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Treasury International Capital Data for March
May 16, 2011-- The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for March 2011. The next release, which will report on data for April 2011, is scheduled for June 15, 2011.
Net foreign purchases of long-term securities were $24.0 billion.
Net foreign purchases of long-term U.S. securities were $54.7 billion. Of this, net purchases by private foreign investors were $44.9 billion, and net purchases by foreign official institutions were $9.9 billion.
U.S. residents purchased a net $30.7 billion of long-term foreign securities.
Net foreign acquisition of long-term securities, taking into account adjustments, is estimated to have been $11.7 billion.
Foreign holdings of dollar-denominated short-term U.S. securities, including U.S. Treasury bills and other custody liabilities, decreased $18.3 billion. Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury bills decreased $21.9 billion.
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Source: US Department of the Treasury
JP Morgan files with the SEC
May 13, 2011-JP Morgan has filed Amendment no. 3 to Form S-1 for the J.P. Morgan Physical Copper Trust.
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Source: SEC.gov
Van Eck files with the SEC
May 13, 2011--Van Eck has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the
Market Vectors Municipal Bond Closed-End Fund ETF.
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Source: SEC.gov
Direxion files with the SEC
May 13, 2011--Direxion has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the
Quantum-ISE Enhanced Broad Market Shares
Quantum-ISE Enhanced Large-Cap Shares
Quantum-ISE Enhanced Small-Cap Share
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Source: SEC.gov
Russell Files with the SEC
May 13, 2011--Russell has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for
Russell Aggressive Growth ETF (AGRG)
Russell Consistent Growth ETF(CONG)
Russell Growth at a Reasonable Price ETF(GRPC)
Russell Contrarian ETF (CNTR)
Russell Equity Income ETF (EQIN)
Russell Low P/E ETF (LWPE)
Russell Small & Mid Cap Defensive Value ETF (SMDV)
Russell Small Cap Defensive Value ETF (SCEQ)
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Source: SEC.gov
Schwab files with the SEC
May 13,2011--Charles Schwab has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC.
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Source: SEC.gov
ProFunds names Richard Eng COO
May 13, 2011--ProFunds Group, a premier provider of alternative ETFs and mutual funds, announced today that Richard Eng has been named Chief Operations Officer. Mr. Eng, most recently with Legg Mason Capital Management, will oversee fund and investor services, financial administration, and information technology. He reports to Michael L. Sapir, Chairman and CEO of ProShare Advisors LLC and ProFund Advisors LLC.
"With over 15 years of operations and technology experience in the investment management business, Rick is an outstanding addition to our team," said Mr.
Sapir. "Rick's oversight and guidance in many significant areas, including our investment operations, shareholder servicing, and technology strategy will be particularly valuable as we continue to expand our lineup of alternative ETFs and mutual funds." Mr. Eng was most recently with Legg Mason Capital Management as Chief Operating Officer. During his tenure at Legg Mason, he oversaw professionals in the areas of investment operations, client reporting and production, settlements, trading, information technology, and finance.
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Source: CNBC
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices
May 13, 2011--Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes:
The shareholders of Plutonic Power Corp. (TSX:PCC) have agreed to the merger with Magma Energy Corp. (TSX:MXY) to form Alterra Power Corp. (TSX:AXY).
Plutonic Power shareholders will receive 2.38 shares of the new Alterra Power for each share held. Plutonic Power will be removed from the S&P/TSX Clean Technology Index after the close of Tuesday, May 17, 2011.
Following the merger with Plutonic Power, the relative weight of Alterra Power Corp. will increase in the S&P/TSX Clean Technology, SmallCap and Equity SmallCap Indices to reflect the issuance of shares as part of the transaction effective at the same date.
Company additions to and deletions from an S&P equity index do not in any way reflect an opinion on the investment merits of the company.
Source: Standard & Poors
Component Changes Made To Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Goods Titans 30 Index
May 13, 2011--Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced that Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC ADS (Russia, Food & Beverage, WBDF.RS) will be removed from the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Goods Titans 30 Index.
Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC ADS (Russia, Food & Beverage, WBDF.RS) will be replaced by Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd. (China, Automobiles & Parts, 2333.HK) in the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Goods Titans 30 Index. Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC ADS is being removed due to its acquisition by PepsiCo Inc. (United States, Food & Beverage, PEP). All changes in the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Goods Titans 30 Index will be effective before the open of trading on Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
The Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Goods Titans 30 Index measures the stock performance of 30 leading emerging-market companies in the Consumer Goods Industry as defined by the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB). Stocks are selected to the index based on size, revenue and net profit. The index is weighted by float market capitalization.
Further information on the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Goods Titans 30 Index can be found on http://www.djindexes.com
Source: Dow Jones Indexes
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index
May 13, 2011--Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Friday, May 13, 2011:
Resource Hunter Capital Corp. (TSXVN:RHC) will trade under the new name Plains Creek Phosphate Corporation.
The new ticker symbol will be "PCP" and the new CUSIP number will be 72650E 10 1. There is no consolidation of capital.
Company additions to and deletions from an S&P equity index do not in any way reflect an opinion on the investment merits of the company
Source: Standard & Poors
