Exchange-traded funds

ETF Trends and ETF Database Join Forces with Alerian to Redefine Indexing and Digital Distribution

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Alerian, Exchange-traded funds

DALLAS and NEW YORK, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alerian, a leading independent global index provider, announced today its acquisition of ETF Trends and ETF Database.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS and NEW YORK, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alerian, a leading independent global index provider, announced today its acquisition of ETF Trends and ETF Database.
  • The market demands state of the art, data driven tools to inform product development, enhance distribution, and increase overall advisor engagement, said Robert Hughes, Chief Commercial Officer at Alerian.
  • ETF Trends ( ETFTrends.com ) and ETF Database ( ETFdb.com ), the preeminent digital platforms for ETF news, research, tools, video, webcasts, native content channels and more.
  • The ETF Trends and ETF Database brands have been trusted amongst advisors, institutional investors and individual investors for a combined 25 years.

SonicShares™ ETFs Launches a Global Shipping ETF (BOAT)

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Exchange-traded funds, Finance, Solactive, New York Stock Exchange, Money, Investment, Synthetic replication

MIDDLETOWN, Del., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SonicShares announced the launch today of the SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (NYSE Arca: BOAT) , which seeks to track the Solactive Global Shipping Index (the Index).

Key Points: 
  • MIDDLETOWN, Del., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SonicShares announced the launch today of the SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (NYSE Arca: BOAT) , which seeks to track the Solactive Global Shipping Index (the Index).
  • BOAT allows investors to participate in the potential growth in shipping, which also means investing in the global economic recovery.
  • BOATs portfolio of over 50 global maritime shipping stocks gives investors an investment vehicle that can directly benefit from the expected ongoing demand for global shipping services.
  • BOAT is SonicShares second ETF offering, joining the recently launched SonicShares Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Lines ETF (NYSE Arca: TRYP) .

ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ) Includes Allocation to BARK, Makers of BarkBox

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Professional Services, Pets, Consumer, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Financial markets, Finance, FactSet, Pet sitting, Inverse exchange-traded fund, ProShares, BARK, PROSHARES, BARK

ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, announced that its Pet Care ETF (CBOE/Bats: PAWZ) now holds The Original BARK Company BARK (NYSE: BARK).

Key Points: 
  • ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, announced that its Pet Care ETF (CBOE/Bats: PAWZ) now holds The Original BARK Company BARK (NYSE: BARK).
  • BARK, a leading global brand for dogs, was added to PAWZs index, the FactSet Pet Care Index, on July 1, 2021.
  • The ProShares Pet Care ETF seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the FactSet Pet Care Index.
  • With BARKs addition, the index will consist of 32 companies that provide exposure to potential growth within the global pet care industry.

American Vanguard Schedules 2021 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call for Monday, August 9th

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Veterinary, Construction & Property, Finance, Chemicals, Plastics, Landscape, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Health, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, American Vanguard Corporation, Russell 2000 Index, New York Stock Exchange, Russell 3000 Index, The Vanguard Group, Financial markets, Russell, Investment

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, on Monday, August 9, 2021 after the close of the stock market.

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  • American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, on Monday, August 9, 2021 after the close of the stock market.
  • Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 201-493-6744, please dial in 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time and ask for the American Vanguard call.
  • The conference call will also be webcast live via the News and Media section of the Companys web site at www.american-vanguard.com .
  • American Vanguard is included on the Russell 2000 & Russell 3000 Indexes and the Standard & Poors Small Cap 600 Index.

SPEAR Invest Launches SPEAR Alpha ETF (SPRX), an Industrial Technology Fund

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Exchange-traded funds

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SPEAR Invest, a female-led asset manager focused on industrials and industrial technology, today announced the launch of its first ETF.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SPEAR Invest, a female-led asset manager focused on industrials and industrial technology, today announced the launch of its first ETF.
  • The SPEAR Alpha ETF (NASDAQ: SPRX),an actively-managed fund leveraging thorough proprietary research, offers targeted exposure to industrial technology investments.
  • The research process may also include attending court hearings, engaging remediation experts and uncovering major accounting issues to tap opportunities.
  • SPEAR Invest (Spear Advisors LLC) is an SEC-registered asset manager specializing in investments in industrial and industrial technology supply chains.Our business applies a fundamentally driven investment approach, and our products are aimed at compounding returns based on superior stock selection.

