Nu Holdings

Credicorp

Southern Copper

Associated Capital Group

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA

iShares Latin America 40 ETF

ILF tracks a market-cap-weighted index of 40 of the largest Latin American firms.

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VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF

Central and Eastern Europe Fund

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

iShares MSCI China ETF

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

The election victory has fueled a strong rally in US equities, but Trump's comeback is seen as a new risk factor elsewhere as Washington prepares to pivot to new edition of an “America First” policy. The latest surge in US shares has widened the lead for SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) year to date.

The Trump Factor Takes A Toll On Foreign Stocks

ILF remains a hold due to compelling valuation but weak technicals, underperforming the S&P 500 despite favorable sector rebounds. The ETF targets large-cap Latin American stocks, focusing on growth and value, but assets have declined significantly since Q4 2023. ILF's portfolio now has more growth exposure with a low P/E ratio, but it needs bullish price action and sector support to upgrade.

ILF: Latin American Stocks Are Cheap, But Bearish Relative Momentum

Diversified funds are a good option for parking your savings and limiting risks compared to investing in single stocks. ILF focuses on Latin America and has exposure to sectors like mining, energy, and finance. It has low valuations compared to US stocks and offers a higher dividend yield compared to other funds like SPY.

ILF: Strong Latin American Equity ETF With High Yield And Low Valuation

The iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF) is an equities exchange traded fund focused on large capitalization Latin America companies. ILF is overweight Brazil and Mexico equities (over 80% of the fund), with financials and materials as the largest sectors. Mexico is benefiting from tensions with China and is experiencing a secular change in fortunes, leading to a stronger currency and an outperforming equity market.

ILF: Focus On Latin America With A 5% Yield

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Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF

Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF

VanEck Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF

Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares

ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped

VanEck China Bond ETF

Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF

Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF

Global X China Energy ETF

Global X MSCI China Health Care ETF

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Global X China Materials ETF

Global X China Consumer ETF

Global X MSCI China Real Estate ETF

Global X MSCI China Consumer Staples ETF

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Global X China Financials ETF

Loncar China Biopharma ETF

Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF

VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF

iShares MSCI China A ETF

Invesco China Technology ETF

WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund

iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF

iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF

iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF

iShares MSCI Mexico ETF

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF

iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF

First Trust Brazil AlphaDEX Fund

First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF

Franklin FTSE China ETF

Franklin FTSE Hong Kong ETF

Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF

Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF

First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF

iShares China Large-Cap ETF

ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50

SPDR S&P China ETF

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

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Kraneshares MSCI China Environment Index ETF

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

KraneShares Hang Seng Tech Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

Direxion Daily MSCI Mexico Bull 3X Shares

Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF

Rayliant Quantamental China Equity ETF

Franklin Templeton Dragon Fund

ProShares Ultra FTSE China 50

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

ProShares Short FTSE China 50

China and Hong Kong markets had a humbling 2023 with equities down more than 10%. Beijing has also begun stepping up tourism and travel promotions, granting visa-free entry to 11 countries, with Singapore and Thailand the latest to be included.

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iShares Latin America 40 ETF offers exposure to Latin America's potential high-growth ventures and established industries. The ILF ETF holds a diversified portfolio of 42 stocks, including top holdings in metals and mining, petroleum, and banking sectors. Investing in ILF provides diversification, potential for high returns, and accessibility to Latin American markets, but comes with market volatility, currency risk, and regulatory risk.

ILF: Latin America Exposure Should The Cycle Favor It

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

World stocks that hold US shares are up 1.6% year to date while foreign equities ex-US are down 1.5% in 2024. The Japanese stock market was a strong competitor vis-à-vis US shares last year too.

American Stocks Continue To Lead Global Equities Ex-U.S. In 2024

iShares Latin America 40 ETF has robust returns and relative strength compared to the S&P 500 in 2023. ILF has a high dividend yield and moderate expense ratio, but investors should be cautious due to volatility. ILF's portfolio is concentrated in large-cap value stocks, with a significant allocation in the Financials sector and Materials space.

ILF: Value Seen In Latin America, Patience Needed For The Breakout

Latin American stocks have been one of the better-performing international / value equity market segments YTD. ILF is a simple Latin American stock index ETF, sports a 7.1% forward yield, and a cheap valuation. A look at the fund, and some of its recent developments, follows.

ILF: Recent Developments

The US Dollar Index reached its highest level since early July, which usually leads to lower commodity prices, but this time oil prices have remained high. The iShares Latin America 40 ETF has performed well, with a 6-month return of over 11%, but it has underperformed the SPX lately. ILF has a high dividend yield and a low forward P/E ratio, but it is not very diversified and has a high concentration in its top 10 holdings.

