Index Notices
May 15, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ALPINE IMMUNE SCIENCES INC (ALPN UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of May 17, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX UW). The weight of ALPN UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORP (DOOR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 15, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by OWENS CORNING INC (OC UN). The weight of DOOR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
May 14, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SP PLUS CORP (SP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 15, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SP UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
May 13, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CARROLS RESTAURANT GROUP INC (TAST UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 15, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC (QSR UN). The weight of TAST UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
May 1, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the May rebalance effective after the close of May 3, 2024: Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. (BYX38M1), Apartment Income REIT Corp (BN6QGL5), AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. (BKF9D68), ChampionX Corporation (BMW7N69), Darktrace PLC (BNYK8G8), Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BZ1LFB2), Encore Wire Corporation (2273446), Gram Car Carriers ASA (BPGC145), HashiCorp, Inc. Class A (BP0PQT0), Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (2828147), Hibbett Inc (2428376), Lok'nStore Group plc (0727611), Matterport, Inc. Class A (BN75T01), Model N, Inc. (B94Z434), Shockwave Medical Inc (BHLNZ89), and U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (B7GGNT0).
April 30, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NUSTAR ENERGY LP (NS UN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 02, 2024. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by SUNOCO LP (SUN UN). The weight of NS UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy (XLE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
April 29, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TRICON RESIDENTIAL INC (TCN CT) will be removed from the index after the close of May 01, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BLACKSTONE INC (BX UN). The weight of WIN LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ 500 International Index
As part of its annual reconstitution, the IQ 500 International Index will add the following names effective at the open of May 6, 2024: Legal & General Group Plc, Talanx AG, London Stock Exchange Group plc, Aviva plc, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, SGS SA, Phoenix Group Holdings plc, Nordea Bank Abp, Manulife Financial Corporation, Avolta AG, Erste Group Bank AG, Rentokil Initial plc, Shopify, Inc. Class A, CaixaBank SA, Danske Bank A/S, Commerzbank AG, Amadeus IT Group SA Class A, St. James's Place Plc, Celestica Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Open Text Corporation, United Overseas Bank Limited, Bombardier Inc. Class B, Finning International Inc., Lonza Group AG, QBE Insurance Group Limited, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, Rubis SCA, Macquarie Group, Ltd., MACNICA HOLDINGS INC., Fortis Inc., JDE Peet's NV, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., PUMA SE, National Bank of Canada, Brambles Limited, Svenska Handelsbanken AB Class A, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB Class A, Subsea 7 S.A., DNB Bank ASA, and Grifols, S.A. Class A.
April 25, 2024
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B (VOLCARIL SS) will be removed from the index after the close of May 1, 2024. As mentioned in an earlier announcement, the last trading date of VOLCARIL SS is April 30, 2024, after which it will be automatically redeemed for a SDR on May 13, 2024. As the SDR is not expected to be listed and trade on any exchange, VOLCARIL SS will be removed from the index and its weight based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B (VOLCARIL SS) will be removed from the index after the close of May 1, 2024. As mentioned in an earlier announcement, the last trading date of VOLCARIL SS is April 30, 2024, after which it will be automatically redeemed for a SDR on May 13, 2024. As the SDR is not expected to be listed and trade on any exchange, VOLCARIL SS will be removed from the index and its weight based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent AP MOLLER MAERSK A/S ORD A (MAERSKA DC) will spin off off SVITZER GROUP A/S (SVITZR DC), effective April 30, 2024 open. The spin-off company SVITZR DC will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent AP MOLLER MAERSK AS CLASS B (MAERSKB DC) will spin off off SVITZER GROUP A/S (SVITZR DC), effective April 30, 2024 open. The spin-off company SVITZR DC will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent AP MOLLER MAERSK AS CLASS B (MAERSKB DC) will spin off off SVITZER GROUP A/S (SVITZR DC), effective April 30, 2024 open. The spin-off company SVITZR DC will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
April 24, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent WINCANTON PLC (WIN LN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 26, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by GXO LOGISTICS INC (GXO UN). The weight of WIN LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
April 19, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NEOGAMES SARL (NGMS UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of April 23, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LTD (ALL AT). The weight of NGMS UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
April 18, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MDC HOLDINGS INC (MDC UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 18, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SEKISUI HOUSE LTD ORD (SKHSF UV). The weight of MDC UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KAMAN CORP (KAMN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 18, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of KAMN UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
April 5, 2024
IQ 500 International Index
In response to VOLVO CAR AB-B's (VOLCARb.ST, BMXC0X9) distribution of 62.7 percent of its stake in POLESTAR AUTOMOTIVE HOLDING UK PLC CLASS A ADR (PSNY.OQ , BM9VBN7) to its shareholders, the index will implement the following treatment, effective at the open of April 11, 2024:
1) In connection with the Distribution the ISIN code of the VOLVO CAR AB-B (VOLCARb.ST, BMXC0X9) shares will be changed from SE0016844831 to SE0021628898. The new ISIN codes will be valid from and including April 11, 2024.
2) The spin-off company VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B (VOLCARbSpinCo.ST, SE0021628914) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms of 1 for 1.
3) A theoretical price for the spin-off company will be implemented at fixed price for April 11,2024 and April 12, 2024.
4) Following the Spinoff, VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B will trade from April 15, 2024 to April 30, 2024 after which it will be automatically redeemed for SDR on May 13, 2024. As the SDR is not expected to be listed and trade on any exchange, VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B (VOLCARbSpinCo.ST, SE0021628914) will be removed from the indices effective (Open) May 2, 2024. The weight of VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B (VOLCARbSpinCo.ST) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
In response to VOLVO CAR AB-B's (VOLCARb.ST, BMXC0X9) distribution of 62.7 percent of its stake in POLESTAR AUTOMOTIVE HOLDING UK PLC CLASS A ADR (PSNY.OQ , BM9VBN7) to its shareholders, the index will implement the following treatment, effective at the open of April 11, 2024:
1) In connection with the Distribution the ISIN code of the VOLVO CAR AB-B (VOLCARb.ST, BMXC0X9) shares will be changed from SE0016844831 to SE0021628898. The new ISIN codes will be valid from and including April 11, 2024.
2) The spin-off company VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B (VOLCARbSpinCo.ST, SE0021628914) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms of 1 for 1.
3) A theoretical price for the spin-off company will be implemented at fixed price for April 11,2024 and April 12, 2024.
4) Following the Spinoff, VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B will trade from April 15, 2024 to April 30, 2024 after which it will be automatically redeemed for SDR on May 13, 2024. As the SDR is not expected to be listed and trade on any exchange, VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B (VOLCARbSpinCo.ST, SE0021628914) will be removed from the indices effective (Open) May 2, 2024. The weight of VOLVO CAR AB-REDEMPTION SHARE B (VOLCARbSpinCo.ST) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
April 4, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC (EGLE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 8, 2024. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK UW). The weight of EGLE UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials (XLB US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
April 1, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the April rebalance effective after the close of April 3, 2024: Accrol Group Holdings plc (BZ6VT59), ADBRI Limited (6006886), Alumina Limited (6954985), Carrols Restaurant Group Inc (B1L8399), Chilled & Frozen Logistics Holdings Co., Ltd. (BZ2ZGJ8), ContextLogic, Inc. Class A (BRCBF59), Encavis AG (5491966), Equitrans Midstream Corporation (BFMWBV6), Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc (BJK0NH0), Haynes International, Inc. (B02WVH7), Mattioli Woods plc (B0MT3Y9), MMA Offshore Limited (6156941), Roland DG Corporation (6291400), Sterling Check Corp. (BMHT0H0), and Virgin Money UK Plc (BD6GN03).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index methodology will make following changes effective on the first rebalance after May 31, 2024: Minimum transaction size of $200 million and minimum 30 day liquidity of $5 million must be met at deal entry. Negative deal spreads, spreads lower than the risk free rate, and non-friendly deals are excluded. Weighting in the portfolio is based on the rank of the deal size. Deals between 180 days and 360 days with negative spread, negative momentum, or remaining spread less than the risk free rate will be exited. A long position for a target stock will be hedged with a short position in the acquiring stock.
March 28, 2024
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index
The following names will potentially be added to the index effective at the open of April 4, 2024:
JPMorgan NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF
Invesco DB Agriculture Fund
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
United States Natural Gas Fund LP
abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF
Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust
Invesco Currencyshares Japanese Yen Trust
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
iShares MSCI China ETF
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
iShares MSCI India ETF
iShares Global Infrastructure ETF
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
Franklin FTSE Japan ETF
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
Vanguard Growth ETF
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF
iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund
iShares Semiconductor ETF
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund
SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF
Schwab Intermediate-Term US Treasury ETF
Invesco Senior Loan ETF
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF
VanEck J. P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
iShares MBS ETF
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent OUTSOURCING INC (2427 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 2, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 2427 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent OUTSOURCING INC (2427 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 2, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 2427 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
March 27, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DASEKE INC (DSKE UR) will be removed from the index after the close of April 1, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by TFI INTERNATIONAL INC (TFII UN). The weight of DSKE UR based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE UN) will spin off GE VERNOVA LLC (GEV-W UN), effective April 2, 2024 open. The spin-off company GEV-W UN will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE UN) will spin off GE VERNOVA LLC (GEV-W UN), effective April 2, 2024 open. The spin-off company GEV-W UN will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
March 26, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CALLON PETE CO DEL (CPE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 28, 2024. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by APA CORP (APA UW). The weight of CPE UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy2 (XOP US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent 3M COMPANY (MMM UN) will spin off SOLVENTUM (SOLV WI), effective April 1, 2024 open. The spin-off company SOLV WI will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent 3M COMPANY (MMM UN) will spin off SOLVENTUM (SOLV WI), effective April 1, 2024 open. The spin-off company SOLV WI will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent 3M COMPANY (MMM UN) will spin off SOLVENTUM (SOLV WI), effective April 1, 2024 open. The spin-off company SOLV WI will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SMART METERING SYSTEMS PLC (SMS LN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 1, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SMS LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PGT INNOVATIONS INC (PGTI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 27, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of PGTI UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the March rebalance effective after the close of March 28, 2024: Shopify, Inc. Class A (BX865C7), CNH Industrial NV (BDX85Z1), AviChina Industry & Technology Co. Ltd. Class H (6707899), and Unilever PLC (B10RZP7).
