Legg Mason, Inc. and ClearBridge Investments, LLC Launches Semi-Transparent ETF Using Precidian Investments' Innovative ActiveShares® Technology
May 28, 2020 at 09:00 am EDT
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Legg Mason, Inc. and its affiliate ClearBridge Investments, LLC announced the launch of Legg Mason's first exchange-traded fund (ETF) using the semi-transparent technology of Precidian Investments LLC, ActiveShares®. The ClearBridge Focus Value ETF (CFCV), a series of Legg Mason's ActiveShares® ETF Trust, trades on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) and seeks long-term capital appreciation. The ETF is backed by ClearBridge's proven expertise in active management and through the use of Precidian's ActiveShares® technology, its strategy is able to be delivered in a confidential format to safeguard both the ETF and its investors. The launch represents the culmination of many years' work in the development of the ActiveShares® ETF structure. The methodology seeks to bring the best of the ETF structure and active management together. The ActiveShares® ETF structure's unique combination of cost and tax efficiencies, real-time pricing and confidential format can benefit both asset managers and investors. Key third-party partners in launching the ClearBridge Focus Value ETF are BNY Mellon, IHS Markit, Cantor Fitzgerald, Mizuho and GTS Mischler, in addition to the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe).
Legg Mason, Inc. (Legg Mason) is United States-based company. The Company helps investors globally achieve financial outcomes by expanding choice across investment strategies, vehicles, and investor access through independent investment managers with diverse in equity, fixed income, alternative and liquidity investments. Legg Masonâs investment affiliates operate with investment independence, asset classes and markets around the globe. Its affiliates includes, Brandywine Global, Clarion Partners, ClearBridge Investments, Martin Currie, QS Investors, Royce Investment Partners, and Western Asset.