AdvisorShares

AdvisorShares Launches Pure Cannabis ETF (Ticker: YOLO)

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Exchange-traded funds, Finance, Investment, Economy, AdvisorShares, Cannabis, Inverse exchange-traded fund, BetaShares

BETHESDA, Md., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced today that the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (Ticker: YOLO) will begin trading on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced today that the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (Ticker: YOLO) will begin trading on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
  • YOLO becomes the first U.S.-listed active ETF to deliver dedicated, fully-invested cannabis exposure.
  • This active ETF allocates across a universe of primarily U.S. and Canadian cannabis companies engaging in legal business which span different industries, including those specializing in consumer products.
  • "We believe YOLO may provide a compelling case to investors seeking emerging growth and dedicated cannabis exposure for their portfolios."

Global X Launches GNOM: An ETF targeting the Transformative Genomics Industry

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Exchange-traded funds, Finance, Global X ETFs, Solactive, Financial services, AdvisorShares, BetaShares

NEW YORK, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds, announced today the launch of the 13th fund in its Thematic Growth suite, the Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (Nasdaq: GNOM) .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds, announced today the launch of the 13th fund in its Thematic Growth suite, the Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (Nasdaq: GNOM) .
  • Global X Management Company LLC serves as an advisor to Global X Funds.
  • The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), which is not affiliated with Global X Management Company LLC.
  • Global X Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Solactive AG, nor does Solactive AG make any representations regarding the advisability of investing in the Global X Funds.

AdvisorShares Launches New Active ETF Focused on Cloud, Digital Ledger and Blockchain Technologies

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Finance, Money, Exchange-traded funds, Financial markets, Depositary receipts, AdvisorShares, Environmentalism, Funds, American depositary receipt

BKCH is managed by Sabretooth Advisors, a firm with deep expertise rooted in the ETF and capital market industries.

Key Points: 
  • BKCH is managed by Sabretooth Advisors, a firm with deep expertise rooted in the ETF and capital market industries.
  • Sabretooth also sub-advises the AdvisorShares New Tech and Media ETF (Ticker: FNG) .
  • The investment thesis for BKCH holds that companies utilizing cloud computing and digital companies implementing emerging technology like blockchain can realize increased profitability and appreciation in stock prices over an extended time horizon.
  • BKCH invests in U.S.-listed equities and American depositary receipts (ADRs) of such digital and cloud companies.

First Trust Launches the First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Professional services, Banking, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Finance, Investment, Money, AdvisorShares, SPDR

First Trust Advisors L.P. (First Trust) announced today that it has launched a new actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), the First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: LGOV) (the fund).

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. (First Trust) announced today that it has launched a new actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), the First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: LGOV) (the fund).
  • The fund is managed by First Trust Advisors L.P., with day-to-day management decisions made by the First Trust Securitized Products Group portfolio managers.
  • This ETF will further expand First Trusts robust lineup of actively-managed ETFs, providing investment advisors with a long duration strategy that complements our existing lineup of actively-managed fixed income ETFs, said Ryan Issakainen, CFA, Senior Vice President, ETF Strategist at First Trust.
  • First Trust and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. (FTP), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately held companies that provide a variety of investment services.

Sun Life Global Investments expands lineup with launch of Sun Life Tactical ETF Portfolios

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Friday, October 26, 2018
Finance, Money, Economy, Funds, Exchange-traded funds, Mutual fund, Investment management, AdvisorShares, WisdomTree Investments

Actively managed portfolios offer Clients value, access and broad diversification

Key Points: 
  • Actively managed portfolios offer Clients value, access and broad diversification
    TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2018 /CNW/ - Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc. ("Sun Life Global Investments") today announced the launch of Sun Life Tactical ETF Portfolios, a lineup of five new mutual fund portfolios that invest in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") and other mutual funds and are actively managed by Sun Life Global Investments' portfolio management team.
  • About Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc.
    Sun Life Global Investments is a subsidiary of Sun Life Financial Inc.
  • The Sun Life Tactical ETF Portfolios are mutual fund trusts that invest in a portfolio of ETFs and mutual funds and are actively managed by Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc.
  • Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc. is a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies.

DoubleLine Named Sub-Advisor of AdvisorShares DoubleLine Value Equity ETF (Ticker: DBLV)

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Finance, Money, Economy, Exchange-traded funds, AdvisorShares, Environmentalism, Funds, Equity securities, Equity

On that date, the fund will be renamed the AdvisorShares DoubleLine Value Equity ETF and will change its ticker symbol to DBLV.

Key Points: 
  • On that date, the fund will be renamed the AdvisorShares DoubleLine Value Equity ETF and will change its ticker symbol to DBLV.
  • "We are happy to forge this partnership with AdvisorShares and believe that DBLV will provide a compelling and transparent value equity investment."
  • DoubleLine Equity LP is an affiliated company of DoubleLine Capital LP.
  • Before joining DoubleLine, Mr. Checcone worked as Portfolio Manager at Huber Capital Management and as Equity Research Analyst at PRIMECAP Management.

ALPS Advisors, Inc. To Close An Exchange Traded Fund

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Exchange-traded funds, Economy, AdvisorShares

The Fund -- ALPS/Dorsey Wright Sector Momentum ETF (NASDAQ: SWIN) -- will close to new investors on October 18, 2018 and liquidate on October 22, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Fund -- ALPS/Dorsey Wright Sector Momentum ETF (NASDAQ: SWIN) -- will close to new investors on October 18, 2018 and liquidate on October 22, 2018.
  • The decision to close the Fund was made by the ALPS ETF Trust's Board of Trustees after consultation with ALPS Advisors, Inc., the investment adviser to the Fund.
  • For additional information about the liquidation, shareholders of the Fund may call ALPS at 866.759.5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com .
  • The Fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of its assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund.

American Century Investments Launches Three Additional Exchange Traded Funds

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Exchange-traded funds, Finance, Investment, Money, BetaShares, AdvisorShares

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --American Century Investments today announced the further buildout of its suite of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --American Century Investments today announced the further buildout of its suite of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
  • American Century Quality Diversified International ETF (QINT), American Century STOXX1 U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO) and American Century Diversified Municipal Bond ETF (TAXF) are now available to clients and investors and are listed on the NYSE ARCA.
  • Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) are bought and sold through exchange trading at market price (not NAV), and are not individually redeemed from the fund.
  • Foreside Fund Services, Distributor not affiliated with American Century Investments Services, Inc.
    2018 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc.