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CFTC.gov Commitments of Traders Reports Update
July 29, 2016--The current reports for the week of July 26, 2016 are now available.
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Source: CFTC.gov
Schwab's ETF empire gaining on BlackRock and Vanguard
July 29, 2016--For the past 12 months, assets in the discount broker's funds grew 39.7%, to $47.9 billion
In the battle of ETF giants-Vanguard, BlackRock, and now Fidelity-don't overlook Charles Schwab & Co., which is emerging as one of the fastest growing ETF providers, according to S&P Capital IQ.
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Source: Investment News
U.S. Economy Grew Less-Than-Forecast 1.2% in Second Quarter
July 29, 2016--Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg forecast 2.5% expansion
Report raises risk to outlook as Fed looks for improvements
The U.S. economy expanded less than forecast in the second quarter after a weaker start to the year than previously estimated as companies slimmed down inventories and remained wary of investing amid shaky global demand.
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Source: Bloomberg
Emerging Global Advisors Announces EGShares EM Strategic Opportunities ETF Fund Ticker Change from EMSO to EMDD
July 29, 2016--Emerging Global Advisors (EGA), the investment advisor to the EGShares exchange-traded funds, today announced that after the close of business on July 29, 2016 the EGShares EM Strategic Opportunities ETF fund ticker will change from EMSO to EMDD.
No other fund changes are being made.
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Source: Emerging Global Advisors
Invesco PowerShares launches low vol global equity momentum ETF
July 28, 2016--Invesco PowerShares has launched the PowerShares DWA Momentum & Low Volatility Rotation Portfolio (Nasdaq: DWLV), which invests in up to eight PowerShares exchange-traded funds, each offering a targeted exposure to a single asset class.
The smart beta portfolio works by switching its exposure between different segments of US equities, international equities, or cash depending on momentum signals in the market, while also offering exposure to the low volatility factor.
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Source: .etfstrategy.co.uk
FlexShares launches ESG global and US equity ETFs
July 28, 2016--Northern Trust's exchange-traded fund division FlexShares has introduced two new ETFs that target the equities of firms listed in the US or globally with high environmental, social and corporate governance scores.
The FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (NASDAQ: ESG) and FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (NASDAQ: ESGG) aim to provide enhanced risk-adjusted returns by reducing portfolio exposure to specific stocks with operational risks associated with poor ESG scores.
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Source: etfstrategy.co.uk
Research Affiliates-A Barrel of Texas Tea: Half-Full or Half-Empty?
July 28, 2016--Key Points
1. We develop a simple model to forecast the price of oil 12 months ahead, using four demand variables (return of copper, relative value of the USD, 10-year U.S. T-bond yield, and slope of the oil futures term structure) and two supply variables (U.S. oil production and OPEC oil production).
2. Cyclical changes in production by both the United States and OPEC accounted for 2/3 of the more than 50% drop in the price of oil since the June 2014 peak at over $105 a barrel.
3. Our model forecasts an oil price of $30-$40 a barrel in summer 2017. Investors seeking diversification and yield should consider commodities, selecting those, however, which are not heavily tilted toward oil.
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Source: Research Affiliates
First High Quality Preferred ETF Declares 5.8% Distribution Yield
July 28, 2016--Elkhorn Investments, LLC, a pioneer of research-based investing and a strategic partner of Barclays- announced the initial dividend distribution for the Elkhorn S&P High Quality Preferred ETF (EPRF) of $0.1240 per share- an annualized distribution yield of 5.8% based on the closing NAV on Friday, July 22nd.
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Source: Elkhorn
BMO ETF Report: Global Events Promote Growth and Innovation in ETF Industry
July 28, 2016--The Canadian ETF industry has crossed the C$100 billion milestone and has experienced C$10.6 billion in inflows year to date
Trends include increased use of smart beta and fixed income ETFs
BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) today released its semi-annual ETF Outlook Report, which highlights key trends that impacted the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry in the first half of 2016 along with expectations moving forward.
According to the report, the Canadian ETF industry is on pace for another historic year with more than C$10.6 billion in inflows to date in 2016. Assets under management (AUM) have surpassed the C$100 billion mark- double the AUM of the industry four years ago.
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Source: BMO Financial Group
Bats Welcomes Legg Mason as New Issuer to the Bats ETF Marketplace
July 28, 2016--Becomes 15th ETF Issuer to List on Bats in the U.S.
Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS), the #1 U.S. market for exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading, today welcomed Legg Mason as a new issuer to the Bats ETF Marketplace with the launch of the Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF (Bats: LVHI).
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Source: Bats Global Markets
