EWI / EWI: A Quality, Defensive Portfolio To Ride The Italian Momentum

Key indicators suggest the iShares MSCI Italy ETF's surge near 45% year-over-year might continue. Regional risk premiums are among the best in Europe. more_horizontal

The Eurozone economy has encountered a setback, with the first-quarter GDP showing an unexpected contraction. As economists express their pessimism, c more_horizontal

Italy's latest production data raised alarm bells. While some concern is warranted, resilience elsewhere in the economy, most notably services, provid more_horizontal

The iShares MSCI Italy ETF is priced at a relative discount to its Euro peers despite the country's improving fundamentals. While the portfolio is con more_horizontal

Italy's growth prospects are one of the weakest in Europe, and inflationary pressures are unlikely to dissipate anytime soon. Public finances remain u more_horizontal

EWI gives exposure to the Italian economy, which means some solid exposures in financials and utilities. The bigger issues are in consumer discretiona more_horizontal

Italy country-specific exchange traded funds plunged Wednesday after multiple parties refrained from supporting Prime Minister Mario Draghi in a confi more_horizontal

An Italy country-specific exchange traded fund plunged Thursday as political risk grips the outlook, following Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi's d more_horizontal