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the March rebalance effective after the close of March 28, 2024: Maplebear Inc. (BN4L6W3) and Datadog Inc Class A (BKT9Y49).
March 19, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CYMABAY THERAPEUTICS INC (CBAY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 21, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD UW). The weight of CBAY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
March 15, 2024
IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent SPLUNK INC (SPLK UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 19, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO UW). The weight of SPLK UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent SPLUNK INC (SPLK UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 19, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO UW). The weight of SPLK UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SPLUNK INC (SPLK UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 15, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO UW). The weight of SPLK UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
March 14, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KARUNA THERAPEUTICS INC (KRTX UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of March 15, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY UN). The weight of KRTX UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent KARUNA THERAPEUTICS INC (KRTX UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of March 18, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY UN). The weight of KRTX UQ based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
March 13, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent ALTERYX INC (AYX UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 18, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of AYX UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
March 12, 2024
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
The index will add the following names in the Q1 2024 quarterly reconstitution: Tritax EuroBox Plc (BG382L7), Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust (B23WXW9), Digital Core REIT (BNYGMH5), and Xior Student Housing N.V. (BZ1NNF8).
March 7, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SOVOS BRANDS INC (SOVO UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 11, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by CAMPBELL SOUP CO (CPB UN). The weight of SOVO UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
March 6, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HARPOON THERAPEUTICS INC (HARP UR) will be removed from the index after the close of March 8, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK UN). The weight of HARP UR based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
March 4, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AMBRX BIOPHARMA INC (AMAM UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 6, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ UN). The weight of AMAM UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
March 1, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the March rebalance effective after the close of March 5, 2024: Redrow plc (BG11K36), Enerplus Corporation (B584T89), Discover Financial Services (B1YLC43), MorphoSys AG (5531000), CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. (BJ3WDH3), Catalent Inc (BP96PQ4), Masonite International Corp. (BCZM468), Altium (6167697), Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd. (6804927), VIZIO Holding Corp. Class A (BNTB3N8), Everbridge, Inc. (BYY5ZB4), and CSR Limited (6238645).
February 28, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: index constituent INTERVEST OFFICES & WAREHOUSES (INTO BB) will be removed from the index after the close of March 1, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED) . The weight of INTO BB based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
February 23, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ROVER GROUP INC (ROVR UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of February 26, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED) . The weight of ROVR UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RAYZEBIO INC (RYZB UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of February 23, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY UN). The weight of RYZB UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
Feburary 14, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ICOSAVAX INC (ICVX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 16, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ASTRAZENECA PLC (AZN LN). The weight of ICVX UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
February 9, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent IMMUNOGEN INC (IMGN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 9, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ABBVIE INC (ABBV UN). The weight of IMGN UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
February 6, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COSTA GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (CGC AT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 08, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CGC AT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
February 1, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the February rebalance effective after the close of February 5, 2024: M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (2561204), NuStar Energy L.P. (2738804), Southwestern Energy Company (2828619), Callon Petroleum Company (BMYVSM0), McGrath RentCorp (2551551), Tricon Residential Inc (B4NP281), Axonics, Inc. (BGDQ8B3), Inhibrx Inc (BK1MBC3), Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc. (BMTYY04), Ambrx Biopharma, Inc. (BQT1NJ5), Kaman Corporation Class A (2483223), Wincanton plc (3032936), Smart Metering Systems PLC (B4X1RC8), ANSYS, Inc. (2045623), and Juniper Networks, Inc. (2431846).
January 29, 2024
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SODEXO SA (SW FP) will spin off PLUXEE INTERNATIONAL SAS (PLX FP), effective at the open of February 1, 2024. The spin-off company PLX FP will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent SODEXO SA (SW FP) will spin off PLUXEE INTERNATIONAL SAS (PLX FP), effective at the open of February 1, 2024. The spin-off company PLX FP will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
January 26, 2024
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent CHR HANSEN HOLDING AS (CHR DC) will be removed from the index after the close of January 30, 2024. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by NOVOZYMES AS CLASS B (NZYMB DC). The shares of NZYMB DC will be increased/added according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent CHR HANSEN HOLDING AS (CHR DC) will be removed from the index after the close of January 30, 2024. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by NOVOZYMES AS CLASS B (NZYMB DC). The weight of CHR DC based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
January 25, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ADEVINTA ASA (ADE NO) will be removed from the index after the close of January 29, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ADE NO based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent ADEVINTA ASA (ADE NO) will be removed from the index after the close of January 29, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ADE NO based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
January 23, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ENGAGESMART INC (ESMT UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 25, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ESMT UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
January 22, 2024
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent LG DISPLAY CO LTD (034220 KP) will increase shares at the open of January 25, 2024, in accordance with a 1 per 3.15 rights issue.
January 19, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MIRATI THERAPEUTICS INC (MRTX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of January 22, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY UN). The weight of MRTX UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
January 18, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL INC (SRC UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 22, 2024. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by REALTY INCOME CORP (O UN). The weight of SRC UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate2 (SCHH US) will be removed from the index.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent TELEFONICA DEUTSCHLAND HOLDING AG (O2D GY) will be removed from the index after the close of January 22, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by TELEFONICA SA (TNE5 GY). The weight of O2D GY based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
January 12, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BLUEGREEN VACATIONS HOLDING CO (BVH UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 16, 2024. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by HILTON GRAND VACATIONS INC (HGV UN). The weight of BVH UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
January 5, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SOMALOGIC INC (SLGC UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of January 5, 2024. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC (LAB UW). The weight of SLGC UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology4 (XT US) will be removed from the index.
January 2, 2024
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of January 4, 2024: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BF108P4), Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (BJMLSD2), Icosavax, Inc. (BMGTPV0), Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings Inc (BMVMJ12), RayzeBio, Inc. (BRF4D40), Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (2408044), PGT Innovations, Inc. (B17V2N9), Daseke, Inc. (BF00KC6), Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc (BKY4308), SomaLogic, Inc. Class A (BLGYRD4), OUTSOURCING Inc. (B03XKH2), Alteryx, Inc. Class A (BYWMQJ2), and United States Steel Corporation (2824770).
December 28, 2023
IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent FLEX LTD (FLEX UW) will distribute shares in NEXTRACKER INC-CL A (NXT UW), effective 03 Jan 2024 open. The stock distribution of NEXTRACKER INC-CL A (NXT UW) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
December 27, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RPT REALTY (RPT UN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 29, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by KIMCO REALTY CORP (KIM UN). The weight of RPT UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate2 (SCHH US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DISH NETWORK CORP-A (DISH UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 29, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by ECHOSTAR CORP (SATS UW). The weight of DISH UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Communication Services (XLC US) will be removed from the index.
December 21, 2023
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of December 29, 2023: Accenture Plc Class A (B4BNMY3), NetApp, Inc. (2630643), Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (2871301), and VERALTO CORP (BPGMZQ5).
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of December 29, 2023: Accenture Plc Class A (B4BNMY3), Genmab A/S (4595739), DoorDash, Inc. Class A (BN13P03), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc (B00FWN1), NetApp, Inc. (2630643), Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (2871301), MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP (B0JQTJ0), SANDOZ GROUP AG (BLPLD38), TWILIO INC (BD6P5Q0), and VERALTO CORP (BPGMZQ5).
December 18, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RESTAURANT GROUP PLC/THE (RTN LN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 20, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT INC (APO UN). The weight of RTN LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
December 14, 2023
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent TOSHIBA CORP ORD (6502 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 19, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 6502 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent TOSHIBA CORP ORD (6502 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 19, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 6502 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent TOSHIBA CORP ORD (6502 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 19, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 6502 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
December 13, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GRESHAM HOUSE PLC (GHE LN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 18, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of GHE LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
December 12, 2023
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
The index will add the following names in the Q4 2023 quarterly reconstitution: Advance Logistics Investment Corporation (BZ1KQN8), MONTEA NV (B1FWD64), and Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (BFFK7S6).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SEAGEN INC (SGEN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 13, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PFIZER INC (PFE UN). The weight of SGEN UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ U.S. Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent SEAGEN INC (SGEN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 14, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PFIZER INC (PFE UN). The weight of SGEN UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent SEAGEN INC (SGEN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 14, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PFIZER INC (PFE UN). The weight of SGEN UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent SEAGEN INC (SGEN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 14, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PFIZER INC (PFE UN). The weight of SGEN UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent SEAGEN INC (SGEN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 14, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PFIZER INC (PFE UN). The weight of SGEN UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
December 6, 2023
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SOLVAY SA (SOLB BB) will spin off SYENSQO SA (SYENS BB), effective at the open of December 11, 2023. The spin-off company SYNES BB will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent SOLVAY SA (SOLB BB) will spin off SYENSQO SA (SYENS BB), effective at the open of December 11, 2023. The spin-off company SYNES BB will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
December 1, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ABCAM PLC (ABCM UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 5, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by DANAHER CORP (DHR UN). The weight of ABCM UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of December 5, 2023: ImmunoGen, Inc. (2457864), Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (B43VKB8), Rover Group, Inc. Class A (BMZ3728), Adevinta ASA (BJ0DP40), Benesse Holdings, Inc. (6121927), Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation Class A (BM9LQ98), Benefit One Inc. (B02JV67), Restaurant Group plc (B0YG1K0), Intervest Offices & Warehouses SA (5633605), Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. (B3QX5G4), and P.S. Mitsubishi Construction Co., Ltd. (6665629).
