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Technology ETF Funds

Leveraged ETF Funds US Only

Technology Bear 3x ETF (TYP)
Technology Bull 3x ETF (TYH)
2x S&P Technology ETF (RTG)
Inverse 2x S&P Technology ETF (RTW)

US ETF Funds

NASDAQ-100 Technology ETF (QTEC)
Technology ETF (FXL)
iShares Technology ETF (IYW)
iShares Technology ETF (IGM)
iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB)
PowerShares Technology ETF (PTF)
Ultra Technology ETF (ROM)
UltraShort Technology ETF (REW)
S&P Equal Weight Technology ETF (RYT)
SPDR Technology (MTK)
SPDR Technology (XLK)

Non - US ETF Funds

Emerging Technology ETF (ETX)
iShares Global Technology ETF (IXN)
S&P Intl Technology ETF (IPK)
Intl Technology (DBT)

Index of Technology Companies

3D Systems (TDSC) Investment Research
Accelrys (ACCL) Investment Research
ACI Worldwide (ACIW) Investment Research
Actel (ACTL) Investment Research
Actions Semiconductor (ACTS) Investment Research
Actuate (ACTU) Investment Research
Acuity Brands (AYI) Investment Research
Acxiom (ACXM) Investment Research
ADAM (ADAM) Investment Research
Adaptec (ADPT) Investment Research
ADC Telecomm (ADCT) Investment Research
Adobe Systems (ADBE) Investment Research
ADP (ADP) Investment Research
Advanced Analogic Tech (AATI) Investment Research
Advanced Energy Inds (AEIS) Investment Research
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Investment Research
Advanced Semiconductor (ASX) Investment Research
Advantest (ATE) Investment Research
Advent Software (ADVS) Investment Research
Affiliated Computer (ACS) Investment Research
Affymetrix (AFFX) Investment Research
Agilent Tech (A) Investment Research
Agilysys (AGYS) Investment Research
Akamai Tech (AKAM) Investment Research
Allscripts-Misys Healthcare (MDRX) Investment Research
Altera (ALTR) Investment Research
Amdocs (DOX) Investment Research
American Software (AMSWA) Investment Research
American Superconductor (AMSC) Investment Research
AMICAS (AMCS) Investment Research
Amkor Tech (AMKR) Investment Research
Amphenol (APH) Investment Research
Analog Devices (ADI) Investment Research
Analogic (ALOG) Investment Research
Anixter International (AXE) Investment Research
Answers (ANSW) Investment Research
ANSYS (ANSS) Investment Research
Apple (AAPL) Investment Research
Applied Materials (AMAT) Investment Research
Applied Micro Circuits (AMCC) Investment Research
Arbitron (ARB) Investment Research
Arc Sight (ARST) Investment Research
ARGON (STST) Investment Research
Ariba (ARBA) Investment Research
ARM (ARMH) Investment Research
Arrow Electronics (ARW) Investment Research
Art Tech (ARTG) Investment Research
Ascent Solar Tech (ASTI) Investment Research
AsiaInfo (ASIA) Investment Research
ASM Intl (ASMI) Investment Research
ASML Holding (ASML) Investment Research
Astea International (ATEA) Investment Research
ATC Technology (ATAC) Investment Research
Atheros Communications (ATHR) Investment Research
Atmel (ATML) Investment Research
ATMI (ATMI) Investment Research
AU Optronics (AUO) Investment Research
Audiovox Corp (VOXX) Investment Research
Autodesk (ADSK) Investment Research
Avid Technology (AVID) Investment Research
Avnet (AVT) Investment Research
Avocent (AVCT) Investment Research
AVX (AVX) Investment Research
Axsys Technologies (AXYS) Investment Research
Badger Meter (BMI) Investment Research
Baidu.com (BIDU) Investment Research
Bankrate (RATE) Investment Research
Beckman Coulter (BEC) Investment Research
Benchmark Electronics (BHE) Investment Research
Bio-Rad Laboratories (BIO) Investment Research
Blackbaud (BLKB) Investment Research
Blackboard (BBBB) Investment Research
Blue Coat (BCSI) Investment Research
BMC Software (BMC) Investment Research
Bottomline Tech (EPAY) Investment Research
Brady (BRC) Investment Research
Brightpoint (CELL) Investment Research
Broadcom (BRCM) Investment Research
Brooks Automation (BRKS) Investment Research
Bruker (BRKR) Investment Research
BTU Intl (BTUI) Investment Research
C&D Tech (CHP) Investment Research
CA (CA) Investment Research
Cabot Microelectronics (CCMP) Investment Research
Cadence Design Sys (CDNS) Investment Research
Caliper Life Sciences (CALP) Investment Research
Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Investment Research
Cascade Microtech (CSCD) Investment Research
