Products

Horizons launches new U.S. Equity Income Fund

Horizons Exchange Traded Funds has filed a final prospectus for the Horizons Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund, a closed end fund which will be managed by AlphaPro Management Inc. The fund aims to provide investors with capital appreciation and monthly distributions, based on the performance of an equal weighted portfolio of the 50 largest and […]

By Staff |June 17, 2011

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Industry

First PowerShares listed in Canada

Invesco has listed two PowerShares ETFs on TSX today, the company’s first-ever ETF launch on a Canadian exchange. “The arrival of PowerShares ETFs on TSX establishes an exciting new footprint in the Canadian marketplace, expanding the range of next-generation ETF solutions available to investors in Canada,” said Ben Fulton, Invesco PowerShares managing director of global […]

By Staff |June 15, 2011

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Industry

Claymore launches convertible bond ETF

Claymore Investments has announced the launch of the Claymore Advantaged Convertible Bond ETF, available in as either common and advisor units. The ETF is designed to provide investors with exposure to the performance of the DEX Convertible Bond Index, consisting of both tax efficient monthly distributions and opportunity for capital appreciation. “Convertibles are hybrid securities […]

By Staff |June 14, 2011

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Industry

XTF launches convertible bond ETF

XTF Capital Corp. has launched the Canadian Convertible Liquid Universe ETF, Canada’s first Convertible Bond ETF. It will begin trading on the TSX on June 7. “The Convertible Bond XTF is unique to Canada,” said Barry Gordon, president and CEO of XTF Capital Corp. and its parent company, First Asset. “Our deep experience with convertible […]

By Staff |June 6, 2011

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OSC seeks members for new committee

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking applicants for membership on its new Investment Fund Products Advisory Committee (IFPAC). The new committee will advise OSC staff on emerging product developments and innovations in the investment fund industry. It may also act as one source of feedback to OSC staff on the development of policy and […]

By Staff |June 2, 2011

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Dispelling hedge fund myths

As you plan, you will undoubtedly consider asset allocation and risk tolerance. Hedge funds can play an important role due to their non-correlation with traditional investments and the ability to provide true portfolio diversification. Yet myths about hedge funds continue to keep advisors and investors on the sidelines.

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Expert: Bet on emerging markets

While governments in industrialised economies are taking a softly-softly-catchee-monkey approach to monetary tightening, those in emerging markets have been more aggressive and have been able to successfully stymie inflation.

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Changing dynamics of market surveillance

Regulators are running full-tilt to protect the markets from intentionally abusive as well as unintentionally disruptive behaviour, Miranda Mizan, principal of the TABB Group said during a StreamBase webinar on new requirements for market surveillance. The flash crash of May 6, 2010, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop almost 600 points in about […]

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Products

Horizons launches new U.S. Equity Income Fund

First PowerShares listed in Canada

Claymore launches convertible bond ETF

XTF launches convertible bond ETF

Omega adds U.S. equities

OSC seeks members for new committee

Dispelling hedge fund myths

Expert: Bet on emerging markets

Coping with oil price volatility

Changing dynamics of market surveillance