Three ETFs to Bet on Global Recovery

Dow Jones Emerging Markets Metals & Mining Titans Index Fund (EMT)

In any economic downturn, mining stocks are often pummeled by a decline in demand for raw materials (as well as a strengthening of the U.S. dollar). Conversely, during economic booms hard asset producers can benefit from strong materials demand and rising natural resource prices. As a combination of a risky sector (mining) and a risky geographic allocation (emerging markets), EMT is one of the more volatile equity ETFs out there. This combination has led to big losses over the last quarter, but also makes EMT an intriguing play if a steady recovery is ahead.

Michael Johnston is the senior analyst and founder of ETF Database, a Web-based investment resource providing actionable ETF investment ideas and an ETF Screener for investors analyzing potential ETF investments. Johnston oversees ETF Database's free ETF Newsletter, one of the most popular sources for news and commentary focusing exclusively on the exchange-traded fund industry. Johnston also maintains and develops content for ETFdb Pro, a line of analyst reports and model portfolios designed to help investors utilize ETFs to meet their investment goals.

Johnston has completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, and obtained his bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to founding ETF Database, Michael worked in a private client service group performing valuations of companies operating in a wide range of industries.

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