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Sep 6th, 2019 |
By James Lord, CFA
WisdomTree has announced the launch of the WisdomTree Cloud Computing UCITS ETF, providing exposure to fast-growing cloud computing companies. The fund has listed on London Stock Exchange and comes with an expense ratio of 0.40%. It is linked to the BVP Nasdaq Emerging Cloud Index, a collaboration between exchange operator Nasdaq and technology venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners. Jeremy Schwartz, Global Head of Research at WisdomTree, commented, “The WisdomTree Cloud Computing UCITS ETF targets cloud computing businesses, which we believe are best positioned for high levels of recurring revenue growth and have the potential to scale at a faster rate than traditional tech companies.”
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Dec 10th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Uni-President Asset Management has launched the UPAMC NYSE FANG+ ETF (00757 TT) on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, providing exposure to a concentrated portfolio of US growth stocks from technology and tech-enabled companies.
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Oct 24th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
BetaShares has launched the BetaShares Global Income Leaders ETF (INCM AU) on Australian Securities Exchange. The fund provides access to a globally diversified portfolio of stocks (excluding Australia) which are selected for their attractive and sustainable dividend yields.
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Oct 3rd, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
BOCI-Prudential, a joint venture between Bank of China International and Prudential, has launched a new ETF on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Listed under the World Index Shares ETFs (WISE) fund umbrella, the WISE – Nasdaq Overseas China New Economy Companies Top 50 Index ETF (3182 HK) provides exposure to overseas companies operating in China’s so-called ‘New Economy’ industries.
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Sep 6th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
First Trust Advisors has unveiled a new suite of ETFs in partnership with Dorsey, Wright & Associates: the First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus ETFs. Ryan Issakainen, Senior Vice President, ETF Strategist at First Trust, commented, “In our view, the First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus ETFs are effective tools for investment advisors looking to target exposure to a combination of relative strength—or momentum—with other well-known fundamental factors, including value, dividend yield, and low volatility.”
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Aug 24th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
First Trust has launched a distributing share class of the First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX UCITS ETF on London Stock Exchange. With an index yield of almost 3%, the new listing will likely appeal to investors seeking a combination of current income and capital growth.
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Aug 10th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Invesco has extended its suite of defined maturity BulletShares ETFs with the launch of 2026 and 2028 products on NYSE Arca. “The longer maturity date of the two new Invesco BulletShares ETFs will further democratize the bond laddering process for investors, offering a convenient and liquid way to meet the market for defined income needs,” said Dan Draper, Global Head of ETFs at Invesco.
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Jul 27th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
First Trust has launched an equity factor rotation ETF in partnership with Lunt Capital Management. Listed on Cboe BZX, the First Trust Lunt US Factor Rotation ETF (FCTR US) rotates among four style factors to provide exposure to large-cap US equities. “The fund embraces a multi-factor approach with the important innovation of applying factor rotation,” said John Lunt, President, Lunt Capital.
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Tags: Dorsey Wright & Associates (DWA), Equities, ETF and Index News, ETF Industry News, ETF Launch, First Trust, Invesco, Nasdaq OMX Indexes, Smart Beta, Themes and Strategy, United States and Canada
Jul 19th, 2018 |
By Rosemary Pearson
Amplify ETFs has announced its flagship fund, the Nasdaq-listed Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY US), has reached $500m in assets under management since its launch in April 2016. Christian Magoon, founder and CEO of Amplify ETFs, said, “We knew when we launched IBUY in April 2016 it had potential to be disruptive. Now with more than $500 million in assets and positive performance we feel investors have affirmed IBUY’s position as a bellwether ETF for the evolving retail sector.”
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Jul 10th, 2018 |
By James Lord, CFA
Nasdaq Nordic has unveiled the OMX Stockholm 30 ESG Responsible Index, an ESG-focused version of Sweden’s bellwether equity index. Based on the OMX Stockholm 30, the index follows a systematic screening process driven by data provided by ISS-Ethix.
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