November 30, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GREENHILL & CO INC (GHL UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 30, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP-ADR (MFG UN). The weight of GHL UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
November 28, 2023
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent ITOCHU TECHNO SOLUTIONS CORP ORD (4739 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of November 30, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 4739 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
November 27, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VERITIV CORP (VRTV UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 29, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of VRTV UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent PACWEST BANCORP (PACW UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 30, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by BANC OF CALIFORNIA INC (BANC UN). The weight of PACW UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
November 24, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AVANTAX INC (AVTA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 27, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of AVTA UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HERSHA HOSPITALITY TRUST (HT UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 27, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of HT UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
November 21, 2023
IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent VMWARE INC-CLASS A (VMW UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 24, 2023. The company is the target of a cash or stock acquisition by BROADCOM INC (AVGO UW). The weight of VMW UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent VMWARE INC-CLASS A (VMW UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 24, 2023. The company is the target of a cash or stock acquisition by BROADCOM INC (AVGO UW). The weight of VMW UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
November 15, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
POINT BIOPHARMA GLOBAL INC (PNT UR) will be acquired by ELI LILLY & CO (LLY UN), effective 17 Nov 2023 open. POINT BIOPHARMA GLOBAL INC (PNT) will be removed from the index. The weight of POINT BIOPHARMA GLOBAL INC (PNT) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV, subject to its 25% maximum weight.
November 14, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
TAKISAWA MACHINE TOOL CO LTD (6121 JT) will be acquired by NIDEC CORP ORD (6594 JT), effective 17 Nov 2023 open. TAKISAWA MACHINE TOOL CO LTD (6121) will be removed from the index. The weight of TAKISAWA MACHINE TOOL CO LTD (6121) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV, subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
SCULPTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (SCU UN) will be acquired by RITHM CAPITAL CORP (RITM UN),effective 17 Nov 2023 open. SCULPTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (SCU) will be removed from the index, The weight of SCULPTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (SCU) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV, subject to its 25% maxmium weight.
November 13, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
KAHOOT! ASA NOK0.10(KAHOT NO) will be acquired by PRIVATE COMPANY, effective 15 Nov 2023 open. KAHOOT! ASA NOK0.10(KAHOT NO) will be removed from the index. Its weight based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV, subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Global Resources Index (IQGRES)
IQ U.S. Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index (IQMCRNDT)
The following indices will be terminated as of the close on December 20, 2023: IQ Global Resources Index and IQ U.S. Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index.
November 10, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
CHASE CORP (CCF UA) will be acquired by KKR & CO INC (KKR UN), effective 15 Nov 2023 open. CHASE CORP (CCF) will be removed from the index. The weight of CHASE CORP (CCF) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV, subject to its 25% maximum weight.
November 8, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
NEXTGEN HEALTHCARE INC (NXGN UW) will be acquired by PRIVATE COMPANY, effective 09 Nov 2023 open. NEXTGEN HEALTHCARE INC (NXGN) will be removed from the index. The weight of NEXTGEN HEALTHCARE INC (NXGN) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV, subject to its 25% maximum weight.
November 7, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
EQRX INC (EQRX UQ) will be acquired by REVOLUTION MEDICINES INC (RVMD UW), effective 09 Nov 2023 open. EQRX INC (EQRX) will be removed from the index. The weight of EQRX INC (EQRX) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV, subject to its 25% maximum weight. the hedge to healthcare (XLV) would be completely removed.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
ERGOMED PLC (ERGO LN) will be acquired by PRIVATE COMPANY, effective 13, Nov 2023. ERGOMED PLC (ERGO) will be removed from the index. The weight of ERGOMED PLC (ERGO) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV, subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ICPT UW) will be acquired by PRIVATE COMPANY, effective 08, Nov 2023. INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ICPT) will be removed from the index. The weight of INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ICPT) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
November 6, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
AVID TECHNOLOGY INC (AVID UW) will be acquired by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED), effective 08, Nov 2023. AVID TECHNOLOGY INC (AVID) will be removed from the index. The weight of AVID TECHNOLOGY INC (AVID) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
November 3, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NEW RELIC INC (NEWR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 7, 2023. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of NEWR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
November 2, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent UPONOR OYJ (UPONOR FH) will be removed from the index after the close of November 6, 2023. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by GEORG FISCHER AG (GF SE). The weight of UPONOR FH based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TABULA RASA HEALTHCARE INC (TRHC UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of November 2, 2023. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of TRHC UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
November 1, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the November rebalance effective after the close of November 3, 2023: DISH Network Corporation Class A (2303581), Vitesco Technologies Group AG (BMYLGD7), Hess Corporation (2023748), Pioneer Natural Resources Company (2690830), PGS ASA (B1L7YL5), National Western Life Group, Inc. Class A (BYSPYB3), Mirati Therapeutics Inc. (BBPK0J0), Olink Holding AB Sponsored ADR (BMFPJN9), POINT Biopharma Global Inc. (BNKJ1S2), Euronav NV (B04M8J6), SP Plus Corporation (BH2QZH6), EngageSmart Inc (BMHT1H7), Physicians Realty Trust (BC9S149), Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (BHHZBZ8).
October 31, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
DENBURY INC (DEN UN) will be acquired by EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM UN), effective open Nov 2, 2023. DENBURY INC (DEN) will be removed from the index. The weight of DENBURY INC (DEN) based on its last close price will be distributed to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The hedge to Energy (XLE) will be completely removed.
October 30, 2023
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent WP CAREY & CO LLC (WPC UN) will spin off NET LEASE OFFICE PROPERTIES (NLOP_W UN), effective November 2, 2023 open. The spin-off company NLOP_W UN will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
October 27, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EARTHSTONE ENERGY INC (ESTE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 31, 2023. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by PERMIAN RESOURCES CORP (PR UN). The weight of ESTE UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy2 (EOP US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent VMWARE INC-CLASS A (WMW US) will be removed from the index after the close of October 27, 2023. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by BROADCOM INC (AVGO US). The weight of WMW US based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 26, 2023
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
Revised: Index constituent KENEDIX RESIDENTIAL NEXT INVESTMENT CORP (3278 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of October 27, 2023. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by KENEDIX OFFICE INVESTMENT CORP (8972 JT). The weight of 3278 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent KENEDIX RESIDENTIAL NEXT INVESTMENT CORP (3278 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of October 27, 2023. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by KENEDIX OFFICE INVESTMENT CORP (8972 JT). The weight of 3278 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Japan (EWJ US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent KENEDIX RETAIL REIT CORP (3453 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of October 27, 2023. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by KENEDIX OFFICE INVESTMENT CORP (8972 JT). The weight of 3453 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Japan (EWJ US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
October 24, 2023
IQ Global Resources Index
NEWCREST MINING LTD (NCM AT) will be acquired by NEWMONT CORP (NEM UN), effective 27 Oct 2023 open. NEWCREST MINING LTD (NCM) will be removed from the index. The shares of NEWMONT CORP (NEM) will be increased / added according to the stock terms of the transaction.
October 20, 2023
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent KEPPEL CORP LTD ORD (KEP SP) will distribute shares in KEPPEL REIT (KREIT SP), effective 25 Oct 2023 open. The stock distribution of KEPPEL REIT (KREIT SP) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
October 19, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent INTAGE HOLDINGS INC (4326 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of October 20, 2023. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of 4326 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent WK KELLOGG CO (KLG UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 19, 2023. KLG UN did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of KLG UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent SANDOZ GROUP AG (SDZ SE) will be removed from the index after the close of October 19, 2023. SDZ SE did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of SDZ SE based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
October 13, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN INC (HCCI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 16, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of HCCI UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC (ATVI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 17, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT UW). The weight of ATVI UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC (ATVI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 17, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT UW). The weight of ATVI UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC (ATVI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 17, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT UW). The weight of ATVI UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 12, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent THORNE HEALTHTECH INC (THRN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 13, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of THRN UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
October 11, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DAIKEN CORP (7905 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of October 12, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ITOCHU CORP ORD (8001 JT). The weight of 7905 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
October 10, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NUMIS CORPORATION PLC (NUM LN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 12, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by DEUTSCHE BANK AG (DBK GY). The weight of NUM LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
October 6, 2023
IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORP (NATI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 10, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by EMERSON ELECTRIC CO (EMR UN). The weight of NATI UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
Solactive Equileap US Select Gender Equality Index
Index constituent NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORP (NATI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 10, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by EMERSON ELECTRIC CO (EMR UN). The weight of NATI UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 3, 2023
IQ U.S. Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent HORIZON THERAPEUTICS PLC (HZNP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 5, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by AMGEN INC (AMGN UW). The weight of HZNP UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent HORIZON THERAPEUTICS PLC (HZNP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 5, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by AMGEN INC (AMGN UW). The weight of HZNP UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HORIZON THERAPEUTICS PLC (HZNP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 5, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by AMGEN INC (AMGN UW). The weight of HZNP UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LOOKERS PLC (LOOK LN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 5, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY . The weight of LOOK LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
October 2, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the October rebalance effective after the close of October 4, 2023: Chico's FAS, Inc. (2196781), Costa Group Holdings Ltd. (BYSGKW9), Hostess Brands, Inc. Class A (BZ8VJD5), Cambridge Bancorp (2183062), American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (2191300), Avantax, Inc. (B8L2DV2), Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC (0963318), Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (B7N59F8), NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (BF5L3D6), INTAGE Holdings Inc. (6418146), Ergomed PLC (BN7ZCY6), Splunk Inc. (B424494), Livent Corporation (BD9PM00), WestRock Company (BYR0914).
