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Swap-based ETFs offer efficiency gains in emerging markets

Research shows that, on average, the swap-based MSCI emerging markets trackers do a superior job of tracking their index, versus their physical counterparts

Although swap-based ETFs are often more efficient in smaller markets, physical ETFs have the advantage of securities lending. There is not yet enough data to make a clear case in the swaps versus physical debate in emerging markets.

Financial News hosted a webinar with a panel of experts to discuss the truths and myths surrounding emerging market ETFs. The following is the third part of an edited version of the discussion. To view the webinar in full, visit http://bit.ly/emergingmarketETFs

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