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Hamilton ETFs Launches Hamilton U.S. Bond Yield Maximizer ETF, Canada's First Covered Call Bond ETF
September 14, 2023--Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. ("Hamilton ETFs") is pleased to announce the launch of the Hamilton U.S. Bond Yield Maximizer ETF ("HBND"). HBND seeks to deliver attractive monthly income, while providing exposure primarily to U.S. treasuries through a portfolio of bond exchange traded funds.
To supplement distribution income earned on its holdings, mitigate risk and reduce volatility, HBND will employ an actively managed covered call overlay.
HBND has closed the offering of its initial Class E units. Units of the ETF will begin trading on Friday, September 15, 2023 on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") under the ticker symbol "HBND".
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Source: Hamilton Capital Partners Inc.
Harbor Capital Advisors Launches Multi-Asset Explorer ETF
September 14, 2023---Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor"), an asset manager that continues to curate a select suite of active ETFs from boutique managers, while internally managing multi-asset and multi-manager strategies via the firm's Multi-Asset Solutions Team, today has launched the Harbor Multi-Asset Explorer ETF (ticker: MAPP).
Managed by Harbor's Multi-Asset Solutions Team, the Harbor Multi-Asset Explorer ETF utilizes an actively managed multi-asset approach to achieve its investment objective of providing long-term total return while aiming to limit downside risk. In an effort to achieve the objective, the Fund invests in an underlying diversified portfolio of exchange traded funds, including other funds managed by Harbor, providing exposure to broad asset classes, such as equities, fixed income securities of any credit quality, real estate investment trusts, commodities, and cash and cash equivalents.
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Source: Harbor Capital
Defiance Launches QQQY, the First ETF to Utilize Daily Options (0DTE) for Enhanced Income
September 14, 2023--Defiance ETFs, a leader in thematic ETFs, is proud to announce the launch of QQQY which we believe is poised to disrupt the landscape of ETF high-income investing. The Defiance Nasdaq-100 Enhanced Option Income ETF (QQQY) marks the first-ever ETF to utilize daily options (0DTE) for enhanced income generation, paid on a monthly basis.
"We're thrilled to introduce QQQY to the market. The daily notional trading value of 0DTE options has skyrocketed to about $1 trillion1," stated Sylvia Jablonski, Chief Executive Officer at Defiance ETFs. "QQQY exemplifies our commitment to innovation and to meeting the evolving needs of investors. With daily options at the core of these products, we're seeking to unlock a new dimension of income generation within the ETF space."
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Source: Defiance ETFs
CBO-The U.S. Economic Outlook
September 14, 2023--Summary
Forecast for 2023 to 2025:
Growth will be sustained but with a soft patch in the near term.
Unemployment will rise slightly.
Inflation will gradually return to prepandemic levels.
Interest rates will decline as inflation comes under control.
Risks to the Outlook:
The outlook for inflation presents the greatest uncertainty.
The upside risks of lower inflation and faster growth are balanced with the downside risks of higher inflation and slower growth.
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Source: CBO (Congressional Budget Office)
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Launches Two Active ETFs: JGLO and JIVE
September 14, 2023--Funds seek to deliver JPM active management expertise and risk controls through the ETF structure
J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the launch of two actively-managed ETFs, JPMorgan Global Select Equity ETF (JGLO) and JPMorgan International Value ETF (JIVE) on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. These funds invest in equity securities and will benchmark to the MSCI World Index and MSCI ACWI ex USA Value Index, respectively.
JPMorgan Global Select Equity ETF (JGLO) seeks to deliver global equity market exposure by investing primarily in the securities of large cap market capitalization companies. The fund leverages an experienced equity management team comprising more than 50 years of combined experience and headed by industry veteran Helge Skibeli, CFA, based in London.
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Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
ETFGI reports that assets the ETFs industry in Canada gathered net inflows of US2.33 billion in August
September 13, 2023--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem, reported today that ETFs industry in Canada gathered net inflows of US$2.33 billion during August, bringing year-to-date net inflows to US$21.30 billion.
Assets invested in the ETFs industry in Canada have increased 14.6 % YTD in 2023, going from US$250.19 Bn at the end of 2022, to US$286.77 Bn, according to ETFGI's August 2023 Canadian ETFs and industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)
Highlights
ETFs industry in Canada gathered net inflows of $2.33 Bn in August.
YTD net inflows of $21.30 Bn during are the third highest, after YTD net inflows of $32.72 Bn in 2021, YTD net inflows of $23.79 Bn in 2020.
$287 billion invested in ETFs industry in Canada at the end of August.
Assets have increased 14.6 % YTD, going from $250.19 Bn at the end of 2022, to $286.77 Bn.
14th month of consecutive net inflows.
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Source: ETFGI
Nasdaq's Hashdex mixed Ether ETF filing joins crypto ETF race
September 13, 2023--Known as the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF, this investment fund is the first filing for futures and spot Ether holdings under the '33 Act and is overseen and supervised by Toroso Investments.
The Nasdaq stock exchange has submitted an application to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to list an Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) offered by Hashdex, an asset management company.
This ETF is designed to include a combination of spot ether holdings and futures contracts in its portfolio and pioneering a new approach to cryptocurrency investment within the regulatory framework.
Known as the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF, this investment fund is the first '33 Act Ethereum futures filing of futures Ethereum under the '33 Act and is overseen and supervised by Toroso Investments.
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Source: cointelegraph.com
$1.5 Trillion Asset Manager Franklin Templeton Files for Spot Bitcoin ETF
September 12, 2023--Franklin Templeton reveals plans to launch a Spot Bitcoin ETF, joining the race of traditional finance giants.
The ETF aims to mirror Bitcoin's price with Coinbase Custody Trust Company as the custodian.
Recent victories, like Grayscale's against the SEC, increased optimism for the approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Franklin Templeton has stolen the spotlight of the crypto market. The renowned asset manager with nearly $1.5 trillion under management disclosed its intention to launch a Spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund).
According to a recent filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a ticker for this financial product remains unspecified. Yet, the development holds significant implications for the crypto industry.
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Source: beincrypto.com
YieldMaxTM Launches Option Income Strategy ETF on JPMorgan Chase
September 12, 2023-- YieldMaxTM announced the launch today of the following ETF:
YieldMaxTM JPM Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE Arca: JPMO)
JPMO seeks to generate monthly income via a synthetic covered call strategy on JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).
The ETF is actively managed by ZEGA Financial. JPMO does not invest directly in JPM.
JPMO is the newest member of the growing YieldMaxTM ETF family and, like all YieldMaxTM ETFs, aims to deliver substantial monthly income to investors. Please see table below for distribution and yield information for all outstanding YieldMaxTM ETFs.
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Source: ZEGA Financial
RBC iShares Expands Thematic ETF Suite to Provide More Precise Exposures
September 12, 2023--September 12, 2023--Today, RBC iShares expands its exchange traded fund ("ETF") lineup with the launch of five iShares ETFs.
The new funds offer Canadian investors convenient tools for gaining exposure to mega-forces and structural trends positioned to shape global markets and economies, including trends such as the global transition to a low-carbon economy.
The lineup also includes ETFs focused on the semiconductor industry, the aerospace and defense industry, and the U.S. financial sector. The new thematic ETFs demonstrate RBC iShares' continued commitment to investor choice and access.
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Source: BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (iShares)