Cavium Networks (CAVM) Investment Research
Cbeyond (CBEY) Investment Research
Celera (CRA) Investment Research
Celestica (CLS) Investment Research
CEPHEID (CPHD) Investment Research
Cerner (CERN) Investment Research
CEVA (CEVA) Investment Research
CGI Group (GIB) Investment Research
Chartered Sem (CHRT) Investment Research
Check Point Software (CHKP) Investment Research
China Digital TV (STV) Investment Research
China Finance Online (JRJC) Investment Research
China Information Security (CPBY) Investment Research
China Sunergy (CSUN) Investment Research
Chordiant Software (CHRD) Investment Research
Ciber (CBR) Investment Research
Ciena (CIEN) Investment Research
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) Investment Research
Cisco Sys (CSCO) Investment Research
Citrix Systems (CTXS) Investment Research
Clarient (CLRT) Investment Research
Cogent (COGT) Investment Research
Cognex (CGNX) Investment Research
Cognizant (CTSH) Investment Research
Cogo Group (COGO) Investment Research
Coherent (COHR) Investment Research
Cohu (COHU) Investment Research
Coinstar (CSTR) Investment Research
CommVault (CVLT) Investment Research
Computer Programs & Sys (CPSI) Investment Research
Computer Sciences (CSC) Investment Research
Compuware (CPWR) Investment Research
comScore (SCOR) Investment Research
Comverge (COMV) Investment Research
Concur Technologies (CNQR) Investment Research
Constant Contact (CTCT) Investment Research
Convergys (CVG) Investment Research
Corning (GLW) Investment Research
CoStar Group (CSGP) Investment Research
CPI Intl (CPII) Investment Research
Cree (CREE) Investment Research
CSG Systems (CSGS) Investment Research
CSP (CSPI) Investment Research
CTS Corp (CTS) Investment Research
Cubic Corp (CUB) Investment Research
CyberSource (CYBS) Investment Research
Cymer (CYMI) Investment Research
Cypress Semiconductor (CY) Investment Research
Data Domain (DDUP) Investment Research
Datawatch (DWCH) Investment Research
DayStar Tech (DSTI) Investment Research
DealerTrack (TRAK) Investment Research
Dell (DELL) Investment Research
Deltek (PROJ) Investment Research
DemandTec (DMAN) Investment Research
Descartes Sys (DSGX) Investment Research
Diebold (DBD) Investment Research
Digi Intl (DGII) Investment Research
Digital River (DRIV) Investment Research
Diodes (DIOD) Investment Research
Dionex (DNEX) Investment Research
DivX (DIVX) Investment Research
Dolby Labs (DLB) Investment Research
Double-Take Software (DBTK) Investment Research
DSP Group (DSPG) Investment Research
DST Systems (DST) Investment Research
Dun & Bradstreet (DNB) Investment Research
Dynamics Research (DRCO) Investment Research
EarthLink (ELNK) Investment Research
eBay (EBAY) Investment Research
Ebix (EBIX) Investment Research
Echelon (ELON) Investment Research
EchoStar (SATS) Investment Research
Eclipsys (ECLP) Investment Research
eDiets.com (DIET) Investment Research
Electro Scientific (ESIO) Investment Research
Electronic Arts (ERTS) Investment Research
Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Investment Research
Electronics for Imaging (EFII) Investment Research
Electro-Sensors (ELSE) Investment Research
EMC (EMC) Investment Research
Emulex (ELX) Investment Research
Energy Conversion Devices (ENER) Investment Research
Epicor Software (EPIC) Investment Research
EPIQ Systems (EPIQ) Investment Research
ESCO Tech (ESE) Investment Research
Evergreen Solar (ESLR) Investment Research
Exar (EXAR) Investment Research
ExlService (EXLS) Investment Research
Extreme Networks (EXTR) Investment Research
EZchip Semiconductor (EZCH) Investment Research
F5 Networks (FFIV) Investment Research
FactSet Research (FDS) Investment Research
Fairchild Semiconductor (FCS) Investment Research
FalconStor Software (FALC) Investment Research
FARO Tech (FARO) Investment Research
FEI (FEIC) Investment Research
Fidelity National Info (FIS) Investment Research
First Solar (FSLR) Investment Research
Fiserv (FISV) Investment Research
Flextronics Intl (FLEX) Investment Research
FLIR Systems (FLIR) Investment Research
FormFactor (FORM) Investment Research
Fundtech (FNDT) Investment Research
Garmin (GRMN) Investment Research
Gartner (IT) Investment Research
Gen-Probe (GPRO) Investment Research
Giant Interactive (GA) Investment Research
GigaMedia (GIGM) Investment Research
