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Global X rolls out clean water ETF
New York-based Global X has introduced an ETF providing exposure to companies globally that are advancing the provision of clean water. The Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA US) has listed on Nasdaq and comes with an expense ratio of 0.50%. The fund invests in 40 companies listed across developed and emerging markets that generate at least half of their revenue from qualifying activities such as industrial water treatment, water storage and distribution infrastructure, water purification, and water efficiency services.
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- ETC Group to launch litecoin ETP on Xetra
- BlackRock launches actively managed carbon transition ETFs
- Nornickel’s GPF introduces GBP listings of low-cost physical metal ETCs
- Harvest Portfolios launches space innovation ETF on TSX
- Invesco launches equal weight S&P 500 ETF on LSE
- Vanguard launches active ultra-short bond ETF
- GinsGlobal, HANetf to revamp cloud technology and healthcare innovation ETFs
Latest news
ETC Group to launch litecoin ETP on Xetra
Specialist crypto ETP provider ETC Group has unveiled its third product, the LTCetc – ETC Group Physical Litecoin ETC (ELTC GY).
BlackRock launches actively managed carbon transition ETFs
BlackRock has launched a pair of actively managed equity ETFs aligned with the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Nornickel’s GPF introduces GBP listings of low-cost physical metal ETCs
Nornickel’s Global Palladium Fund has introduced pound sterling share classes for its four physically backed low-cost metal ETCs on London Stock Exchange.
Harvest Portfolios launches space innovation ETF on TSX
Canadian fund manager Harvest Portfolios has unveiled a thematic ETF providing exposure to companies linked to the global space industry.
Fixed Income
Vanguard launches active ultra-short bond ETF
Vanguard has introduced its first actively managed fixed income ETF with the launch of a low-cost, ultrashort duration bond strategy in the US.
SSGA launches USD EM bond ETF
State Street Global Advisors has launched a new fixed income ETF providing exposure to US dollar-denominated bonds from emerging market issuers.
Commodities
A quiet end to a strong quarter for commodities
By Fiona Boal, Head of Commodities and Real Assets, S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Despite giving up some of its recent gains in March, the S&P GSCI rose 13.5% in Q1 2021.
WisdomTree adds new listings for low-cost “Core” gold ETC
WisdomTree has added new listings on LSE and Deutsche Börse for its recently launched low-cost “core” gold ETP.
Alternatives / Multi-Asset
SEBA to debut suite of crypto ETPs on SIX
Zug-headquartered SEBA Bank is set to debut a suite of four crypto asset ETPs on SIX Swiss Exchange targeted at institutional investors.
CoinShares launches litecoin ETP on SIX
CoinShares has launched a directly backed litecoin exchange-traded product on SIX Swiss Exchange.
Equities
Invesco launches equal weight S&P 500 ETF on LSE
Invesco has launched an ETF in Europe providing equal-weight exposure to the companies that make up the S&P 500.
GinsGlobal, HANetf to revamp cloud technology and healthcare innovation ETFs
GinsGlobal Index Funds and its white-label partner HANetf are set to make changes to two ETFs that target the global cloud technology and healthcare innovation investment themes.
Is now the time for sector investing?
By Matthew J Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street Global Advisors.
The current market environment appears highly conducive to sector investing based on two variables: correlation and dispersion.
ETF and Index News
Amundi set to acquire Lyxor
Amundi has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire fellow French ETF rival Lyxor from Société Générale.
Guinness Atkinson converts two mutual funds to ETFs in industry first
Guinness Atkinson Asset Management has completed the conversion of two mutual funds to actively managed ETFs on NYSE Arca.
Active semi-transparent ETFs: Ready to launch?
By Matthew Schiffman, Principal, Distribution Insight at Broadridge.
Creating an effective go-to-market strategy requires data and insight.