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WisdomTree Completes Acquisition of ETF Securities’ European Exchange-Traded Commodity, Currency and Short-and-Leveraged Business

WisdomTree Completes Acquisition of ETF Securities’ European Exchange-Traded Commodity, Currency and Short-and-Leveraged BusinessWisdomTree Completes Acquisition of ETF Securities’ European Exchange-Traded Commodity, Currency and Short-and-Leveraged Business

WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (NASDAQ: WETF), an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) and exchange-traded product (“ETP”) sponsor and asset manager, announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of ETF Securities’ European exchange-traded commodity, currency and short-and-leveraged business (“ETFS”), which includes $17.6 billion of assets under management (“AUM”) as of April 10, 2018. WisdomTree Completes Acquisition of ETF Securities European Exchange-Traded Commodity, Currency and Short-and-Leveraged Business.

With the addition of ETFS, WisdomTree’s AUM has increased to approximately $63.4 billion globally as of April 10, 2018. The acquisition elevates WisdomTree to the 9th largest ETP sponsor globally and the largest global independent ETP provider based on AUM, with significant scale and presence in the U.S. and Europe, the two largest ETP markets.

Consideration for the acquired business was $253 million of cash and stock consideration equivalent to 30 million shares of WisdomTree common stock, representing total consideration of $523 million based on the market close on April 10, 2018. The cash portion of the purchase price was funded with $53 million of balance sheet cash and $200 million from a newly raised term loan.
Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree CEO and President, said, “The completion of the acquisition brings together two undeniable forces in the industry, strongly positioning WisdomTree as a differentiated and diversified ETP provider that can thrive globally. Our newly combined talent and broad array of ETP offerings further expand, enhance and complement WisdomTree’s capabilities to continue to help investors achieve their investment objectives and generate long-term shareholder value.”

“The acquisition immediately adds scale, diversification and profitability to our business in Europe – the second largest ETF market in the world – and adds overall strength and resources to WisdomTree globally,” Steinberg added.

The Company will discuss the acquisition in further detail on the Q1 2018 Earnings Call.

About WisdomTree

WisdomTree Investments, Inc., through its subsidiaries in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Canada (collectively, “WisdomTree”), is an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) and exchange-traded product (“ETP”) sponsor and asset manager headquartered in New York. WisdomTree offers products covering equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and alternative strategies. WisdomTree currently has approximately $63.4 billion in assets under management globally.

WisdomTree® is the marketing name for WisdomTree Investments, Inc. and its subsidiaries worldwide.

About ETF Securities

ETF Securities is one of the world’s leading innovators of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) and provides specialist investment solutions across multiple asset classes to investors around the world, enabling them to intelligently build and diversify their portfolios. The company is the largest provider of commodity ETPs in Europe, having created the world’s first gold ETP in 2003. The company’s range of European commodity, currency and short & leveraged ETPs has a total AUM of US$17.6 billion, as of April 10, 2018.

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ETF Securities to sell its European Exchange-Traded Commodity, Currency and Short-and-Leveraged Business to WisdomTree

ETF Securities to sell its European Exchange-Traded Commodity, Currency and Short-and-Leveraged Business to WisdomTree

ETF Securities Limited (ETF Securities) has agreed to sell its European exchange-traded commodity, currency and short-and-leveraged business to WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (WisdomTree), the Nasdaq-listed (ticker: WETF) and New York headquartered global exchange-traded product provider. ETF Securities to sell its European Exchange-Traded Commodity, Currency and Short-and-Leveraged Business to WisdomTree.

The business being sold comprises all the European operations of ETF Securities, excluding the ETF platform.

The business being sold to WisdomTree has a comprehensive range of commodity, currency and short-and-leveraged products, AUM of $17.6 billion* and more than 50 dedicated staff. WisdomTree and ETF Securities will work to ensure that integration is seamless and expect no change to the current high standards of service and operations experienced by our customers and partners.
The sale is subject to regulatory approval and is currently anticipated to close in late Q1 2018.

WisdomTree and ETF Securities share a common entrepreneurial history and drive, with similar cultures and commitment to innovation. Together we can best meet the evolving needs of our customers. By combining our ETP business with WisdomTree and becoming its largest shareholder we are creating a leading independent global ETP provider. The new firm will be uniquely positioned to flourish in the years ahead, continuing to deliver huge value for customers and stakeholders.

