ETF Securities, the London-based exchange-traded fund issuer known for its commodity-based products in the US, launched its first equity-based products in collaboration with US investment-research giant Zacks recently. The two funds – the ETFS Zacks Earnings Large-Cap US Index Fund (ZLRG) and the ETFS Zacks Earnings Small-Cap US Index Fund (ZSML), focus solely on US large-capitalization and small-cap stocks only. …
New ETFs On The Block: Compass EMP US Discovery 500 Enhanced Volatility Weighted Index ETF (CSF)
Compass Efficient Model Portfolio Funds, the Tennessee-based registered investment advisor and fund issuer, introduced its fourth Smart-Beta exchange-traded fund on the NASDAQ following the firm’s debut in the ETF segment last month. The newly launched Compass EMP US Discovery 500 Enhanced Volatility Weighted Index ETF (CSF) seeks exposure in US small-cap stocks while giving protection against downside risks. CSF tracks …
New ETFs On The Block: SPDR Euro STOXX Small Cap ETF (SMEZ)
Europe is expected to witness stronger credit flow in the real economy after the European Central Bank cut its key interest rates this month. Investors are optimistic EU countries will recover from the prolonged recession that started in 2008 and stave off deflation successfully after the ECB’s intervention. As the business cycle improves, European equities, particularly small cap stocks, are …
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: Powershares DWA Small Cap Technical Leaders Portfolio (DWAS)
Aligning with the latest trend of fund launches that that focuses on smaller issuers, Invesco PowerShares joined the wave by launching the DWA Small Cap Technical Leaders Portfolio (DWAS) last week. The latest offering from the ETF powerhouse comes after a brief hiatus of five months but helps the company expand into more niche segments. DWAS follows the Dorsey Wright …