September 28, 2023
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent NOVARTIS AG (NOVN SE) will spin off SANDOZ GROUP AG (SDZ SE), effective October 4, 2023 open. The spin-off company SDZ SE will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent NOVARTIS AG (NOVN SE) will spin off SANDOZ GROUP AG (SDZ SE), effective October 4, 2023 open. The spin-off company SDZ SE will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent NOVARTIS AG (NOVN SE) will spin off SANDOZ GROUP AG (SDZ SE), effective October 4, 2023 open. The spin-off company SDZ SE will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent NOVARTIS AG (NOVN SE) will spin off SANDOZ GROUP AG (SDZ SE), effective October 4, 2023 open. The spin-off company SDZ SE will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
September 27, 2023
Solactive Equileap US Select Gender Equality Index
Index constituent KELLOGG CO (K UN) will spin off WK KELLOGG CO (KLG WI), effective October 2, 2023 open. The spin-off company KLG WI will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent KELLOGG CO (K UN) will spin off WK KELLOGG CO (KLG WI), effective October 2, 2023 open. The spin-off company WK KELLOGG CO (KLG WI) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of October 2, 2023. The weight of spin-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent KELLOGG CO (K UN) will spin off WK KELLOGG CO (KLG WI), effective October 2, 2023 open. The spin-off company KLG WI will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent KELLOGG CO (K UN) will spin off WK KELLOGG CO (KLG WI), effective October 2, 2023 open. The spin-off company KLG WI will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index
Index constituent DANAHER CORP (DHR UN) will spin off Veralto Corporation (VLTO-W UN), effective October 2, 2023 open. The spin-off company VLTO-W UN) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent DANAHER CORP (DHR UN) will spin off Veralto Corporation (VLTO-W UN), effective October 2, 2023 open. The spin-off company VLTO-W UN) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent DANAHER CORP (DHR UN) will spin off Veralto Corporation (VLTO-W UN), effective October 2, 2023 open. The spin-off company VLTO-W UN) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent ARAMARK (ARMK UN) will spin off VESTIS CORPORATION (VSTS UN), effective October 2, 2023 open. The spin-off company VSTS UN will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ORDINA NV (ORDI NA) will be removed from the index after the close of September 29, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP FP). The weight of ORDI NA based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
September 26, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SYNEOS HEALTH INC (SYNH UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 27, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SYNH UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
September 25, 2023
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 29, 2023: Snowflake, Inc. Class A (BN134B7), DoorDash, Inc. Class A (BN13P03), CNH Industrial NV (BDX85Z1).
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 29, 2023: PACCAR Inc (2665861), PTC Inc. (B95N910), Palantir Technologies Inc. Class A (BN78DQ4).
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 29, 2023: NIO Inc. Class A (BPR9XV6), Mazda Motor Corp. (6900308), Roblox Corp. Class A (BMWBC20), Snowflake, Inc. Class A (BN134B7), Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. (BQRRZ00).
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent SBI SHINSEI BANK LTD (8303 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of September 27, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SBI HOLDINGS INC ORD (8473 JT). The weight of 8303 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
September 21, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent REATA PHARMACEUTICALS INC-A (RETA UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of September 25, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BIOGEN INC (BIIB UW). The weight of RETA UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP (MMP UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 22, 2023. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by ONEOK INC (OKE UN). The weight of MMP UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy (XLE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SIMCORP A/S (SIM DC) will be removed from the index after the close of September 25, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SIM DC based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
September 20, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RADIUS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTU-A (RADI UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of September 20, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of RADI UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
September 18, 2023
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent CRH PLC (CRH ID) will be removed from the index after the close of September 20, 2023. Per the index rules, the company is no longer eligible following its delisting from its primary exchange and change in trading currency. The weight of CRH ID based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam International Equity Index
Index constituent CRH PLC (CRH ID) will be removed from the index after the close of September 20, 2023. Per the index rules, the company is no longer eligible following its delisting from its primary exchange and change in trading currency. The weight of CRH ID based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
September 12, 2023
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
The index will add the following name in the Q3 2023 quarterly reconstitution: Diversified Healthcare Trust (BKRN595).
September 7, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT-A (WWE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 11, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by Endeavor Group Holdings Inc (EDR UN). The weight of WWE UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology2 (IGV US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent THE NECCESITY RETAIL REIT INC (RTL UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 11, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by GLOBAL NET LEASE INC (GNL UN). The weight of RTL UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate (VNQ US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
September 5, 2023
IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent BLACK KNIGHT INC (BKI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 6, 2023. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC (ICE UN). BKI shareholders were given the option to elect to receive only cash, only shares of ICE common stock, or a mix of cash and ICE common stock. The index did not make an election and will receive the per share cash consideration of USD 75.867. The weight of BKI UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
September 1, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 6, 2023: EchoStar Corporation Class A (B2NC471), Invocare Limited (6715267), Capri Holdings Limited (BJ1N1M9), Sovos Brands, Inc. (BNZJHZ6), Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (B00N3V0), Earthstone Energy, Inc. Class A (BF191W9), PacWest Bancorp (2619772), Abcam PLC Sponsored ADR (BMF7DY4), EQRx, Inc. (BP0WH76), Uponor Oyj Class A (5232671), Veritiv Corp (BNBKSP0), Avid Technology, Inc. (2065870), Thorne HealthTech, Inc. (BN4J4J0), Tabula Rasa Healthcare, Inc. (BYQBFS7), Daiken Corporation (6250401), RPT Realty (BG0YLC2), Hersha Hospitality Trust Class A (BYYTSK6).
August 31, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent QUOTIENT TECHNOLOGY INC (QUOT UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 5, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of QUOT UN based on its last close price will be transferred to short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (912797GS0/BQB7DW4).
August 29, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent NUVASIVE INC (NUVA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 31, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by GLOBUS MEDICAL INC (GMED UN). The weight of NUVA UW based on its last close price will be transferred to short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (912797GS0/BQB7DW4). The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology4 (XT US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent FOCUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC (FOCS UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 30, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of FOCS UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The remaining weight will be transferred to short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (912797GS0/BQB7DW4).
August 28, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Effective August 31, 2023, the IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index will change its name to IQ Candriam International Equity Index.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Effective August 31, 2023, the IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index will change its name to IQ Candriam U.S. Large Cap Equity Index.
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Effective August 31, 2023, the IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index will change its name to IQ Candriam U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HOME CAPITAL GROUP INC (HCG CT) will be removed from the index after the close of August 30, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of HCG CT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
August 23, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM AB (SOBI SS) will increase shares at the open of August 28, 2023, in accordance with a 1 per 7 rights issue.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent FORGEROCK INC-A (FORG UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 23, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of FORG UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
August 22, 2023
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent DALI FOODS GROUP CO LTD (3799 HK) will be removed from the index after the close of August 24, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 3799 HK based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
August 18, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Effective August 18, 2023, IQESGIN implemented new index constituent eligibility requirements. Concerning the selection of index components, only common stocks and REITs are eligible for index inclusion and the list of eligible exchanges has been updated.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Effective August 18, 2023, IQESGUS implemented new index constituent eligibility requirements. Concerning the selection of index components, only securities listed on an eligible exchange in the United States, trading in USD, and common stocks and REITs are eligible for index inclusion.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index, IQ Candriam Cleaner Transport Index, IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index, IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index, IQ Candriam ESG Mid Cap Equity Index, IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Effective August 18, 2023, IQHEART, IQCLEAN, IQOCEAN, IQESGUS, IQESGUM, and IQESGIN implemented a new diversification rule. Concerning the weighting of index components, cumulative weights of the index components in excess of 5% are capped at 25% and the excess weight will be redistributed proportionally among all index components with a weight of less than 5%.
August 17, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent FRANCHISE GROUP INC (FRG UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of August 21, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of FRG UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
August 16, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC (UBA UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 17, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by REGENCY CENTERS CORP (REG UW). The weight of UBA UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate (VNQ US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ARCONIC CORP (ARNC UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 17, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT INC (APO UN). The weight of ARNC UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
August 14, 2023
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent DANONE SA (BN FP) will be removed from the index after the close of August 17, 2023. BN FP did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of BN FP based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent ASICS CORP (7936 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of August 17, 2023. 7936 JT did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of 7936 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent MOWI ASA (MOWI NO) will be removed from the index after the close of August 17, 2023. MOWI NO did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of MOWI NO based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam Cleaner Transport Index
Index constituent BORALEX INC -A (BLX CT) will be removed from the index after the close of August 17, 2023. BLX CT did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of BLX CT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent MONDI PLC (MNDI LN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 17, 2023. MNDI LN did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of MNDI LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent MOWI ASA (MOWI NO) will be removed from the index after the close of August 17, 2023. MOWI NO did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of MOWI NO based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
August 7, 2023
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
Index constituent CAPITALAND ASCOTT TRUST (CLAS SB) will increase shares at the open of August 10, 2023 in accordance with a .029 per 1 rights issue.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent CHINOOK THERAPEUTICS INC (KDNY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 11, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by NOVARTIS AG (NOVN SE). The weight of KDNY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
August 4, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DICE MOLECULES HOLDINGS ORD (DICE UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of August 8, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ELI LILLY & CO (LLY UN). The weight of DICE UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
August 2, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent PDC ENERGY INC (PDCE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 4, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by CHEVRON CORP (CVX UN). The weight of PDCE UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy (XLE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CT PROPERTY TRUST (CTPT LN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 4, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by LONDONMETRIC PROPERTY PLC (LMP LN). The weight of CTPT LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Europe (VGK US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
August 1, 2023
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
The index will add the following names during this one-time extraordinary rebalance effective after the close of August 3, 2023: Equinix, Inc. (BVLZX12), and Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (BFFK7S6).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the August rebalance effective after the close of August 3, 2023: Denbury Inc. (BMZQZL2), Gresham House plc (0388728), American National Bankshares Inc. (2596950), Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. Class A (BJXP1K1), Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Class A (BYY9FX8), Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (6870467), Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (B2Q96P1), Kahoot ASA (BZ17B89), New Relic, Inc. (BT6T3N7), Chase Corporation (2212289), and Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corporation (B76BZX3).
July 31, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent UNIVAR SOLUTIONS INC (UNVR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 31, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of UNVR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent UNI-SELECT INC (UNS CT) will be removed from the index after the close of July 31, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by LKQ CORP (LKQ UW). The weight of UNS CT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
July 28, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SPECTRUM PHARMACEUTICALS INC (SPPI UR) will be removed from the index after the close of July 31, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by ASSERTIO HOLDINGS INC (ASRT UR). The weight of SPPI (UR) based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Health Care (XLV US) will be removed from the index.
July 25, 2023
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
The index will conduct a one-time extraordinary rebalance on an intra-quarter basis to help ensure compliance with the 1940 Act diversification test (“5/25 rule”). The rebalance will occur on August 1, 2023, with all data as of July 31, 2023. The index will become effective at the open of August 4, 2023.
July 19, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BLACKMORES LTD (BKL AT) will be removed from the index after the close of July 21, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by KIRIN HOLDINGS (BREWERY) CO LTD ORD (2503 JT). The weight of BKL AT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
July 18, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent LIFE STORAGE INC (LSI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 19, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC (EXR UN). The weight of LSI UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LIFE STORAGE INC (LSI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 19, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC (EXR UN). The weight of LSI UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to RealEstate2 (SCHH US) will be removed from the index.
July 11, 2023
IQ Hedge Fixed Income Arbitrage Beta Index
IQ Hedge Emerging Markets Beta Index
IQ Hedge Long/Short Beta Index|
IQ Hedge Event-Driven Beta Index
IQ Hedge Composite Beta Index
IQ Hedge Market Neutral Beta Index
IQ Hedge Global Macro Beta Index
The indexes were terminated as of the close on June 30, 2023.
July 10, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GASLOG PARTNERS LP (GLOP UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 12, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by GASLOG LTD (GLOG UN). The weight of GLOP UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
July 6, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent IVERIC BIO INC (ISEE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 10, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ASTELLAS PHARMA INC (ALPMY UV). The weight of ISEE UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
July 3, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the July rebalance effective after the close of July 6, 2023: Kaleyra Inc (BNHN734), Quotient Technology Incorporated (BYWCCM7), Lookers plc (B17MMZ4), Numis Corporation Plc (B05M646), Blackmores Limited (6102267), Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (BMWXTQ9), DICE Therapeutics, Inc. (BNRPLC7), NWS Holdings Limited (6568353), GasLog Partners LP (BM67GH7), JSR Corp. (6470986), Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. Class A (2256522), and Kenedix Retail REIT Corp (BTLX226).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MEDICA GROUP PLC (MGP LN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 5, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of MGP LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
June 30, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DIVERSEY HOLDINGS LTD (DSEY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 5, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of DSEY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
June 29, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VectivBio Holding AG (VECT UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 3, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by IROONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD UW). The weight of VECT UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ U.S. Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent BORGWARNER INC (BWA UN) will spin off PHINIA INC (PHIN UN), effective July 5, 2023 open. The spin-off company PHIN UN will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
June 28, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent LABORATORY CRP OF AMER HLDGS (LH UN) will spin off FORTREA HOLDINGS INC (FTREV UN), effective July 3, 2023 open. The spin-off company FTREV UN will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent US XPRESS ENTERPRISES INC (USX UN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 30, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION HOLDINGS INC (KNX UN). The weight of USX UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
June 27, 2023
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 30, 2023: Aptiv PLC (B783TY6), Roblox Corp. Class A (BMWBC20).
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 30, 2023:Block, Inc. Class A (BYNZGK1), Marvell Technology, Inc. (BNKJSM5), Illumina, Inc. (2613990), Aptiv PLC (B783TY6), CNH Industrial NV (BDX85Z1), Baxter International Inc. (2085102), Roivant Sciences Ltd. (BMW4NZ9), Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BYTQ6X1).
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 30, 2023: PetroChina Company Limited Class H (6226576), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation Class H (6291819), Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (B1FF8P7), Aptiv PLC (B783TY6), Constellation Software Inc. (B15C4L6), Telecom Italia S.p.A. (7634394), Sumitomo Pharma Co.Ltd. (6250865).
June 26, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Qualtrics International Inc (XM UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 27, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of XM UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
Index constituent INDUS REALTY TRUST INC (INDT UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of June 28, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of INDT UQ based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
June 21, 2023
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
Index constituent AEDIFICA (AED BB) will increase shares at the open of June 22, 2023 in accordance with a 2 per 11 rights issue.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CTI BIOPHARMA CORP (CTIC UR) will be removed from the index after the close of June 23, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM AB (SOBI SS). The weight of CTIC UR based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
June 16, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RANGER OIL CORP (ROCC UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 16, 2023. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by BAYTEX ENERGY CORP (BTE UN). The weight of ROCC UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy2 (XOP US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent INDUSTRIALS REIT LTD (MLI LN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 20, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of MLI LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
June 15, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PROMETHEUS BIOSCIENCES INC (RXDX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 15, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK UN). The weight of RXDX UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
June 13, 2023
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
The index will add the following names in the Q2 2023 quarterly reconstitution: Tritax Big Box REIT PLC(BG49KP9), Diversified Healthcare Trust(BKRN595).
June 12, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CVENT HOLDING CORP (CVT UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of June 14, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CVT UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
June 8, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RUTHS HOSPITALITY GROUP INC (RUTH UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 13, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC (DRI UN). The weight of RUTH UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HESKA CORP (HSKA UR) will be removed from the index after the close of June 12, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of HSKA UR based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
June 6, 2023
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG (CSGN SE) will merge with UBS GROUP AG (UBSG), effective at the open of June 13, 2023. The shares of UBSG will be increased/added according to the stock terms of the transaction.
June 1, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 5, 2023: Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (B0G4KC7), Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (2723037), PDC Energy, Inc. (B89M5F2), Greenhill & Co., Inc. (B00G8B4), Amedisys, Inc. (2024332), CTI BioPharma Corp. (BD8ZGH6), Syneos Health, Inc. Class A (BFMZ4V6), IVERIC bio, Inc. (BK8Y8K9), VectivBio Holding AG (BMHR7S4), Franchise Group, Inc. Class A (BK8VYM4), NeoGames SA (BLD51J4), Desktop Metal, Inc. Class A (BMGS8C9), Arconic Corp. (BKLJ8S9), CT Property Trust Lmited GBP (B012T52), and Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. Class A (BD6NYB2).
May 30, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BROADMARK REALTY CAPITAL INC (BRMK UN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 30, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by READY CAPITAL CORP (RC UN). The weight of BRMK UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate (VNQ US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MELTWATER HOLDING NV (MWTR NO) will be removed from the index after the close of June 1, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of MWTR NO based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
May 26, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent MDU RES GROUP INC (MDU UN) will spin off KNIFE RIVER CORP (MDUSpinCo UN), effective June 1, 2023 open. The spin-off company MDUSpinCo UN will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MOMENTIVE GLOBAL INC (MNTV UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 31, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of MNTV UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL INC (KBAL UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 31, 2023. The company is the target of cash & stock acquisition by HNI CORP (HNI UN). The weight of KBAL UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be removed from the index.
May 24, 2023
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent AUTOGRILL SPA (AGL IM) will be removed from the index after the close of May 26, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by DUFRY AG (DUFN SE). The weight of AGL IM based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
May 23, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES CORP (AQUA UN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 23, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by XYLEM INC (XYL UN). The weight of AQUA UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
May 22, 2023
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent MEDICLINIC INTERNATIONAL PLC (MDC LN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 24, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of MDC LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
May 17, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HYVE GROUP PLC (HYVE LN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 19, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of HYVE LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
May 10, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA INC (TA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 12, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BP PLC-SPONS ADR (BP UN). The weight of TA UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
May 9, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SUMO LOGIC INC (SUMO UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 11, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SUMO UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
May 8, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent CASTELLUM AB (CAST SS) will increase shares at the open of May 10, 2023 in accordance with a 1 per 2 rights issue.
May 3, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Revised: index constituent FIRST REPUBLIC BANK (FRCB UV) will be removed from the index effective at the open of May 4, 2023. After the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) took FRCB in FDIC Receivership and it was halted for trading, the stock’s trading status changed and, with a price available from an alternative market, FRCB will be deleted based on its last close price and its weight will be distributed pro rata to the remaining index constituents effective at the open of May 4, 2023.
May 2, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES LTD (MAXR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 2, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight ofMAXR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
May 1, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: the index will introduce the following companies in the May rebalance effective after the close of May 3, 2023: Heska Corporation (B44C366), Hyve Group PLC (BKP36R2), Industrials REIT Limited (BDR8FC4), Life Storage, Inc. (BDCSFJ6), Medica Group Plc (BYV2499), Mincor Resources NL (6000521), National Instruments Corporation (2645078), Prometheus Biosciences, Inc (BMZ9Z11), SimCorp A/S (BBCR9N1), Software AG (BF06WX9), Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2982924), and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Class A (2503529).
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent FIRST REPUBLIC BANK (FRC UN) will be removed from the index effective at the open of May 4, 2023. Due to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announcement that it has taken FRC into FDIC Receivership, FRC will be removed from the index at a price of ZERO.
