ETFs

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Horizons announces ETF name changes

On October 22, 2012, the names of the following Horizons ETFs will change as follows: Read: Horizons ETF offers fee rebate The following Class E units and Advisor Class units on the TSX will remain unchanged: Read: Horizons names sub-advisor of dividend ETF

By Staff |October 3, 2012

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Horizons ETF offers fee rebate

Horizons ETF is decreasing its management fee on Horizons S&P/TSX 60 from 0.07% to 0.05%. The reduced cost is effective for at least the next year. Read: What ETFs and Gucci shoes have in common “Studies have shown that keeping investment costs low is a key component to improving portfolio performance,” says Howard Atkinson, CEO […]

By Staff |October 2, 2012

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First Asset launches emerging markets ETF

First Asset has announced its Morningstar Emerging Markets Composite Bond Index ETF has closed its offering, so will start trading on the TSX today.

By Staff |October 1, 2012

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BMO makes changes to 2 ETF strategies

BMO Investments has made changes to the investment strategies of both the BMO Canadian Equity ETF Fund and BMO U.S. Equity ETF Fund. Both funds invest up to 100% of their assets in securities of an underlying exchange-traded fund, namely the BMO Dow Jones Canada Titans 60 Index ETF (ZCN) and BMO U.S. Equity Hedged […]

By Staff |September 18, 2012

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BlackRock announces ETF fee cuts

In order to remain competitive with firms such as Vanguard, BlackRock has confirmed it will cut its ETF fees in the fourth quarter 2012, reports Chris Flood of the Financial Times. Read: BlackRock Canada launches U.S. equity fund However, the company will not cut charges across its entire iShares ETF range. Instead, it will reduce […]

By Staff |September 11, 2012

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Manager fined for failing to supervise ETF sales

FINRA has fined and suspended a U.S. branch manager, Keith Leon Bobo, Jr., for failing to supervise the sale of leveraged ETFs.

By Staff |September 7, 2012

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BMO’s ETF Business sees 16% growth

BMO Financial Group today announced its ETF business has surpassed $7 billion in assets under management (AUM) and has grown by $1 billion (16%) in the last two months. “Our recent success has been driven by flows into ETFs which combine growth with attractive income,” says Kevin Gopaul, chief investment officer and senior vice president, […]

August 29, 2012

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BMO to alter 5 ETFs

BMO Asset Management recently proposed changes to the objectives of five of its ETFs. Read: BMO proposes changes to two ETFs ETFInsight says the potential alterations are positive for your clients, providing more diversification and aligning with their preferences. The following modifications were proposed: The BMO Dow Jones Canada Titans 60 Index ETF (ZCN): Rather […]

By Staff |August 24, 2012

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PowerShares launches ETF

PowerShares Tactical Bond (PTB) is a new diversified fixed-income ETF that provides income and capital growth. PTB invests in a mix of Canadian government, investment-grade corporate and real return bonds, and U.S. high-yield corporate bonds. It employs tactical shifts to take advantage of market opportunities while protecting capital during down turns. “PTB provides the opportunity […]

By Staff |August 24, 2012

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BMO proposes changes to two ETFs

BMO Investments is planning to change the strategies of both its Canadian Equity ETF and its U.S. Equity fund. Currently, the funds invest up to 100% of their assets in securities of an underlying exchange-traded fund. Namely, the BMO Dow Jones Canada Titans 60 Index ETF and BMO U.S. Equity Hedged to CAD Index ETF. […]

By Staff |August 16, 2012

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