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Federal Reserve-Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 13-14, 2023
July 5, 2023--Developments in Financial Markets and Open Market Operations
The manager turned first to a review of developments in financial markets. Policy-sensitive rates increased over the intermeeting period, reflecting indications of continued resilience in the economy, persistently elevated core inflation, and reduced downside tail risks following the resolution of the debt limit. The shift in policy expectations contributed significantly to higher Treasury yields.
The increase in nominal yields primarily reflected higher real rates rather than inflation compensation. Broad equity prices rose, although the outperformance was concentrated in a handful of companies with a large market capitalization. Cyclical sectors fared better than sectors that tend to appreciate in a downturn, suggesting some reduced investor concern about downside risks to growth.
Investor sentiment about the banking sector improved as perceived tail risks regarding regional banks appeared to have receded. Equity prices for regional banks rose over the intermeeting period but were still well below early March levels.
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Source: federalreserve.gov
BlackRock fires opening salvo in US buffered ETF price war
July 3, 2023--Its launch of two iShares funds significantly undercuts rivals as flows remain buoyant despite calmer markets
BlackRock has fired the opening salvo in a widely anticipated price war among providers of US buffered exchange traded funds with its launch on June 30 of two ETFs that provide insurance against market falls.
US buffered ETFs, which normally charge annual fees of 75-85 basis points, attracted inflows of $11.1bn in last year's turbulent markets, up from what had been a record of $4.3bn in 2021, according to FactSet.
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Source: ft.com
Innovator Announces Launch of Second Series of Premium Income Barrier ETFsand Upside Caps on Defined Outcome ETFs
July 1, 2023--The series of Barrier strategies launches in the wake of strong market reception to the firm's initial launch earlier this year
July 1, 2023--Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), pioneer and provider of the largest lineup of Defined Outcome ETFs, today announced the launch of four Premium Income Barrier ETFs, the only suite of ETFs that seek to provide both high rates of income and protective barriers.
There is no guarantee that the Fund will be successful in its attempt to implement the barrier. A shareholder may lose his or her entire investment.
The July series of Premium Income Barrier ETFs seeks to offer four downside barriers, ranging from 10% to 40%. The suite comes to market following the launch of the April series of Barrier ETFs, which have attracted more than $120m in AUM in the months since launching.
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Source: Innovator Capital Management
Exchange Traded Concepts to Close and Liquidate Fount Metaverse ETF
June 20, 2023---After careful consideration, Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC, the Fund's investment adviser, in consultation with Fount Investment Co., Ltd., the Fund's index provider and sponsor, has recommended, and the Board of Trustees of Exchange Traded Concepts Trust has approved, the termination and liquidation of the Fund pursuant to the terms of a Plan of Liquidation.
Accordingly, the Fund is expected to cease operations and liquidate on or about July 28, 2023 (the "Liquidation Date").
The Fund will be closed to orders for new creation units on July 24, 2023, and the last day of trading of the Fund's shares on the NYSE Arca, Inc. will be on or about July 25, 2023. From July 24, 2023 through the last day of trading, shareholders may only be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers, and there is no assurance that there will be a market for Fund shares during that time period. Customary brokerage charges may apply to such transactions. From the last day of trading through the Liquidation Date, shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell shares in the secondary market.
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Source: Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC
Purpose Investments Inc. Announces Termination of Purpose Healthcare Innovation Yield Fund (HEAL)
June 30, 2023--Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose"), in a joint decision with Next Edge Capital Corp. ("Next Edge"), announced today that it would terminate Purpose Healthcare Innovation Yield Fund (TSX Ticker: HEAL) (the "Fund") and will redeem all of the issued and outstanding ETF units, Class A units, Class F units and Class I units (collectively, the "Units") of the Fund in accordance with applicable securities law and the terms of the Fund’s amended and restated declaration of trust. It is anticipated that the termination will occur on or about August 29, 2023 (the "Termination Date").