April 28, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent JOUNCE THERAPEUTICS INC (JNCE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 3, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of JNCE UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
April 27, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC (CSII UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 28, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT UN). The weight of CSII UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index
The following names will potentially be added to the index effective for the open of June 6:
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF
WisdomTree PutWrite Strategy
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III-First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
AGF US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF
Amplify Blackswan Growth & Treasury Core ETF
Invesco DB Agriculture Fund
JPMorgan Alerian MLP Index ETN
United States Natural Gas Fund LP
United States Oil Fund LP
Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust
Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust
Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF
iShares MSCI India ETF
iShares Global Infrastructure ETF
iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF
iShares Latin America 40 ETF
Global X US Preferred ETF
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Invesco S&P 500 Quality Etf
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
Vanguard Value ETF
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
iShares Biotechnology ETF
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund
First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund
iShares Semiconductor ETF
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF
iShares US Treasury Bond ETF
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund
VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Future
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia Pacific-ex Japan ETF
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF
iShares MSCI International Value Factor ETF
iShares Core S&P Total US Stock Market ETF
Schwab US Broad Market ETF
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF
iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
Schwab US Small-Cap ETF
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF
SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
Vanguard Materials ETF
Vanguard Utilities ETF
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
SPDR Nuveen Bloomberg High Yield Municipal Bond ETF
iShares International Treasury Bond ETF
iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
IQ Ultra Short Duration Etf
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent OAK STREET HEALTH INC (OSH UN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 1, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by CVS HEALTH CORP (CVS UN). The weight of OSH UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent OAK STREET HEALTH INC (OSH UN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 1, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by CVS HEALTH CORP (CVS UN). The weight of OSH UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PROVENTION BIO INC (PRVB UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 27, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SANOFI SA (SAN FP). The weight of PRVB UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
April 25, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent CAPITALAND INVESTMENT LTD (CLI SP) will distribute shares in CAPITALAND ASCOTT TRUST (CLAS SP), effective April 28, 2023 open. The stock distribution of CLAS SP will be added/increased to the Index according to the transaction terms.
April 18, 2023
IQ 500 International Index
The index will add the following names effective for the open of May 8, 2023: Daimler Truck Holding AG, Heineken Holding N.V., Porsche AG, NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS,INC., Volvo Car AB Class B, Acciona SA, Air Canada, Balfour Beatty plc, Tenaris S.A., Qantas Airways Limited, Electric Power Development Co., Ltd., Singapore Airlines Ltd., OCI NV, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., SSAB AB Class B, Jet2 PLC, Acerinox SA, National Australia Bank Limited, VERBUND AG Class A, SARAS S.p.A. - Raffinerie Sarde, South32 Ltd., Serco Group plc, KBC Group N.V., Origin Energy Limited, Coca-Cola HBC AG, Iveco Group NV, Boliden AB, DBS Group Holdings Ltd, Aperam SA, AltaGas Ltd., EBOS Group Limited, Graincorp Limited Class A, Gibson Energy Inc., easyJet plc, AGL Energy Limited, Autogrill S.p.A., Unipol Gruppo S.p.A., Keyera Corp., SCOR SE, Intact Financial Corporation, CCL Industries Inc. Class B, Drax Group plc, Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Nexi S.p.A., Accor SA, Aker BP ASA, and Nomura Holdings, Inc.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ATLAS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS INC (ATCX UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of April 18, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ATCX UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
April 17, 2023
IQ Candriam Cleaner Transport Index
Index constituent CSX CORP (CSX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 20, 2023. CSX UW did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of CSX UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent MONDI PLC (MNDI LN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 20, 2023. MNDI LN did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of MNDI LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituents MOWI ASA (MOWI NO) and DANONE SA (BN FP) will be removed from the index after the close of April 20, 2023. MOWI NO and BN FP did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weights of MOWI NO and BN FP based on their last close prices will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent MELROSE INDUSTRIES PLC (MRO LN) will spin off MELROSE INDUSTRIES SPINCO (MROSpinCo LN), effective April 20, 2023 open. The spin-off company MROSpinCo LN will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
April 14, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SABINA GOLD & SILVER CORP (SBB CT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 18, 2023. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by B2GOLD CORP (BTO CT). The weight of SBB CT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials (XLB US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent OZ MINERALS LTD (OZL AT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 18, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BHP GROUP LTD (BHP AT). The weight of OZL AT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent OZ MINERALS LTD (OZL AT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 18, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BHP GROUP LTD (BHP AT). The weight of OZL AT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
April 11, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DEVRO PLC (DVO LN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 13, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of DVO LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
April 3, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC (APEN UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of April 3, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (BSX UN). The weight of DCT UW based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (912796CT4/BPLL2D3).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the April rebalance effective after the close of April 5, 2023: Kimball International, Inc. Class B (2491635), Diversey Holdings, Ltd. (BNTJ2L3), Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. (BDRW1N9), Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. (BDRW1N9), Provention Bio, Inc. (BG346B3), Seagen, Inc. (BLPK4D2), Toshiba Corporation (6897217), U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Class A (BFXH9T4), Univar Solutions Inc. (BZ07PN3), Qualtrics International, Inc. Class A (BM9PJH9), Cvent Holding Corp. (BMGK502), Momentive Global Inc. (BN6MG91), Kloeckner & Co SE (B170DQ6), Radius Global Infrastructure, Inc. Class A (BMHZYY3), and Origin Energy Limited (6214861).
March 30, 2023
IQ Global Resources Index
Revised: the index will add the following names as of the annual April reconstitution date: MARATHON OIL CORP, TARGA RESOURCES CORP, TOURMALINE OIL CORP, SANTOS LTD, PREMIUM BRANDS HOLDINGS CORP, FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC, FUJI OIL HOLDINGS INC, CAPSTONE COPPER CORP, CHAMPION IRON LTD, CHINA MODERN DAIRY HOLDINGS, FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC, NAVIGATOR CO SA/THE, and ASAHI HOLDINGS INC.
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index
The index methodology will make following changes effective on the first rebalance after May 31, 2023: target replication of the Barclay Hedge Fund Index (BGHSHEDG), increase the maximum gross exposure to 160%, increase the index fee to 30bps, change the rebalance frequency to quarterly and standardize the window size to 120 months with a 36 month exponential decay.
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy SMA Index
The index methodology will make following changes effective on the first rebalance after May 31, 2023: target replication of the Barclay Hedge Fund Index (BGHSHEDG), increase the maximum gross exposure to 160%, increase the index fee to 30bps, change the rebalance frequency to quarterly and standardize the window size to 120 months with a 36 month exponential decay.
March 28, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent YAMANA GOLD INC (YRI CT) will be removed from the index after the close of March 30, 2023. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP (PAAS CT) and AGNICO-EAGLE MINES (AEM CT). The weight of YRI CT based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (912796CT4/BPLL2D3). The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials2 (GDX US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent YAMANA GOLD INC (YRI CT) will be removed from the index after the close of March 30, 2023. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP (PAAS CT) and AGNICO-EAGLE MINES (AEM CT). The weight of YRI CT based on the deal terms will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
March 27, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DUCK CREEK TECHNOLOGIES INC (DCT UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 29, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of DCT UW based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (912796CT4/BPLL2D3).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent Signify Health Inc (SGFY UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 28, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by CVS HEALTH CORP (CVS UN). The weight of SGFY UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The remaining weight will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (912796CT4/BPLL2D3).
March 24, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ALTRA INDUSTRIAL MOTION CORP (AIMC UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 24, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by REXNORD CORP (RRX UN). The weight of AIMC UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the March rebalance effective after the close of March 31, 2023: Exelixis, Inc. (2576941).
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the March rebalance effective after the close of March 31, 2023: Polaris Inc. (2692933), Guardant Health, Inc. (BFXC911).
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the March rebalance effective after the close of March 31, 2023: Trip.com Group Ltd. (BNYK8H9), LG Chem Ltd. (6346913), Li Auto, Inc. Class A (BMW5M00), Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (B63H849), Unity Software, Inc. (BLFDXH8), Pinterest, Inc. Class A (BJ2Z0H2), NetApp, Inc. (2630643).
March 23, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EVO PAYMENTS INC-CLASS A (EVOP UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of March 24, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN UN). The weight of EVOP UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
March 15, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent IAA INC (IAA UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 17, 2023. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by RITCHIE BROS AUCTIONEERS INCORPORATED (RBA UN). The weight of IAA UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ATLAS AIR WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC (AAWW UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 16, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of AAWW UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
March 13, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent SVB FINANCIAL GROUP (SIVB) will be removed from the index effective at the open of March 16, 2023. Due to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced that it has taken SIVB into FDIC Receivership, Solactive has decided to delete SIVB at a price of ZERO. The weight of SIVB based on the Deal Terms will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
March 7, 2023
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent NEOEN SA (NEOEN FP) will increase shares at the open of March 8, 2023 in accordance with a 8 per 25 rights issue.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VIVINT SMART HOME INC (VVNT UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 9, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by NRG ENERGY INC (NRG UN). The weight of VVNT UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV subject to its 25% maximum weight.
March 1, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the March rebalance effective after the close of March 3, 2023: TravelCenters of America Inc. (BJBM7K6), Ranger Oil Corporation Class A (BZCD9S2), Focus Financial Partners, Inc. Class A (BF7J7H0), Focus Financial Partners, Inc. Class A (BF7J7H0), NuVasive, Inc. (B00GJC2), Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (B17HG57), Oak Street Health, Inc. (BN2XDL9), Uni-Select Inc. (2932480), Sumo Logic, Inc. (BKY44Z0), Broadmark Realty Capital Inc (BL3LMX3), and INDUS Realty Trust, Inc. (BN0VBP5).
February 27, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COWEN INC (COWN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 28, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by TORONTO-DOMINION BANK (TD UN). The weight of COWN UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Revised: Index constituent COUPA SOFTWARE INC (COUP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 28, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of COUP UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent OPIANT PHARMACEUTICALS INC (OPNT UR) will be removed from the index after the close of March 1, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by INDIVIOR PLC (INDV LN). The weight of OPNT UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
February 24, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Due to the suspension of trading in index constituent 1 LIFE HEALTHCARE INC (ONEM UW) on February 22, 2023, the index will issue a restatement of the closing index levels from February 22 and February 23, 2023. To more closely reflect the closing conditions of the ONEM-AMZN acquisition, the index will be restated using the deal price, as opposed to the last closing price from February 21, 2023, which was applied to the index level by default.
