Tag: ETFs

November 23, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

eToro Launches Global MSCI ETF Focused on Argentinian Stocks

The primary objective of ARGT is to offer investors a diversified portfolio that mirrors the growth potential of significant players in Argentina's financial markets. One notable aspect of this offering is its alignment with eToro's zero-commission policy in eligible regions, making it an appealing choice for individuals seeking to invest in the Argentine market without…

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November 09, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Grayscale fights SEC for looser restrictions on trust products

Grayscale’s GBTC operates as a spot bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP), more commonly known as an ETF.  The SEC's involvement in negotiations with Grayscale signifies a critical step in the potential approval of several ETFs for the crypto industry. If the approval goes ahead, the entry of everyday investors into the digital asset space could be…

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September 28, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

VT Markets introduces 51 new ETFs trading options

The new ETFs cover a range of trading instruments including stocks, bonds, and indices across various industries from different global exchanges. Among the ETFs for the technology sector are US Technology ETF (IYW) and Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT). The bond ETFs include a wide selection of bonds diversified by type, issuer, maturity and region,…

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Deutsche Börse
January 31, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Deutsche Börse sees rise in demand for crypto products in 2021

ESG ETFs were the most popular categories in Europe at €33.6 billion in turnover, climbing 176% YoY. Xetra remained the largest exchange venue for ESG ETFs in terms of trading turnover and number of listed ETFs. Stephan Kraus, head of Deutsche Börse's ETF segment, said: Continued strong growth in our ESG segment reaffirms how mission-critical…

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Swiss Stock Exchange
December 07, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SIX launches new quote on demand trading service

Trades in QOD are published immediately after execution, further strengthening post-trade transparency. Trade execution reports will also be made available on the business day following the execution. ETFs were increasingly traded over-the-counter in the past. With this addition to the existing order book, QOD offers investors the opportunity to trade ETFs in a bidding process…

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Swiss Stock Exchange
October 26, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SIX ETF market report reveals calmer third quarter for 2020

The supply of ETFs increased slightly in the third quarter with a plus of 66 units. The focus fell on equity ETFs, especially thematic offerings and those with a focus on sustainability. Commodity ETFs remain in high demand and with high price. Trading volumes fell in all asset classes except commodities and others between July…

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FCA bans sale of crypto-derivatives to retail consumers
October 06, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FCA bans crypto derivatives sale to retail consumers

The FCA said: Unregulated transferable cryptoassets are tokens that are not ‘specified investments’ or e-money, and can be traded, which includes well-known tokens such as Bitcoin, Ether or Ripple. Specified investments are types of investment which are specified in legislation. Firms that carry out particular types of regulated activity in relation to those investments must…

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