Global Crossing (GLBC) Investment Research
Global Sources (GSOL) Investment Research
Global Traffic Network (GNET) Investment Research
Globecomm Systems (GCOM) Investment Research
Gmarket (GMKT) Investment Research
Google (GOOG) Investment Research
GSI Commerce (GSIC) Investment Research
GT Solar Intl (SOLR) Investment Research
Hackett Group (HCKT) Investment Research
Harris Stratex (AVNW) Investment Research
Harvard Bioscience (HBIO) Investment Research
Herley Industries (HRLY) Investment Research
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Investment Research
hi/fn (HIFN) Investment Research
Himax Tech (HIMX) Investment Research
Hittite Microwave (HITT) Investment Research
HLS Systems Intl (HOLI) Investment Research
HLTH (HLTH) Investment Research
HMS Corp (HMSY) Investment Research
Houston Wire & Cable (HWCC) Investment Research
Hutchinson Tech (HTCH) Investment Research
I.D. Systems (IDSY) Investment Research
i2 Technologies (ITWO) Investment Research
IBM (IBM) Investment Research
ICF International (ICFI) Investment Research
ICx Tech (ICXT) Investment Research
iGATE (IGTE) Investment Research
IHS (IHS) Investment Research
II-VI (IIVI) Investment Research
Ikanos Comm (IKAN) Investment Research
Imation Corp (IMN) Investment Research
Immersion (IMMR) Investment Research
Informatica (INFA) Investment Research
InfoSpace (INSP) Investment Research
Infosys Tech (INFY) Investment Research
Ingram Micro (IM) Investment Research
InnerWorkings (INWK) Investment Research
Integral Systems (ISYS) Investment Research
Integrated Device Tech (IDTI) Investment Research
Intel (INTC) Investment Research
Interactive Data (IDC) Investment Research
Internap Network (INAP) Investment Research
International Rectifier (IRF) Investment Research
Internet Brands (INET) Investment Research
Internet Capital (ICGE) Investment Research
Internet Initiative Japan (IIJI) Investment Research
Intersil (ISIL) Investment Research
Interwoven (IWOV) Investment Research
Intevac (IVAC) Investment Research
Intuit (INTU) Investment Research
IPG Photonics (IPGP) Investment Research
IRIS Intl (IRIS) Investment Research
Isilon Systems (ISLN) Investment Research
Itron (ITRI) Investment Research
Ixia (XXIA) Investment Research
IXYS (IXYS) Investment Research
j2 Global Comm (JCOM) Investment Research
JA Solar (JASO) Investment Research
Jabil Circuit (JBL) Investment Research
Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) Investment Research
JDA Software (JDAS) Investment Research
JDS Uniphase (JDSU) Investment Research
Jinpan Intl (JST) Investment Research
Juniper Networks (JNPR) Investment Research
Kenexa Corp (KNXA) Investment Research
KLA-Tencor (KLAC) Investment Research
Knot (KNOT) Investment Research
Konami (KNM) Investment Research
KongZhong (KONG) Investment Research
Kopin (KOPN) Investment Research
K-Tron Intl (KTII) Investment Research
Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) Investment Research
KVH Industries (KVHI) Investment Research
Kyocera (KYO) Investment Research
L-1 Identity Solutions (ID) Investment Research
Lam Research (LRCX) Investment Research
Landauer (LDR) Investment Research
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) Investment Research
Lawson Software (LWSN) Investment Research
LDK Solar (LDK) Investment Research
Lender Processing Srvs (LPS) Investment Research
Lexmark (LXK) Investment Research
LG Display (LPL) Investment Research
Linear Technology (LLTC) Investment Research
Liquidity Services (LQDT) Investment Research
LivePerson (LPSN) Investment Research
Logitech Intl (LOGI) Investment Research
LookSmart (LOOK) Investment Research
LSI (LSI) Investment Research
Macrovision (ROVI) Investment Research
Manhattan Associates (MANH) Investment Research
ManTech (MANT) Investment Research
Marvell Technology (MRVL) Investment Research
Maxim Integrated Prod (MXIM) Investment Research
Maximus (MMS) Investment Research
Maxwell Tech (MXWL) Investment Research
McAfee (MFE) Investment Research
Measurement Specialties (MEAS) Investment Research
MedAssets (MDAS) Investment Research
MEDIWARE Info Sys (MEDW) Investment Research
Mellanox Tech (MLNX) Investment Research
Mentor Graphics (MENT) Investment Research
Mercury Computer Sys (MRCY) Investment Research
Methode Electronics (MEI) Investment Research
