| Unless you haven't been paying attention, you | | | | Each of these specific China ETFs differs in its |
| already know that China has one of the fastest | | | | underlying investments and cost. So, do some |
| growing economies in the world. Money is pouring | | | | research to find out which China ETF is right for |
| into the country at an unbelievable rate. Want to | | | | you. |
| know how your portfolio can benefit from the | | | | The PGJ China ETF seeks to correspond to the |
| growth? Read on... | | | | Halter USX China Index(SM) and has an expense |
| The easiest way to gain exposure to the boom | | | | ratio of .71%. In contrast, the FXI China ETF |
| going on in the far east is through a China ETF. In | | | | seeks to mirror the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 index |
| case your not familiar with the ETF investment | | | | and has an expense ratio of .74%. |
| vehicle, here's the skinny. ETFs are internally | | | | Regardless of which specific China ETF you |
| diversified, like a mutual fund. But, unlike a mutual | | | | choose, you'll still get diversification and low cost |
| fund, and ETF can be traded intra-day (like a | | | | of ownership that almost any ETF offers. With |
| stock). And ETFs cost far less than typical mutual | | | | ETF investing, you get the best of stock investing |
| funds. | | | | (ease of trading) and the best of mutual fund |
| How do you buy a China ETF? First you have to | | | | investing (built-in diversification) all in one |
| pick a China ETF. There are a few options with | | | | investment vehicle. |
| some differences. | | | | Investing in emerging markets can be highly risky |
| - PGJ - Golden Dragon China | | | | and highly rewarding. As noted above, do your |
| - FXI - iShares China 25 Index Fund | | | | homework before jumping into a China ETF |
| - GXC - SPDR S&P China ETF | | | | investment. |