BICK Equity

BICK mutual funds and ETFs own equity securities listed on the stock... BICK mutual funds and ETFs own equity securities listed on the stock exchanges of Brazil, India, China and South Korea. Three of these countries are part of the BRIC bloc, while South Korea is an advanced economy. All four of these nations are highly exposed to world trade, as exports form a large share of their economies. Indeed, South Korea’s exports are often seen as a key driver of the global economy. These funds which can be actively or passively managed, may have differing weights in the respective countries depending on their investment mandate. Over the last decade, BICK equities have mostly treaded water due to sluggish markets in Brazil and China in particular. South Korea’s stock market (the KOSPI), has increased from around 2,000 to 2,300 in the last decade, representing a growth rate that is poor compared to developed market economies. Nonetheless, South Korea's GDP has steadily risen in the last 10 years from US$1.37 trillion to $1.65 trillion in 2022. Additionally, South Korea’s largest companies have remained fairly constant over time: Samsung remains the largest corporation, as well as the biggest stock by market cap on the KOSPI. These funds may be appropriate for investors willing to take on a fair degree of risk in search of higher returns. Three of the four nations are emerging markets, while one is a developed market economy that is highly exposed to variations in global trade. Last Updated: 12/20/2024 View more View less

BICK mutual funds and ETFs own equity securities listed on the stock exchanges of Brazil, India, China and South Korea. Three of these countries are... BICK mutual funds and ETFs own equity securities listed on the stock exchanges of Brazil, India, China and South Korea. Three of these countries are part of the BRIC bloc, while South Korea is an advanced economy. All four of these nations are highly exposed to world trade, as exports form a large share of their economies. Indeed, South Korea’s exports are often seen as a key driver of the global economy. These funds which can be actively or passively managed, may have differing weights in the respective countries depending on their investment mandate. Over the last decade, BICK equities have mostly treaded water due to sluggish markets in Brazil and China in particular. South Korea’s stock market (the KOSPI), has increased from around 2,000 to 2,300 in the last decade, representing a growth rate that is poor compared to developed market economies. Nonetheless, South Korea's GDP has steadily risen in the last 10 years from US$1.37 trillion to $1.65 trillion in 2022. Additionally, South Korea’s largest companies have remained fairly constant over time: Samsung remains the largest corporation, as well as the biggest stock by market cap on the KOSPI. These funds may be appropriate for investors willing to take on a fair degree of risk in search of higher returns. Three of the four nations are emerging markets, while one is a developed market economy that is highly exposed to variations in global trade. Last Updated: 12/20/2024 View more View less