
THE HORIZONS ETFs FAMILY
EQUITIES, CURRENCY AND COMMODITY ETFs
Equities
HAH - Horizons S&P/TSX 60 130/30™ Index ETF
HEW - Horizons S&P/TSX 60 Equal Weight Index ETF
HJE - Horizons GMP® Junior Oil and Gas Index™ ETF
HXS - Horizons S&P 500® Index ETF
HXT, HXT.U - Horizons S&P/TSX 60™ Index ETF
Currencies
DLR, DLR.U - Horizons U.S. Dollar Currency ETF
ASD - Horizons Australian Dollar Currency ETF
Commodities
HUK - Horizons COMEX® Copper ETF
HUG - Horizons COMEX® Gold ETF
HUZ - Horizons COMEX® Silver ETF
HUC - Horizons Winter-Term NYMEX® Crude Oil ETF
HUN - Horizons Winter-Term NYMEX® Natural Gas ETF
Fixed Income
HAF, HAF.A - Horizons Tactical Bond ETF
HAP, HAP.A - Horizons Income Plus ETF
HAB, HAB.A - Horizons Corporate Bond ETF
HFR, HFR.A - Horizons Floating Rate Bond ETF
Balanced
HAA, HAA.A - Horizons Balanced ETF
Specialty
HAC, HAC.A - Horizons Seasonal Rotation ETF
HAG - Horizons Gartman ETF
Equities
HAV, HAV.A - Horizons North American Value ETF
HAW, HAW.A - Horizons North American Growth ETF
HAL, HAL.A - Horizons Dividend ETF
HAZ, HAZ.A - Horizons Global Dividend ETF
HPR, HPR.A - Horizons Preferred Share ETF
Covered Call
HEA.U, HEA.V - Horizons Enhanced Income U.S. Equity (USD) ETF
HEJ, HEJ.A - Horizons Enhanced Income International Equity ETF
HEF, HEF.A - Horizons Enhanced Income Financials ETF
HEE, HEE.A - Horizons Enhanced Income Energy ETF
HEP, HEP.A - Horizons Enhanced Income Gold Producers ETF
HEX, HEX.A - Horizons Enhanced Income Equity ETF
HES.UN - Horizons Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund *
HGY.UN - Horizons Gold Yield Fund *
LEVERAGED, INVERSE, SPREADS AND VOLATILITY ETFs
LEVERAGED, INVERSE, SPREADS AND VOLATILITY ETFs
Leveraged (Fixed Income/Currencies)
HDU, HDD - BetaPro U.S. Dollar Bull+ & Bear+ ETF
HTU, HTD - BetaPro U.S. 30-Year Bond Bull+ & Bear+ ETF
Volatility
HVU - BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures™ Bull+ ETF
HUV - BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures™ ETF
Leveraged (Commodities)
HKU, HKD - BetaPro COMEX® Copper Bull+ & Bear+ ETF
HBU, HBD - BetaPro COMEX® Gold Bullion Bull+ & Bear+ ETF
HZU, HZD - BetaPro COMEX® Silver Bull+ & Bear+ ETF
HOU, HOD - BetaPro NYMEX® Crude Oil Bull+ & Bear+ ETF
HNU, HND - BetaPro NYMEX® Natural Gas Bull+ & Bear+ ETF
Inverse (Equities, Commodities)
HIX - BetaPro S&P/TSX 60™ Inverse ETF
HIF - BetaPro S&P/TSX Capped Financials™ Inverse ETF
HIE - BetaPro S&P/TSX Capped Energy™ Inverse ETF
HIG - BetaPro S&P/TSX Global Gold™ Inverse ETF
HIU - BetaPro S&P 500® Inverse ETF
HIO - BetaPro NYMEX® Crude Oil Inverse ETF
HIN - BetaPro NYMEX® Natural Gas Inverse ETF
HIB - BetaPro COMEX® Gold Inverse ETF
HIZ - BetaPro COMEX® Silver Inverse ETF
Commodity Spreads
HBZ - BetaPro COMEX® Long Gold / Short Silver Spread ETF
HZB - BetaPro COMEX® Long Silver / Short Gold Spread ETF
HON - BetaPro NYMEX® Long Crude Oil / Short Natural Gas Spread ETF
HNO - BetaPro NYMEX® Long Natural Gas / Short Crude Oil Spread ETF
* HGY.UN and HES.UN currently trade as closed-end funds on the TSX. They are expected to convert into actively managed ETFs no later than July 31, 2012 and November 30, 2012, respectively.
