IndexIQ Launches New Market Neutral ETF

IndexIQ, the firm behind some of the first hedge fund replication ETFs, expanded its lineup last week with the debut of another product designed to deliver low volatility and low correlations to traditional asset classes. The IQ Hedge Market Neutral Tracker ETF (QMN) will seek to replicate an index that consists of both long and short positions in asset classes while minimizing exposure to systematic risk. The new fund could have appeal to investors looking to reduce risk in anticipation of a choppy market, or simply to smooth out overall portfolio volatility over a longer period of time. “Market Neutral is one of the largest hedge fund investment styles, both in terms of the number of funds and in the amount of assets being put to work,” said Adam Patti, IndexIQ CEO. “After incubating the index underlying QMN for four years, we felt it was an excellent time to roll out [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: ETFs: The $10 Billion Club Alternatives To The 20 Most Popular ETFs Tax Efficiency Report Card Ten New Year’s Resolutions For ETF Investors Where The ETF Money Is Flowing (The Answer Might Surprise You)