Water Stocks Audio Podcast - When Investing in Water, the ETF Approach Makes a lot of Sense

Released on = August 7, 2007, 10:03 am

Press Release Author = InvestorIdeas.com

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary = Steve Hoffmann, President of WaterTech Capital and
co-founder of the Palisades Water Indexes (ZWI; PIIWI) Discusses Index Performance
and Market Reaction to Growing Number of Water ETFs

Press Release Body = POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC - August 3rd, 2007,
www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector, presents
an audio investor podcast with Mr. Steve Hoffmann, President of WaterTech Capital
and co-founder of the Palisades Water Indexes (ZWI; PIIWI). The Palisades Water
Index is tracked by the PowerShares Water Resources ETF (AMEX: PHO) and the
Palisades Global Water index is tracked by the PowerShares Global Water ETF (AMEX:
PIO). This discussion takes a look at the components and performance of the water
indices, the rise in ETFs and overall market opportunity within the global water
sector.

There are now several ETFs and indices focused specifically on the water business,
which in itself is a statement on the strength and long term prospects of the water
industry. As Mr. Hoffmann explains, "It certainly says that there is a tremendous
amount of interest in water as a resource. Typically investors when they look at the
water sector are confronted with a very large, fragmented and diverse industry and
it is very difficult to identify specific companies that might outperform. So when
you are interested in investing in water, the ETF approach makes a lot of sense for
this sector."

Hoffmann identifies resource management as a key area with significant growth
prospects, a segment that represents a large component within the Palisades Water
Indexes. "Resource management is a sector that was established to really encompass a
forward-looking approach to the water industry with respect to the notion of
sustainability. When you are looking at the water challenges that are presented to
us, resource management is really going to have to take over looking at the problems
through an integrated approach to water management, from the watershed all the way
to the tap," describes Hoffmann.

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Ann-Marie Fleming 866-725-2554
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Source: Water-Stocks.com


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Contact Details = Dawn Van Zant 800-665-0411
Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com

Ann-Marie Fleming 866-725-2554
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