Leveraged ETFs seek to deliver multiples of the performance of the index or benchmark they track.

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In December, the privately held company filed a regulatory application to launch its first actively managed ETFs that seek to outperform the market, rather than match an index.

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The only way to get direct exposure is to specifically seek it out by investing in a fund like Market Vectors Egypt Index ETF (EGPT).

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To increase the odds of higher net returns, I like to seek out low-cost investment vehicles such as DFA funds, Vanguard index funds and ETFs.

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"Investments of passion" are also expected to attract the super-wealthy from emerging markets, particularly in China, as investors seek safer assets in an unsteady global economy, according to the Knight Frank's Luxury Investment index.

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