Frequantly Asked Questions
Horizons AlphaPro
Who is AlphaPro Management Inc.?
Who is AlphaPro Management Inc.?
Horizons AlphaPro ETFs ("AlphaPro ETFs") are managed by AlphaPro Management Inc. ("AlphaPro"), an innovative financial services company specializing in actively managed ETFs. AlphaPro is a subsidiary of Jovian Capital Corporation.
AlphaPro ETFs General
What are actively managed ETFs?
What are activley managed ETFs?
Actively managed Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs") are similar to traditional mutual funds, but are listed on an exchange. As a result, active ETFs combine the benefits of active management with the traditional structural advantages of ETFs: lower fees, greater flexibilty, and greater convenience. Click here for more information.
Are the AlphaPro ETFs RSP Eligible?
Are the AlphaPro ETFs RSP Eligible?
All AlphaPro ETFs are RSP eligible.
Do the AlphaPro ETFs pay distributions?
Do the AlphaPro ETFs pay distributions?
Some ETFs may pay distributions annually, which are expected to be capital gains and dividends. Others pay more frequently.
Can I buy AlphaPro ETFs if I don't live in Canada?
Can I buy AlphaPro ETFs if I don't live in Canada?
Those living outside of Canada are able to purchase AlphaPro ETFs as long as they have access to trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
How do the AlphaPro ETFs maintain liquidity?
How do the AlphaPro ETFs maintain liquidity?
ETFs maintain liquidity on three levels:
• Listed on an exchange (e.g. TSX) and can be traded whenever market is open
• Supported by market makers who are obligated to provide a minimum amount of liquidity at predetermined spread from fair value under normal market conditions
• AlphaPro ETFs are open-ended allowing the ETF to grow and shrink in size as result of supply and demand
What benchmarks do the AlphaPro ETFs track?
What benchmarks do the AlphaPro ETFs track?
The AlphaPro ETFs track a number of key benchmarks across different asset classes. To view the current line-up please see our Horizons Product Lineup
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Who can I contact to learn more about AlphaPro ETFs?
Who can I contact to learn more about AlphaPro ETFs?
To find out more about AlphaPro ETFs contact your advisor or us directly at 416 933 5745 (1 866 641 5739 toll free) or info@hapetfs.ccom
How do I obtain a copy of the AlphaPro ETFs prospectus?
How do I obtain a copy of the AlphaPro ETFs prospectus?
An electronic copy of the AlphaPro ETFs prospectuses are available here To receive a print copy, please contact us at 416 933 5745 (1 866 641 5739 toll free) or info@hapetfs.com
Horizons BetaPro
Who is BetaPro Management Inc.?
Who is BetaPro Management Inc.?
BetaPro Management Inc. is Canada's sole provider of leveraged and inverse leveraged ETFs allowing investors to profit or protect in bull and bear markets. BetaPro Management Inc. is an associate of Jovian Capital Corporation, a publicly traded financial services holding company with approximately $12B in client assets.
BetaPro ETFs General
What are double inverse ETFs?
What are double inverse ETFs?
Double inverse ETFs are designed to return that is two times the opposite of the underlying benchmark. If the benchmark goes up 1% in a day, the ETF will go down 2%. Conversely, if the underlying benchmark goes down 1% in a day, the ETF should go up 2% on that day.
Are the BetaPro ETFs RSP Eligible?
Are the BetaPro ETFs RSP Eligible?
All BetaPro ETFs are RSP eligible.
Do the BetaPro ETFs pay distributions?
Do the BetaPro ETFs pay distributions?
The ETFs are entitled to pay distributions annually and they are expected to be predominantly capital gains in nature.
How do I begin making markets in BetaPro ETFs?
How do I begin making markets in BetaPro ETFs?
If you are interested in making markets in the BetaPro ETFs, please contact the manager directly at info@hbpetfs.com.
What is the difference between NAV and Price?
What is the difference between NAV and Price?
Coming soon.
Can I buy BetaPro ETFs if I don't live in Canada?
Can I buy BetaPro ETFs if I don't live in Canada?
Those living outside of Canada are able to purchase BetaPro ETFs as long as they have access to trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
How do the effects of compounding and rebalancing affect my returns?
How do the effects of compounding and rebalancing affect my returns?
