Thailand ETF

iShares MSCI Thailand Capped ETF Harry Grieve.

Country Overview

• Population: 67.7m (2011)• Capital city: Bangkok• Currency: Thai Bhat• Median age: 35 years old• Labour force: 39.4m• Main Index: SET 50• Inflation: 3% (2012)• FOREX reserves: 1.3bn (2013)• Exports YoY: +2.53%• Imports YoY: -2.45%• Fared the credit crisis well due to

banking system.• 10Y Bond yield: 3.87%

‘The gateway to S.E Asia’.

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The ETFConstructed by Blackrock

iShares MSCI Thailand Capped ETF• Underlying Index: MSCI

Thailand IMI 25/50

SWOT AnalysisStrengthsDiversify through two currenciesStrong fundamentalsCheap management costs

OpportunitiesSecond largest S.E economyBuying mid range and above new support line

WeaknessesUncertain macro outlookExposure to US market swingsLack of regulation

ThreatsEmerging market downturnsMore volatileHarder to obtain information