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Warren Buffett's Letter: Big Stock Losses, the U.S. Budget Deficit and Jokes

February 23, 2019--The stock market rout that occurred at the end of last year hurt Berkshire Hathaway's 2018 profits, at least on paper.
The conglomerate controlled by Warren E. Buffett suffered losses of $25.4 billion in the fourth quarter, according to Berkshire's annual report that was released on Saturday.

Invesco shuts down 19 ETFs

February 22, 2019--Invesco has spent years expanding its product range through acquisitions, including takeovers of Guggenheim and OppenheimerFunds, but this week dropped 19 exchange-traded funds from its product list.

iShares U.S. ETF Trust files with the SEC

February 22, 2019--iShares U.S. ETF Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC.

iShares files with the SEC

February 22, 2019--iShares, Inc. has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC.

iShares Trust files with the SEC

February 22, 2019--iShares has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC.

KraneShares files with the SEC-KraneShares Asia Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Index ETF

February 22, 2019--Krane Shares Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the KraneShares Asia Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Index ETF.

CME Bitcoin Futures See Biggest Day Ever: Even in Midst of Bear Market

February 22, 2019--It isn't a secret that 2018's Bitcoin price crash deterred an array of investors. Bitcoin.info, a leading cryptocurrency analytics provider, has statistics that indicate mentions of the flagship cryptocurrency on Twitter are nearing levels seen in mid-2016, prior to the media ruckus seen during the most recent crypto bull run.

Legg Mason files with the SEC

February 22, 2019--Legg Mason ETF Investment Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC.

DBX ETF Trust files with the SEC- Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF

February 22, 2019--DBX ETF Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

February 22, 2019--The current reports for the week of February 22, 2019 are now available.

WisdomTree Trust files with the SEC-WisdomTree Modern Tech Platforms Fund

February 21, 2019--WisdomTree Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the WisdomTree Modern Tech Platforms Fund.

Investors Don't Want to Replace You With a Robot: MDRT Survey

February 21, 2019--But many advisors are missing out on technology that could help improve their service, respondents said.
Americans have not outgrown human advisors, according to a study by Million Dollar Round Table. Rather, the study finds that their preference lies in combining the personal touch of an advisor alongside cutting-edge technology.

Fidelity Posts Record Revenue, Profit Despite Market Swoon

February 21, 2019--Firm's operating income rose 19% to $6.3 billion in 2018, and revenue increased 12% to $20.4 billion
Fidelity Investments posted record operating profits and revenue for a third-straight year even as a stock-market selloff late last year shrunk the value of the assets it manages for clients.

Amplify ETF Trust files with the SEC-Amplify International Online Retail ETF

February 21, 2019--Amplify ETF Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the Amplify International Online Retail ETF.

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Despite a Good Week for the Market, Equity Funds Suffer Net Redemptions

February 21, 2019--For the first week in three, investors were overall net redeemers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs), withdrawing $9.1 billion for Lipper's fund-flows week ended February 20. 2019.

Calvert Management Series files with the SEC

January 21, 2019--Calvert Management Series has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the

SPIKES Options Launched on MIAX

February 21, 2019--MIAX Options Executes Strategy to Transform Market as First True Competitor in Volatility Space
MIAX Options(R) on Tuesday began its first day of volatility options trading on the SPIKESTM Index (Ticker: SPIKE), an index designed with a fully-transparent process featuring pinpoint accuracy and radically faster dissemination.

Merk Investments hires VP of Gold & Precious Metals Peter Maletis

February 21, 2019--Merk Investments(R) announced today that it has hired Peter Maletis as Vice President-Gold & Precious Metals Research. Mr. Maletis will be a member of Merk's Portfolio Management Group, primarily focusing on gold and precious metals companies.

Insurers Are Still Wary of ETFs Despite Regulatory Overhaul

February 21, 2019--Almost 40% avoid using the funds, according to a new study
A change in rules was expected to boost use of debt ETFs

Weak U.S. data underscore growing headwinds to economy

February 21, 2019--New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly fell in December amid declining demand for machinery and primary metals, pointing to a sustained slowdown in business spending on equipment that could further crimp economic growth.

