50% Tariff On Brazilian Products: This Is What You Should Do With Your Brazilian Assets

I recommend holding assets tracking major Brazilian indices despite new US tariffs, given heightened uncertainty and market volatility. Trump's 50% tariff on all Brazilian products will significantly impact Brazil's export-dependent economy, especially in commodities like oil and iron ore.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 11, 2025

Brazil Exhibits Stability Despite Declining Consumer Optimism

To escape the volatility, investors might be looking outside the U.S. for markets that haven't been roiled by heavy market fluctuations. Brazil could present such an option.

ETF Trends • May 5, 2025

BRZU: Waiting For Clearer Trends Before Betting On It

BRZU is a leveraged ETF designed for short-term trading, aiming to deliver 200% of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index's daily return. Historically, BRZU has underperformed with high volatility, making it unsuitable for long-term holding despite its potential for short-term gains. The Brazilian economy faces challenges, including high inflation and interest rates, impacting BRZU's performance, though recent stabilization offers short-term trading opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 26, 2025

International Diversification Could Push This ETF Higher

In a market brimming with uncertainty, investors are seeking ways to diversify from their core equities portfolio. One of the ways is seeking international opportunities, highlighting the benefits of international diversification.

ETF Trends • Mar 25, 2025

Rate Cuts Could Spark These International ETFs

The prospect of interest rate cuts adds some intrigue as a weaker dollar could prop up international equities. That said, Direxion has four funds traders may want to consider for short-term gains.

ETF Trends • Sep 23, 2024

BRZU: Signs Begin To Improve

The likely start of interest rate cuts in America should benefit assets around the world, such as Brazil. Brazil's political noise is expected to decrease in the second half of 2024, benefiting investments. The Big Mac index points to a major devaluation of the Brazilian currency.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 16, 2024

Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures

Emerging markets continued to expand at a solid pace midway into the first quarter of 2024, supported by broad-based expansion across both manufacturing and service sectors.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 14, 2024

This Leveraged Brazil ETF Is Up 40% as Economy Grows

With the anticipation of rate cuts, the expectation that the U.S. dollar will fall is also an appended byproduct. That should fuel bullish opportunities in emerging markets (EM), including Brazil, whose equites are experiencing year-over-year growth.

ETF Trends • Mar 8, 2024

Enter The Dragon: Parsing Lunar New Year Opportunities Among Emerging Markets

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.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 21, 2024

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 09/17/2023

Top Performing Levered/ Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Sep 19, 2023