Americas ETP News
If your looking for specific news, using the search function will narrow down the results
MSCI Launches New Multi-Factor Indexes
December 3, 2013--MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) today announced the launch of the MSCI Multi-Factor Indexes. This innovation offers institutional investors a basis for passively implementing index-linked multi-factor strategies transparently and cost-effectively.
MSCI Multi-Factor Indexes are available in standard combinations provided by MSCI or as a custom mix created by the client. Both approaches can be based on underlying flagship indexes such as MSCI EAFE, MSCI ACWI, MSCI World and MSCI Emerging Markets. MSCI offers investors insight for dynamically managing their custom Multi-Factor Index through a new analytical tool called IndexMetrics.
view more
Source: MSCI
Morgan Stanley-Quarterly Report: $1.6 Trillion in 1,324 ETFs
December 3, 2013--Through the first three quarters of 2013, US-listed ETFs have generated net inflows of $121.2 billion.
During the third quarter, 31 ETFs were launched and ETFs posted net inflows of $52.6 billion.
International developed market equity ETFs captured 32% of net new money during the quarter, with European equity ETFs leading the way. There are currently $1.6 trillion in ETF assets spread among 1,324 products.
The quarterly report on US-listed ETFs includes a summary of investment applications, excerpts from our strategy reports, outlook for related markets, index data, and individual profiles for the 330 ETFs in the Morgan Stanley coverage universe, which represents 90%of US-listed ETF assets.
request report
Source: Morgan Stanley
S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes To The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices
A Deletion From The S&P/TSX Composite Index
December 3, 2013--S&P Dow Jones Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:
The shareholders of Petrominerales Ltd. (TSX:PMG) have approved a Plan of Arrangement with Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (TSX:PRE). Petrominerales shareholders will receive $CDN11.00 cash and 1 share of Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (TSXVN:ALV) for each share held.
Petrominerales will be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite, Capped Composite and Composite Equal Weight, the S&P/TSX Completion and SmallCap, the S&P/TSX Capped Energy, the S&P/TSX Composite Dividend, the S&P/TSX Equity Income and the S&P/TSX High Income Energy Indices after the close of trading on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.
Source: S&P Dow Jones Canadian Index
TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics- November 2013
Toronto Stock Exchange,TSX Venture Exchange,TMX Select,Alpha,Montreal Exchange,NGX
December 3, 2013-TMX Group Limited today announced November 2013 trading statistics for its diversified group of exchanges- Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TMX Select, Alpha, Montreal Exchange (MX) and Natural Gas Exchange (NGX).
Trading volume on Toronto Stock Exchange in November 2013 decreased 7% compared to October 2013, and decreased 8% year-over-year. Volume on TSX Venture Exchange decreased 6% in November 2013 compared to the previous month, and decreased 12% compared to November 2012. TMX Select trading volume in November 2013 increased 16% compared to the previous month, and increased 62% compared to November 2012. Alpha trading volume in November 2013 increased 2% compared to October 2013, but was down 46% compared to the same month a year earlier
view more
Source: TMX
CBOE Futures Exchange Reports November Trading Volume
Over 2.5 Million Contracts Traded
Phase II of Extended Trading Hours Launched
Futures on Russell 2000 Volatility Index Listed
December 2, 2013--The CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE(R)) today reported November 2013 trading volume for total exchange-wide activity and for futures on the CBOE Volatility Index(R) (VIX(R)Index).
Additionally, the second phase of the expansion of extended trading hours for VIX futures successfully launched during the month and futures on the CBOE Russell 2000(R) Volatility Index were listed.
view more
Source: CBOE
The Options Industry Council Announces November Options Volume Decreased 6 Percent
December 2, 2013--The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today that 314,465,376 total options contracts traded in November, down 6.28 percent compared to last November when 335,527,473 contracts were traded
However, year-to-date volume remains up and stood at 3,791,066,303 contracts, 2.70 percent more than the same point last year when 3,691,342,837 contracts were traded. Average daily volume for the month was 15,723,269 contracts, 1.59 percent less than last November's 15,977,499 contracts.
view more
Source: Options Industry Council (OIC)
BMO Insurance Launches New Guaranteed Investment Funds
New funds offer maturity guarantee on principal with automatic monthly resets to lock in gains, balanced ETF investment options and death benefit guarantee
December 2, 2013--BMO Insurance today introduced BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds (GIFs)-segregated funds which are designed to help Canadians reach their retirement saving goals while protecting their hard-earned dollars.
The funds are an ideal choice for pre-retirees and retirees who seek to accumulate wealth for retirement by investing in the market while benefitting from deposit guarantees which provide market downside protection. Deposit guarantees are effective on a future "maturity date" selected by the client (15 to 25 years) or on the death of the annuitant.
view more
Source: BMO Financial Group
Invesco launches web-based Portfolio Illustrator
December 2, 2013--Invesco Distributors, Inc. announced today the launch of Invesco Portfolio Illustrator, a web-based tool providing financial advisors the ability to build a proposal of Invesco mutual funds and ETFs, as well as the universe of both products in a single report.