Our press release can be found here

* Source: ETF Securities, as at 9/11/2017

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Hard Currency Emerging Markets Bonds Shine in August

Hard Currency Emerging Markets Bonds Shine in August

Key Takeaways as of August 31, 2016 – Hard Currency Emerging Markets Bonds Shine in August

•    The search for yield continues to fuel strong flows into emerging markets debt funds
•    Hard currency sovereign bonds outperformed, driven by tightening spreads over U.S. Treasuries
•    Emerging markets high yield corporate bonds were also solid performers, and provided a notable pickup in yield over U.S. high yield
•    Although skittishness over a possible Federal Reserve rate hike may continue in September, the climate appears to remain supportive for emerging markets debt

Skittishness has increased in September over a potential hike in U.S. interest rates, especially ahead of next week’s (9/20-9/21) FOMC meeting. In August (the month covered in this post), these concerns were mostly in the background. The ongoing search for yield continues to bring investors into emerging markets debt. Our view is that a rate hike by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) is not likely to dampen this trend, and that the environment for emerging markets debt will remain supportive.

All Eyes on the Fed

Investors focused on the Fed’s annual event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (held in late August) for clues about the likely path of interest rates. A surprisingly strong July jobs report led to increasing expectations of a rate hike before the end of the year, and comments from Yellen and Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer seemed to support that case. However, following the meeting weaker than expected U.S. manufacturing and August employment figures seem to have convinced the market that an imminent rate hike is now less likely.

Despite this rate uncertainty, flows into emerging markets debt remained strong in August, slightly moderating from the previous month. Globally, $8.0 billion flowed into emerging markets debt funds according to J.P. Morgan, bringing year-to-date flows to $31.3 billion, with $29.0 billion going into hard currency debt.

Developments in August

With approximately $11.7 trillion in negative yielding global debt, investors continued to allocate to emerging markets debt despite negative developments in some countries. In South Africa, an investigation of the finance minister increased uncertainty over leadership and caused the South African rand to tumble. Turkey maintained its investment grade status for now, but reviews are ongoing and Fitch Ratings lowered its outlook to negative. Standard & Poor’s lowered Mexico’s rating outlook to negative, citing sluggish growth and increasing debt. The agency noted that structural reforms undertaken continue to show positive results, but have not yet stimulated sufficient investment. In Brazil, President Dilma Rousseff was ousted by the Senate, providing hope that the country can move on with fiscal reforms under President Michel Temer. However, Temer’s ability to impose fiscal discipline is unclear, as the country remains divided with relatively little appetite for austerity measures.

There were also positive developments in August. Colombia’s government announced a peace deal with FARC (The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia), ending a 52-year-old war with the leftist rebel group. If successful, the Colombian government may now be able to focus on much needed tax reforms. In addition, the strength of emerging markets local currencies this year, assisted by commodity price gains, has helped central banks build up foreign currency reserves for the first time in two years.

Besides bullish political developments in Brazil, there are signs that monetary policy has turned more supportive as Brazil’s central bank indicated potential room for easing. Low or slowing inflation in other countries (e.g., Russia and Indonesia) may provide central banks room to ease rates or end tightening cycles to help boost growth. Elsewhere, including Chile and Mexico, central banks appear to maintain a more hawkish tone.

Spread Tightening Boosts Hard Currency Bonds

In August, hard currency sovereign bonds returned 1.79%, outperforming local currency sovereign bonds, which returned 0.04% (all returns are stated in U.S. dollar terms), and corporates which returned 1.18%. Returns of hard currency bonds were driven by a tightening of spreads over U.S. Treasuries. Local currencies detracted from positive local bond returns as the U.S. dollar showed strength amid expectations of a rate increase.

Latin America was the highest returning region among hard currency sovereign bonds. Both Peru and Colombia released positive economic data, with the latter also benefiting from the peace process. Bonds issued by Mexico were also top performers, despite a cut to the country’s credit rating outlook. Laggards included Mongolia, South Africa, and Chile.

