FM - iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF
| Previous Close | 28.95 |
| Open | 28.99 |
| Bid | 28.45 x 1400 |
| Ask | 30.00 x 1200 |
| Day's Range | 28.82 - 29.14 |
| 52 Week Range | 25.80 - 30.49 |
| Volume | 131,062 |
| Avg. Volume | 120,292 |
| Net Assets | 520.36M |
| NAV | 29.27 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 3.70% |
| YTD Return | 13.37% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.68 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.81% |
| Inception Date | 2012-09-12 |
- Benzinga
Vietnam And Its ETF Look To Venture Into New Territory
VNM's decent though not spectacular performance this year could, in the future, be boosted by Vietnam's long-running quest to shed its frontier market status and become an emerging market, meaning it would be eligible for inclusion in the widely followed MSCI Emerging Markets Index. When it comes to VNM and Vietnam, there are some fun, but important facts to consider. The equity market there is small as highlighted by VNM's roster of just 27 stocks.
- ETF Trends
Frontier Stocks Look Inexpensive, Could Get Some Help From Fed
The iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF (FM) is up more than 16% year-to-date and is outperforming broader emerging markets exchange traded funds. FM could keep moving higher, particularly is the U.S. dollar weakens and the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. Frontier markets include those less advanced capital markets from the developing world with an investable stock market that is less established than those in the emerging markets.
- Investopedia
Top 4 ETFs for Investing in Vietnam
Vietnam offers some enticing opportunities for investors, and ETFs provide an extra level of safety versus the swings of individual company stocks.
- Investopedia
Short-Term Risks Emerge
These are the most prominent risks in the markets could put a damper on risk appetite in the short term
- ETF Trends
Frontier Markets ETF Hampered by Familiar EM Problems
The strong dollar and tighter U.S. monetary policy are among the widely cited causes of weakness in emerging markets assets this year. Frontier markets have not been immune to those woes, either. For example, the iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF (FM) entered Tuesday with a year-to-date loss of nearly 14%, worse than the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
- Investopedia
Top 4 ETFs for Investing in Vietnam In 2018
Vietnam offers some enticing opportunities for investors, and ETFs provide an extra level of safety.