February 22, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent 1 LIFE HEALTHCARE INC (ONEM UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 22, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN UN). The weight of ONEM UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CINCOR PHARMA INC (CINC UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of February 23, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ASTRAZENECA PLC (AZN LN). The weight of CINC UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
February 21, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent LINK REIT (823 HK) will increase shares at the open of February 24, 2023 in accordance with a 1 per 5 rights issue.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LHC GROUP INC (LHCG UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 21, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH UN). The weight of LHCG UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PAYA HOLDINGS INC-A (PAYA UR) will be removed from the index after the close of February 21, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by NUVEI CORP (NVEI UW). The weight of PAYA UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent KEPPEL CORP LTD ORD (KEP SP) will distribute shares in SEMBCORP MARINE LTD (SMM SP), effective February 23, 2023 open. The stock distribution of SMM SP will be added/increased to the Index according to the transaction terms.
February 17, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ALBIREO PHARMA INC (ALBO UR) will be removed from the index after the close of February 22, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by IPSEN SA (IPN FP). The weight of ALBO UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
February 16, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LHC GROUP INC (LHCG UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 22, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH UN). The weight of LHCG UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
February 15, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent RYMAN HEALTHCARE GROUP LTD ORD (RYM NZ) will increase shares at the open of February 21, 2023 in accordance with a 1 per 2.81 rights issue.
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
Revised: Index constituent SUMMIT INDUSTRIAL INCOME REIT (SMU-U CT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 17, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SMU-U CT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
February 13, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent VELODYNE LIDAR INC (VLDR UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 10, 2023. The company is the target of stock acquisition by OUSTER INC (OUST). The weight of VLDR UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology (XLK US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
February 10, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CONEXIO CORP (9422 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 14, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 9422 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
February 9, 2023
IQ500 International Index
Index constituent ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE SA (EDF FP) will be removed from the index after the close of February 13, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of EDF FP based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
February 1, 2023
Solactive Equileap US Select Gender Equality Index
Revised: index constituent STORE CAPITAL CORP (STOR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of February 3, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of STOR UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Revised: index constituent STORE CAPITAL CORP (STOR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of February 3, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of STOR UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent STORE CAPITAL CORP (STOR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of February 2, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of STOR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the February rebalance effective after the close of February 3, 2023: Albireo Pharma, Inc. (BYMP0T9), Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. (BDG08R7), Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. Class A (BLM57V9), Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. Class A (BLM57V9), Caverion Oyj (BBP6J80), Cincor Pharma, Inc. (BPCK381), Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BJS9432), Duck Creek Technologies, Inc. (BMFLXR9), Evoqua Water Technologies Corp (BF329G6), Meltwater N.V. (BNDJT07), OZ Minerals Limited (6397825), Paya Holdings Inc Class A (BN6N8Q5), Velodyne Lidar Inc. (BLFKC72), and Yamana Gold Inc. (2219279).
January 30, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KNOWBE4 INC (KNBE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of January 31, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of KNBE UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 27, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES (SJI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 31, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SJI UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 26, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MICRO FOCUS INTERNATIONAL PLC (MCRO LN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 30, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by OPEN TEXT CORP (OTEX CT). The weight of MCRO LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 25, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE INC (VIVO UW) will be removed from the index after the close of January 30, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SD BIOSENSOR INC (137310 KP Equity). The weight of VIVO UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 24, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BIFFA PLC (BIFF LN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 26, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of BIFF LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 20, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BENEFITFOCUS INC (BNFT UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of January 23, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by VOYA FINANCIAL INC (VOYA UN). The weight of BNFT UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 18, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RPS GROUP PLC (RPS LN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 20, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by TETRA TECH INC (TTEK UW). The weight of RPS LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 13, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AVEO PHARMACEUTICALS INC (AVEO UR) will be removed from the index after the close of January 18, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by LG CHEM LTD (051910 KP). The weight of AVEO UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 12, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent AVEVA GROUP PLC (AVV LN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 17, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE (SU FP). The weight of AVV LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
January 11, 2023
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC (JEF UN) will spin off VITESSE ENERGY INC (VTS-W UN), effective January 17, 2023 open. The spin-off company VTS-W UN will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent IMAGO BIOSCIENCES INC (IMGO UW) will be removed from the index after the close of January 10, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK UN). The weight of IMGO UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 10, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent USERTESTING INC (USER UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 11, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of USER UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 3, 2023
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of January 5, 2023: Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (B573M11), Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company (BQPVQZ6), Tatsuta Electric Wire and Cable Co., Ltd. (6875804), CONEXIO Corporation (B0YHYY8), Vivint Smart Home, Inc. Class A (BKLPS43), Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (BWD7PX9), Coupa Software, Inc. (BD87XR1), and Maxar Technologies, Inc. (BF2KYF5).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent POSHMARK INC (POSH UW) will be removed from the index after the close of January 04, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by NAVER CORP (035420 KP). The weight of POSH UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HOME24 SE (H24 GY) will be removed from the index after the close of January 04, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of H24 GY based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
December 30, 2022
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (700 HK) will distribute shares in MEITUAN (3690 HK), effective January 05, 2023 open. The stock distribution of 3690 HK will be added/increased to the Index according to the transaction terms.
December 29, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HOMESERVE PLC (HSV LN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 3, 2023. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of HSV LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE UN) will spin off GE HEALTHCARE INC (GESpinCo UW), effective January 4, 2023 open. The spin-off company GESpinCo UW will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE UN) will spin off GE HEALTHCARE INC (GESpinCo UW), effective January 4, 2023 open. The spin-off company GESpinCo UW will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
December 23, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent UZABASE INC (3966 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 27, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 3966 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
December 22, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ARCHAEA ENERGY INC (LFG UN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 22, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BP PLC (BP UN). The weight of LFG UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent SAMHALLSBYGGNADSBOLAGET I NORDEN AB (CLASS B) (SBBB SS) will spin off NEOBO FASTIGHETER AB (SBBBSpinCo SS), effective at the open of December 27, 2022. The spin-off company SBBBSpinCo SS will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
December 21, 2022
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of December 30, 2022: Accenture Plc Class A(B4BNMY3), Dropbox, Inc. Class A(BG0T321), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc(B00FWN1).
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of December 30, 2022: Etsy, Inc.(BWTN5N1), Amdocs Limited(2256908).
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of December 30, 2022: Accenture Plc Class A(B4BNMY3), Shell Plc(BP6MXD8), Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. Class H(6718255), MercadoLibre, Inc.(B23X1H3).
December 19, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY (SGRE SQ) will be removed from the index after the close of December 21, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SIEMENS ENERGY AG (ENR GY). The weight of SGREN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY (SGRE SQ) will be removed from the index after the close of December 21, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SIEMENS ENERGY AG (ENR GY). The weight of SGREN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY (SGRE SQ) will be removed from the index after the close of December 21, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SIEMENS ENERGY AG (ENR GY). The weight of SGREN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam Cleaner Transport Index
Index constituent SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY (SGRE SQ) will be removed from the index after the close of December 21, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by SIEMENS ENERGY AG (ENR GY). The weight of SGREN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
December 13, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BTRS HOLDINGS INC CLASS 1 (BTRS UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 15, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of BTRS UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD (TRQ CT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 15, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by RIO TINTO LTD (RIO AT). The weight of TRQ CT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Hedge Event-Driven Index, IQ Hedge Long/Short Index, IQ Hedge Macro Index, IQ Hedge Market Neutral Index
The following indices will be terminated as of the close on Feb 28, 2023: IQ Hedge Event-Driven Index, IQ Hedge Long/Short Index, IQ Hedge Macro Index, and IQ Hedge Market Neutral Index.
S&P U.S. High Yield Low Volatility Corporate Bond Index
IndexIQ Advisors LLC will terminate its license agreement for the following index as of the close on Feb 28, 2023: S&P U.S. High Yield Low Volatility Corporate Bond Index
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY INC (FBHS UN) will spin off MASTERBRAND INC (FBHSSpinCo UN), effective at the open of December 15, 2022. The spin-off company FBHSSpinCo UN will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY INC (FBHS UN) will spin off MASTERBRAND INC (FBHSSpinCo UN), effective at the open of December 15, 2022. The spin-off company FBHSSpinCo UN will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
December 8, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ABIOMED INC (ABMD UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 12, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ UN). The weight of ABMD based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent ABIOMED INC (ABMD UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 12, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ UN). The weight of ABMD UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent ABIOMED INC (ABMD UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 12, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ UN). The weight of ABMD UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent ABIOMED INC (ABMD UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 12, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ UN). The weight of ABMD UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC CLASS A (BAM/A CT) will spin off NEW BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD - CLASS A (NBAM CT), effective at the open of December 12, 2022. The spin-off company NBAM CT will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
December 1, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of December 5, 2022: ABIOMED, Inc. (2003698), Benefitfocus, Inc. (BDFN1P6), Devro plc (0267043), Home Capital Group Inc. (2434180), home24 SE (BZ15FQ9), IAA, Inc. (BJF8Q81), Imago BioSciences, Inc. (BNLYJ60), Nitro Software Ltd. (BL6V155), Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BYXZVL7), Perpetual Limited (6682394), RPS Group Plc (0759476), Uzabase, Inc. (BYZ6P94), and Vantage Towers AG (BLH32J1).
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent SWITCH INC (SWCH UN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 05, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SWCH UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
November 30, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent HITACHI TRANSPORT SYSTEM CO LTD ORD (9086 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 02, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 9086 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PLENUS CO LTD (9945 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 02, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 9945 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AKOUOS INC (AKUS UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 30, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ELI LILLY & CO (LLY UN). The weight of AKUS UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 29, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ISTAR INC (STAR UN) will distribute shares in SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE UN), effective November 30, 2022 open. The stock distribution of SAFEHOLD INC (SAFE UN) will be added/increased to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent UNIPER SE (UN01 GY) will be deleted from the index after the close of December 1, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of UN01 GY based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent UNIPER SE (UN01 GY) will be deleted from the index after the close of December 1, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of UN01 GY based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
November 25, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG (CSGN SE) will increase shares at the open of November 28, 2022 in accordance with a 2 per 7 rights issue.
