Illinois-based provider of exchange-traded funds First Trust has introduced its first fund in 2014, adding to its lineup of dividend exchange-traded funds with the launch of its First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers Fund (RDVY). Although 2013 turned out to be a disappointing year for income strategies, demand for yield focused funds remained robust, which probably explains why First Trust …
New ETFs On The Block: Proshares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (NOBL)
ProShares, the nation’s biggest provider of alternative exchange-traded funds with a lineup of more than 140 products, has launched a new ETF providing exposure to the biggest dividend-paying components of the S&P 500 index. The NYSE Arca-listed ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) is the third offering in the unleveraged funds space by the Bethesda, MD-based sponsor, and marks the …
New ETFs On The Block: RevenueShares Ultra Dividend Fund (RDIV)
With the Federal Reserve deciding to hold off its much-anticipated taper last month, many market participants now believe that record low interest rates are likely to continue for a bit longer than previously thought, suggesting dividend funds may be a better option in the short and medium haul. Though the dividend-income space became fairly crowded after a number of providers …
New ETFs On The Block: Egshares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF (EMHD)
Emerging Global Advisors, the emerging market-focused sponsor of EGShares exchange-traded products, launched an income-centric product last month that focuses purely on yield. The new fund, EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF (EMHD), tracks the FTSE Equal Weighted Emerging All Cap ex-Taiwan Diversified Dividend Yield 50 Index, a benchmark co-developed by EGA and FTSE that provides exposure in developing world companies. …
New ETFs On The Block: Wisdomtree US Smallcap Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS)
WisdomTree, the New York-based fifth largest sponsor of exchange traded funds, continues with its launching spree this year amid a strong bull market. The number of new launches this year has already surpassed the total number of launches in the previous two combined and given the phenomenal success of their start performer this year – the Japan Hedged Equity Fund …
New ETFs On The Block: Egshares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF (EMDG)
Emerging Global Advisors, the NY-based specialist ETF issuer known for its suite of emerging markets funds, has announced the launch of the EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF (EMDG), the second dividend fund after the EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (HILO). The ETF, unveiled on Monday and listed on the NYSE Arca, gives investors exposure to developing market …