FBZ: A Better Brazil ETF?

Brazil has become a popular destination for investors seeking exposure to emerging markets–for good reason. The South American nation has parlayed its vast mineral wealth and clean energy revolution into decades of strong economic growth, becoming one of the largest and most promising emerging markets in the process. As a net exporter of oil with a relatively sound balance sheet, Brazil has avoided many of the issues that are now plaguing developed markets. Meanwhile, the massive and urbanizing population has created fuel for a growing consumer sector that is thriving from an increasingly large and increasingly wealthy middle class. And the upcoming opportunities to showcase the Brazilian economy and culture on the world stage have spurred aggressive infrastructure initiatives that are creating additional jobs and driving new spending. Brazil certainly faces a few challenges–inflation and drug-related violence are major issues–but overall the long-term outlook is bright. And investors looking to [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: IndexIQ Debuts Japan Mid Cap ETF (RSUN) Daily ETF Roundup: UNG Tumbles On Industrial Data, EWZ Rises On Inflation Expectations Daily ETF Roundup: EWZ Up On Inflation Report, VXX Finally Reverses On Jobs Report Daily ETF Roundup: EWZ Sinks On Inflation Concerns, VXX Continues Higher On Uncertainty April ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings, and Closures