As
a debt capital-focused securities exchange, FMDQ also provides a robust
platform for the listing of Mutual and Exchange Traded Funds.
Mutual Funds are investment vehicles operated by money
managers, which typically pools funds from investors for the purpose of
investing the funds in securities such as stocks, bonds, and money market
instruments. They are also classified according to the types of securities
invested in. Fixed Income Mutual Funds, which are focused primarily on
investments in government and corporate bonds; and Money Market Mutual Funds
(or Money Market Funds) which are focused on investments in short-term debt
securities such as treasury bills and commercial papers, are permitted for
listing and trading on FMDQ, in line with the provisions of the FMDQ Bond
Listing and Quotation Rules.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are
marketable securities that track an index, a commodity, bond, or a basket of
assets. Unlike mutual funds, ETFs are traded on an exchange, and experience
price changes throughout the day as they are bought and sold; typically trading
close to its Net Asset Value (NAV) over the course of the day. ETFs are also
permitted for listing and trading on FMDQ.
In addition to an efficient listings process,
competitive pricing, and access to a broad investor base, FMDQ provides
governance and market oversight for funds listed on its platform. As an
information repository for the Nigerian debt capital market, the Exchange
improves transparency and information disclosure by making available, through
its website and information portal/knowledge centre (FMDQ e-Markets), key
information on all Funds listed on its platform. Such information includes the
Fund prospectus, NAV of the Fund as well as financial statements and relevant
information about the Fund Manager, among others, thereby enhancing the
credibility of the Fund and providing investors additional comfort.
Reference: https://www.fmdqotc.com/listings-and-quotations/funds-listing/
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