As a result of the typical stated objective of beta funds to realize a multiple (for BetaPro ETFs, 2x or -2x) of the daily returns of a given benchmark index, an investor's investment will experience the effects of compounding.
• For example, if $100 is invested in an ETF and the underlying index rises 1% on the next day, the investor would earn $2. On the following day, $102 will be invested to achieve the same investment objective. As such, as the ETF rises on consecutive days, the investor's capital being invested to realize the daily return of the underlying benchmark index will increase each day, resulting in a "compounding" effect.
• Conversely, if $100 is invested in an ETF and the underlying index declines 1% on the next day, the investor would lose $2. On the following day, $98 will be invested to achieve the same investment objective. As such, as the ETF drops on consecutive days, the investor's capital being invested to realize the daily return of the underlying benchmark index will decrease each day, resulting in a "compounding" effect.
• This latter phenomena explains why the investment is of limited risk
What is my risk for losses considering the BetaPro ETFs are leveraged?
What is my risk for losses considering the BetaPro ETFs are leveraged?
The BetaPro ETFs have limited risk. You are only subject to losing your original investment. Because the BetaPro ETFs are rebalanced daily, you cannot lose more that you put in. For examples of rebalancing, please see the prospectus.
How do the BetaPro ETFs maintain liquidity?
How do the BetaPro ETFs maintain liquidity?
ETFs maintain liquidity on three levels:
• They are listed on an exchange
• Market makers are present and obligated to provide a minimum amount of liquidity by providing bid/ask spreads that keep the ETFs in line with their underlying instruments.
• The ETF manager is able to create and redeem units at any time depending on the liquidity of the underlying instruments
What benchmarks do the BetaPro ETFs track?
What benchmarks do the BetaPro ETFs track?
The BetaPro ETFs track a number of key benchmarks across different asset classes. To view the current line-up please see our BetaPro ETF Guide
What types of strategies use the BetaPro ETFs?
What types of strategies use the BetaPro ETFs?
To learn more about strategies involving the BetaPro ETFs please visit the Strategies section of our website
Are the BetaPro commodity ETFs currency hedged?
Are the BetaPro commodity ETFs currency hedged?
The following BetaPro ETFs are currency hedged:
HBP NYMEX Crude Oil Bull + ETF
HBP NYMEX Crude Oil Bear + ETF
HBP NYMEX Gas Bull + ETF
HBP NYMEX Gas Bear + ETF
HBP COMEX Gold Bull + ETF
HBP COMEX Gold Bear + ETF
HBP S&P Agribusiness North America Bull+ ETF
HBP S&P Agribusiness North America Bear+ ETF
HBP S&P 500 Bull + ETF
HBP S&P 500 Bear + ETF
HBP NASDAQ 100 Bull + ETF
HBP NASDAQ 100 Bear + ETF
HBP MSCI Emerging Markets Bull + ETF
HBP MSCI Emerging Markets Bear + ETF
HBP US 30-year Bond Bull + ETF
HBP US 30-year Bond Bear + ETF
HBP US Dollar Bull + ETF
HBP US Dollar Bear + ETF
The above are denominated in Canadian dollars although their underlying benchmarks are priced in U.S. dollars. Any U.S. dollar gains or losses as a result of the fund's investment will be hedged back to the Canadian dollar to the fullest extent possible. The BetaPro ETFs are denominated in CAD but provide daily commodity returns in USD.
Investing in Commodity ETFs
Why do the BetaPro ETFs use futures instead of investing in physical commodities?
Why do the BetaPro ETFs use futures instead of investing in physical commodities?
The Horizons BetaPro ETFs use futures instead of investing in physical commodities or "spot prices" because of additional considerations such as storage costs and liquidity constraints among others. The futures prices should take these costs into account and the returns of both investments should be the same in an efficient market.
Where can I go to learn more about investing in commodities?
Where can I go to learn more about investing in commodities?
To learn more about investing in commodities please visit our Education page
What is contango/backwardation?
What is contango/backwardation?
To learn more about contango/backwardation, please see "Investing in Commodity Funds and ETFs"
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Who can I contact to learn more about BetaPro ETFs?
Who can I contact to learn more about BetaPro ETFs?
To find out more about BetaPro Funds contact your advisor or us directly at 416 933 5745 (1 866 641 5739 toll free) or info@hbpetfs.com
How can I participate in the Quarterly Advisor Sentiment Survey?
How can I participate in the Quarterly Advisor Sentiment Survey?
