Page 3 - Latest Updates on ETF
Bharat Bond ETF oversubscribed 6 times against base size of Rs 1,000 crore
The funds raised through the debt ETF helps in smoothening borrowing plans of the participating CPSEs or public sector banks
 "Bharat Bond ETF oversubscribed 6 times against base size of Rs 1,000 crore")
Passive debt funds: Hold till maturity for return certainty, say experts
With interest rates expected to rise, staggered investments in target maturity funds will be advisable, say experts
 "Passive debt funds: Hold till maturity for return certainty, say experts")
Invesco MF puts launch of blockchain fund on hold over regulatory concerns
Move follows RBI alarm bells on crypto; The fund was to invest in Invesco CoinShares Global Blockchain UCITS ETF, an ETF listed globally
 "Invesco MF puts launch of blockchain fund on hold over regulatory concerns")
Govt may raise over Rs 10,000 cr via Bharat Bond ETF by December
Bharat Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund that invests in debt of public sector companies. The ETF currently invests only in 'AAA'-rated bonds of public sector companies.
Proshares Bitcoin-futures ETF starts trading in watershed moment
Meanwhile, the price of Bitcoin has been rising in anticipation
 "Proshares Bitcoin-futures ETF starts trading in watershed moment")
Bitcoin hovers near 6-month high on ETF hopes, inflation worries
If the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not object, the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF completes a 75-day period since the fund manager filed plans and could begin trading on Tuesday
 "Bitcoin hovers near 6-month high on ETF hopes, inflation worries")
Divi's Laboratories, SBI Life Insurance shares gain on Nifty inclusion
Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises fell 3.7 per cent and that of Bharti Infratel ended flat. The two companies will be removed from the bluechip index
 "Divi's Laboratories, SBI Life Insurance shares gain on Nifty inclusion")
Second tranche of Bharat Bond ETF receives bids worth Rs 10,000 cr
The second series of ETFs were launched with a green-shoe option of an additional Rs 11,000 crore over and above the base issue size.
Bharat Bond ETF second tranche launched, base issue size of Rs 3,000 cr
Green shoe option of Rs 11,000 cr; NFO starts July 14 and ends July 17
Bharat Bond ETF may look at including 'AA' rated securities of PSUs: DIPAM
The ETF currently invests only in 'AAA' rated bonds of public sector companies
Bharat Bond ETF second tranche worth Rs 14,000 cr to hit market in mid-July
In December, 2019, Bharat Bond ETF mobilised Rs 12,400 crore
 "Bharat Bond ETF second tranche worth Rs 14,000 cr to hit market in mid-July")
EM ETF outflows topped $4 billion last week; China, India among worst hit
This was the fourth straight week of outflows and also the biggest weekly outflow in more than a year
 "EM ETF outflows topped $4 billion last week; China, India among worst hit")
ETF flows show signs of revival in emerging markets, but India an outlier
According to foreign fund managers, receding worries regarding a major global outbreak of Coronavirus led to improved sentiment.
Brokerages eye ETF play to take advantage of the rising investor interest
Instead of just focusing on earning brokerage selling ETFs, broking houses are also considering packaging multiple ETFs as part of a more customised advisory service offering multiple asset exposure
 "Brokerages eye ETF play to take advantage of the rising investor interest")
PSU stocks see sharp movements after Nifty CPSE index rejig; IOCL, PFC dip
Experts say companies added into index could attract large investor flows
 "PSU stocks see sharp movements after Nifty CPSE index rejig; IOCL, PFC dip")
Do sovereign gold bonds bought in secondary market make good investments?
SGBs are not very liquid. Buy only if you believe gold prices will remain strong and if you can hold till maturity; if you're a short-term investor, ETFs work better
 "Do sovereign gold bonds bought in secondary market make good investments?")
Govt to retain over-subscription in both offerings of Bharat Bond ETF
Both three-year and ten-year series received bids in excess of the base issue size
 "Govt to retain over-subscription in both offerings of Bharat Bond ETF")
Bharat Bond ETF raises over Rs 12,000 cr, oversubscribed 1.7 times
Sources said the offer saw strong response from retail investors, HNIs and NRIs
 "Bharat Bond ETF raises over Rs 12,000 cr, oversubscribed 1.7 times")
Bharat Bond ETF anchor book over-subscribed 1.7 times; LIC also places bids
Fund could later look at instruments rated below the top-grade, if there is demand
Edelweiss launches maiden corporate bond ETF, aims to raise Rs 15,000 cr
This ETF is an initiative of the department of investment and public asset management and the latter has given the mandate to Edelweiss AMC to design and manage the product
