BetaShares
BetaShares is a company based in Sydney, Australia, specialising in issuing and managing exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The company has been active in introducing a range of innovative products into the Australian ETF landscape, including Australia's first currency hedged ETF, Australia's first range of commodity ETFs, and Australia's first range of currency ETFs
History
BetaShares Capital Ltd is an Australian specialist provider of Exchange Traded Products (ETFs). BetaShares has been one of the primary organisations behind the continual growth and development of the Australian Exchange Traded Fund industry, and has been involved in the launch of several 'Australian firsts'.
Currently, BetaShares offers Exchange Traded Funds across several classes, including equities, currencies and commodities.
The organisation is actively involved in researching and commenting on ETF investing for Australian investors [1] as well as forecasting the future growth of the industry in Australia [2].
In 2011, BetaShares:
- Announced the launch of Australia's first currency ETF [3], and now covers the US Dollar, British Pound and Euro [4]
- Announced the launch of Australia's first currency hedged ETF, the BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF (A$ Hedged) [5]. The launch of this product represents a significant step forward for Australian investors interested in gold exposure [6]
- In June, BetaShares had the largest market share increase of ETF issuers in Australia [7]
- Announced the launch of Australia's first range of commodity ETFs, including Australia's first crude oil ETF and first Agriculture ETF.
See also
References
- ^ BetaShares cautions investors on the impact of currency on gold performance. "Advisor Voice", 20 July 2011, accessed 9 September 2011
- ^ Kennedy, Chris, BetaShares tips jump in ETF useMoney Management, 23 June 2011, accessed 9 September 2011
- ^ BetaShares launches Australia's first currency ETF. "ETF Mate", accessed 9 September 2011
- ^ Woodington, Matt, BetaShares adds major currencies to its range Financial Standard, 11 July 2011, accessed 9 September 2011
- ^ Teckchandani, Vishal, BetaShares launches hedged gold ETF Morningstar, 5 May 2011, accessed 9 September 2011
- ^ Yeow, Leng, ETFs take the weighty costs out of precious metals Australian Financial Review, 31 August 2011, p.2
- ^ Main, Andrew, Happy ETF campers ride a rising trend The Australian, 29 June 2011, p.8&12
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