Products

Jovian considering sale of ETF business

Jovian Capital has confirmed that it is in talks that may lead to the sale of its ETF business. The company was asked by Market Surveillance to comment on reports in the Korean media. “Jovian confirms that it has had discussions with several parties over the past several months, including ongoing discussions with Mirae Asset […]

By Staff |July 4, 2011

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Industry

Alternatives becoming the new core

Alternative investments will increasingly become part of institutional and high net worth (HNW) portfolios. In fact, they are likely to blend right in to the traditional portfolio, supplanting long-held notions of what the portfolio core should look like. “Alternatives, at least for the next few years, are increasingly going to be part of our portfolios—certainly […]

By Staff |July 4, 2011

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Industry

Horizons launches new U.S. Equity Income Fund

Horizons Exchange Traded Funds has filed a final prospectus for the Horizons Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund, a closed end fund which will be managed by AlphaPro Management Inc. The fund aims to provide investors with capital appreciation and monthly distributions, based on the performance of an equal weighted portfolio of the 50 largest and […]

By Staff |June 17, 2011

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Industry

First PowerShares listed in Canada

Invesco has listed two PowerShares ETFs on TSX today, the company’s first-ever ETF launch on a Canadian exchange. “The arrival of PowerShares ETFs on TSX establishes an exciting new footprint in the Canadian marketplace, expanding the range of next-generation ETF solutions available to investors in Canada,” said Ben Fulton, Invesco PowerShares managing director of global […]

By Staff |June 15, 2011

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Claymore launches convertible bond ETF

Claymore Investments has announced the launch of the Claymore Advantaged Convertible Bond ETF, available in as either common and advisor units. The ETF is designed to provide investors with exposure to the performance of the DEX Convertible Bond Index, consisting of both tax efficient monthly distributions and opportunity for capital appreciation. “Convertibles are hybrid securities […]

By Staff |June 14, 2011

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XTF launches convertible bond ETF

XTF Capital Corp. has launched the Canadian Convertible Liquid Universe ETF, Canada’s first Convertible Bond ETF. It will begin trading on the TSX on June 7. “The Convertible Bond XTF is unique to Canada,” said Barry Gordon, president and CEO of XTF Capital Corp. and its parent company, First Asset. “Our deep experience with convertible […]

By Staff |June 6, 2011

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OSC seeks members for new committee

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking applicants for membership on its new Investment Fund Products Advisory Committee (IFPAC). The new committee will advise OSC staff on emerging product developments and innovations in the investment fund industry. It may also act as one source of feedback to OSC staff on the development of policy and […]

By Staff |June 2, 2011

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Dispelling hedge fund myths

As you plan, you will undoubtedly consider asset allocation and risk tolerance. Hedge funds can play an important role due to their non-correlation with traditional investments and the ability to provide true portfolio diversification. Yet myths about hedge funds continue to keep advisors and investors on the sidelines.

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Expert: Bet on emerging markets

While governments in industrialised economies are taking a softly-softly-catchee-monkey approach to monetary tightening, those in emerging markets have been more aggressive and have been able to successfully stymie inflation.

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