One can play Chile through the iShares MSCI Chile Index (ECH) and Peru through the iShares MSCI All Peru Capped Index Fund (EPU). Unfortunately, as of now, there is no direct play on Argentina or Uruguay. Another notable mention here is the Guggenheim Frontier Markets (FRN), which allocates nearly 33.25% of its assets to Chile, 7.77% to Argentina and 5.49% to Peru.
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They work by utilizing covered calls, which consist of going long on an underlying index while selling call options on the same underlying index. This strategy generates additional income through the premiums received from selling options. Additionally, covered call ETFs often pay a healthy dividend yield related to both the underlying long position and the premium they receive from writing the call options.
It is important to keep in mind that this covered call strategy generally works when the markets are declining and tend to outperform when markets are soaring. When markets are rising, the call options sold can come in-the-money and offset gains generated by the long position in the underlying index.
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Change to last paragraph:
Lastly, the Indian government has addressed the need for upgraded infrastructure and has already pledged to spend more than $1 trillion over the next five years on improving infrastructure in its nation.
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CautiosInvestor,
Indeed, China is the largest exporter of goods in the world; however, when considering both goods and services, the U.S. tops both China and Germany with nearly $1.5 trillion in 2009, or nearly 10% of the global total- the point that is being made in the article. It is equally impotrant to consider the services like data-processing, telecommunications and medical services that are exported by the U.S.. Perhaps, I should have been a bit more clear in the article.
The differences between the two are many. GLD is backed by gold bullion, is the most liquid of gold ETFs, carries an expense ratio of 0.40% and is treated as a collectible by the IRS. This means that gains are taxed at 28% regardless of holding periods.
DGL is an ETF which seeks to replicate the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index-Optimum Yield Gold Excess Return, carries an expense ratio of 0.75% and its underlying assets are futures contracts on gold. As a result, DGL is taxed utilizing the 60/40 rule meaning that gains are taxed 60% at long-term capital gains rates and 40% at short-term capital gains rates, regardless of holding periods.
Additionally, returns generated by DGL are dependent on changes in the spot price of the underlying asset, interest earned on un-invested cash, and the “roll yield” incurred when expiring contracts are sold and the proceeds are used to purchase longer-dated futures. So while the returns generated by the DGL will be similar to changes in the spot price of gold, they won’t be identical.
As for GLD, returns are generally only impacted by changes in the spot price of gold.
One could buy MSFT, I am just pointing out that there are other, diversified, ways to play MSFT which also enable one to gain exposure to companies like AAPL, GOOG, IBM and CSCO.
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This is indicative of the fact the consumer is holding onto his wallet and spending only on essentials. That too, the consumer is shopping around and choosing discount retailers to shop at.
The TARP program didn't eliminate toxic assets from balance sheets, instead it infiltrated the financial system with dollars to help stabalize a faltering sector. These toxic assets are still on banks' balance sheets and could potentially be harmful in the future. For this reason it is no surprise that some banks are failing.
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There is a typo above. The current gold:silver ratio is about 37:1 and not 65:1.
Kevin
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It is important to keep in mind that this covered call strategy generally works when the markets are declining and tend to outperform when markets are soaring. When markets are rising, the call options sold can come in-the-money and offset gains generated by the long position in the underlying index.
Hope this helps,
Kevin
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Lastly, the Indian government has addressed the need for upgraded infrastructure and has already pledged to spend more than $1 trillion over the next five years on improving infrastructure in its nation.
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Indeed, China is the largest exporter of goods in the world; however, when considering both goods and services, the U.S. tops both China and Germany with nearly $1.5 trillion in 2009, or nearly 10% of the global total- the point that is being made in the article. It is equally impotrant to consider the services like data-processing, telecommunications and medical services that are exported by the U.S.. Perhaps, I should have been a bit more clear in the article.
Kevin
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The differences between the two are many. GLD is backed by gold bullion, is the most liquid of gold ETFs, carries an expense ratio of 0.40% and is treated as a collectible by the IRS. This means that gains are taxed at 28% regardless of holding periods.
DGL is an ETF which seeks to replicate the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index-Optimum Yield Gold Excess Return, carries an expense ratio of 0.75% and its underlying assets are futures contracts on gold. As a result, DGL is taxed utilizing the 60/40 rule meaning that gains are taxed 60% at long-term capital gains rates and 40% at short-term capital gains rates, regardless of holding periods.
Additionally, returns generated by DGL are dependent on changes in the spot price of the underlying asset, interest earned on un-invested cash, and the “roll yield” incurred when expiring contracts are sold and the proceeds are used to purchase longer-dated futures. So while the returns generated by the DGL will be similar to changes in the spot price of gold, they won’t be identical.
As for GLD, returns are generally only impacted by changes in the spot price of gold.
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Thanks for the insight.
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