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S-Network Launches U.S. Micro-Cap Benchmark Index
September 27, 2017--S-Network Global Indexes, Inc. has announced the launch of the US Equity Micro-Cap Index (Ticker: SNMCRO).
The US Micro-Cap is the bottom half of S-Network US Equity Small-Cap 2000 (SN2000) ranked by float-adjusted market cap and tracks US stocks ranked too low for inclusion in the SN2000. The index is capitalization weighted.
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Source: S-Network Global Indexes
Horizons ETFs Launches the Horizons Intl Developed Markets Equity Index ETF
September 27, 2017--New ETF provides tax-efficient exposure to developed market stocks outside of North America.
Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. ("Horizons ETFs") is pleased to announce the launch of the Horizons Intl Developed Markets Equity Index ETF ("HXDM"). HXDM provides tax-efficient, low-cost(*) indirect exposure to the MSCI EAFE Index-a widely followed index for developed market stocks outside of North America.
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Source: Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc.
Invesco expected to buy second ETF business for over $1bn
September 27, 2017--Invesco is expected to announce its acquisition of the ETF business of Guggenheim Partners as soon as Thursday, according to the Financial Times.
The asset manager is expected to pay between $1.1 billion (£820 million) and $1.3 billion for the business in cash.
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Source: citywire.co.uk
Guggenheim Investments Expands its Increasingly Popular Defined Maturity Product Suite with Two New BulletShares(R) ETFs
September 27, 2017--Guggenheim BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCR) and Guggenheim BulletShares 2025 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (BSJP) to provide investors with more choices for bond laddering strategies.
Guggenheim Investments, the global asset management and investment advisory business of Guggenheim Partners, today announced the launch of BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE Arca:BSCR) and Guggenheim BulletShares 2025 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE Arca:BSJP) to help advisors and investors build bond laddering strategies consisting of investment-grade and high-yield ETFs with varying terms to maturity.
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Source: Guggenheim Investments
Three Risks to Growth in 2018-PIMCO's Cyclical Outlook, September 2017
September 27, 2017--As Good as It Gets
We see three risks to the outlook for steady economic growth. Yet we also see opportunities for investors to target above-benchmark returns while emphasizing defense at a time of low volatility and full valuations.
It's easy to get lulled into complacency by synchronized global growth, easy financial conditions and super-low economic and financial market volatility. Yet, while the current macro environment and outlook appear better than many of the younger market participants can remember, the last time a similar combination prevailed was in 2006-and that didn't end well.
Eleven years on, we don't think another major financial crisis is likely over our cyclical horizon spanning the next six to 12 months. However, then as now, when the macroeconomic environment is as good as it gets and valuations are tight, it is time to emphasize caution, capital preservation and diversified sources of carry away from the crowded trades.
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Source: Pimco
Research Affiliates-Ignoring Starting Yields-Nabbing This "Usual Suspect" in Poor Investment Outcomes
September 26, 2017--Key Points
Using historical returns to forecast the future is one of the most common shortcuts in financial planning.
Investment advisors who use only past returns to forecast future returns may well be creating unrealistic expectations and poor investment outcomes for their clients.
Our online Asset Allocation Interactive, which uses starting yields to forecast future long-term returns, gives advisors a rich toolkit with which to construct portfolios most likely to achieve their clients' financial goals.
Starting conditions matter. Today's investment yields impact future realized returns. But many still rely on past returns to estimate future returns. Our online Asset Allocation Interactive tool gives you the information you need to look ahead, not just back.
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Source: Research Affiliates
CBOE Holdings Launches S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income Index
September 26, 2017--Index targets annual income of 3.5 percent over the annual dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index
Index made up of stock constituents of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index that have increased dividends
annually for at least 25 consecutive years
Index methodology includes partial overwriting of Weekly call options to generate the targeted level of income while striving for price appreciation
CBOE Holdings, Inc. (BATS: CBOE | NASDAQ: CBOE) today announced it has launched the CBOE S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income Index (SPAI), a benchmark index designed to track the hypothetical performance of a partial buy-write strategy applied to stocks contained in the widely utilized S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, to target a specific level of total income.
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Source: CBOE
BetaShares-Shifting currency currents: the case for $US strength and $A weakness
September 26, 2017--The re-affirmed prospect of higher US interest rates-and renewed talk of tax cuts-suggests the year-long slide in the $US may be finally coming to an end.
While a firmer $US would in itself also tend to weaken the $A (at least against the greenback), weaker iron-ore prices and a steady RBA are further negatives for the $A.
The case for a bottom in the $US
As seen in the chart, the $US has trended down for much of 2017 so far, after a strong rally in the second half of 2016.
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Source: betashares.com.au
USCF Announces Collaboration On Two New Private Equity Strategy Index Funds With SummerHaven Index Management (Tickers: BUY, BUYN)
September 26, 2017--USCF today announced it has filed a registration statement for two exchange traded funds
(ETFs) each of which will
seek to track a newly launched
index: the USCF SummerHaven Private Equity Strategy Index Fund (NYSE
Arca: BUY) and the USCF SummerHaven Private Equity Natural Resources
Strategy Index Fund (NYSE Arca: BUYN).
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Source: USCF
Toroso Strong week for the ETF Industry!
September 26, 2017--Strong week for the ETF Industry!
It was a strong week for the ETF industry lead by ETF Sponsor Charles Schwab, Service providers Hancock Holdings, Envestnet and SEI Investments, as well as Research & Data Provider Facset Research Systems.
We look forward to releasing updated index holdings in next week's update!
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Source: Toroso Investments
