Exchange-traded products
Europe gets long and short ETFs on US and UK sovereign debt, with leverage
The first exchange-traded funds to offer daily leveraged exposure to US and UK sovereign debt have been listed in Europe
Actively managed ETFs in North America see dramatic inflows
Pimco and State Street launch new actively managed ETFs as US and Canadian markets see strong surge in assets under management
Real estate returns to ETF radar
Real estate exchange-traded funds have been attracting big inflows as property market returns beat equity benchmarks
iShares launches single-country eurozone debt ETFs
iShares is offering a play on uncertainty in the eurozone with the launch of eight ETFs that offer exposure to the sovereign debt of individual eurozone members
US equity ETFs draw big bucks as European ones lose them
While North American equity ETFs have had big inflows since the start of the year, those based on European equities have had huge outflows
Dow Jones Indexes jumps on demand for alternatives
Alternative asset ETFs have seen a big increase in assets this year, and Dow Jones has joined in the trend with the licensing of a new multi-asset index for ETF creation
FSA warns on ETPs but omits to mention tracking error and hidden costs
A UK Financial Services Authority factsheet warns of risks relating to collateral and third-party involvement in exchange-traded products
The ETN that grew too fast
Credit Suisse’s recent move to suspend issuance of a popular exchange-traded note (ETN) caused the value of the note to whipsaw, and the bank is being asked pointed questions by regulators. Other dealers accuse the bank of mishandling the situation and…
Credit Suisse speeds up synthetic-to-physical ETF conversion
Credit Suisse is converting more of its synthetic exchange-traded funds to the physical model, which happens to be favoured by the Swiss Financial Markets Association
China looks to offshore ETFs
China’s vast pool of domestic savings has so far been invested internally, but the launch of exchange-traded funds linked to international shares could be a sign that this is about to change. Justin Lee reports
iShares picks MSCI index for frontier markets ETF
A new frontier markets index from MSCI has already been licensed by iShares for a regional ETF, reflecting increased optimism about emerging markets
iShares launches dollar-denominated emerging markets corporate debt ETF
A new ETF from iShares gives investors dollar-denominated exposure to emerging markets corporate bonds
RBS extends emerging markets ETNs to China
The latest exchange-traded note in the Royal Bank of Scotland's Trendpilot series offers exposure to Chinese companies with a risk overlay
Amundi makes its debut in Spain with the launch of five ETFs
Amundi ETF has launched five ETFs in Spain, marking its entry into an ETF market that providers believe has growth potential despite being relatively undeveloped
Van Eck launches Fallen Angels ETF amid increased demand for high-yield corporate debt
A new Market Vectors ETF from Van Eck is the latest in a busy period of corporate bond fund launches, highlighting continued demand for high-yield products
European appetite for volatility ETFs blossoms
Inflows into volatility ETFs in Europe have spurred the launch of new products to satisfy investor interest in this asset class
Majority of fund selectors use ETFs as tactical investments
More than half of UK wealth managers and global fund selectors use ETFs to gain tactical exposure to certain markets, according to new survey
ETF roundup
iShares links to emerging markets local government debt; Russell offers dividends ETF; Ossiam ETF tracks Emerging Markets Minimum Variance Index
ETFs have improved price efficiency between spot and futures markets, Edhec
ETFs have been a positive influence on the trading of related futures and securities markets, according to an Edhec survey
Sponsored statement: Mirae Asset Global Investments
Investors seeking diversification with flexibility should consider sector-based exchange-traded funds that concentrate on rapidly growing companies in developing Asia, according to Roger Liu at Mirae Asset Global Investments
Surge in emerging markets ETF investments in January, as ETF providers lean towards Latin American products
Emerging markets equity ETFs took a big hit in 2011. But since the start of the new year there has been a surge of investor interest in these products. And State Street and iShares are both favouring Latin America
Nomura and Tradition partner to launch electronic ETF trading platform
The Navesis-ETF platform will allow institutional traders, sell-side banks and market-makers to carry out intra-day and auction trading of exchange-traded funds
Fuhr creates ETF advisory firm
Deborah Fuhr, Shane Kelly and Matthew Murray have formed ETF Global Insight, a consultancy that will offer independent advice to the global ETF community
High-yield investor stampede met with new ETF offerings
The long-promised revival in Europe's high-yield bond market has sent ETF providers rushing to create fixed-income investments that fit the bill