Eaton Vance NextShares Trust II files with the SEC-Eaton Vance Oaktree Diversified Credit NextShares

February 20, 2019--Eaton Vance NextShares Trust II has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the Eaton Vance Oaktree Diversified Credit NextShares.

WisdomTree files with the SEC-WisdomTree India ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund

February 20, 2019--WisdomTree Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the WisdomTree India ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund.

SPDR Index Shares Funds files with the SEC

February 20, 2019--SPDR Index Shares Funds files with the SEC has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC.

Select Sector SPDR(R) Trust files with the SEC

February 20, 2019--Select Sector SPDR(R) Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC.

Fidelity Covington Trust files with the SEC-3 ETFs

February 20, 2019--Fidelity Covington Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the
Fidelity Small-Mid Factor ETF
Fidelity Targeted Emerging Markets Factor ETF
Fidelity Targeted International Factor ETF.

ETF Managers Trust files with the SEC- ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF

February 20, 2019--ETF Managers Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF.

Mutual Funds Attract Net New Money in January, While ETFs Suffer Net Redemptions

February 20, 2019--For the second month in three, investors were net purchasers of mutual fund assets, injecting $36.9 billion into the conventional funds business (excluding ETFs, which are reviewed in the section below) for January. Investors warmed to improved trade talks between the U.S. and China and more dovish Federal Reserve Board comments, pushing U.S. stocks to their best January returns in three decades.

CFTC.gov Swaps Report Update

February 20, 2019--CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available

Eaton Vance files with the SEC

February 20, 2019--Eaton Vance Exchange-Traded Fund Trust has filed an application for exemptive relief with the SEC.

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 29-30, 2019

February 20, 2019--The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on January 29-30, 2019.

ETFGI reports ETFs and ETPs listed in Canada gather US$413 million during January 2019

February 20, 2019--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that ETFs and ETPs listed in Canada gathered net inflows of US$413 million in January.

Franklin Templeton Introduces First Suite of Franklin LibertyShares(R) Low-Cost Regional and Country ETFs in Canada

February 20, 2019-- New suite includes first Japan passive ETF and Europe (ex. U.K.) passive ETF available on a Canadian exchange
Franklin Templeton today announced the expansion of its Franklin LibertyShares ETF offerings in Canada with its first suite of passive ETFs, providing investors exposure to a specific region or country at a low fee.

Alpha Architect ETF Trust files with the SEC-Alpha Architect Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF

February 20, 2019--Alpha Architect ETF Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the Alpha Architect Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF.

Oil off 2019 highs as U.S. crude stocks build, output hits record

February 20, 2019--Oil prices fell below 2019 highs on Thursday after U.S. government data showed a fifth weekly build in crude inventories and record production, while concerns about slowing global economic growth weighed.

iShares files with the SEC-iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF

February 20, 2019--iShares has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF.

iShares files with the SEC-iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor USA Mid-Cap ETF

February 20, 2019--iShares has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SC for the iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor USA Mid-Cap ETF.

Some Dark Clouds on the Horizon for the U.S. Economy

February 20, 2019--By most accounts, the American economy is doing well. Jobs continue to be added at a robust pace, wage growth is accelerating, and the stock market has largely recovered from its late 2018 swoon. Yet a few recent pieces of data highlight potential trouble spots.

ETF Series Solutions files with the SEC-7 Defiance ETFs

February 19, 2019--ETF Series Solutions has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC-7 Defiance ETFs.

Countdown Restarts Today for SEC Decision on CBOE-VanEck Bitcoin ETF

February 19, 2019--The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may make an initial decision on not one, but two different bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals by April 5.

House bills would revisit regulation of cryptocurrencies

February 19, 2019--House bills with bipartisan support would direct regulators to examine new ways to oversee digital assets and protect them from manipulation, as some lawmakers strive to make financial technologies more mainstream.

Home Press Release Middlefield Launches Actively Managed ETF Platform

February 19, 2019--Middlefield Group is pleased to announce the launch of a Exchange-Traded Funds ("ETFs") platform that will provide investors with professional active management within a cost-effective, investor-friendly structure.

