Archive for February 2018

Thomson Reuters and Affinity partner to launch StarMine World Leaders Index

Feb 26th, 2018 | By
Stephan Flagel, global head of benchmarks and indices at Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters has partnered with Affinity to launch the Thomson Reuters StarMine Affinity World Leaders Index. Stephan Flagel, global head of benchmarks and indices at Thomson Reuters commented: “Today’s global equity investors need indices that not only provide greater access to global markets, and related sub-sectors, but also provide a greater level of transparency.”


Deutsche lowers fees on four Xtrackers equity ETFs in US

Feb 26th, 2018 | By
DWS lists international and EM ESG ETFs on NYSE

Deutsche Asset Management has lowered the expense ratios for three international equity and one domestic equity Xtrackers ETFs listed in the US. Fiona Bassett, global co-head of passive asset management, said, “We are committed to providing competitive expense ratios for clients looking to invest domestically or to allocate to international equity markets.”


ETF Securities cross-lists ‘disruptive technology’ ETFs onto Borsa Italiana

Feb 26th, 2018 | By
ETF Securities cross-lists 'disruptive technology' ETFs onto Borsa Italiana

ETF Securities has cross-listed its three new ‘disruptive technology’ global equity ETFs onto Borsa Italiana.


Whitford enters ETF space with low volatility fund launch

Feb 26th, 2018 | By
Whitford enters ETF space with Volshares fund launch

Whitford Asset Management , a Pennsylvania, US-based investment firm, has launched its first ETF – the Volshares Large Cap ETF (VSL US) – providing a smart beta approach to volatility-themed investing based upon the firm’s proprietary investment strategy.


Vident Financial shifts ETF suite to NYSE Arca

Feb 23rd, 2018 | By
Vident Financial shifts ETF suite to NYSE Arca

Vident Financial has changed the primary listing venue across all Vident ETFs from Nasdaq to NYSE Arca. The funds involved include the Vident International Equity ETF (VIDI US), Vident Core US Equity ETF (VUSE US), Vident Core US Bond Strategy ETF (VBND US) and the Weatherstorm Forensic Accounting Long-Short ETF (FLAG US).


CoreShares launches global ‘dividend aristocrats’ ETF on JSE

Feb 23rd, 2018 | By
CoreShares S&P Global Dividend aristocrats etf jse johannesburg stock exchange

South African investment manager CoreShares has unveiled the CoreShares Global DivTrax ETF (GLODIV SA) on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, providing exposure to global ‘dividend aristocrats’ – firms which have consistently maintained or increased their dividend payments.


JP Morgan cross-lists alternative beta ETFs onto Borsa Italiana

Feb 23rd, 2018 | By
PowerShares Source cross-lists Europe small cap ETF in Italy

JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has cross-listed its two active, alternative beta ETFs onto Borsa Italiana in Milan. The ETFs, whcih are already listed on the LSE, aim to provide returns similar to hedge fund strategies by using advanced factor-based investing techniques.


Amplify Online Retail ETF reaches $200m AUM milestone

Feb 23rd, 2018 | By
Amplify ETFs launches YieldShares Dividend & Option Income ETF

Amplify ETFs has announced that its flagship product, the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY US), surpassed $200 million in assets under management as it continues to capitalize on the global growth of online retail sales. Christian Magoon, founder and CEO of Amplify ETFs, commented, “Online retail sales only constitute 9% of total US sales, and we believe e-commerce is a trend that will gain significant momentum well into the future.”


Bristol Gate enters ETF market with two active North American equity funds in Toronto

Feb 23rd, 2018 | By
Bristol Gate Partners

Bristol Gate Capital Partners, a boutique Toronto-based investment manager, has unveiled its first ETFs with the launch of the Bristol Gate Concentrated Canadian Equity ETF (BGC CN) and Bristol Gate Concentrated US Equity ETF (BGU CN) on the Toronto Stock Exchange.


Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) ETFs see largest ever monthly increase in assets

Feb 23rd, 2018 | By
Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) receive record inflows, according to ETFGI

Assets invested in ETFs and ETPs (hereafter ETFs) listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) increased by $14bn (8.24%) in January – the greatest absolute monthly increase in assets on record – according to ETF industry consultants ETFGI.