BetaShares
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BetaShares is a company based in Sydney, Australia, specialising in issuing and managing exchange-traded fund
s (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 and Australia's first range of currency ETFs
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 as well as forecasting the future growth of the industry in Australia .
In 2011, BetaShares:
Exchange-traded fund
An exchange-traded fund is an investment fund traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks. An ETF holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds, and trades close to its net asset value over the course of the trading day. Most ETFs track an index, such as the S&P 500 or MSCI EAFE...
s (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 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 as well as forecasting the future growth of the industry in Australia .
In 2011, BetaShares:
- Announced the launch of Australia's first currency ETF , and now covers the US Dollar, British Pound and Euro
- Announced the launch of Australia's first currency hedged ETF, the BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF (A$ Hedged) . The launch of this product represents a significant step forward for Australian investors interested in gold exposure
- In June, BetaShares had the largest market share increase of ETF issuers in Australia
See also
- Gold exchange-traded fundGold exchange-traded fundGold exchange-traded products are exchange-traded funds , closed-end funds and exchange-traded notes that aim to track the price of gold. Gold exchange-traded products are traded on the major stock exchanges including Zurich, Mumbai, London, Paris and New York. , physically backed funds held...
- Gold as an investmentGold as an investmentOf all the precious metals, gold is the most popular as an investment. Investors generally buy gold as a hedge or harbor against economic, political, or social fiat currency crises...
- Exchange-traded fundExchange-traded fundAn exchange-traded fund is an investment fund traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks. An ETF holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds, and trades close to its net asset value over the course of the trading day. Most ETFs track an index, such as the S&P 500 or MSCI EAFE...
- List of Australian exchange-traded funds