BetaShares launches Australia’s first oil ETF

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BetaShares has announced the launch of the first oil exchange traded fund (ETF) on the Australian Securities Exchange – expanding the investment options available to Australian retail and institutional investors. The... Read more continue reading

ASX ETF update at 31 October 2011

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The first ASX quoted ETFs commenced trading in August 2001 covering the S&P/ASX 200 index and the S&P/ASX 50 index. As of October 31, 2011 there are 57 ETF /... Read more continue reading

ETF industry grows during market uncertainty

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The BetaShares Australian ETF Review for September indicates a reversal from a month of net redemptions in August. In September, the ETF industry returned to growth with units outstanding increasing... Read more continue reading

Investors reap dividends in volatile market

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The 2011 reporting season has rewarded investors with dividends as companies unload excess cash from their balance sheets in the face of a lower growth environment according to new data... Read more continue reading

ETF industry experiences net redemption in August

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While the local ETF market has boomed over the past three years, August saw a reversal of this trend as the industry experienced net redemptions of approximately $70 million as... Read more continue reading

ETFs perform as promised during market turmoil

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Exchange traded funds (ETFs) performed exactly as intended during the recent market volatility, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSgA). Australia’s flagship ETF, the SPDR® S&P®/ASX 200 Fund (STW), enjoyed... Read more continue reading

Launch of first gold bullion MINI on ASX

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Investors can now access leveraged investment in pure gold bullion exposure on ASX. Leading ETF provider BetaShares today announced the launch of a leveraged trading tool on the BetaShares Gold... Read more continue reading

Latest global ETP and ETF industry highlights

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In the first half of 2011, ETFs and ETPs attracted US$82.6 Bn of net new assets, 27.4% above the level of 2010’s first half. Net inflows in H1 2011 indicate... Read more continue reading

Three out of five sector ETFs have outperformed the ASX200

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Australian-owned ETF provider, Australian Index Investments (Aii), sector ETFs have had an exceptional year with its resources, metals & mining and industrials ETFs providing investors with returns well in excess... Read more continue reading

Aussie dividends ETF catches eye of international investors

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Russell urges investors to consider cash alternatives with new ETF Global investment services firm Russell Investments is encouraging investors to think outside term deposits and cash and look for income... Read more continue reading