Mettler-Toledo (MTD) Investment Research
Micrel (MCRL) Investment Research
Microchip Tech (MCHP) Investment Research
Micron Tech (MU) Investment Research
MICROS Systems (MCRS) Investment Research
Microsemi (MSCC) Investment Research
Microsoft (MSFT) Investment Research
MicroStrategy (MSTR) Investment Research
Microtune (TUNE) Investment Research
MKS Instruments (MKSI) Investment Research
ModusLink Global (MLNK) Investment Research
Molex (MOLX) Investment Research
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) Investment Research
Monotype Imaging (TYPE) Investment Research
Motorola (MOT) Investment Research
Move Inc (MOVE) Investment Research
MSC Software (MSCS) Investment Research
MTS Systems (MTSC) Investment Research
Multi-Fineline Electronix (MFLX) Investment Research
Nam Tai Electronics (NTE) Investment Research
Nanometrics (NANO) Investment Research
National Instruments (NATI) Investment Research
National Semiconductor (NSM) Investment Research
NCI (NCIT) Investment Research
NCR (NCR) Investment Research
Ness Technologies (NSTC) Investment Research
Net 1 UEPS (UEPS) Investment Research
Netease.com (NTES) Investment Research
NetLogic Microsystems (NETL) Investment Research
NetScout (NTCT) Investment Research
Netsuite (N) Investment Research
Network Appliance (NTAP) Investment Research
Newport (NEWP) Investment Research
NIC (EGOV) Investment Research
NICE-Systems (NICE) Investment Research
Novell (NOVL) Investment Research
Novellus Sys (NVLS) Investment Research
Nuance Comm (NUAN) Investment Research
NVE Corp (NVEC) Investment Research
NVIDIA (NVDA) Investment Research
O. I. Corp (OICO) Investment Research
Omnicell (OMCL) Investment Research
Omniture (OMTR) Investment Research
OmniVision (OVTI) Investment Research
ON Semiconductor (ONNN) Investment Research
Online Resources Corp (ORCC) Investment Research
Onvia (ONVI) Investment Research
Open Text (OTEX) Investment Research
OpenTV (OPTV) Investment Research
Oplink Comm (OPLK) Investment Research
OPNET Tech (OPNT) Investment Research
Opnext (OPXT) Investment Research
Oracle (ORCL) Investment Research
Orion Energy (OESX) Investment Research
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Palm (PALM) Investment Research
PAR Technology (PTC) Investment Research
Parametric Tech (PMTC) Investment Research
Park Electrochemical (PKE) Investment Research
Paychex (PAYX) Investment Research
PDF Solutions (PDFS) Investment Research
Pegasystems (PEGA) Investment Research
Perfect World (PWRD) Investment Research
Perficient (PRFT) Investment Research
Pericom Semiconductor (PSEM) Investment Research
Perot Systems (PER) Investment Research
Pervasive Software (PVSW) Investment Research
Plexus (PLXS) Investment Research
PLX Tech (PLXT) Investment Research
PMC-Sierra (PMCS) Investment Research
Polycom (PLCM) Investment Research
Power Integrations (POWI) Investment Research
Progress Software (PRGS) Investment Research
PROS Holdings (PRO) Investment Research
PTEK (PGI) Investment Research
QAD (QADI) Investment Research
Qlogic (QLGC) Investment Research
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Radware (RDWR) Investment Research
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Red Hat (RHT) Investment Research
Reis Inc (REIS) Investment Research
Renaissance Learning (RLRN) Investment Research
Renesola (SOL) Investment Research
RightNow Technologies (RNOW) Investment Research
Rimage Corp (RIMG) Investment Research
Rofin-Sinar Tech (RSTI) Investment Research
Rosetta Stone (RST) Investment Research
Rudolph Tech (RTEC) Investment Research
S1 (SONE) Investment Research
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SAIC (SAI) Investment Research
Salesforce.com (CRM) Investment Research
SanDisk (SNDK) Investment Research
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SAP AG (SAP) Investment Research
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Satyam (SAY) Investment Research
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Schmitt Industries (SMIT) Investment Research
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Scientific Games (SGMS) Investment Research
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Socket Mobile (SCKT) Investment Research
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Technology Industry Research Report