Duff & Phelps Investment Management Introduces Actively Managed Clean Energy ETF

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Finance, Virtus Investment Partners, Money, Investment, Duff & Phelps, Exchange-traded funds, Synthetic replication

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. and Virtus ETF Solutions ,both affiliates of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS), today announced the introduction of the Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (NYSE: VCLN), the first ETF strategy managed by Duff & Phelps.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. and Virtus ETF Solutions ,both affiliates of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS), today announced the introduction of the Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (NYSE: VCLN), the first ETF strategy managed by Duff & Phelps.
  • The Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF seeks attractive total returns by investing globally in a portfolio of clean, renewable, and sustainable companies and technologies that will power the energy needs of the future.
  • "Duff & Phelps' rigorous investment process around energy infrastructure and clean energy makes VCLN a compelling, thematic equity strategy for the Virtus ETF suite," said William Smalley, executive managing director of Virtus ETF Solutions.
  • In addition to Duff & Phelps Investment Management and Virtus ETF Solutions, its affiliates include Ceredex Value Advisors , Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management , Newfleet Asset Management , NFJ Investment Group , Seix Investment Advisors , Silvant Capital Management , and Sustainable Growth Advisers .

MSCI Prices $700 Million 3.250% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2033

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Finance, Banking, Professional services, Technology, Software, Exchange-traded funds, Financial markets, MSCI, Morgan Stanley, Finance, Promissory note

MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that it priced its private offering of $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.250% senior unsecured notes due 2033 (the "notes") at an issue price of 100.000% (the "Offering").

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  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that it priced its private offering of $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.250% senior unsecured notes due 2033 (the "notes") at an issue price of 100.000% (the "Offering").
  • Interest on the notes will be 3.250%, and will be payable in cash semi-annually, beginning on February 15, 2022.
  • MSCI intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to redeem all $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the 2027 Notes), as well as for general corporate purposes (including, without limitation, potential purchases of MSCIs common stock, investments and acquisitions) and to pay related redemption costs.
  • The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of MSCI and will be guaranteed by MSCI and certain of its domestic subsidiaries.

MSCI Launches Private Offering of $700 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2033; To Redeem 5.375% Notes Due 2027

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Finance, Data management, Professional services, Other Technology, Technology, Exchange-traded funds, MSCI, Morgan Stanley, Financial markets, Finance, Economy of New York City

If the offering is successfully placed, MSCI intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to redeem all $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the 2027 Notes), as well as for general corporate purposes (including, without limitation, potential purchases of MSCIs common stock, investments and acquisitions) and to pay related redemption costs.

Key Points: 
  • If the offering is successfully placed, MSCI intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to redeem all $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the 2027 Notes), as well as for general corporate purposes (including, without limitation, potential purchases of MSCIs common stock, investments and acquisitions) and to pay related redemption costs.
  • This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption with respect to the 2027 Notes.
  • MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community.
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

BMO Mid-Year ETF Report: Trends to Watch - Inflation, Innovation and ESG

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Exchange-traded funds, Bank of Montreal

The report features insights from experts from across BMO GAM's ETF team on the Canadian ETF market and key themes for the balance of the year including inflation risk, innovation and ESG.

Key Points: 
  • The report features insights from experts from across BMO GAM's ETF team on the Canadian ETF market and key themes for the balance of the year including inflation risk, innovation and ESG.
  • The prospectus of the BMO ETFs contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with BMO Asset Management Inc. and any related BMO ETFs.
  • BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name that comprises BMO Asset Management Inc., BMO Investments Inc., BMO Asset Management Corp., BMO Asset Management Limited and BMO's specialized investment management firms.
  • BMO ETFs are designed to stay ahead of market trends and provide compelling solutions to help advisors and investors.

Xignite Introduces New ETFs Cloud API

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Exchange-traded funds

One of the prime reasons for the dramatic increase is that ETFs have become virtually free to buy and sell thanks to innovative Fintech solutions powered by Xignite market data.

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  • One of the prime reasons for the dramatic increase is that ETFs have become virtually free to buy and sell thanks to innovative Fintech solutions powered by Xignite market data.
  • The new API offers daily and historical coverage of all listed ETFs in North America, Europe, and the largest Asian markets.
  • "Inflows to ETFs have already set an annual record in 2021," says Vijay Choudhary, Vice President of Product Management for Xignite.
  • Xignite has been disrupting the financial and market data industry from its Silicon Valley headquarters since 2003 when it introduced the first commercial REST API.