It is also anticipated that the ETF units of the Fund will be voluntarily delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") on or about August 25, 2023, at the close (the "Delisting Date"). Purpose is the trustee and manager of the Fund. Next Edge is the sub-advisor of the Fund.
The decision to close the Fund was a mutual decision by Next Edge and Purpose driven primarily by their collective conclusions regarding the Fund’s relatively low assets under management and the costs associated with maintaining a fund of this size.
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Source: Purpose Investments Inc.
iM Global Partner Launches New Dividend Growth Fund Active ETF with Berkshire Asset Management (BDVG)
June 29, 2023--iM Global Partner (iMGP) and its Partner Berkshire Asset Management (BAM) will launch a new dividend growth exchange traded fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30.
The iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth Equity ETF (BDVG) is an active, fully transparent ETF that seeks to achieve its objective by investing in dividend-paying equity securities, with an emphasis on stocks that have a strong track record of paying dividends or that are expected to increase their dividends over time.
This new ETF will leverage the same dividend growth investment strategy that BAM has managed in a separate account format for the past 14 years for high net worth and institutional investors in the US.
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Source: iM Global Partner
Avantis Investors Launches Four New Active ETFs
June 29, 2023--Today, Avantis Investors, a $25 billion* investment offering from global asset manager American Century Investments, expands its exchange traded fund (ETF) platform with the listing of four new actively managed ETFs: Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF (AVGV), Avantis All International Markets Equity ETF (AVNM), Avantis All International Markets Value ETF (AVNV) and Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF (AVMA).
Each fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Arca, Inc.).
"It has always been our goal to offer a well-rounded suite of value-added funds for investors," said Avantis Chief Investment Officer Eduardo Repetto. "We are excited to add these four new ETFs to our lineup and expand the range of low-cost, tax-efficient solutions available to our clients."
All four ETFs are "fund of funds," and utilize a range of existing Avantis ETFs to build out multi-region and multi-asset class solutions.
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Source: American Century Investments
BlackRock Canada Announces Risk Rating Updates for Certain iShares Exchange-Traded Funds
June 29, 2023--BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. ("BlackRock") (NYSE:BLK) today announced an update to the investment risk ratings of certain iShares exchange-traded funds ("iShares ETFs"). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this press release have the meaning ascribed to them in the Prospectus.
Risk Rating Updates
BlackRock Canada has updated the investment risk ratings of the iShares ETFs, or class of the iShares ETF, as applicable, listed below, effective on or about June 29, 2023
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Source: BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited
Invesco Announces Fee Reductions and Fee Waivers for three ETFs
June 28, 2023--PLW to reduce fees; ICLO and GTO implement fee waivers
Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, has announced that it will implement a management fee reduction or fee waiver for three ETFs as further outlined below. These changes reflect Invesco's commitment to continually evaluate its product line and provide a better investment experience for its clients.
Effective at market open on June 26, Invesco's management fee for Invesco 1-30 Laddered Treasury ETF (PLW) was reduced from 25 bps to 15 bps.
Effective at market open on June 28, Invesco has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee through Aug. 31, 2025, for Invesco Total Return Bond ETF (GTO) and waive its entire management fee through Dec. 31, 2023, for Invesco AAA CLO Floating Rate Note ETF (ICLO). After giving effect to such waiver, GTO's net unitary management fee will be 25 basis points and ICLO's total expense ratio will be 0 basis points through Dec. 31, 2023.
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Source: Invesco Ltd.
CBO-The 2023 Long-Term Budget Outlook
June 28, 2023--The U.S. faces a challenging fiscal outlook in the coming years, according to CBO's projections. Measured as a percentage of GDP, large and sustained deficits lead to high and rising federal debt that exceeds any previously recorded level.
Deficits
In CBO's projections, the deficit equals 5.8 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, declines to 5.0 percent by 2027, and then grows in every year, reaching 10.0 percent of GDP in 2053. Over the past century, that level has been exceeded only during World War II and the coronavirus pandemic. The increase in the total deficit results from faster growth in spending than in revenues.
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Source: Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