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9. Energy
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11. Material
Technology Industry Buy, Sell, Hold Indicator

Technology Industry Research & Analysis (edit / improve) The technology industry broadly includes companies whose primary function is to create innovative products and processes. Information technology deals with the management and processing of information. Technology Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Hold with slightly negative potential. The Main Street analysis says a Buy, with SWOT strengths much great than weaknesses and SWOT opportunities equal to threats. Technology Trade Hubs: Global centers of innovation include: the US, India, Japan, Israel, Korea, and Taiwan, while the main technology commodities include aluminum, copper, and silicon. Technology Trading Strategy: The technology industry tends to be sensitive to economic cycles. Look for undervalued technology investments during economic recessions when stock prices are low and sell technology investments during the late stages of a bull markets when stock prices are high. The global economy is currently in a recession, therefore, it is the perfect time to purchase discretionary investments, because business significantly increase technology investments that they postponed during the recession. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.

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USA Country Flag Image & Analysis

USA Country & Currency Research Report (edit / improve) The United States (US) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and is the largest and most diverse market in the world. USA's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the US dollar (USD) has the potential to increase in value especially versus the Australian and Canadian dollar because of the significant potential of undervalued companies. USA's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. USA's General Trading Partners: China, Japan, Mexico, and Canada are the top US trading partners, while the leading export and import are electrical machinery and vehicles, respectively. USA's Commodity Trading Partners: The US produces a significant amount of coal and wheat for use at home and as an export. However, the US consumes a larger amount of oil, which contributes to their trade deficit. SWOT Analysis of USA: The leading US strength is its entrepreneurial culture, while the main weakness is high health care cost. Energy independence has the opportunity to propel growth, while the major threat is the housing crisis, which will lower growth. USA's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a positive outlook for US investments, which will also benefit from positive international actions. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

India Country Flag Image & Analysis

India Country & Currency Analysis Research Report (edit / improve) India (INR) has a highly regulated economy; however, recent liberalization has transformed the economy towards a capitalist, market-based system. India's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): India’s currency is fairly valued with very low investment flow potential combined with very high purchase price parity potential. India's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): India’s economic environment is unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on economic freedom, transparency, economic diversity, and the SWOT analysis. India's General Trading Partners: Belgium, Pakistan, the UK, Japan, and the US are the top export partners. India's Commodity Trading Partners: India produces a significant amount of staples for domestic use and needs to import energy. SWOT Analysis of India: The leading Indian strength is their supply of natural resources, while the main weakness is a lack of infrastructure. India's Currency Trading Strategy: A fairly-valued currency, very low investment flow potential and an unfavorable business environment leads to a negative outlook for Indian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Japan Country Flag Image & Analysis

Japan Country & Currency Research Report (edit / improve) Japan (JPY), the second largest economy in the world, has an industrial, export oriented economy that benefits from its relationship with the USA and proximity to China. Japan's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Japan’s currency (the Yen) is overvalued according to investment flow potential, the purchase price parity, and the interest rate parity. Japan's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Japan’s economic environment is moderately favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and government transparency, but low scores on the SWOT Analysis. Japan's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, the EU, Korea, and the US are Japan’s top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial manufacturing. Japan's Commodity Trading Partners: Japan imports many products because of its lack of arable land and energy resources. SWOT Analysis of Japan: The leading Japanese strength is their education system, while the main weakness is a declining birth rate. A major Japanese threat is the continuation of zombie companies. Japan's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a negative outlook for Japanese investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Israel Country Flag Image & Analysis