If you are an advisor and are interested in participating in the BetaPro Quarterly Advisor Sentiment Survey, please contact us at 416 933 5745 (1 866 641 5739 toll free) or info@hbpetfs.com.
*Please note, participation in the Survey is restricted to investment professionals.
How can I sign up to receive quarterly news about Horizons BetaPro?
How can I sign up to receive quarterly news about Horizons BetaPro?
To receive the Horizons BetaPro Quarterly Newsletter please contact us at 416 933 5745 (1 866 641 5739 toll free) or info@hbpetfs.com *Please Note, the newsletter is available to investment professionals only.
How do I obtain a copy of the BetaPro ETFs prospectus?
How do I obtain a copy of the BetaPro ETFs prospectus?
An electronic copy of the BetaPro ETFs prospectus is available here
To receive a print copy, please contact us at 416 933 5745 (1 866 641 5739 toll free) or info@hbpetfs.com
What is a Unit Split and what affect does it have on an ETF
What is a Unit Split and what affect does it have on an ETF?
In a unit split, there is an increase in the number of units accompanied by a proportional decrease in the unit price (Net Asset Value), such that the value of holdings remains the same after the split.
Example Pre-split:
Shares 100
NAV $20
Value $2,000
Example Post-split:
Shares 200
NAV $10
Value $2,000
After the TSX closed for trading on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, the units of the following exchange traded fund were split on the basis of the ratio (the "Split Ratio") set out below, and began trading on a split adjusted basis on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. The split became effective on September 18, 2009, for unitholders of record on that date:
ETF |
Ticker |
Split Ratio |
Horizons BetaPro NYMEX® Natural Gas Bull Plus ETF |
HNU |
2:1 |
What does this mean?
After the split, you will have double the number of HND shares you had previously. Additionally, the price of HND will be divided by a factor of 2. Mathematically, this will not impact the value of your investment in HND. For example, if you had 100 shares worth $2,000 prior to the split, you now have 200 shares that are still worth $2,000 post-split.
What is a Unit Consolidation and what affect does it have on an ETF?
What is a Unit Consolidation and what affect does it have on an ETF?
A unit consolidation is the opposite of a unit split, where there is a reduction in the number of units and an accompanying increase in the unit price (NAV), such that the value of holdings remains the same after the consolidation.
Example Pre-consolidation:
Shares 1,000
NAV $2
Value $2,000
Example Post-consolidation:
Shares 200
NAV $10
Value $2,000
After the TSX closed for trading on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, the units of the following exchange traded fund were consolidated on the basis of the ratio (the "Consolidation Ratio") set out below, and began trading on a consolidated basis on Wednesday September 16, 2009, the effective date of the consolidation:
ETF |
Ticker |
Consolidation Ratio |
Horizons BetaPro NYMEX® Natural Gas Bull Plus ETF |
HNU |
1:5 |
What does this mean?
This means you will have one-fifth the number of HNU shares and the price of HNU will be multiplied by a factor of 5. Mathematically, this event will not impact the value of your investment in HNU. For example, if you had 100 shares prior to the split, you now have 20 shares, both worth $2,000 assuming no price change in HNU.
Why does it take so long to update my brokerage account?
Why does it take so long to update my brokerage account?
BetaPro Management Inc. works very closely with reorganization departments at all the major brokerage firms to provide complete and timely information required for these changes. However, in the normal course of business it may take 3-5 business days to update holdings for clients. Please call your brokerage firm with any questions and to confirm that your individual account has been updated.
Why does BetaPro Management Inc. do Unit Splits?
Why does BetaPro Management Inc. do Unit Splits?
As a general rule of thumb, the decision to split units of an ETF would occur with unit values greater than or equal to $40. The split makes it easier for an investor to afford and trade 100 share "board lots." Without the split, lower trading volumes may occur, which may cause wider bid/ask spreads on a dollar basis. This, in turn, would increase transaction costs.
Why does BetaPro Management Inc. do Unit Consolidations?
Why does BetaPro Management Inc. do Unit Consolidations?
As a general rule, a consolidation would occur with unit values at or lower than $4. At these prices, bid/ask spreads may widen on a percentage basis, which could result in greater transaction costs. Lower priced securities require a relatively higher number of shares to be traded to establish the same dollar value position. As a result, investors paying brokerage commissions on a per share bases would incur higher transaction costs. As well, brokerage firms typically will not allow securities trading under $3 to be marginable.
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