Cordero heads the product management and product development of the International Equity ETF platform at Market Vectors. 

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• Market Vectors Talks Brazil

  By Nick Slepko - February 19, 2013 | Tickers: COLUF, MFRSY, BRF, MMXMY.PK

  The Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: BRF) was launched in May 2009 and as of 31 December 2012 had over 88% of the market share in the Brazil small-cap equity space. BRF was launched to tap the large domestic consumption element of the Brazilian economy.  Rafael Cordero heads the product management and product development of the International Equity ETF platform at Market Vectors. 

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• Three ETFs That Might Add Balance to Your Portfolio

  By Natalie Nichols - February 5, 2013 | Tickers: BRF, VNM, BNO

  The top three ETF movers to watch for are Market Vectors Vietnam (NYSEMKT: VNM), which is up 5.9%, Market Vectors Brazil Small Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: BRF)  up 3.4% and United States Brent Oil Fund (NYSEMKT: BNO) up 2.9% during the last week. Although moving higher, these ETF’s might make a good addition to your portfolio, as the upside looks good for each. I am looking at more »

• Indonesia & Russia Wax Brazilian

  By Nick Slepko - December 6, 2012 | Tickers: RSX, BRF, IDX, IDXJ

  After spending over half a century pioneering commodities and other global investments, Van Eck Global has spent the last several years developing exchange-traded products and become the fifth largest ETP provider in the US (and the eighth largest worldwide).  Building off their experience developing USD 25 billion in ETFs, their Market Vectors team discusses their reasoning and outlook on the future of frontier and emerging market opportunities.

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• Hunting for Value in Brazil

  By Andrés Cardenal - November 21, 2012 | Tickers: VALE, EWZ, ITUB, BRF, PBR

  Brazil is one of the most exciting economic growth stories in the last decade. The country has an expanding middle class, abundant natural resources and solid political institutions. In the last year however, the economy has decelerated notoriously, and Brazilian stocks have delivered disappointing returns. Now that valuations are cheap, and the economy may be about to rebound in 2013, it seems like the right time to consider a position more »

• Foreign ETFs Provide Protection and Opportunity: BRICS Edition

  By Nihar Patel - October 10, 2012 | Tickers: BRXX, BKF, EZA, RSX, BRF, GXC, EPI

  Investing in foreign economies is a great way to inject some geographic diversity into your portfolio. I am not thinking about European economies here; the real money is in the emerging markets. I think it is very important to look for the next economy that will really rocket. However, there are substantial risks with investing in any emerging economy.

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• Buying Opportunity in Brazilian Stocks

  By Andrés Cardenal - July 17, 2012 | Tickers: ABV, EWZ, ITUB, BRF, PBR

  The Brazilian economy is showing a considerable slowdown, and even a full-blown recession is not out of question for the months ahead. Brazil is, however, a very strong country with enviable long-term prospects and one of the most attractive growth stories around the world. With valuations becoming increasingly attractive, investors may want to consider the possibility of capitalizing on the current weakness as a long-term buying opportunity.

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• Looking for Growth in Brazil

  By Andrés Cardenal - February 23, 2012 | Tickers: VALE, BRAQ, EWZ, BRF, PBR

  Brazil, like many other emerging countries, has underperformed the S&P 500 in 2011. Investors felt more secure in well-known US stocks during times of financial uncertainty, and the fact that Brazil was trying to stop inflation via monetary tightening hasn't been of any help for Brazilian equities either.

  But things could be changing; Brazilian assets are off to a strong start in 2012, and monetary authorities have taken more »