"In a complex investment world advisors told us they needed an easy-to-understand
portfolio proposal that they can present to their clients to help make sense of it all," said
Joanna Irwin, Head of Client Marketing. "We developed Invesco Portfolio Illustrator to
help them create a simple, clear portfolio proposal for their clients in minutes."
view more
Source: Invesco
CFTC Announces Weekly Swaps Report
December 2, 2013--The current reports for the week of November 26, 2013 are now available.
view more
Source: CFTC.gov
Morgan Stanley-US ETF Weekly Update
December 2, 2013--Weekly Flows: $6.8 Billion Net Inflows
$161.6 Billion Net Inflows YTD
ETF Assets Stand at $1.7 Trillion, up 23% YTD
No ETF Launches Last Week
AdvisorShares ETF Undergoes Changes
US-Listed ETFs: Estimated Flows by Market Segment
ETFs posted net inflows for the third consecutive week ($6.8 bln in net inflows last week)
Last week's net inflows were led by US Large-Cap ETFs at $5.0 bln; specifically, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) generated net inflows of $3.9 bln, accounting for 78% of the category's net inflows
ETFs have exhibited net inflows 33 out of 48 weeks YTD
ETF assets stand at $1.7 tln, up 23% YTD; $161.6 bln net inflows YTD
2013 net inflows are ahead of last year's pace (at this point last year, ETFs had posted only $152.9 bln in net inflows)
13-week flows remain mostly positive among asset classes; combined $70.5 bln in net inflows
International - Developed ETFs generated net inflows of $24.4 bln over the last 13 weeks, the most of any category we measured; International
Developed ETFs accounted for 35% of ETF net inflows over the past 13 weeks
Net inflows into International - Developed ETFs over the last 13 weeks make up 12% of the category's current market cap; over the last 13 weeks we've seen strong demand into European ETFs
US-Listed ETFs: Estimated Largest Flows by Individual ETF
SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) posted net inflows of $3.9 bln this past week, the most of any ETF
Over the last 13 weeks, SPY has exhibited net inflows of $13.1 bln, the most of any ETF; SPY is up more than 11% over this time period on a total return basis
Notably, the Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF) has generated net inflows for three consecutive weeks, totaling $1.0 bln
Eight of the top 10 ETFs to post the largest net outflows focus on equities, seven of which track US indices
The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) exhibited another week of net outflows; VWO has posted net outflows eight of the last 13 weeks, totaling $3.0 bln
US-Listed ETFs: ETF Dollar Volume
ETF monthly $ volume as a % of listed trading volume dropped to 24% in November (had been essentially flat the prior four months)
ETF monthly $ volume as a % of listed trading volume is at its lowest level since May 2008
Amid a holiday shortened week, ETFs traded only $164 bln last week, down $111 bln from the prior week
International - Developed ETFs accounted for only 6% of ETF $ volume last week, but make up 13% of ETF market share
US-Listed ETFs: Short Interest Data Updated: Based on data as of 11/15/13
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) had the largest increase in USD short interest at $5.1 bln
SPY's shares short (268.0 mln) are 13% above their one-year average
591 ETFs exhibited short interest increases while 604 experienced short interest declines over the last period
Aggregate ETF USD short interest increased by $7.9 bln over the period ended 11/15/13
The average shares short/shares outstanding for ETFs is currently 4.1%, down slightly from last period
Six of the 10 most heavily shorted ETFs as a % of shares outstanding are industry based
The SPDR Retail ETF (XRT) regained the top spot as the most heavily shorted ETF with a shares short as a % of shares outstanding of 277%
Based on multiple borrowings and the ability to continuously create new shares, shares short as a % of shares outstanding can exceed 100% (only seven ETFs exhibited shares short as a % of shares outstanding greater than 100%)
US-Listed ETFs: Most Successful Recent Launches by Assets
$6.2 bln in total market cap of ETFs less than 1-year old
Active ETFs account for 25% of market capitalization of ETFs launched over the past year, the most of any category; over the last 13 weeks, recently launched Active ETFs have generated net inflows of $422 mln
133 new ETF listings and 48 closures/delistings YTD
The top 10 most successful launches make up 49% of the market cap of ETFs launched over the past year
Eight ETF sponsors and two asset classes represented in top 10 most successful launches; we note that the representation of funds with an income orientation is currently five (down from seven at the end of the second quarter)
Two BlackRock factor ETFs, iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) and iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL), posted a combined $151 mln in net outflows last week; despite large outflows, MTUM and QUAL remain two of the top 10 most successful launches over the past year
request report
Source: Morgan Stanley
