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Name of ETF:  iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Benchmark Index: MSCI Emerging Markets 100% USD Hedged Index Ticker Symbol: HEEM Key Points: This ETF is based on the MSCI Emerging Markets 100% USD Hedged Index. The ETF is based on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index which consists of large and mid-cap companies from emerging markets around … Read more

Name of ETF: ProShares Ultra MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Benchmark Index: MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index Ticker Symbol: UXJ Types of Companies Included: Large and mid-cap companies from the Pacific region. It should be noted that companies from Australia and companies from the financial sector represent a large percentage of the index. Daily Target: 2x Leveraged ETF: This ETF is a … Read more

Name of ETF: Vanguard FTSE All-World ex US Index Fund Benchmark Index: FTSE All-World ex US Index Ticker Symbol: VEU Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 2500 Types of Stocks Included in this ETF: Large and mid-sized companies located in both developed and emerging markets from around the world. Companies from the United States are excluded from this ETF. … Read more

Company Name: Penn Virginia Corporation Penn Virginia Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Texas (Eagle Ford Shale). Ticker Symbol: PVAC (NASDAQ) Company Website: http://www.pennvirginia.com Social Media: Penn Virginia Corporation Linkedin Headquarters: Houston, TX Publicly Traded Companies by Sector and Industry Companies in the S&P 500 by Category Consumer Discretionary Stocks in the … Read more

Name of ETF: First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund Benchmark Index: Defined Switzerland Index Ticker Symbol: FSZ Approximate Number of Holdings: 40 Types of Companies Included: The top companies from Switzerland that meet specific fundamental criteria. Fundamentals Used: Growth Criteria: Sales-to-price ratio, sales growth over the previous 12 months and general price appreciation the company has experienced over three, six and 12 month … Read more

Name of ETF: PowerShares High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers Portfolio Benchmark Index: NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers 50 Index Ticker Symbol: PEY Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 50 Types of Companies Included: Companies that have historically grown their dividends and demonstrate a quality dividend yield. Related Links: List of Dividend ETFs PowerShares Website

Company Name: NuVasive, Inc. NuVasive, Inc. is a developer of spinal surgery products and technologies. The company offers over 90 products, including the Maximum Access Surgery (MAS) platform, which is used for lateral spine fusion. Company Profile: NuVasive LinkedIn Page Ticker Symbol: NUVA (NASDAQ) Classification: Medical Devices and Equipment Areas of Focus: Health Care: Spinal … Read more

Name of ETN: Barclay’s Women in Leadership ETN Benchmark Index: Barclays Women in Leadership Total Return USD Index Ticker Symbol: WIL Companies Included: The index this ETN is based upon includes companies that satisfy the following criteria: S. based companies Have a female CEO or have at least 25% female members of the board of directors. Related Links: Barclays … Read more

Name of ETF:  iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Benchmark Index: MSCI Europe Small Cap Index Ticker Code: IEUS Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 850 Types of Stocks Included in this ETF: Small-sized public companies located in developed countries throughout Europe. Country Weightings: The country with the most representation within this ETF (largest weight) is the United Kingdom which represents … Read more

Name of ETN: Barclays ETN Select MLP ETN Benchmark Index: Atlantic Trust Select MLP Index Ticker Symbol: ATMP Types of Companies Included in the Index: Master limited partnerships (MLPs) Limited liability companies (LLCs)