ETFs, or Exchanged Traded Funds, are a way for investors to participate in the stock market without putting all of their money in one asset. Instead, ETFs allow you to spread your money through a variety of securities. International ETFs give you the chance to diversify your portfolio and invest in strong markets. Here are some of the best in the world.
Because the world of ETFs changes on a day to day basis, the numbers and figures are subject to change. These figures were recorded on 26 July 2016.
China Region
PowerShares Golden Dragon China ETF has a U.S. News ranking of 4.5 overall because the bid/ask ratio is considered on the lower side. The spread has been recorded as being $27.02 for the bid price and $33.00 for the asking price. Golden Dragon China invests 90% of its total assets in equity securities of companies and the majority of their revenues to the People's Republic of China. Net assets were recorded at $148.04M and dividends at $0.04 quarterly. Year to date, this ETF was recorded at -13.81%. Asia is where Golden Dragon China holds the majority of its assets.
Diversified Emerging Markets
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets has a U.S. News ranking of 5.9 overall due to the costs being low and the great holdings diversity. This ETF shows the year to date return of being up 5.76% after closing at $43.26. The spread is recorded at $43.50 bid and $43.55 ask and net assets $14.12B. The dividends are $0.38 semi-annual and have most of its net assets with Asia Emerging. The funds from this ETF invests 90% in the market in the component securities of the underlying.
Diversified Pacific/Asia
iShares Core MSCI Pacific is the top in this category because the costs and holdings diversity are excellent. U.S. News ranks this ETF with a five overall. Tracking error and bid/ask are considered typical with the bid price recorded at $48.40 and the asking price at $48.52. The year to date is currently down at -2.34% and dividends marked $0.50 semi-annually. The net assets are $759.32M with the majority in Japan.
Europe Stock
iShares Core MSCI Europe is the best ETF in Europe stock with a U.S. News rank of 5.5 overall because of the excellent costs and holdings diversity. The ETF is currently down -5.25 year to date and the net assets are recorded at $941.76M. The spread has a bid price of $40.15 and an asking price of $40.22. Dividends paid at $0.95 semi-annually. The majority of iShares Core MSCI Europe net assets are located in the United Kingdom and Eurozone.
Japan Stock
Japan has one of the top ETFs in Asia with WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend ETF. It has a 4.5 overall U.S. News ranking because of the beyond excellent bid/ask ratio and holdings diversity. The tracking error is a little lower than other stocks, but with a spread of $44.00 bid price and $60.85 asking price, it’s easy to see why investors choose this ETF. The year to date return is -1.65% and net assets are $431.36M. Dividends are paid at $0.47 quarterly. Naturally, all of the assets are located in Japan.
