Visual Risk Analysis Of The Latin America 40 Index Fund (ILF)

With over 1,400 ETFs on the market and new products launching every month, some might find the sheer variety of options intimidating. When looking to diversify overseas the first question that stumps many investors is which approach to take; some prefer the simplicity that is associated with broad-based ETFs, while others may wish to take advantage of the targeted exposure offered through country-specific funds. [see 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. How The Latin America ETF Stacks Up Against Country-Specific Funds One particular fund that lends itself perfectly to answering the age old question of broad-based versus country-specific exposure is the iShares Latin America 40 Index Fund . This ETF offers exposure to Latin American equity markets by tracking a basket of companies from the nations of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Chile [see Latin America Centric ETFdb Portfolio]. While the various Latin America ETFs out there are generally impacted by the same macroeconomic factors, [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: ETF Insider: Say Hello To All-Time Highs ETF Insider: Stocks Brace For Rate Decisions 3 Things You Need To Know When Picking A Country ETF Best And Worst Country ETFs Of 2012 Get Rid Of Your Emerging Market ETF Volatility Problem Once And For All