Also of note within the hard currency bond universe is the relative performance of emerging markets high yield corporate debt. At 14.75% total return through the end of August, the sector is performing in line with U.S. high yield, which has returned 14.58%, and is 600 basis points ahead of emerging markets investment grade corporates which have returned 9.35% year-to-date. Emerging markets high yield corporates were still yielding above 7% at the end of August and provided 107 basis points pick-up versus U.S. high yield in option adjusted spread terms. Emerging markets high yield corporates currently have a one notch higher average credit rating than U.S. high yield and a shorter duration as well (3.74 vs. 4.20). That said, the spread pickup over U.S. high yield is near its lowest level since early 2013.

Among local currency sovereign bonds, Colombia, Russia, and the Philippines all experienced currency appreciation, adding to positive local bond returns. South Africa, Chile, and Indonesia were laggards. Chile’s government is dealing with an economic slowdown and rising pension costs. The ability to address these issues is in question given the unpopularity of the current government.

The Supportive Market Environment

In the short run, investors are likely to continue to focus on Fed action and the potential impact of a rate increase on the U.S. dollar. Despite these concerns, we feel the overall conditions remain supportive for emerging markets debt. Emerging markets yields continue to be attractive to investors looking beyond the low and negative rates available from most developed markets core fixed income asset classes.

1-Month Total Returns by Country

By Fran Rodilosso
CFA, Portfolio Manager

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Can mining strikes offset currency headwinds?

Can mining strikes offset currency headwinds?

Platinum and the Rand: Can mining strikes offset currency headwinds?

Platinum prices have rebounded by over 20% during 2016, as the South African Rand (ZAR) has strengthened 4%. A stronger ZAR should constrain supply by narrowing already stretched mining company margins. Opposing forces are likely to keep price volatility elevated in coming months as a potentially weaker ZAR balances the threat of output cuts from strike action.

Economic conditions are challenging to say the least. South African growth is expected to be just 0.6% in 2016 according to the IMF, from 1.3% in 2015, the lowest in over six years. Rising social tensions are a result of burgeoning unemployment. Unemployment is at the highest level since records began in 2008, at nearly 27% of the population, according to Stats SA.

Drought is impacting food prices, driving inflation higher, and at the same time the central bank is raising rates to try and keep prices in check. Raising rates to offset supply side inflation and reduce capital outflows is a sign of desperation and the local currency is unlikely to be a beneficiary of such action. Indeed, the South African Reserve Bank notes that the weaker currency could be fuelling inflationary pressures.

As a general rule of thumb, investors should be wary of those EM countries that are tightening monetary policy to stave off capital flight, especially when there is little inflationary pressure and weak growth – South Africa is a good example. With lacklustre outlook for the economy, the Rand is likely to remain weak.

Early June sees the potential for a credit rating downgrade for South Africa from S&P Global Ratings, with consensus economist expectations that the country’s rating will enter junk territory by end-2016. The IMF’s most recent mission to the country suggests that the government’s budget target ‘may be challenging’. A decrease to non-investment grade is likely to prompt further capital outflows and see the ZAR move lower against the USD.

The close correlation between the currency and platinum should see metal prices follow ZAR lower in the near term. However, later in June, and with another supply deficit forecast in 2016, the platinum price is likely to receive support from potential output reductions resulting from contract negotiation activity and possible strike action[i].

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[i] Recent strike action in South Africa in 2012 and 2014 lifted the platinum price by 17% and 0.5%, respectively.

Martin Arnold, Global FX & Commodity Strategist at ETF Securities

Martin Arnold joined ETF Securities as a research analyst in 2009 and was promoted to Global FX & Commodity Strategist in 2014. Martin has a wealth of experience in strategy and economics with his most recent role formulating an FX strategy at an independent research consultancy. Martin has a strong background in macroeconomics and financial analysis – gained both at the Reserve Bank of Australia and in the private commercial banking sector – and experience covering a range of asset classes including equities and bonds. Martin holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of New South Wales (Australia), a Master of Commerce from the University of Wollongong (Australia) and attained a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia.

 

A Market to Revisit

Emerging Markets Local Currency Bonds: A Market to Revisit

Emerging markets (”EM”) government bonds, particularly those denominated in local currencies, have bounced back in 2016. It’s time to look again at what they can offer. A Market to Revisit.