SEC Proposes to Expand "Test-the-Waters" Modernization Reform to All Issuers

February 19, 2019--The Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose an expansion of a popular modernization reform that would permit investor views about potential offerings to be taken into account at an earlier stage in the process than is the case today. The new rule and related amendments would expand the "test-the-waters" accommodation-currently available to emerging growth companies or "EGCs"-to all issuers, including investment company issuers.

CSOP ETF Trust files with the SEC-2 ETFs

February 19, 2019--CSOP ETF Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF and CSOP MSCI China A International Hedged ETF.

ETFGI reports assets invested in US listed ETFs and ETPs rise to US$3.63 trillion at the end of January 2019

February 19, 2019--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that ETFs and ETPs listed in the US saw net outflows of US$1.56 billion in January.

Amplify ETF Trust files with the SEC-Amplify High Income ETF

February 19, 2019--Amplify ETF Trust has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC for the Amplify High Income ETF.

The Eurekahedge Report-February 2019

February 19, 2019--Highlights from this month's report
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 2.32% in January, as the risk-on sentiment returned to the market, propelling the MSCI AC World Index (Local) up 7.36% during January. Throughout 2018, hedge fund managers posted losses of 4.08%, outperforming the global equity market which slumped 10.18% over the year.

Lipper U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Funds Experience Significant Net Inflows for the Second Consecutive Week

February 16, 2019--Lipper's fund asset groups (including both mutual funds and ETFs) took in almost $26.0 billion in net new money for the fund-flows trading week ended Wednesday, February 13.

NYSE, Cboe, Nasdaq move to block SEC transaction fee pilot program

February 15, 2019--New York Stock Exchange and its affiliated exchanges asked a federal court on Thursday to stop the SEC's transaction fee pilot program.

Hedge-fund reporting requirements should be scaled back, pair of US regulators say

February 15, 2019--Fewer hedge funds should have to report portfolio information as part of systemic risk monitoring, a pair of Republican members of the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission said.

ETF Series Solutions files with the SEC-ABR Dynamic Weight ETF

February 15, 2019--ETF Series Solutions has filed a post-effective amnemdnt, registration statement with the SEC for the ABR Dynamic Weight ETF.

ETF Series Solutions files with the SEC-7 Defiance ETFs

February 15, 2019-ETF Series Solutions has filed a post-effective amendment, registration statement with the SEC.

FTSE Russell Blog-Did defensive strategies get the job done in the recent downturn?

February 15, 2019--Five ESG transition tips for pensions trustees
Transitioning a portfolio to address ESG risks and opportunities can appear daunting. Here are five insights that may help. Read More

U.S. Regulators Looking into Limits on ETF Company Stock Holdings

February 15, 2019--Amid the rapid growth of passively managed index and ETFs, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission held a hearing on whether asset mangers' stakes in company stocks hurt consumers, but prominent players are fighting back.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

February 15, 2019--The current reports for the week of February 15, 2019 are now available.

SEC Starts Review of NYSE Arca's Bitcoin ETF Rule Change ProposalErisX to CFTC: Regulated ETH Futures Would Result in More Robust, Liquid Market

February 15, 2019--The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) started reviewing a rule change proposal for NYSE Arca's Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Feb. 11, according to an official document published today, Feb. 15.

NYSE Arca Filing Kicks Off Countdown for New Bitcoin ETF

February 15, 2019--The clock just started on the latest effort to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it was beginning its review of a bitcoin ETF rule change proposal filed by NYSE Arca and Bitwise Asset Management on Feb. 11, and the proposal itself was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 15, meaning the regulator has 45 days to make its initial decision on whether to approve, reject or extend the proposal.

US exchange giants try to thwart SEC pricing plan

February 15, 2019--NYSE and Nasdaq file petition to DC court, saying regulators' move is unlawful
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq have gone to court in an effort to block a plan from their main regulator to study the incentive schemes underpinning the world's biggest equities market.

BMO launches three asset allocation ETFs

February 15, 2019--Firm also introduces four other ETFs
Toronto-based BMO Asset Management Inc. has launched three risk-based asset allocation ETFs and four additional ETFs,the investment manager announced Friday.
The asset allocation ETFs are:
BMO Conservative ETF (ZCON), which targets exposure of 60% fixed income and 40% equity.