WisdomTree, the New York-based exchange-traded fund sponsor best known for its fundamental indexes, has further enhanced its offering of dividend focused ETFs with the recent launch of a dividend payout fund that tracks US companies showing good dividend growth prospects. The new product, the WisdomTree US Dividend Growth Fund (DGRW), is likely to compete with other funds in the dividend …
New ETFs On The Block: Global X Superdividend US ETF (DIV)
Global X Funds, a New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds best known for its niche offerings, has launched the Global X SuperDividend US ETF (DIV). As the name suggests, the fund is a direct play on one prominent theme; the investors’ thirst for dividend and yield. However, the new ETF features an additional source of appeal for the conservative investor; …
New ETFs On The Block: Market Vectors BDC Income ETF (BIZD)
Market Vectors, the fifth-largest US issuer of exchange-traded products sponsored by Van Eck Global, has launched the Mar Vectors BDC Income ETF (BIZD), the first exchanged-traded fund designed to offer pure-play exposure to business development companies (BDCs). Business development companies generate income by lending to, and investing in, privately-held or thinly traded public companies that tend to be below investment-grade …
New ETFs On The Block: Flexshares Unveils Three Dividend ETFs
FlexShares, the Portland, ME-based ETF issuing arm of Northern Trust, has launched three dividend products for investors seeking income-generating options in this low yield environment. The products may come handy for various investors since many companies are planning last minute dividends to reduce their own tax liabilities as going over the fiscal cliff looks almost certain now. The FlexShares Quality …
New ETFs On The Block: Powershares S&P 500 High Dividend Portfolio (SPHD)
Invesco PowerShares, the Wheaton, Illinois-based ETF provider behind the popular S&P Low Volatility ETF (SPLV), has announced the launch of PowerShares S&P 500 High Dividend Portfolio ETF (SPHD), another factor-based fund that provides exposure to large- and mid-cap companies that have oversized dividend payouts and are less volatile than the broad market. The fund tracks the S&P Low Volatility …
New ETFs On The Block: SSGA S&P 1500 Momentum Tilt ETF (MMTM) And S&P 1500 Value Tilt ETF (VLU)
State Street Global Advisors, the Boston-based second largest US provider of exchange traded funds has expanded its offering by two with new funds focused on the S&P 1500 index. State Street, a major player with over 100 different funds in its portfolio, has nearly quarter of a trillion dollars in assets under management. The latest funds, while tracking the S&P …