"The Indonesian equity market ranked as one of the best-performing markets in the world through the first half of 2010," says exchange-traded fund specialist Doug Fabian.

The editor of Making Money Alert explains, "The Van Eck Market Vectors Indonesia ETF (IDX) jumped 13.55% over that period. And even though IDX has been a solid performer so far this year, it appears to have more room to run.

"The Indonesian market is advancing further so far in the second half of the year. As a result, IDX certainly has my attention.

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Natural Resources Boost Indonesia ETF (IDX) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This post is part of a 12-article feature on the best bets for investing in China. To see all the other recommendations in this special report, click here.

"The Greater China region covers an area which encompasses Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau and is home to over 4,100 companies," says Nick Lanyi.

In his High Yield International, he suggests, "Research in this part of the world can be difficult for U.S. investors (who don't even speak Mandarin) to separate the good from the bad. That where The China Fund (NYSE: CHN) comes in."

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China Fund (CHN): Assessing China from within originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 09 May 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"It's time to invest in Hong Kong, which is the gateway to China," says Mark Skousen, who looks to the iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (NYSE: EWH).

In his High Income Alert, the leading advisor explains, "While China's stock markets are wild, illiquid and unregulated, the Hong Kong market is among the freest and most transparent in the world."

"iShares Hong Kong, an exchange-traded fund, replicates the performance of the Hong Kong market. And I like the outlook here, as Hong Kong is home to many of the premier companies in the region.

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iShares Hong Kong (EWH): 'Gateway to China' originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

"While most funds have been dumping stocks in India's sliding market, billionaire global investor George Soros has turned contrarian on India," says international expert Nick Vardy who now suggests "bottom fishing" in India.

In his Global Bull Market Alert, he explains, "One of the best ways to follow in his footsteps are by purchasing the WisdomTree India Earnings ETF (NYSE: EPI)."

"According to the Times of India, the Hungarian born Soros -- who since last August is again actively managing his famed Quantum fund -- recently went on a buying spree in India making investments valued at $140 million in a wide range of Indian companies.

"In many ways, Soros' call is a vintage contrarian bet. India has been one of the worst performers in the global markets this year.

"Institutional investors have pulled out more than $7 billion from Indian equities as the BSE Sensex crashed 7,400 points, or 35%, from its peak of 20,873 back on Jan. 8 amid concerns over a weak global markets, soaring global oil prices and spiraling inflation in India.

"Brokerages and investment banks are uniformly gloomy about India. Inflation has accelerated to just under 12%, a 13-year high. Industrial output in May 2008 rose 3.8%, the slowest in six years. Manufacturing growth slowed to 3.9% in May, while capital goods output growth slowed to 2.5% vs. a robust 22.4% last year.

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For 25 years, Steven Halpern, editor of TheStockAdvisors.com, has surveyed the leading financial newsletter advisors asking for their favorite stocks for the coming year. This article is one of 100+ ideas in the Best Stocks for 2008 report.

"Everyone knows about the economic boom in China, but US investors may not be aware that several of its Southeast Asian neighbors are also growing by leaps and bounds," explains Sean Broderick, resources expert for Money and Markets.

"Take the iShares MSCI Malaysia Index Fund (ASE: EWM), our top speculation for 2008. The country's economy surged 6.7% in the third quarter, the fastest pace in three years. Exports are rocketing -- up 14.3% in October alone.

"Domestic inflation is under control. And its currency, the ringgit, is climbing. Malaysia's economy is expected to grow by more than 5% both this year and next. That's a heck of a lot better than the US is doing, and it's being fueled by strong demand for Malaysian exports.

"EWM, an exchange-traded fund, holds 56 of the top financials, utilities, and other companies operating in Malaysia, including Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings, Malaysia's second-largest commercial bank, IOI Corp., the world's largest producer of palm oil, and Genting, the largest casino and hotel operator in Asia.

"Malaysia's benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index was up more than 30% year-to-date as of early December. We expect another year of double-digit gains in 2008."

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"We're excited about the prospects for participation in the dynamic Hong Kong stock market through the iShares MSCI Hong Kong Index (ASE: EWH), our latest new buy," says Jim Trippon.

In his China Stock Digest, the advisor explains, "The ETF provides us with access to the Hong Kong Exchange's best equities, stocks which are usually inaccessible to foreign investors."

"This exchange-traded fund provides many of the benefits usually attributed to a mutual fund without the high expense ratio that some funds charge. As an ETF, the shares can be bought and sold as quickly and easily as any stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

"EWH uses a 'passive' or indexing investment approach, which attempts to approximate the investment performance of its benchmark index compiled by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).

"The EWH Fund does not match exactly the high-flying and well-known Hang Seng Index, which continues to set records, topping the 30,000 mark in October. In tracking the Morgan Stanley Capital International Index, EWH is based on a portfolio of large cap, value-oriented equities.

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