Archive for November 2012

MSCI launches MSCI China A 50 Index

Nov 24th, 2012 | By
Bosera launches CSI 500 China A-share ETF on SZSE

MSCI, a leading provider of financial market indices, has announced the launch of the MSCI China A 50 Index, a tradable proxy for the broader MSCI China A Index, its parent index. The new index is composed of the largest 50 constituents of the flagship parent index and is designed to be able to serve as the basis for index-linked investment products such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs).


Market Vectors launches hedge fund beta indices

Nov 24th, 2012 | By
Market Vectors launches hedge fund beta indices

Market Vectors Index Solutions, a boutique provider of financial market indices, has introduced the Market Vectors Hedge Fund Beta Indices, a set of four regional and two global indices offering exposure to hedge fund beta. Each index seeks to capture the systematic returns, known in the industry as ‘beta’, of hedge funds with similar investment styles that invest in the same asset classes and same geographic markets.


S&P Dow Jones introduces alpha-seeking market neutral commodity index

Nov 24th, 2012 | By
S&P Dow Jones introduces alpha-seeking market neutral commodity index

S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world’s largest provider of financial market indices, has announced the launch of the S&P GSCI Dynamic Roll Alpha Light Energy Index, a market neutral index offering exposure to the alpha periodically accessible in commodity futures curves. The new index could potentially act both as a benchmark for certain commodity-based hedge funds and as an underlying for exchange-traded products (ETPs) and other investable products.


db X-trackers to offer physically-replicated ETFs

Nov 21st, 2012 | By
db X-trackers to offer physically-replicated ETFs

db X-trackers, Europe’s second-largest provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is to launch a range of physically-backed ETFs that will sit alongside its existing swap-based line-up. Thorsten Michalik, global head of db X-trackers, said: “Investors will be able to go to a single provider and choose not only the type of market exposure they want, but also the type of tracking method they feel most comfortable with. Some client segments have shown a preference for direct replication, and as a provider we aim to meet that demand.”


Lyxor lists 14 of its largest ETFs on the London Stock Exchange

Nov 21st, 2012 | By
VanEck launches two high yield corporate bond ETF on London Stock Exchange

Lyxor Asset Management, Europe’s third-largest provider of exchange traded funds (ETFs), has listed 14 of its largest and most liquid ETFs on the London Stock Exchange. Of the 14 new funds, seven are ranked number one in terms of Assets Under Management for their respective benchmarks, including four which each have over $1 billion in assets. The ETFs are also some of the most actively traded in Europe for the benchmarks they track.


Lyxor confirms launch of physically-replicated ETFs

Nov 21st, 2012 | By
Lyxor confirms launch of physically-replicated ETFs

Following its announcement in September, Lyxor Asset Management has confirmed plans to launch a range of physical exchange-traded funds (ETFs), reflecting investor preference for physically-backed products. The Societe Generale-backed provider’s initial physical offering will comprise four existing swap-based ETFs, which are to be converted to physical replication in December.


BMO introduces four new ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Nov 21st, 2012 | By
BMO introduces seven new ETFs on Toronto Stock Exchange

BMO Asset Management, a Canada-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has introduced four new ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The new funds provide exposure to a range of areas including broad-based US equities, risk-controlled equity sectors, and a laddered Canadian preferred share portfolio. These latest listings bring BMO’s product suite to 48 ETFs.


RBS rolls out Rogers Enhanced Commodity ETNs

Nov 21st, 2012 | By
RBS rolls out Rogers Enhanced Commodity ETNs

RBS has announced the launch of five new commodity exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in its growing suite of exchange-traded products. The RBS Rogers Enhanced ETNs have been listed on the NYSE Arca and are based on indices co-developed by commodities investor Jim Rogers. The products offer exposure to energy, industrial metals, precious metals and agriculture by way of the futures market.


iShares launches Europe’s first global high-yield bond ETF

Nov 15th, 2012 | By
iShares launches Europe’s first global high-yield bond ETF

iShares, the exchange-traded funds (ETF) platform of BlackRock, has announced the launch of the iShares Global High Yield Bond ETF (HYLD), Europe’s first ETF to provide exposure to global high-yield bonds. Alex Claringbull, senior portfolio manager for BlackRock’s iShares fixed income range, said: “Many of our European clients are looking to diversify away from their local bond markets. This new iShares ETF offers global exposure in one low cost trade giving a diversification that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.”


UK high income strategies pay dividends

Nov 15th, 2012 | By
WisdomTree rolls out GBP share classes for three oil ETCs

Investors who bet on income-producing shares are finding that their strategy is, literally, paying dividends, as company payouts rise to a record. Still, beware the dangers of chasing high yields, warns Indxis, a leading independent provider of bespoke indices and investment products. UK companies paid out over £23bn in dividends during the third quarter, the most on record, according to Capita Registrars, which is also forecasting total dividend payouts in 2012 of almost £80bn, followed by another record year in 2013.