The past few years have not been kind to EM local currency bonds. Falling commodity prices and concerns about slowing global growth resulted in weak performance across many EM asset classes. Local currency bonds were particularly impacted by the robust U.S. dollar, which remained strong throughout 2015, and the prospect of four potential Federal Open Market Committee rate hikes in 2016. These headwinds caused investors to push valuations down to levels of extreme weakness, particularly on several EM currencies, which may have been oversold heading into 2016.

Q1 Tailwinds Provide Support

However, the Federal Reserve’s sentiment may have changed. The Fed appears to be taking a more dovish stance and the market is now expecting fewer rate hikes this year. Some immediate results could include a pullback in the U.S. dollar and the re-emergence of a risk-on appetite. These tailwinds have been strengthened by the first quarter rebound in commodity prices and the prospect of pro-growth political reform in several EM countries.

EM local currency bonds benefited from these supportive factors, which contributed to a return of 11.02% in the first quarter, as represented by the J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Diversified Index, significantly outperforming EM hard currency sovereign bonds and corporates. Every country in the index had both positive local bond market returns and currency appreciation for the period. Dedicated local currency funds also received significant inflows towards the end of the quarter.

Positive Flows as Investors Take Notice

Why the positive flows? After years of volatility and weak performance, EM local currency bonds may be underrepresented in many investors’ portfolios. In addition to market conditions being favorable in the first quarter, local currency bonds have some particularly attractive characteristics that stem from two distinct sources of return they provide: local interest rates and currencies.

Because of these distinct drivers of return, local currency EM bonds have exhibited low historical correlations with other segments of the fixed income market, especially core U.S. investment grade sectors, as shown below. Local currency EM bonds have also historically provided higher yields versus other EM bond sectors, with an investable universe that tends to be skewed more towards higher quality issuers. For example, 84% of local currency EM government bonds were rated investment grade at the end of the quarter, versus 63% of those denominated in hard currencies, as measured by the BofA Merrill Lynch Emerging Markets External Sovereign Index.

Low Correlation to Certain U.S. Fixed Income Sectors

As of March 31, 2016
(Click to enlarge) Source: Morningstar.

Historically Higher Yields Versus Other EM Sectors

As of March 31, 2016

(Click to enlarge) Source: FactSet. Index performance is not illustrative of fund performance. Fund performance current to the most recent month end is available by visiting vaneck.com/emlc.

These unique drivers of return are also sources of risk, and should be considered along with credit, economic, political and other risks associated with EM investments.

We believe that local currency EM bonds may potentially provide unique diversification benefits within a global fixed income portfolio, with both potentially higher yields and higher credit quality versus other EM fixed income sectors. For investors who have reduced their exposure in recent years, we believe it is a market worth revisiting.

Investors interested in this space may find easy access to local currency denominated bonds issued by emerging markets governments through VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC).

Authored by William Sokol, Product Manager, ETFs

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1 Source: J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Monitor, as of 3/31/16.
2 Correlation measures how two securities move in relation to each other.

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JPMorgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index (GBI-EM) tracks local currency denominated EM government debt.

BofA Merrill Lynch Emerging Markets External Sovereign Index (EMGB) tracks US dollar and Euro denominated EM government debt.

The asset classes referenced in the charts are represented by the following indices: High Yield Bonds: Barclays US Corporate High Yield Index measures the market of U.S. dollar denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bonds. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds: Barclays US Corporate Investment Grade Index tracks the investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable, corporate bond market. Inflation Linked Bonds: Barclays US Government Inflation Linked Index tracks US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) with at least one year until final maturity Broad US Investment Grade: Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index tracks the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS, ABS and CMBS. Treasuries: Barclays US Treasury Index tracks U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate debt with at least one year until final maturity issued by the U.S. Treasury. EM Local Sovereigns: JPMorgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index (GBI-EM) tracks local currency denominated EM government debt. EM USD & EUR Sovereigns: BofA Merrill Lynch Emerging Markets External Sovereign Index (EMGB) tracks US dollar and Euro denominated EM government debt. EM USD Corporates: BofA Merrill Lynch US Emerging Markets Liquid Corporate Plus Index (EMCL) tracks the US dollar denominated nongovernment debt of EM.

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