Products April 25, 2007

ETF Asset Manager Launches Funds for 401(k) Market

April 25, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - XTF, an asset manager specializing in asset allocation portfolios composed of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has introduced nine new ETF-based mutual fund portfolios targeted for the 401(k) market and retail advisers.
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According to XTF’s announcement, three tactical asset allocation portfolios – conservative, moderate and aggressive; four target date portfolios from 2010 – 2040+; a Country Rotation Portfolio, and a Sector Rotation Portfolio will be provided both through advisers and companies serving qualified retirement plans that will offer the funds on their platforms.

The three tactical risk-based portfolios – Conservative, Moderate and Aggressive – have equity exposures of 40%, 60% and 80%, respectively. The four target date portfolios – ETF 2010, ETF 2020, ETF 2030 and ETF 2040+ – are reallocated among assets annually, gradually reducing equity exposure as investors approach and enter their retirement years, the announcement said.

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The Country and Sector Rotation Portfolios invest in ETFs based on specific countries and industry sectors. XTF models each country or sector independently, compares its risk/reward profile to an equivalent investment in intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries, and invests in whichever is more favorable.

The new funds will be offered based on the following pricing models:

  • Class I for the institutional market: 69 bps;
  • Class A: includes a 12(b)1 fee of 25 bps;
  • Class R for the 401(k) market: includes a 50 bps 12(b)1 fee;
  • Class C: includes a 1% CDSC over time to the investor.

More information can be found at  www.xtf.com .

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