Israel Country & Currency Analysis Research Report (edit / improve) Israel (ILS) has a fast growing, technology-intensive economy in South West Asia. Israel's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Israel’s currency is overvalued with very low investment flow potential. Israel's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Israel’s economic environment is slightly favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom. Israel's General Trading Partners: Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, the USA are the top export partners, while the leading industry is technology. Israel's Commodity Trading Partners: Israel’s lack of arable land requirements that it grow agriculture goods in expensive environments and import the rest. SWOT Analysis of Israel: The leading Israeli strength is their regional economic dominance, while the main weakness is their lack of arable land. IT leadership has the opportunity to propel growth, while terrorism could lower short-term growth. Israel's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a negative outlook for Israeli investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Korea Country Flag Image & Analysis

Korea Country & Currency Research Report (edit / improve) Korea (KRW) has a fast growing Asian country with a market-based economy. Korea's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Korea’s currency is undervalued as a result of the purchase price parity and the investment flow analysis. Korea's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Korea’s economic environment is moderate, because high scores on economic freedom are offset by low scores on the SWOT analysis. Korea's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong are the top export partners, while Korea’s emerging industry relates to technology. SWOT Analysis of Korea: The leading Korean strength is their shipbuilding expertise, while the main weakness is their bank cross holdings. North Korea is their main threat to long term economic growth. Korea's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a slightly positive outlook for Korean investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

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Taiwan Country & Currency Research Report (edit / improve) Taiwan (TWD) has an export driven, capitalist economy in Asia and is moving from a centralized system to a market system. Taiwan's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Taiwan’s currency is undervalued with low investment flow potential, and high purchase price potential. Taiwan's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Taiwan’s economic environment is favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. Taiwan's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, Japan, and the US are the top export partners, while a leading export industry is technology. Taiwan's Commodity Trading Partners: Taiwan utilizes a significant amount of silicon and tin. SWOT Analysis of Taiwan: The leading weaknesses in Taiwan are their declining birth rate and corruption problems. Taiwan's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, low investment flow potential and favorable business environment leads to a positive outlook for Taiwanese investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Commodity Investment Impact

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Aluminum Commodity Research & Analysis Report (edit / improve) Aluminum is one of the most widely used metals and global production is second only to iron. Aluminum Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Aluminum is rated a Sell. Aluminum demanders have a moderate potential to increase in value while suppliers have high potential to increase in value. The net difference in investing potential means over supply will drive down prices. Aluminum Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Aluminum’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on the SWOT analysis. Aluminum SWOT Analysis: Strength: Aluminum has a vast number of uses, which help it to maintain long term demand. Opportunity to grow: Aluminum is completely recyclable, which will help as consumers become more environmentally active; Threats to growth: Other materials with similar properties like carbon fiber could be a significant threat to aluminum. Aluminum Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that aluminum should decrease over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means aluminum may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

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Copper Commodity Research & Analysis Report (edit / improve) Copper is a widely used decorative and anti-bacterial compound. Copper is also a good conductor of heat and electricity. Copper Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Copper is rated a Sell. Both copper demanders and suppliers have potential to increase in value, but supply could outpace demand and drive the price of copper down. Copper Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Copper’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on difficulty to expand short term supply, sensitivity to price changes and the SWOT analysis. Copper SWOT Analysis: Strength: Copper has a limited supply and a wide array of uses. Opportunity to grow: Copper’s self cleaning properties have the potential to increase growth in the future; Threats to growth: Copper’s diminishing supply could hurt growth as substitutes become more appealing. Copper Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that copper should decrease in price over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means copper may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

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Silicon Commodity Research & Analysis Report (edit / improve) Silicon is an important component of most semiconductor devices, which are mostly used for technology applications. Silicon Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Silicon is rated a hold, because demanders of silicon have a average investing potential value. However, there is not enough financial data to make an accurate short-term assessment of value. Silicon Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Silicon’s long term growth potential is moderately unfavorable due to low scores on difficulty to expand supply. Silicon SWOT Analysis: Opportunity to grow: silicon’s use in the growing construction and technology industry could help future material growth; Threats to growth: silicon may be harmful to miners. Silicon Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that silicon should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately unfavorable investor survey means silicon may decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

- These are some of the essential commodities that go into the production of many manufactured technologies.