7 of the Most Unusual ETFs

7 of the Most Unusual ETFs

August 31, 2011

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (SOIL)

Inception Date: May 25, 2011
Net assets: $34 million
Another play on global food demand, this fund invests in 29 fertilizer and potash companies around the world, from the U.S. to Taiwan and Canada to Israel. “China and India are the largest fertilizer consuming countries, together accounting for more than 40% of world fertilizer use,” Global X notes in explaining why this market is, well, fertile soil for investors.
Inception Date: <strong>May 25, 2011</strong><br/>Net assets: <strong>$34 million</strong><br/>Another play on global food demand, this fund invests in 29 fertilizer and potash companies around the world, from the U.S. to Taiwan and Canada to Israel. “Chiprevnext

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