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Nov 2nd, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
Global X has added two new funds to its thematic product suite with the launch of the Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN US) and the Global X CleanTech ETF (CTEC US) on Nasdaq.
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Tags: Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, Global, Global X Funds, Solactive, United States and Canada
Oct 16th, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
Emles Advisors has become the latest new issuer to enter the ETF market. The company is headquartered in New York City and has been founded by former Alerian executives, Gabriel Hammond, CEO, and Dave Saxena, CFO.
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Tags: Emles Advisors, Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, Fixed Income, Solactive, United States and Canada
Oct 15th, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
Hamilton Capital Partners has introduced a Canadian bank ETF that applies leverage to a mean-reversion trading strategy.
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Tags: Alternatives, Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, Solactive, United States and Canada
Oct 14th, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
Invesco’s swap-based MSCI World UCITS ETF has surpassed $2 billion in assets under management having added almost $1bn year to date.
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Tags: Amundi, DWS Xtrackers, Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, Global, Invesco, Lyxor, MSCI, S&P Dow Jones
Oct 9th, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
HSBC Global Asset Management has further extended its sustainable ETF line-up with the launch of a UK exposure on the London Stock Exchange.
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Tags: Equities, ESG & Climate, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, FTSE, HSBC, Russell Indexes, Smart Beta, United Kingdom
Oct 9th, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
BlackRock has added to its roster of high-yield exposures with the launch of the iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF (HYBB US) on NYSE Arca.
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Tags: ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, Fixed Income, iShares, United States and Canada
Oct 9th, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
Phillip Capital Management has listed the Phillip SGD Money Market ETF on Singapore Exchange, offering a treasury management tool for institutional investors and a possible income-enhanced alternative to cash deposits for retail investors.
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Tags: Active ETFs, Asia Pacific, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, Fixed Income, FTSE, Russell Indexes
Oct 8th, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
First Trust has introduced its First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UCITS ETF to UK-based investors with the listing of a sterling-hedged share class on LSE.
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Tags: ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, First Trust, Fixed Income, Global, Smart Beta
Oct 8th, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
Pacer is set to roll out a modification to the methodology powering its flagship equity Trendpilot ETFs with the introduction of an ‘Extreme Valuation Trigger’.
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Oct 8th, 2020 |
By Simon Smith, CFA
Amundi has announced that its ultra-low-cost ‘Prime’ range of core ETFs has surpassed €2 billion in assets under management, just 18 months since the range was unveiled.
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Tags: Amundi, Asia Pacific, Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, Europe, Fixed Income, Global, iShares, Lyxor, Solactive, United Kingdom, United States and Canada