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DeltaOne, Tbricks team up on ETF trading system

Oct 25th, 2013 | By
DeltaOne, Tbricks team up on ETF trading system

DeltaOne Solutions, a supplier of ETF and index data, and Tbricks, a provider of automated trading systems, have confirmed details of a strategic alliance which combines Tbricks’ next-generation trading system with DeltaOne’s data management and analysis capabilities. The partnership provides a single point for analyzing and implementing, while enhancing and facilitating sourcing, pricing and trading of global ETFs and indices.


Global robotics and automation ETF goes live on Nasdaq

Oct 23rd, 2013 | By
Pacer launches “Industry 4.0” thematic ETF

Exchange Traded Concepts has announced the launch of the Robo-Stox Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO), the latest exchange-traded fund to begin trading through the firm’s private-label ETF platform. The fund, which has been listed on Nasdaq, seeks to track the Robo-Stox Global Robotics and Automation Index – the world’s first index to benchmark the performance of stocks in the robotics and automation industries.


First Trust launches actively managed tactical commodity ETF

Oct 23rd, 2013 | By
First Trust folds four single-country AlphaDEX ETFs into FDT

First Trust has unveiled a new exchange-traded fund providing investors with a cost-effective way to gain exposure to commodities in addition to offering daily liquidity and full transparency. Listed on the Nasdaq stock market, the First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy ETF (FTGC) aims to offer investors a positive absolute return while maintaining a relatively stable risk profile. Unlike index-based commodities ETFs, the fund is actively managed and takes a risk-managed approach to commodities investing that aims to provide an improved risk/return relationship.


FlexShares rolls out global infrastructure ETF

Oct 22nd, 2013 | By
Solactive launches global infrastructure low earnings volatility index

FlexShares, the exchange-traded funds brand of Northern Trust, has announced the launch of the FlexShares Stoxx Global Broad Infrastructure ETF (NFRA) on the NYSE Arca. Linked to the Stoxx Global Broad Infrastructure Index, the fund operates with a goal of increasing diversification with other equity assets while also providing income to investors. The fund focuses on infrastructure ownership through a bottom-up analysis of each company’s assets, as opposed to reliance on industry classifications.


iShares underpins BlackRock’s quarterly results

Oct 16th, 2013 | By
BlackRock launches global quality factor ETF

BlackRock, the owner of iShares, the world’s largest provider of exchange-traded funds, has reported third quarter 2013 diluted earnings per share of $4.21, up 15% from a year ago. The firm reported assets under management of $4.1 trillion, up 12% year-over-year, which included £857 billion invested in iShares ETFs, and long-term net inflows over the quarter of $25.3 billion, of which $20.3 billion was contributed by iShares. The ETF business generated $721 million in base fees, representing 35% of the firm’s total base fee revenue.


Commodity ETPs turn the corner

Oct 14th, 2013 | By
Commodity ETPs in demand as China outlook improves

In the third quarter (Q3) of 2013, total assets in commodity-linked exchange-traded products (ETPs) rose $8.4 billion to $135.9 billion, marking the first quarterly rise since Q3 2012, according to ETF Securities, a leading London-based provider of commodity ETPs. The rise was driven by a combination of price increases and the largest quarterly inflows into non-gold commodity ETPs since Q1 2012. Nicholas Brooks, Head of research and investment strategy at ETF Securities, said: “The rise in investors’ allocations to commodities reflects a general improvement in investor sentiment towards the asset class”.


Investors concerned about headwinds, finds Guggenheim Investments

Oct 14th, 2013 | By
Guggenheim changes name of actively managed $1bn enhanced short duration ETF

Guggenheim Investments, the eighth largest provider of ETFs in the US, has announced the results of a study highlighting a number of investment headwinds. The study reveals that the current low-yield environment and the uncertain future of the US economy have caused concern amongst investors about their ability to save enough for upcoming life events. William Belden, Managing Director, Product Development at Guggenheim Investments, said: “For investors looking to save for life events such as retirement, defined-maturity products [such as Guggenheim’s BulletShares ETFs] could be attractive, given the current volatile economic environment.”


Stoxx launches new global infrastructure index

Oct 10th, 2013 | By
Lyxor launches US and European infrastructure ETFs

Stoxx, a leading global index provider headquartered in Zurich, has unveiled the Stoxx Global Broad Infrastructure Index, a new index which captures the performance of the largest companies in the global infrastructure industry. The index has been licensed to FlexShares, the exchange-traded funds brand of Northern Trust, for launch of the ETF on the NYSE Arca.


Commerzbank’s ComStage unveils two innovative new ETFs

Oct 10th, 2013 | By
Commerzbank cross-lists ComStage multi-asset ETFs on SIX

Commerzbank’s exchange-traded funds brand ComStage has launched two innovative new ETFs. The funds, which have been listed on the Deutsche Börse, offer exposure to large-cap China A-shares and to developed market stocks with emerging market exposure. The ComStage FTSE China A50 UCITS ETF (C024) becomes the first ETF in Europe to track the FTSE China A 50 Index while the ComStage ETF MSCI World with EM Exposure Net UCITS ETF (E130) becomes the first ETF globally to track the sophisticated MSCI World with EM Exposure Index.


BATS Chi-X Europe signs up iShares for debut ETF listings

Oct 9th, 2013 | By
BATS Chi-X Europe unveils ETF transparency initiative

BATS Chi-X Europe, Europe’s largest equity exchange, has revealed plans to launch a pan-European listings business which aims to address specific inefficiencies in the European exchange-traded fund market. The announcement comes just five months after the exchange was granted Recognised Investment Exchange status by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The listings business looks set to get off to a bright start having signed up ETF giant iShares as the first issuer to list on the regulated market segment of the exchange.