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Franklin Templeton taps expertise of affiliates for upcoming ETF listings on TSX

Jun 18th, 2021 | By
Duane Green, president and CEO, Franklin Templeton Canada.

Franklin Templeton has tapped the active management expertise of its affiliates Brandywine Global, ClearBridge Investments and Martin Currie for the upcoming launch of five ETFs in Canada.


GPF lists world’s first physical copper and nickel ETCs

Jun 17th, 2021 | By
GPF lists world’s first physical copper and nickel ETCs

The Global Palladium Fund has launched the world’s first physically-backed copper and nickel ETCs.


Syntax Advisors launches risk-hedged stratified US total stock market ETF

Jun 17th, 2021 | By
BlackRock launches US mega-cap equity ETF in Europe

Syntax Advisors has announced the launch of the Syntax Stratified US Total Market Hedged ETF (SHUS US) on NYSE Arca.


Direxion introduces 2x leveraged 5G communications and travel & vacation ETFs

Jun 17th, 2021 | By
Dave Mazza, Chief Strategy Officer at Roundhill Investments

Direxion has expanded its range of leveraged products with the launch of the Direxion Daily 5G Communications Bull 2X Shares (TENG US) and Direxion Daily Travel & Vacation Bull 2X Shares (OOTO US) on NYSE Arca.


Fidelity unveils two actively managed ESG ETFs

Jun 17th, 2021 | By
Fidelity unveils two actively managed ESG ETFs

Fidelity has added a pair of ESG strategies to its lineup of non-transparent active ETFs in the US.


T. Rowe Price rolls out actively managed US large-cap equity ETF

Jun 16th, 2021 | By
Ann Holcomb, CFA, Director of Research, North America and co-portfolio manager

T. Rowe Price has added to its lineup of actively managed ETFs with the launch of the T. Rowe Price US Equity Research ETF (TSPA US) on NYSE Arca.


VanEck’s UCITS semiconductor ETF hits $500m in assets in six months

Jun 16th, 2021 | By
VanEck’s UCITS semiconductor ETF hits $500m in assets in six months

Europe’s first and only pure-play semiconductor ETF has amassed $500m in assets in a little over six months.


FinEx launches ‘fallen angels’ USD bond ETF on Moscow Exchange

Apr 23rd, 2021 | By
FinEx launches 'fallen angels' USD bond ETF on Moscow Exchange

FinEx has launched a new ETF on Moscow Exchange that seeks to capture the risk premia associated with ‘fallen angel’ bonds.


UBS goes beyond ‘traditional tech’ with new thematic China ETF

Mar 19th, 2021 | By
Global X launches Hang Seng TECH ETF in Hong Kong

UBS has introduced an ETF providing exposure to a universe of Chinese technology companies that goes beyond traditional information and communications technology.


Team behind $1bn bitcoin ETP follows up with Ethereum product

Mar 9th, 2021 | By
First US-listed ether futures ETFs come to market

ETC Group has rolled out its second digital asset ETP, this time providing exposure to Ether.