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Invesco PowerShares launches low vol global equity momentum ETF
July 28, 2016--Invesco PowerShares has launched the PowerShares DWA Momentum & Low Volatility Rotation Portfolio (Nasdaq: DWLV), which invests in up to eight PowerShares exchange-traded funds, each offering a targeted exposure to a single asset class.
The smart beta portfolio works by switching its exposure between different segments of US equities, international equities, or cash depending on momentum signals in the market, while also offering exposure to the low volatility factor.
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Source: .etfstrategy.co.uk
FlexShares launches ESG global and US equity ETFs
July 28, 2016--Northern Trust's exchange-traded fund division FlexShares has introduced two new ETFs that target the equities of firms listed in the US or globally with high environmental, social and corporate governance scores.
The FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (NASDAQ: ESG) and FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (NASDAQ: ESGG) aim to provide enhanced risk-adjusted returns by reducing portfolio exposure to specific stocks with operational risks associated with poor ESG scores.
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Source: etfstrategy.co.uk
Research Affiliates-A Barrel of Texas Tea: Half-Full or Half-Empty?
July 28, 2016--Key Points
1. We develop a simple model to forecast the price of oil 12 months ahead, using four demand variables (return of copper, relative value of the USD, 10-year U.S. T-bond yield, and slope of the oil futures term structure) and two supply variables (U.S. oil production and OPEC oil production).
2. Cyclical changes in production by both the United States and OPEC accounted for 2/3 of the more than 50% drop in the price of oil since the June 2014 peak at over $105 a barrel.
3. Our model forecasts an oil price of $30-$40 a barrel in summer 2017. Investors seeking diversification and yield should consider commodities, selecting those, however, which are not heavily tilted toward oil.
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Source: Research Affiliates
First High Quality Preferred ETF Declares 5.8% Distribution Yield
July 28, 2016--Elkhorn Investments, LLC, a pioneer of research-based investing and a strategic partner of Barclays- announced the initial dividend distribution for the Elkhorn S&P High Quality Preferred ETF (EPRF) of $0.1240 per share- an annualized distribution yield of 5.8% based on the closing NAV on Friday, July 22nd.
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Source: Elkhorn
BMO ETF Report: Global Events Promote Growth and Innovation in ETF Industry
July 28, 2016--The Canadian ETF industry has crossed the C$100 billion milestone and has experienced C$10.6 billion in inflows year to date
Trends include increased use of smart beta and fixed income ETFs
BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) today released its semi-annual ETF Outlook Report, which highlights key trends that impacted the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry in the first half of 2016 along with expectations moving forward.
According to the report, the Canadian ETF industry is on pace for another historic year with more than C$10.6 billion in inflows to date in 2016. Assets under management (AUM) have surpassed the C$100 billion mark- double the AUM of the industry four years ago.
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Source: BMO Financial Group
Bats Welcomes Legg Mason as New Issuer to the Bats ETF Marketplace
July 28, 2016--Becomes 15th ETF Issuer to List on Bats in the U.S.
Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS), the #1 U.S. market for exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading, today welcomed Legg Mason as a new issuer to the Bats ETF Marketplace with the launch of the Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF (Bats: LVHI).
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Source: Bats Global Markets
BMO ETF Report: Global Events Promote Growth and Innovation in ETF Industry
July 28, 2016--The Canadian ETF industry has crossed the C$100 billion milestone and has experienced C$10.6 billion in inflows year to date
Trends include increased use of smart beta and fixed income ETFs
BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) today released its semi-annual ETF Outlook Report, which highlights key trends that impacted the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry in the first half of 2016 along with expectations moving forward.
According to the report, the Canadian ETF industry is on pace for another historic year with more than C$10.6 billion in inflows to date in 2016. Assets under management (AUM) have surpassed the C$100 billion mark-double the AUM of the industry four years ago. This compares to US$2.3 trillion in AUM for the U.S. market, US$529 billion in AUM for the European market and US$123 billion in AUM for the Asia-Pacific market.
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Source: BMO Global Asset Management
Shift from Active to Passive Investment Products Accelerates in First Half of 2016, According to Broadridge Financial Solutions
July 28, 2016--Retail funds & ETFs increase slightly with IBDs experiencing largest move from active to passive
Independent broker dealers (IBDs) and wirehouse firms experienced net asset outflows of two percent for actively managed mutual funds in the first half of 2016, according to data released today by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) via its Fund Distribution Intelligence. Much of the outflows of actively managed funds from broker dealers appeared to move to passively managed mutual funds and ETFs. During the first half of 2016, net new assets for passively managed funds and ETFs increased by nine percent and one percent for IBDs and wirehouses, respectively.
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Source: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
WBI Shares Launches New ETF: WBIR
July 27, 2016--WBI Shares is excited to announce the launch of its newest exchange-traded fund, WBI Tactical Rotation Shares
(Ticker: WBIR).
WBIR is designed to take advantage of opportunities around the globe while seeking to protect capital during
unfavorable market conditions.
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Source: WBI Investments
Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement
July 27, 2016--Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in June indicates that the labor market strengthened and that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate rate. Job gains were strong in June following weak growth in May.
On balance, payrolls and other labor market indicators point to some increase in labor utilization in recent months. Household spending has been growing strongly but business fixed investment has been soft. Inflation has continued to run below the Committee's 2 percent longer-run objective, partly reflecting earlier declines in energy prices and in prices of non-energy imports.
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Source: Federal Reserve
