More Risk Leads to More Reward When It Comes to Turkey ETF

The video discusses the TUOR fund, which tracks Turkish equities. Despite political tensions, TUOR showed resilience with a 10% return in 2019. The fund faced challenges but began recovering. It holds $360 million in assets, with a focus on financial, industrial, and commodity sectors. Since its 2008 launch, TUOR has underperformed, losing 30% and trailing the MCI index. However, it remains viable, receiving a green light from Bloomberg Intelligence, though market conditions pose potential risks.

What is the ticker symbol for the largest fund tracking Turkish equities?

• TUR

• TUOR

• TURK

• TRK

How much did TUOR return in 2019?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

Approximately how many companies does the fund hold?

• 60

• 50

• 40

• 30

Which sectors does the fund primarily focus on?

• Consumer Goods, Utilities, Energy

• Financial, Industrial, Commodity

• Telecommunications, Retail, Agriculture

• Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate

What warning does the Bloomberg Intelligence Traffic light system give for TR?

• Regulatory risks

• Low liquidity

• Potential discount premium issues

• High volatility