Deutsche Börse continues to expand its XTF segment for exchange-traded index funds. Four new Lyxor commodity index ETFs have been tradable since Monday.
ETF name: Lyxor ETF Broad Commodities Momentum TR
Asset class: commodity index ETF
ISIN: LU0721447596
Total expense ratio: 0.35 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: S&P Commodities Curve Momentum Beta+ TR TM
The Lyxor ETF Broad Commodities Momentum TR tracks a strategy index weighted according to the situation in the commodities market. This means that in a backwardation situation, commodities have a heavier weighting in order to realise rolling profits. Rolling profits are generated when shorter futures are more expensive than longer ones.
ETF name: Lyxor ETF Broad Commodities Optimix TR
Asset class: commodity index ETF
ISIN: LU0721447919
Total expense ratio: 0.35 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: S&P Commodities Optimix TR TM
The Lyxor ETF Broad Commodities Optimix TR tracks a strategy index that aims for an optimum rolling mechanism. The best time to roll a future is determined for each of the 24 commodities on the basis of factors such as the futures curve, seasonal fluctuations and historical patterns.
ETF name: Lyxor ETF S&P GSCI Aggregate 3 Months Forward
Asset class: commodity index ETF
ISIN: LU0721447083
Total expense ratio: 0.35 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: S&P GSCI 3-Month Forward Capped Sector Equal Weight Composite Index
The Lyxor ETF S&P GSCI Aggregate 3 Months Forward enables investors to participate in the performance of the three equally weighted commodities sectors energy, metals, and agriculture and livestock. It is based on futures contracts with 3-month terms.
ETF name: Lyxor ETF S&P GSCI Aggregate Inverse 1 Month Forward
Asset class: commodity index ETF
ISIN: LU0721446606
Total expense ratio: 0.40 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: S&P GSCI Inverse 1-Month Forward Capped Sector Equal Weight Composite Index Total Return
The Lyxor ETF S&P GSCI Aggregate Inverse 1 Month Forward enables investors also to participate in the inverse performance of the three equally weighted commodities sectors energy, metals, and agriculture and livestock. This is based on futures contracts with 1-month terms.
The product offering in Deutsche Börse’s XTF segment currently comprises a total of 952 exchange-listed index funds, while the average monthly trading volume stands at €16 billion.
