International Trade Investments Zoom

Most investments described in this column since June 2006 have enjoyed double-digit increases in value.

Here's a list of investments with links to our original articles.

Exchange Traded Funds

iShares: FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (FXI on NYSE)

Price $65.50 on June 14/06

Price $78.38 on August 25/06 +19.7%

Power Shares Golden Dragon (PGJ on NYSE)

Price $14.20 on June 14/06

Price $15.63 on August 25/06 +10.1%

iShares: MSCI South Korea (EWY on NYSE)

Price $40 on June 14/06

Price $45.16 on August 25/06 +12.9%

For more details see Top Chinese Investment Tips

International Alcohol Stocks

Diageo (DEO on NYSE)

Price $65.25 on July 19/06

Price $71.89 on August 25/06 +10.2%

For more details see King of Alcoholic Beverages

Central European Distribution (CEDC on NASDAQ)

Price $23.40 on July 21/06

Price $22.65 on August 25/06 -3.2%

For more details see Polish Liquor Power

Constellation Brands (STZ on NYSE)

Price $24.40 on July 28/06

Price $26.26 on August 25/06 +7.6%

For more details see Wine Giant Still Thirsty

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