U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (USBFS) today announced the launch of its first exchange traded fund (ETF) multiple series trust (MST) and a partnership with Exchange Trade Concepts (ETC). This newest trust, called ETF Series Solutions (ESS), extends the benefits of a shared trust model to one Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS
Stock futures point to a slightly higher open Tuesday morning following the long holiday weekend in the US. After a weekend of banter in Europe, the parties finally got a satisfactory deal done in Greece that will prevent a default on March 20. China also Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS, QQQ, QQQQ, SPY
Stoyan Bojinov: Equity markets have endured another wild week as investors have digested mixed news on all fronts; encouraging economic data at home continues to restore confidence in the Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS
Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the final February 2012 cash distributions for certain Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) that pay monthly distributions. Unitholders of record on February 29, 2012 will receive cash distributions payable on Read more…
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Michael Johnston: First Trust announced the introduction of seven new single country international ETFs, dramatically expanding its lineup of international equity funds. Each of the new ETFs will be linked to indexes that utilize the AlphaDEX methodology that is used in a number of existing First Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS, NYSE:FAUS, NYSE:FCAN, NYSE:FGM, NYSE:FHK, NYSE:FSZ, NYSE:FTW
First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a leading provider of investment products and services that help financial advisors meet the financial needs and objectives of their clients, today announced the addition of nine new international-focused funds to the AlphaDEX family of exchange-traded funds Read more…
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iShares has announced that they will begin trading the iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond Fund (NYSEArca:QLTA) Thursday, February 16, 2012. The iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond Fund (the “Fund”) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS, FUND LAUNCH
Ron Rowland: Inflation can be deadly to your investments. It’s a silent killer, too — one that reduces your “real” asset value even when the “nominal” worth looks higher. Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS, NYSE:DEFL, NYSE:FINF, NYSE:INFL, NYSE:RINF
US stock futures have surged to positive territory Thursday amid reports of a Greek debt deal. Small snags had been holding up the final approval of a deal between the Greek government and European finance ministers, and it appears those have finally been worked Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS, OIH, SPY, TLT, VXX
Citi today announced that it has been appointed by ProShares Trust, an industry leader in alternative exchange traded products, to provide Regulatory Administration services for its exchange traded funds. ProShares Trust is advised by ProShare Advisors LLC. Read more…
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US stock futures are slightly lower this morning with all eyes firmly trained on Greece. European finance ministers are pushing for another round of deep austerity cuts in return for the newest round of bailout money, and the Greeks are none too pleased about it. As we Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS, NYSE:DIA, NYSE:GLD, OIH, SPY, VXX
FocusShares, LLC, announced today that it did not pay a capital gains distribution in 2011 on any of its 15 Focus™ Morningstar exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The funds, which were launched in March 2011, are all U.S. stock funds and have among the lowest expense ratios in their respective categories. Read more…
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Yiannis Mostrous: Colorado-based Molycorp (NYSE:MCP) is the only rare earth oxide (REO) producer in the Western hemisphere and owns the world’s largest, most fully developed rare earth project outside of China (NYSEArca:FXI). Molycorp is a relatively small and specialized mining company that Read more…
ETF BASIC NEWS, REMX
BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, has been selected to provide exchange-traded fund (ETF) services, custody, fund accounting and fund administration Read more…
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The Market Vectors ETF Trust announced regular monthly distributions today for its six municipal income ETFs, Market Vectors Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF, Market Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF, Market Vectors LatAm Aggregate Bond ETF and Market Vectors Read more…
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