‘ Volatility ’

Dynamic Shares debuts inverse volatility ETF

Jan 13th, 2022 | By
Simplify launches managed futures ETF

Dynamic Shares has introduced its first ETF, an actively managed fund providing inverse exposure to short-term US equity market volatility.


Nationwide adds a further three risk-managed ETFs

Jan 6th, 2022 | By
Nationwide adds a further three risk-managed ETFs

Nationwide has rolled out a further three risk-managed ETFs on NYSE Arca.


Strategy Shares introduces 5% target distribution ‘HANDL’ ETF

Jan 4th, 2022 | By
Middlefield rolls out three dividend-focused ETFs on TSX

Strategy Shares has introduced the Strategy Shares Nasdaq 5HANDL Index ETF (FIVR US), aimed primarily at US retirees, which provides multi-asset exposure while targeting a 5.0% annual distribution rate, all or a portion of which may include a return of capital.


GSAM launches Paris-aligned ‘ActiveBeta’ US equity ETF

Dec 18th, 2021 | By
Armen Avanessians, Global Head and CIO of GSAM’s Quantitative Investment Strategies team

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has introduced a new US equity ETF that combines a multi-factor investment approach with adherence to the carbon reduction goals of the Paris Agreement.


Amplify rolls out Nasdaq 100 ‘BlackSwan’ ETF

Dec 9th, 2021 | By
Amplify rolls out Nasdaq 100 ‘BlackSwan’ ETF

Amplify ETFs has launched a third ETF in the US designed to protect against so-called ‘black swan’ events, with the latest fund focusing on Nasdaq 100 exposure.


BlackRock introduces ESG version of $29bn min vol US equity ETF

Nov 8th, 2021 | By
BlackRock introduces ESG version of its $29bn min vol US equity ETF

BlackRock has added to its offering of sustainable exposures with the launch of the iShares ESG MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (ESMV US) on Nasdaq.


Simplify launches hedged US equity ETF

Nov 2nd, 2021 | By
BlackRock launches US mega-cap equity ETF in Europe

Simplify Asset Management, a specialist in options-based investing, has launched the Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT US) on NYSE Arca providing risk-managed exposure to US equities through a put/spread collar strategy.


Allianz unveils new six-month ‘buffered outcome’ ETF

Oct 6th, 2021 | By
Johan Grahn, Vice President and Head of ETF Strategy at AllianzIM

Allianz Investment Management has launched a new S&P 500 ‘buffered outcome’ ETF on NYSE Arca with a shorter, six-month outcome period.


Northern Trust’s FlexShares launches two EM factor ESG ETFs in Europe

Sep 28th, 2021 | By
Marie Dzanis, Head of Northern Trust Asset Management for EMEA

Northern Trust has rolled out two new FlexShares-branded ETFs on Xetra and Euronext Amsterdam that target the high dividend and low volatility equity factors within emerging markets while also seeking to deliver an enhanced ESG and climate profile.


Simplify unveils tail risk ETF

Sep 15th, 2021 | By
Paul Kim, co-Founder of Simplify Asset Management

Simplify Asset Management, a New York-based specialist in options-based investing, has launched a new ETF deploying a hedging strategy that seeks to protect against severe market downturns.