‘ S&P Dow Jones ’

Vanguard launches short-term municipal bond ETF

Mar 14th, 2023 | By
Sara Devereux, Global Head of Vanguard Fixed Income Group

Vanguard has introduced its first US-listed ETF in nearly two years with the launch of a municipal bond fund targeting tax-exempt securities at the front end of the yield curve.


GICS changes set to impact S&P 500 and sector ETFs

Mar 9th, 2023 | By
GICS sector ETF changes Visa Mastercard

S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI are set to implement changes to the Global Industry Classification Standard this month, modifications that will have an impact on S&P 500 ETFs as well as ETFs tracking specific sectors of the bellwether index.


Alpha Architect unveils tail risk ETF

Mar 9th, 2023 | By
Alpha Architect launches tail risk ETF

Alpha Architect has launched a new actively managed ETF designed to earn positive returns during significant downturns in US large-cap equities.


SSGA to create $7bn US small-cap ETF through fund merger

Mar 7th, 2023 | By
SSGA to create $7bn US small-cap ETF through fund merger

State Street Global Advisors is set to combine two sizable ETFs, both of which provide US small-cap equities exposure, into a colossal fund with more than $7 billion in assets.


Volatility ETFs in focus as VIX bets hit three-year high

Mar 6th, 2023 | By
Volatility ETFs in focus as VIX bets hit three-year high

Traders appear to be preparing for a surge in US equity volatility with demand soaring for call options based on the Cboe Volatility Index, also known as the VIX.


Invesco Canada rolls out ESG-screened Dividend Aristocrats ETFs

Feb 27th, 2023 | By
Pat Chiefalo, Senior Vice President, Head of ETFs & Index Strategies at Invesco Canada

Invesco has unveiled a new suite of income-focused ETFs in Canada that seek to combine sustainable dividends with socially responsible exclusion criteria.


Global X debuts S&P 500 defined outcome ETFs in Europe

Feb 24th, 2023 | By
Rob Oliver, Head of Business Development for Global X ETFs in Europe

Global X ETFs has unveiled Europe’s first suite of defined outcome ETFs with the launch of two ‘Buffer’ funds based on the S&P 500.


Global X rolls out covered call ETFs on ASX

Feb 15th, 2023 | By
Global X rolls out covered call ETF suite on ASX

Global X ETFs has introduced a new suite of yield-focused ETFs in Australia that delivers an alternative source of income through systematic covered call strategies.


ASYMmetric rolls out two new risk-managed US equity ETFs

Feb 6th, 2023 | By
ASYMmetric rolls out two new active risk-managed ETFs

ASYMmetric ETFs has launched two new passive US equity funds that harness the firm’s trademark investment approach to deliver greater income or return than the S&P 500 but with less overall risk.


First Trust unveils S&P 500 ‘Moderate Buffer’ ETF

Jan 25th, 2023 | By
First Trust unveils S&P 500 Target Outcome ETF with 'Moderate Buffer'

First Trust has expanded its suite of Target Outcome ETFs with a new ‘Buffer’ strategy offering moderate downside protection on the S&P 500.