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    • The Long Case for SPDR Emerging Middle East & Africa ETF [view article]
      This portfolio does indeed seem skewed in favor of South Africa and Israel, each of which has its own ETF. I looked at this because I want to get exposure to Egypt, and not just to the few companies like Orascom that have ADRs you can buy. But with only 6% Egypt exposure, this isn't too appealing. Another option worht checking out is the new T. Rowe Price Emerging Africa and Middle East mutual fund, which has a greater Egypt weighting and some interesting plays in Nigeria, Morocco, and other countries. South Africa and Israel are heavily weighted, given their market caps compared to other markets in the region, but not quite as much as GAF. Full disclosure: I own about $10,000 of the T Rowe Price fund, Apr 21 08:03 PM
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