Global investing

China’s first cross-border exchange-traded fund, based on the NASDAQ-100 Index, has begun trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Neuberger Berman has filed with the SEC to offer an Emerging Markets Income Fund.

With low rates in the U.S., investors may be wondering where to turn for more income. It just so happens that more income can be found offshore.

There is nothing simple about taxes. Combining taxation in dozens of countries with that of the United States brings even greater complexity.

Investors are reminded almost daily that the world is changing—that the post-war era of U.S.-led economic growth is becoming a thing of the past. While the U.S. economy remains one of the most dynamic and resilient in the world, the collective economic might of the developing nations—with China at the forefront—continues to grow and expand on both an absolute and a relative basis.

Guggenheim Investments filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register the Emerging Markets Bond Strategy Fund, part of the Rydex Series Funds.

When selecting global funds, consider the manager’s background and expertise in the particular foreign market.

Considering the recent success of several regional and single-country categories, is there a case for holding such high-potential funds in clients’ portfolios?

A key to the direction of Europe's future will be the economic progress of Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece.

China’s transition from relying on exports to drive its economy to developing demand to fuel more domestic consumption is one trend worth keeping an eye on.

As the global economy becomes more correlated, advisors are helping clients deal with increased portfolio volatility.

From vetting their finances to selling a different set of products, these clients come with their own set of demands.

With low rates likely to persist, advisors will have to choose between a low return, currency-hedged, indexed global bond portfolio, or one that incurs greater risk and higher cost in pursuit of larger returns.

As advisors work to diversify client portfolios, they may need to pay more attention to the percentage devoted to emerging market equities versus emerging market debt.

The active versus passive debate extends beyond the U.S. market to international investing as well, says advisor and Financial Planning contributor, Allan Roth.

The Internal Revenue Service has published 2010 statistics on foreign trusts indicating an increasing interest in foreign investment by U.S. taxpayers, and the impact of changes made in 1996 to information reporting requirements.

Vanguard is establishing an intermediary business in Hong Kong. Along with the new business unit, Vanguard also said the announcement of its first locally domiciled product offering in Hong Kong is imminent.

Why do investors need foreign stocks or funds? Why not just buy U.S. companies that do a great deal or even most of their business overseas? A number of factors make international companies and funds attractive.

Before you begin reaching out to a potential client, know the rules of their home country.

While ETFs open the door to the entire foreign stock universe, they can also substantially alter sector weightings.