Today (December 29, 2011) is the last day of trading for the Guggenheim BulletShares 2011 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCB). In what is believed to be the most timely liquidation and payment to shareholders, the fund's final distribution will be payable tomorrow.
Russell launched another suite of Factor ETFs on November 3, 2011, this time targeting international developed markets. Russell Developed ex-U.S. High Momentum ETF (XHMO), Russell Developed ex-U.S. Low Beta ETF (XLBT), and Russell Developed ex-U.S.
ETF Deathwatch membership surges to an all time high for November. Thirty-seven new names are joining the list, while only a dozen are leaving. The net increase of 25 products boosts the count to 211, representing a 13% increase over the 186 for October. The current list contains 154 ETFs and 57 ETNs with an average age of about 26 months and average assets of less than $6 million.
New product introductions totaled 275 in the first ten months of 2011. October saw 27 new ETPs come to market, consisting of 17 ETFs and 10 ETNs. Three ETFs closed and liquidated, putting the net gain in listed products at 24 for October. The quantity of U.S.
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