DENVER, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials from
Transamerica will preside over the famed opening bell ringing
ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Oct. 30, in recognition of the recent
launch of the DeltaShares by Transamerica® suite of
strategic beta exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
DeltaShares by Transamerica are the first and only suite of ETFs
that seek to track the S&P Managed Risk 2.0 Index Series so
that investors can gain exposure to the performance of a given
segment of the equity market while aiming to stabilize
volatility.
"We are proud that DeltaShares by Transamerica are listed on the
NYSE and we're appreciative of the opportunity to participate in
the bell ringing ceremony to mark the successful launch of the
ETFs," said Marijn Smit, Head of
Transamerica Asset Management, who will have the honor of ringing
the bell.
Transamerica officials will be joined on the NYSE podium by
representatives from Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC and
S&P Dow Jones Indices.
"DeltaShares ETFs offer investors the potential to capture
growth in rising equity markets while mitigating downside risk
during sustained market declines," said Tom
Wald, Chief Investment Officer at Transamerica Asset
Management. "We believe DeltaShares address risk management in a
manner that is both new and unique to the ETF market."
Through a combination of stocks, U.S. Treasury Bonds and cash,
DeltaShares managed risk ETFs seek to optimize the most appropriate
combination of these investment choices through a rules-based
methodology based on stock market volatility trends.
The suite of DeltaShares strategic beta ETFs includes:
- DeltaShares S&P 500 Managed Risk ETF (NYSE: DMRL).
This ETF tracks the S&P 500® Managed Risk 2.0 Index,
which is designed to measure U.S. large-cap equities using a
managed risk strategy seeking to limit losses and capture upside in
rising markets.
- DeltaShares S&P 400 Managed Risk ETF (NYSE: DMRM).
This ETF tracks the S&P MidCap 400® Managed Risk 2.0
Index, which is designed to measure U.S. mid-cap equities using a
managed risk strategy seeking to limit losses and capture upside in
rising markets.
- DeltaShares S&P 600 Managed Risk ETF (NYSE: DMRS).
This ETF tracks the S&P SmallCap 600® Managed Risk
2.0 Index, which is designed to measure U.S. small-cap equities
using a managed risk strategy seeking to limit losses and capture
upside in rising markets.
- DeltaShares S&P International Managed Risk ETF
(NYSE: DMRI). This ETF tracks the S&P EPAC Ex. Korea
LargeMidCap Managed Risk 2.0 Index, which offers broad
international developed markets equity exposure using a managed
risk strategy seeking to limit losses and capture upside in rising
markets.
Transamerica chose Milliman FRM, a Chicago-based SEC-registered investment
adviser and a global leader in institutional risk management, to
act as sub-adviser for the DeltaShares managed risk ETFs. Milliman
FRM is a market leader in managed risk solutions, providing
investment advisory, hedging, and consulting services on
$152 billion in global assets and
sub-advising approximately $52
billion in managed risk assets for insurers, institutional
investors and retirement investors as of June 30, 2017.
Financial advisors and investors can learn more about
DeltaShares by Transamerica by visiting www.deltashares.com.
About Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.
Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., an SEC-registered investment
adviser, is the advisor for DeltaShares by Transamerica. The funds
advised and sponsored by Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.
include DeltaShares by Transamerica, Transamerica Funds,
Transamerica Series Trust, and Transamerica Partners Funds.
Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. has total assets under
management of approximately $80
billion as of June 30, 2017,
and is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon N.V., an
international life insurance, pension, and asset management
company. For more information about DeltaShares by
Transamerica, visit www.deltashares.com.
About Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC
Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC (Milliman FRM), an
SEC-registered investment adviser, is the sub-adviser for the
DeltaShares Managed Risk ETFs. Milliman FRM is a global leader in
financial risk management to the retirement industry, providing
investment advisory, hedging, and consulting services on over
$152 billion in global assets as of
June 30, 2017. Established in 1998,
the practice includes professionals operating from three trading
platforms around the world (Chicago, London, and Sydney). Milliman FRM is a unit of Milliman,
among the world's largest providers of actuarial and related
products and services. The firm has consulting practices in
healthcare, property & casualty insurance, life insurance and
financial services, and employee benefits. Founded in 1947,
Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around
the globe. For more information about Milliman FRM, visit
www.Milliman.com/FRM.
About DeltaShares by Transamerica
DeltaShares may only be sold by offering the fund
prospectus. Investors are advised to carefully consider the
investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the funds
before investing. The prospectus contains this and additional
important information regarding the funds. To obtain the prospectus
and/or a summary prospectus, please contact your financial
professional or visit www.deltashares.com. The prospectus should be
read carefully before investing.
The shares of the ETFs do not represent a deposit or an
obligation of, and are not guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank or
other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured
by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve
Board or any other government agency.
Transamerica Asset Management, Inc., an SEC-registered
investment adviser, is the advisor for Delta Shares and Milliman
Financial Risk Management LLC, also an SEC-registered investment
adviser, is the sub-adviser. DeltaShares are ETFs distributed by
Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.,
Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC, Foreside Fund Services,
LLC, and S&P Dow Jones Indices are not affiliated
companies.
Important Disclosures Regarding Risks
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are subject to market risk,
including the loss of principal. Because fund shares
trade at market prices rather than at net asset value (NAV), Fund
Shares may trade at a price greater than NAV (premium) or less than
NAV (discount). Shares of DeltaShares ETFs may be bought and sold
throughout the day on the exchange through any brokerage account.
Buying and selling shares of ETFs will result in brokerage
commissions.
Diversification and asset allocation may not protect against
market risk or loss of principal. Investing involves risk,
including the possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee
strategies will be successful. Company stocks, as well as stock of
small- and mid-cap companies, could fall out of favor, and stocks
may decline in price. Foreign investing, especially in emerging
markets, has additional risks, such as currency and market
volatility, and political and social instability. The use of
hedging and derivatives could produce disproportionate gains or
losses and may increase costs. Please see the funds' prospectus for
additional risks.
These strategic beta ETFs track an index that seeks to minimize
risk relative to a traditional market-capitalization-weighted
benchmark index. Indexes are unmanaged and investors cannot invest
directly in an index.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This
material was prepared for general distribution. It is being
provided for informational purposes only and should not be viewed
as an investment recommendation. If you need advice regarding your
particular investment needs, contact your financial
professional.
The S&P Indexes underlying the product provider's (the
Issuer) investment products (the Investment Products) are
proprietary to S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. S&P®
and the names identifying the S&P Indexes are trademarks of
Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and have been licensed
for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and sublicensed for
certain purposes by the Issuer. The Issuer's Investment Products
based on the S&P Indexes are not in any way sponsored,
endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, its
affiliates or licensors and those parties make no representations
or warranties, express or implied, regarding the advisability of
investing in securities generally or in the Investment Products
particularly or the ability of the Indexes to track general market
performance.
Media Contacts
Julie Quinlan
213-742-5134
julie.quinlan@transamerica.com
Jim Van Someren
720-529-6886
jim.vansomeren@transamerica.com
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