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Deutsche Bank Markets Research-North America-United States-US ETF Compass
February 16, 2017--Markets and flows fuel strongest year start for ETPs adding $91bn in January
January shows a kind hand for most asset class returns
Most asset classes were off to a strong start in January.
Global Equities were up by 2.91% during last month, with EM equities posting gains of 6.66%, and Intl
DM and US equities advancing by 3.29% and 1.86%, respectively. Similarly, Fixed
Income registered mostly gains; while Commodities recorded losses of 0.57%,
dragged mainly by Energy (-4.85%). On the currency side, the USD weakened
against most major currencies, retreating by 2.76% (UUP)
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Source: Deutsche Bank Research-North America United States-Synthetic Equity & Index Strategy
Bats Global Market's $3.2 billion sale to CBOE approved and set for Feb. 28
February 16, 2017--The Chicago company buying Lenexa-based Bats Global Markets for $3.2 billion said it received its final regulatory approvals and plans to complete its purchase on Feb. 28.
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Source: kansascity.com
Treasury International Capital Data For December
February 15, 2017--The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for December 2016. The next release, which will report on data for January 2017, is scheduled for March 15, 2017.
The sum total in December of all net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term U.S. securities, and banking flows was a monthly net TIC outflow of $42.8 billion. Of this, net foreign private outflows were $57.1 billion, and net foreign official inflows were $14.3 billion.
Foreign residents decreased their holdings of long-term U.S. securities in December; net sales were $13.9 billion. Net sales by private foreign investors were $32.0 billion, while net purchases by foreign official institutions were $18.1 billion.
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Source: treasury.gov
CFTC.gov Commitments of Traders Reports Update
February 10, 2017--The current reports for the week of February 14, 2017 are now available.
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Source: CFTC.gov
CFTC.gov Swaps Report Update
February 15, 2017--CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.
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Source: CFTC.gov
Little movement on JSE amid rand surge
February 15, 2017--The currency markets have continued to dominate activities on the JSE, with the major indices showing little change.
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Source: FIN24
IndexIQ Introduces First High Yield Low Volatility Bond ETF (HYLV)
February 15, 2017--A unique addition to the factor-based fixed income ETF universe, HYLV is designed to generate income from high-yield bonds while reducing the volatility typically associated with the asset class
IndexIQ, a leading provider of innovative investment solutions, today announced the launch of the IQ S&P High Yield Low Volatility Bond ETF (NYSE Arca: HYLV), the next generation of factor-based fixed income ETFs.
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Source: IndexIQ
Global X Funds Launches Founder-Run Companies ETF
February 15, 2017--Global X Funds, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today launched the Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF (BATS: BOSS).
Tracking the Solactive U.S. Founder-Run Companies Index, BOSS will hold a basket primarily consisting of U.S. large and mid-cap companies led by CEOs who are the original founders of their firms. The fund will be the fourth in Global X's "Alpha" suite of funds, designed with the aim of delivering market-beating returns.
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Source: Global X
Oppenheimer Liquidates ADR Revenue & Global Growth Revenue ETFs
February 15, 2017--OppenheimerFunds, Inc. announced today that Oppenheimer ADR Revenue ETF (RTR) and Oppenheimer Global Growth Revenue ETF (RGRO) (the "Funds") will be closed and liquidated.
On February 15, 2017, the Board of Trustees of the Funds approved their liquidation. The final day of trading on NYSE Arca for shares of the Funds will be Thursday, March 9, 2017. Beginning on March 3, 2017, the Funds will only accept creation units on a limited basis.
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Source: oppenheimerfunds.com
PIMCO to Close and Liquidate Two Exchange-Traded Funds
February 15, 2017--PIMCO Diversified Income Active ETF and PIMCO Global Advantage(R) Inflation-Linked Bond Active ETF are expected to liquidate in April
PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, will close and liquidate two exchange-traded funds.
PIMCO regularly reviews its product range to ensure it is meeting the requirements of clients in continuing to add value. Following careful consideration the decision has been made to close the following funds: PIMCO Diversified Income Active ETF ("DI") and PIMCO Global Advantage(R) Inflation-Linked Bond Active ETF ("ILB").
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Source: Pimco
