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Play Four Megatrends With These ETFs
By Devon Layne | December 13, 2012

Related ETFs: AAXJ / IGF / MOO / VQT

Volatility in markets related to geopolitical shifts, extreme weather and competition for resources is likely to be around until at least 2030, but investors have a number of exchange-traded products at their disposal to help them grapple with the uncertainty, according to an article published on Zacks that cited a report by the National Intelligence Council.

The article, identifying specific securities for addressing specific challenges, said the following ETFs could benefit U.S. investors in the coming years:

  • Geopolitical Shift: iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index Fund (NYSEArca: AAXJ)
  • Black Swans: PowerShares S&P 500 Downside Hedged Portfolio (NYSEArca: PHDG) and Barclays S&P 500 Dynamic Veqtor ETN (NYSEArca: VQT)
  • Population Growth: Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF (NYSEArca: MOO)
  • Cities Continue to Grow: iShares S&P Global Infrastructure Index Fund (NYSEArca: IGF)

 

To learn more about the funds outlined above, head over to Zacks.com.