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Morgan Stanley-US ETF Weekly Update
April 18, 2011--Weekly Flows: $1.0 Billion Net Outflows
ETFs Traded $318 Billion Last Week
Launches: 5 New ETFs
Columbia Management to Acquire Grail Advisors
WisdomTree to Make Changes to Nine ETFs
US-Listed ETFs: Estimated Flows by Market Segment
ETFs reversed course last week, posting net outflows of $1.0 billion
US Sector & Industry ETFs were the biggest drag on flows, exhibiting net outflows of $2.9 billion
ETF assets stand at $1.1 trillion, up 8% YTD; combination of market appreciation and net new money
13-week flows were mostly positive among asset classes
$26.2 billion net inflows into ETFs over past 13 weeks (International-Developed took in $10.5 billion)
EM Equity ETFs posted meaningful net outflows of $5.7 billion over the past 13 weeks, but have exhibited net
inflows for five consecutive weeks of $5.6 billion
US-Listed ETFs: Estimated Largest Flows by Individual ETF
iShares MSCI Germany (EWG) posted net inflows of $735 million last week, the most of any ETF
Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) exhibited the largest net outflows last week amid a pullback in oil prices
Despite net inflows last week, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) had the largest net outflows over the past 4- and
13-week periods
US-Listed ETFs: ETF Dollar Volume
ETF monthly $ volume increased to 30% of listed trading volume in March (up from 25% in February)
Weekly ETF $ volume was up 9% last week from the prior week
US Large-Cap ETFs accounted for 39% of weekly ETF volume, but made up only 21% of market cap
Ameriprise moves into exchange-traded funds
April 15, 2011-- Ameriprise Financial Inc. has agreed to acquire a San Francisco-based fund company that will give it a toehold in the rapidly expanding world of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs.
The Minneapolis-based money manager and insurer announced plans to buy Grail Advisors, an investment adviser that has $23 million in assets and specializes in actively managed ETFs. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Global X has filed with SEC
April 15, 2011--Global X has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the Global X MLP Infrastructure ETF and
Global X MLP Natural Gas ETF
Treasury International Capital Data for February
April 15, 2011--The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for February 2011. The next release, which will report on data for March 2011, is scheduled for May 16, 2011.
Net foreign purchases of long-term securities were $26.9 billion.
Net foreign purchases of long-term U.S. securities were $32.4 billion. Of this, net purchases by private foreign investors were $12.2 billion, and net purchases by foreign official institutions were $20.2 billion.
U.S. residents purchased a net $5.5 billion of long-term foreign securities.
Net foreign acquisition of long-term securities, taking into account adjustments, is estimated to have been $16.2 billion.
Foreign holdings of dollar-denominated short-term U.S. securities, including U.S. Treasury bills and other custody liabilities, decreased $1.8 billion. Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury bills decreased $9.3 billion.
Banks’ own net dollar-denominated liabilities to foreign residents increased $83.3 billion.
Monthly net TIC flows were $97.7 billion. Of this, net foreign private flows were $92.6 billion, and net foreign official flows were $5.1 billion.
PowerShares files with the SEC
April 15, 2011--PowerShares has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the
PowerShares Fundamental Pure Large Core Portfolio
(formerly PowerShares Dynamic Large Cap Portfolio)-(PXLC)
PowerShares Fundamental Pure Mid Growth Portfolio
(formerly PowerShares Dynamic Mid Cap Growth Portfolio)(PXMG)
PowerShares Fundamental Pure Mid Core Portfolio
(formerly PowerShares Dynamic Mid Cap Portfolio)(PXMC)
PowerShares Fundamental Pure Mid Value Portfolio (formerly PowerShares Dynamic Mid Cap Value Portfolio) (PXMV)
PowerShares Fundamental Pure Small Growth Portfolio (formerly PowerShares Dynamic Small Cap Growth Portfolio)(PXSG)
PowerShares Fundamental Pure Small Core Portfolio (formerly PowerShares Dynamic Small Cap Portfolio)(PXSC)
PowerShares Fundamental Pure Small Value Portfolio (formerly PowerShares Dynamic Small Cap Value Portfolio)(PXSV)
CFTC.gov Commitments of Traders Reports Update
April 15, 2011---CFTC.gov Commitments of Traders Reports have been updated for the week of April 12, 2011 and are now available.
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Van Eck files with the SEC-European Sovereign Bond ETF
April 15, 2011--Market Vectors files a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the European Sovereign Bond ETF.
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Van Eck files with the SEC
April 14, 2011--Market Vectors files a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the European High Yield Bond ETF.
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FIrst Trust files with the SEC
April 15, 2011--First Trust has filed an Amendment No. 2 to the Application to amend an Order for exemptive relief.
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Russell, US One Trust file with the SEC.
April 15, 2011--Russell, US One Trust have filed an amended application for exemptive relief with the SEC for actively- managed exchange-traded funds('ETFs').
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Legg Mason files with the SEC
April 15, 2011--Legg Mason has filed a second and restated application for exemptive relief with the SEC.
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ProShares files with the SEC
April 15, 2011--ProShares has filed a registration statement with the SEC.
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NYSE Euronext Upgrades Intellidex Series Of Indexes
April 15, 2011--NYSE Euronext today announced the release date for its updated Intellidex series of indexes that will be effective at the open of trading on June 2, 2011.
The Intellidex indexes were developed by NYSE Euronext and leverages the company’s operational and listed product expertise to implement a uniquely focused, quantitatively-based methodology. Designed to offer investors a series of indexes with a comprehensive range of fundamental and quantitative characteristics, the Intellidex products have been enhanced to offer an even greater depth and refinement of various key weights and factors that enable investors to choose among and execute a wide range of sophisticated strategies,
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index
April 15, 2011--Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Friday, April 15, 2011:
Kria Resources Ltd. (TSXVN:KIA) will be removed from the index.
The shares of the company have been acquired by Trevali Resources Corp. (TSX:TV) through a Plan of Arrangement.
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.
Canadian Securities Regulators Update Registration Regime for Registrants
April 15, 2011-- The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced today that they have updated the regulatory framework for firms and individuals who deal in securities, provide investment advice or manage investment funds.
The revised framework adds timely amendments to the CSA’s comprehensive 2009 registration reform initiative, which modernized the existing registration rules into a harmonized regime for the CSA and Self Regulatory Organizations.
“These amendments are the result of our continuing dialogue with market participants and regulators to address questions and concerns that have arisen in the course of working with the National Registration Rules,” said Bill Rice, Chair of the CSA and Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Securities Commission. “We believe these amendments will improve the day-to-day operation of the Instrument for both industry and regulators.”
