March 3, 2021
The value factor itself has seen better days, but when applied to a dynamic small cap rally, the results can be explosive. That is precisely the case for the
With its active management, AVUV seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diverse group of U.S. small cap companies across market sectors and industry groups.
Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities of small capitalization companies located in the United States. The fund also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts, currency forwards, and swap agreements.
Value’s Down but Not Out
Nigerian Stock Exchange Engages Issuers To Deepen Activity In ETF Market Date
03/03/2021
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or The Exchange) engaged with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Issuers’ in the Nigerian capital market consistent with its commitment to deepen activities in the segment on Wednesday, 3 March 2021. The virtual session highlighted key development areas for the market specifically in terms of product issuances, market liquidity, regulatory landscape and capacity building.
Speaking at the event, the Divisional Head, Trading Business, NSE. Mr. Jude Chiemeka noted that, “Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are one of the fastest-growing capital-market investment vehicles in advanced economies, offering transparency, liquidity, diversification, and lower costs. For an emerging market like Nigeria, the ETF marketplace represents a meaningful opportunity to support the development of domestic capital markets, leading to greater price transparency, investor diversificat
March 3, 2021
When it comes to rebounding emerging markets equities, several market forces are currently at play. First, avoiding state-backed companies can help keep investors safe in this arena. Second, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has growing applications within the sector.
Advisors can meet those demands with model portfolios, including the Emerging Markets Multi-Factor Portfolio.
“This model portfolio is designed for investors with a long-term horizon looking for exposure to a broad universe of Emerging Market equities primarily using factor focused ETFs. The selected ETFs provide certain factor tilts that have the potential to generate excess return relative to comparable cap-weighted benchmarks over longer-term holding periods. The strategies may use both WisdomTree and non-WisdomTree ETF,” according to WisdomTree.