Exchange-traded funds

BlackRock® Canada Announces June Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Finance, Money, Economy, Exchange-traded funds, iShares, BlackRock, Investment management, Investment, Lee Kranefuss

As of March 31, 2020, the firm managed approximately US$6.47 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • As of March 31, 2020, the firm managed approximately US$6.47 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.
  • iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock, trusted to manage more money than any other investment firm1.
  • Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs.
  • Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

Purpose Investments Inc. Announces June Distributions

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Exchange-traded funds, Hedge, Market risk, Asset management, BetaShares, Christian Magoon

Purpose US Preferred Share Fund Non-Currency Hedged ETF Units have both a CAD and USD purchase option.

Key Points: 
  • Purpose US Preferred Share Fund Non-Currency Hedged ETF Units have both a CAD and USD purchase option.
  • Purpose Investments is an asset management company with more than $8 billion in assets under management.
  • Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation, and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products.
  • Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Financial, an independent technology-driven financial services company.

21Shares Chooses Ultumus PCF Calculation Services to Expand Market Participation

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Exchange-traded funds

Expanding the network of active European banks, brokers and exchanges to increase market participation is vital, while also helping to mitigate any concerns with crypto custody.

Key Points: 
  • Expanding the network of active European banks, brokers and exchanges to increase market participation is vital, while also helping to mitigate any concerns with crypto custody.
  • Since launching in 2016 Ultumus is now a central resource for the European ETF market.
  • Ultumus is already the 'go to' provider of PCF calculation services for ETFs, including physically backed and synthetic.
  • Giles Sarton, Head of Business Development, Ultumus,says: "We are delighted to be working with 21Shares and that they chose us as their PCF calculation service provider.

PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Quarterly Distributions for PIMCO Canada Exchange Traded Series

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Exchange-traded funds, PIMCO, Finance, Investment, Source UK Services

The Manager, PIMCO Canada administers and manages the PIMCO Canada ETFs, and retains Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC, (PIMCO), to provide sub-advisory services to the Funds.

Key Points: 
  • The Manager, PIMCO Canada administers and manages the PIMCO Canada ETFs, and retains Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC, (PIMCO), to provide sub-advisory services to the Funds.
  • With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing.
  • The products and services provided by PIMCO Canada may only be available in certain provinces or territories of Canada and only through dealers authorized for that purpose.
  • PIMCO Canada will remain responsible for any loss that arises out of the failure of its sub-adviser.

PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Monthly Distributions for PIMCO Canada Exchange Traded Series

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Exchange-traded funds, PIMCO, Finance, Investment, Source UK Services

The Manager, PIMCO Canada administers and manages the PIMCO Canada ETFs, and retains Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC, (PIMCO), to provide sub-advisory services to the Funds.

Key Points: 
  • The Manager, PIMCO Canada administers and manages the PIMCO Canada ETFs, and retains Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC, (PIMCO), to provide sub-advisory services to the Funds.
  • With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing.
  • The products and services provided by PIMCO Canada may only be available in certain provinces or territories of Canada and only through dealers authorized for that purpose.
  • PIMCO Canada will remain responsible for any loss that arises out of the failure of its sub-adviser.

Principal Launches ETF to Help U.S. Taxpayers Boost After-Tax Income

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Consulting, Other Professional Services, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Finance, Money, Financial economics, Corporate finance, Equity securities, Stock market, Preferred stock, ETF, BetaShares

PQDI is designed to help U.S. taxpayers boost after-tax income by targeting exposure to qualified dividends.

Key Points: 
  • PQDI is designed to help U.S. taxpayers boost after-tax income by targeting exposure to qualified dividends.
  • This first mover active ETF represents an improved alternative to the roughly $25B passive preferred securities ETF market, concentrated in $25 par preferreds, and aims to provide tax-advantaged income to U.S. taxpayers, said Kamal Bhatia, President and CEO, Principal Funds.
  • PQDI is the second ETF managed by Spectrum, in addition to the Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (Ticker: PREF), which launched in 2017.
  • Principal, Principal and symbol design and Principal Financial Group are trademarks and service marks of Principal Financial Services, Inc, a member of the Principal Financial Group.

MJ, The World’s Largest Cannabis ETF, Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Cannabis, Medicine, Medical specialties, Economy, Source UK Services

1 This is the annual yield an investor would receive if the distribution and fund price (as of 6/15/20) remained the same for the year.

Key Points: 
  • 1 This is the annual yield an investor would receive if the distribution and fund price (as of 6/15/20) remained the same for the year.
  • We turn portfolio management strategies into successful ETFs by partnering with market segment experts to bring long-term growth opportunities to investors.
  • MJ is the largest cannabis ETF in the world and the first U.S. listed ETF to target the global cannabis industry directly.
  • Cannabis companies and pharmaceutical companies may never be able to legally produce and sell products in the United States or other national or local jurisdictions.

Morningstar Reports U.S. Mutual Fund and ETF Fund Flows for May 2020

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Service companies, Financial markets, Finance, Morningstar, Inc., Exchange-traded funds, AdvisorShares

CHICAGO, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today reported estimated U.S. mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows for May 2020.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today reported estimated U.S. mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows for May 2020.
  • Morningstar estimates net flows for mutual funds by computing the change in assets not explained by the performance of the fund, and net flows for U.S. ETFs by dividing reported net assets by shares outstanding.
  • Morningstar's report about U.S. fund flows for May 2020 is available here .
  • Morningstar's Manager Research Group consists of various wholly owned subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc. including, but not limited to, Morningstar Research Services LLC.

AGF Announces June 2020 Cash Distributions for AGFiQ Global Multi-Sector Bond ETF, AGFiQ Global Infrastructure ETF, AGFiQ Global Income ETF Portfolio and AGFiQ US Long/Short Dividend Income CAD-Hedged ETF

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Exchange-traded funds, Finance, Investment, Draft:AGF Management Limited

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with an investment in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Key Points: 
  • Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with an investment in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
  • Units of ETFs are bought and sold at market price on a stock exchange and brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
  • AGFiQ is the quantitative investment platform for AGF powered by an intellectually diverse, multi-disciplined team that combines the complementary strengths of investment professionals across AGF and its affiliates.
  • Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm.

Consultants of Large 401(k) Plans See Retirement Income as Key To Retaining and Serving Retirees in Plans

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Monday, June 15, 2020
PIMCO, Exchange-traded funds

The top three recommended investment strategies for retirees are target-date, income-focused fixed income and multi-asset payout, according to the survey.

Key Points: 
  • The top three recommended investment strategies for retirees are target-date, income-focused fixed income and multi-asset payout, according to the survey.
  • White label assets comprise 20% of total large market assets under advisement, while custom target date assets remain modest.
  • With its launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing.
  • PIMCO undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.