ETFs....FXI or not?

Do you think that Exchange traded funds are a better investment than mutual funds? FXI has had quite a run this year...do you think that it is still a wise investment?

at $185 FXI is too rich for me. I perfer more global plays like CWI or VEU (Cwi own but both have been winners for me) I see it continuing up to the Olympics next year after that all bets are off.

I like ETFs, especially the currency ETFs. Here is a link on them:

http://top10traders.com/ViewPost.aspx?po...

I think the Chinese stocks are very expensive right now and would be careful. That said, here are my favorite Chinese stocks:

http://top10traders.com/ViewPortfolio.as...

Better? I don't think there's much difference ...I've matched up charts for EEM with a Fidelityfund , a Vanguard fund, a T.Rowe fund....they're all pretty similar in " results". The same with Lat Am. funds...
...but getting in cheap, or getting out quick, or getting three for the same cost as a fund minimum initial purchase...you have to slightly favor the ETF...IF...IF... IF you don't get carried away and trade too often...lose everything you gain in commissions.
...and instead of going for the high-priced FXI...get a little EWA ( Australia)...a little EWS ( Shanghai)...a little XME...
all of which feed of the growth of China anyway.

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