ILF: Dollar Strength Weighs On Relative Returns, Bullish Seasonal Stretch Ahead

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF

iShares MSCI Poland ETF

India Fund Inc

Mexico Fund

Periods of global instability create intriguing possibilities in emerging markets. Here are a few.

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Global X MSCI Argentina ETF

INQQ The India Internet & Ecommerce ETF

Sprott Lithium Miners ETF

Bull vs. Bear is a weekly feature where the VettaFi writers' room takes opposite sides for a debate on controversial stocks, strategies, or market ideas — with plenty of discussion of ETF ideas to play either angle. For this edition of Bull vs.

Bull vs Bear: Up or Down for Latin American Equities

Global X Copper Miners ETF

First Trust Natural Gas ETF

Li Auto Inc.

NetEase

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

Pinduoduo Inc - ADR

VanEck Vectors Steel ETF

Vipshop Hlds

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

Emerging markets and commodities are showing strength amid a weak USD, which has a historical negative correlation with these sectors. Risk-on currencies like the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar have broken out against the USD, providing a supportive backdrop for emerging markets and commodities. If the USD breaks below its support, it could lead to a further decline, potentially triggering powerful uptrends in commodity and emerging market stocks.

Under The Radar Strength In Commodity And Emerging Market Stocks (Technical Analysis)

The growth trigger remains the recovery of the U.S. and Chinese economies as major trading partners. Most of the fund's companies are from cyclical or slow-growth sectors (materials, energy, financials). Regulatory risks are also present. The continent's growth forecast for 2023 is 0.6%.

iShares Latin America 40 ETF: Slow Growth And Double-Digit Dividend Yield

Latin America 40 ETF is down over the last 6 months while most other areas are in the black. With high exposure to value and cyclical sectors, ILF may feature volatility in the coming months.

Latin American Equities A Risky Bet Today, Wait For A Dip On ILF

Diversifying into global markets ex-US has been a frustrating choice for asset allocation for much of the past decade. So far in the new year, Europe is the leader.

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Ambev

iShares MSCI Argentina & Global Exposure ETF

iShares MSCI Peru ETF

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV

Itau Unibanco Holding S.A.

Petroleo Brasileiro

Vale S.A.

The MSCI Latin America Index has performed better than the MSCI Emerging Market Index cumulatively over the past 5 and 7 years as well as over longer time periods, buoyed by its natural resource companies. The region is well placed to take advantage of the opportunities created by the renewable energy revolution with 54% of global lithium reserves concentrated there.

Investment Opportunities In Latin America

ILF invests in the 40 largest Latin American stocks. The fund yields a whopping 11.4%, and has seen double-digit dividend growth these past few years.

ILF: Latin America Equity Index ETF, Double-Digit Dividend Yield, Double-Digit Dividend Growth

This article will cover the iShares Latin America 40 ETF. This exchange-traded fund is an ok, but not the best, vehicle to access Latin American equities. The key appeal of Latin American equities is the fact that these are very cheap on a historical basis, although the political and economic risks are not terrible.

iShares Latin America 40 ETF: Right Region, Not The Best Vehicle

Water scarcity in Latin America is likely to intensify supply chain and operational disruptions, regulatory risks, and economic losses for businesses during the next five years. In Brazil, hydropower accounts for 65% of the electricity matrix.

Water Scarcity In Latin America: Operational Challenges

iShares MSCI Chile ETF

Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF

MSCI Chile ETF's commodity exposure boosting 2022 returns.

Spotlight: In Solid LatAm, Chile Stands Out

iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF) tracks 40 of Latin America's largest companies. 65% of the fund is directed towards Brazil, with Mexico and Chile accounting for another 30%.

ILF: A Strong Look At The Latin Oportunidades

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JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF

Asset prices have dropped all year, while dividend yields increase. Several ETFs offer strong, double-digit TTM dividend yields to investors.

6 ETFs With Strong, Double-Digit TTM Dividend Yield

It's been a tough year for the stocks, in the US and around the world – with a glaring exception, shares in Latin America. Using a set of exchange-traded funds as proxies shows that iShares Latin America 40 is an upside outlier.

Stocks In Latin America Are Outperforming This Year

Latin American exposures aren't too bad. FX exposures are limited in risk. On the sectoral exposure side, things actually look pretty decent, although we note pretty heavy exposure to the price of commodities.

ILF Is Commodity Levered, But Otherwise Resilient

News for iShares Latin America 40 ETF ETF (ILF)