‘
Horizons ’
Aug 6th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Horizons ETFs has launched a pair of asset allocation ETFs on Toronto Stock Exchange that charge zero direct management fees. Structured as ETFs of ETFs, the pre-packaged portfolios provide global, multi-asset exposure by investing in other Horizons ETFs.
Posted in Alternatives / Multi-Asset |
Comments Off on Horizons introduces asset allocation ETFs with zero direct management fees
Tags: Active ETFs, Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, Fixed Income, Horizons, Themes and Strategy, United States and Canada
Aug 3rd, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Horizons ETFs has unveiled Canada’s first actively managed emerging markets bond ETF: the Horizons Active Emerging Markets Bond ETF (HEMB CN) on Toronto Stock Exchange. “With the constantly evolving conditions within emerging bond markets, we believe active management is the only way to go for this sector,” said Steve Hawkins, president and co-CEO of Horizons ETFs.
Posted in Fixed Income |
Comments Off on Horizons launches Canada’s first actively managed EM bond ETF
Tags: Active ETFs, BMO, Emerging and Frontier, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, Fixed Income, High Yield, Horizons, iShares, Smart Beta, United States and Canada
Jul 4th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Horizons ETFs (Canada) has cut the fees charged on its Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF as well as updated the fund’s investment objective, underlying index and ticker symbol.
Posted in Equities |
Comments Off on Horizons’ robotics ETF lowers fees and adopts new mandate
Tags: Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, Global, Horizons, Themes and Strategy, United States and Canada
Jun 22nd, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Horizons ETFs has launched the Horizons Blockchain Technology & Hardware Index ETF (BKCH CN) on Toronto Stock Exchange, becoming the latest in a string of ETF issuers this year to provide targeted access to the theme of blockchain technology.
Posted in Equities |
Comments Off on Horizons launches global blockchain ETF on TSX
Tags: Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, First Trust, Global, Horizons, Solactive, Themes and Strategy
Jun 18th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Horizons ETFs (Canada) is enhancing its suite of marijuana-focused ETFs with the listing of futures contracts on the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (HMMJ CN) and the filing of a preliminary prospectus to launch inverse and leveraged ETFs that provide exposure to Canadian marijuana companies.
Posted in Equities |
Comments Off on Horizons ETFs to offer new marijuana equity exposures in Canada
Tags: Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, Horizons, Leveraged and Inverse ETFs, Solactive, Themes and Strategy, United States and Canada
Apr 20th, 2018 |
By Guest
By Horizons ETFs US.
As we move further into the remainder of the year, investors are taking a closer look at new strategies that can be used within portfolios that may help protect against potential drawdowns and possibly increase income in volatile environments. This new focus on protection and income have many looking at options and option strategies through the use of ETFs.
Posted in Alternatives / Multi-Asset |
Comments Off on Option strategies in ETFs act as a buffer during volatile markets
Tags: Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, High Income, Horizons, S&P Dow Jones, Themes and Strategy, United States and Canada, Volatility
Feb 19th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Assets invested in ETFs listed in Canada grew by $4.9 billion in January 2018 to reach a record high of $122bn at the end of the month, according to ETF industry consultants ETFGI. The surge in assets represents the greatest absolute monthly increase for the Canadian ETF industry in almost two years.
Posted in ETF and Index News |
Comments Off on Canadian ETF industry see highest asset growth in almost two years
Tags: Active ETFs, Commodities, Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, Fixed Income, Horizons, United States and Canada
Feb 16th, 2018 |
By Rosemary Pearson
Global X, the seventeenth-largest US-based ETF issuer, has entered into an agreement to sell 100% of its fully diluted shares to Mirae Asset Global Investments, an independent financial services business based in Asia. “With Global X on board, we are now connecting one of the most successful US ETF firms to a prominent Asian-based global ETF manager, creating a powerful ETF platform.” said Taeyong Lee, president, global head of ETFs for Mirae Asset.
Posted in ETF and Index News |
Comments Off on Mirae anchors US presence by buying ETF provider Global X
Tags: Asia Pacific, Betashares, ETF Industry News, Global X Funds, Horizons, United States and Canada, Vanguard
Feb 15th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Horizons ETFs Management US has launched the Horizons Cadence Hedged US Dividend Yield ETF (USDY US) on Cboe ETF Marketplace. Co-managed with Cadence Capital Management, USDY is an actively managed multi-factor ETF that invests in US large-cap dividend payers while offering downside protection through the use of an option overlay strategy.
Posted in Equities |
Comments Off on Horizons launches actively managed hedged US dividend ETF
Tags: Active ETFs, Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, High Income, Horizons, Smart Beta, Themes and Strategy, United States and Canada
Feb 15th, 2018 |
By Rosemary Pearson
Horizons ETF Management has launched the Horizons Emerging Marijuana Growers Index ETF (HMJR CN) on the NEO Exchange, tracking small-cap stocks primarily from North America which are involved in the cultivation, production and/or distribution of marijuana. “HMJR will exclusively invest in marijuana growers that, in our view, are well-positioned to take part in the global growth of the marijuana sector,” said Steve Hawkins, President and Co-CEO of Horizons ETFs.
Posted in ETF and Index News |
Comments Off on Another marijuana ETF launches to meet growing demand
Tags: Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, Horizons, Themes and Strategy, United States and Canada