ETFs

Paul Burgin looks at the nature of the French ETF market, exploring product themes, investor appetite, distribution channels and prospects for development

Latin America has produced some sparkling returns in the last few years and with Brazil leading the way, prospects continue to look promising. Nick Sudbury reports

iShares is to launch a range of swap-based ETFs "imminently," ETFM understands.

The role of ETFs in the US market "flash crash" on 6 May is under scrutiny following a preliminary report suggesting ETFs and index futures were linked to the event.

Source has unveiled an ETF tracking the total return of the S&P 500 index, adding to its existing fund range offering US exposure.

Standard & Poor's has launched the S&P International Corporate Bond index, comprising public investment grade corporate bonds by issuers outside the US.

Deutsche Bank has released two ETFs offering exposure to Mexico and European real estate stocks on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Lyxor Asset Management has launched an ETF providing exposure to the Eurostoxx 50 Dividend Points Futures index on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

IndexIQ has released an ETF providing exposure to the small capitalisation sector of publicly traded companies domiciled and primarily listed in Taiwan.

Advisers expect a surge in demand for ETFs this year, as the Australian market moves from commission based selling to fee for service models, according to Russell Investments.