Exchange-traded products (ETPs)
Second generation volatility ETPs not hamstrung by contango
Second generation volatility products are a much better investment than their previous iteration, according to one hedge fund manager – but buyers previously burnt by this asset class may be tough to convince
Dynamic commodity strategies in demand as investors seek flexible exposure
Third-generation, dynamic commodity strategies are on the rise as increasingly sophisticated investors seek to capitalise on fast-changing trends in commodities
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
Strong first quarter for commodity ETPs shows increased appetite for broad-based exposure
Commodity exchange-traded products see biggest quarterly rise in inflows in almost two years, driven not only by gold but also a wider range of commodities
FSA more sanguine on structured deposits as Lord Turner scorns innovation
The UK Financial Services Authority has issued another massive document containing its thoughts on structured products and, notably, stating that its concerns about structured deposits are no longer critical
Energy sector drives commodity ETPs higher
With continued tension in the Middle East putting upward pressure on oil prices, commodity exchange-traded products have seen strong inflows so far in 2012, led by energy and precious metals
Institutional investors to favour more active, smart beta approach to commodities
Seeking performance while at the same time increasingly needing to control risk makes smart beta thematic index approaches such as low volatility, minimum variance and risk-weighted strategies increasingly appealing to institutional investors allocating…
Clemons to head iShares EMEA capital markets
Blackrock subsidiary iShares has created the role of head of EMEA capital markets in anticipation of growth in European exchange-traded products
Nasdaq proposes new rules to challenge NYSE ETP dominance
Nasdaq is attempting to be a more competitive player in the exchange-traded products market by proposing new listing rules based on those of the New York Stock Exchange
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
Strongest ever start to the year for US ETPs, say reports
January sees record high in exchange-traded product assets under management, with US inflows representing 84% of global new assets for the month
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Alternatively weighted risk premium indexes gain momentum
Index providers and fund managers who have tended to focus on performance are seeing demand from investors for strategy indexes that focus on risk
Inflows into exchange-traded products could rise 15% this year, says report
Lyxor reveals faltering asset flows for ETP market in 2011 but predicts a better year ahead as commodity-based products shine
From Vix to VStoxx: decoupling volatility
Decoupling volatility
Sectors and strategies gain market share as exchange-traded products thrive
The healthy exchange-traded products market is seeing increasing demand from investors for access to specific sectors, as well as for dynamic strategies that can adapt to prevailing market conditions
ETFS criticises iShares call to rename ETCs
ETF Securities has criticised iShares' proposals to rename some commodities products, but says that if ETPS are re-labelled, physically backed ETFs that lend securities should be in the same category as swap-backed products
iShares says ETFs backed by derivatives should be renamed
Call for new labels as Jack Reed, senator for Rhode Island, notes that ETFs have been labelled the "new weapons of mass destruction"
iShares launches campaign to help ETP investors identify risks
BlackRock subsidiary takes action after last week's call for more transparency around exchange-traded products
Barclays provides Japan with first listed ETNs
Barclays provides Japan with first listed ETNs
ETFs linked to agricultural commodities surge as supply tightens
Exchange-traded funds linked to some agricultural commodities such as wheat have seen the strongest investment inflows over the first part of the year, with soft commodities presenting low or stretched inventory levels leading the trend
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