November 22, 2022
IQ Global Resources Index
Revised: Index constituent CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC/OK (CLR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 23, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CLR UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
November 21, 2022
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent ZENDESK INC (ZEN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 21, 2022. The company is the target of an-all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ZEN UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent ZENDESK INC (ZEN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 21, 2022. The company is the target of an-all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ZEN UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ZENDESK INC (ZEN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 21, 2022. The company is the target of an-all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ZEN UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EUROMONEY INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR PLC (ERM LN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 23, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY(UNLISTED). The weight of EUROMONEY INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR PLC (ERM LN) based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 16, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS INC (AERI UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of November 18, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by ALCON INC (ALC UN). The weight of AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS INC (AERI UQ) based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 14, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TENNECO INC (TEN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 16, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT INC (APO UN). The weight of TEN UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ATLANTIA SPA (ATL IM) will be removed from the index after the close of November 16, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ATL IM based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent ATLANTIA SPA (ATL IM) will be removed from the index after the close of November 16, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ATL IM based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
November 10, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CHANNELADVISOR CORP (ECOM UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 14, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ECOM UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SWEDISH MATCH AB (SWMA SS) will be removed from the index after the close of November 14, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL (PM UN). The weight of SWMA SS based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 8, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COUNTRYSIDE PARTNERSHIPS PLC (CSP LN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 10, 2022. The company is the target of cash & share acquisition by VISTRY GROUP PLC (VTY LN). The weight of CSP LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Europe (VGK US) will be removed from the index.
November 7, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TASSAL GROUP LTD (TGR AT) will be removed from the index after the close of November 9, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of TGR AT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 2, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CYBEROPTICS CORP (CYBE UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of November 3, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by NORDSON CORP (NDSN UW). The weight of CYBE UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 1, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the October rebalance effective after the close of November 3, 2022: Akouos, Inc. (BKPVFN5), Albertsons Companies, Inc. Class A (BYNQ369), Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (B1L82T2), Archaea Energy, Inc. Class A (BMHLCD6), AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BKPX8S7), Biffa Plc (BD8DR11), ForgeRock, Inc. Class A (BPF0B95), Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. (BFNJ3R6), KnowBe4, Inc. Class A (BMVWBY9), Plenus Co., Ltd. (6692702), Poshmark, Inc. Class A (BL6G4S4), and UserTesting, Inc. (BMHJLR7).
October 27, 2022
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent GIANT MANUFACTURING CO LTD ORD (9921 TT) will increase shares at the open of November 2, 2022 in accordance with a 0.03626 to 1 rights issue.
IQ Candriam Cleaner Transport Index
Index constituent GIANT MANUFACTURING CO LTD ORD (9921 TT) will increase shares at the open of November 2, 2022 in accordance with a 0.03626 to 1 rights issue.
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent XPO LOGISTICS INC (XPO UN) will spin off RXO INC (RXO UN), effective November 1st, 2022, open. The spin-off company RXO INC (RXO UN) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent TWITTER INC (TWTR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 27, 2022. The company is the target of a cash acquisition by a PRIVATE COMPANY. The shares of TWTR UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent TWITTER INC (TWTR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 27, 2022. The company is the target of a cash acquisition by a PRIVATE COMPANY. The shares of TWTR UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent TWITTER INC (TWTR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 27, 2022. The company is the target of a cash acquisition by a PRIVATE COMPANY. The shares of TWTR UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent TWITTER INC (TWTR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 27, 2022. The company is the target of a cash acquisition by a PRIVATE COMPANY. The shares of TWTR UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 26, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent POLSKIE GORNICTWO NAFTOWE I GAZOWNICTWO SA (PGN PW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 28, 2022. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by POLSKI KONCERN NAFTOWY ORLEN SA (PKN PW). The shares of PKN PW will be increased / added according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent HITACHI METALS LTD ORD (5486 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of October 28, 2022. The company is the target of a cash acquisition by a PRIVATE COMPANY. The free float of HITACHI METALS LTD will be falling below 15%. The weight of 5486 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 20, 2022
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent UNIVERSAL HEALTH SVS B (UHS UN)will be removed from the index after the close of October 21, 2022. UHS UN did not pass the controversial activities screening. The weight of UNIVERSAL HEALTH based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 19, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CHEMOCENTRYX INC (CCXI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 19, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by AMGEN INC (AMGN UW). The weight of CCXI UW based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (912796YP8/BQ2HCK4) .
October 17, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ZYMERGEN ORD (ZY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 18, 2022. The company is the target of an all-stock acquisition by GINKGO BIOWORKS HOLDINGS INC (DNA UN). The weight of ZY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology4 (XT US) will be removed from the index.
October 14, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Equity Index
Index constituent ALLEGHANY CORP (Y UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 18, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (BRK/A UN). The weight of Y UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent ALLEGHANY CORP (Y UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 18, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (BRK/A UN). The weight of Y UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ALLEGHANY CORP (Y UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 18, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (BRK/A UN). The weight of Y UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AVALARA INC (AVLR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 18, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of AVLR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PING IDENTITY HOLDING CORP (PING UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 17, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of PING UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
October 12, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COVETRUS INC (CVET UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of October 12, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CVET UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
October 11, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent FORMA THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS INC (FMTX UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of October 13, 2022. The company is the target of an all-cash acquisition by NOVO NORDISK A/S (NOVOB DC). The weight of FMTX UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
October 7, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TERMINIX GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC (TMX UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 11th, 2022. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC (RTOKY UV). The weight of TMX UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Europe (VGK US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (NLSN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 11th, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY . The weight of NLSN UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (NLSN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 11th, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of NLSN UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
Solactive Equileap US Select Gender Equality Index
Index constituent NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (NLSN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 11th, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of NLSN UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 5, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY ALTERNATIVES INC (IEA UR) will be removed from the index after the close of October 6, 2022. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by MASTEC INC (MTZ UN). The weight of IEA UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be removed from the index.
October 4, 2022
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
Index constituent BLUEROCK RESIDENTIAL GROWTH REIT INC (BRG UA) will be removed from the index after the close of October 5, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by BLACKSTONE INC (BX UN). The weight of BRG UA based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 3, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GLOBAL BLOOD THERAPEUTICS IN (GBT UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 4, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PFIZER INC (PFE UN). The weight of GBT UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the October rebalance effective after the close of October 5, 2022: Brigham Minerals, Inc. Class A (BJHQ638), BTRS Holdings, Inc. (BMC8SQ7), Channeladvisor Corporation (B986ZW9), Countryside Partnerships PLC (BYPHNG0), Forma Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (BLB2Y98), iStar Inc. (2259190), Kito Corporation (B2354J2), Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (2620031), Micro Focus International plc (BJ1F4N7), Nearmap Ltd. (B9B4FJ7), Raysum Co., Ltd. (6335892), Signify Health, Inc. Class A (BMD8TD0), STORE Capital Corporation (BSKRKJ5), Tassal Group Limited (6710701).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent BIOHAVEN PHARMACEUTICAL HOLD (BHVN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 3, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PFIZER INC (PFE UN). The weight of BHVN UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
September 30, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VALORA HOLDING AG (VALN SE) will be removed from the index after the close of October 4, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO SAB DE CV (FMX UN). The weight of VALN SE based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
September 29, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HANGER INC (HNGR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of HNGR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent DUKE REALTY CORP (DRE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by PROLOGIS INC (PLD UN). The shares of PLD UN will be increased / added according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
Index constituent DUKE REALTY CORP (DRE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by PROLOGIS INC (PLD UN). The shares of PLD UN will be increased / added according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DUKE REALTY CORP (DRE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by PROLOGIS INC (PLD UN). The weight of DRE UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate2 (SCHH US) will be removed from the index.
September 28, 2022
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent ABB LTD-REG (ABBN SW) will spin off ACCELLERON (ACLN SW), effective October 3rd, 2022 open. The spin-off company ACLN SW will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent ABB LTD-REG (ABBN SW) will spin off ACCELLERON (ACLN SW), effective October 3rd, 2022 open. The spin-off company ACLN SW will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
September 27, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent IBI GROUP INC (IBG CT) will be removed from the index after the close of September 28, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by ARCADIS NV (ARCAD NA). The weight of IBG CT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent CITRIX SYSTEMS INC (CTXS UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 29, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CTXS UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG US Mid Cap Equity Index
Index constituent CITRIX SYSTEMS INC (CTXS UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 29, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CTXS UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent CITRIX SYSTEMS INC (CTXS UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 29, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CTXS UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
Solactive Equileap US Select Gender Equality Index
Index constituent CITRIX SYSTEMS INC (CTXS UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 29, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CTXS UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
September 23, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GCP APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES (GCP UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 26, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by COMPAGNIE DE SAINT GOBAIN SA (SGO FP). The weight of GCP UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 30, 2022: Pinterest, Inc. Class A (BJ2Z0H2), Unity Software, Inc. (BLFDXH8).
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 30, 2022: HubSpot, Inc. (BR4T3B3), Exact Sciences Corporation (2719951), RingCentral, Inc. Class A (BDZCRX3).
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 30, 2022: Leonardo SpA (B0DJNG0), Airbnb, Inc. Class A (BMGYYH4), China Energy Engineering Corp. Ltd. Class H (BZ1JH10), Telecom Italia S.p.A. (7634394), Isuzu Motors Limited (6467104), Twilio, Inc. Class A (BD6P5Q0), NetApp, Inc. (2630643).
September 15, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent SECURITAS AB CLASS B (SECUB SS) will increase shares at the open of September 19, 2022 in accordance with a 4 per 7 rights issue.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SECURITAS AB CLASS B (SECUB SS) will increase shares at the open of September 19, 2022 in accordance with a 4 per 7 rights issue.
September 14, 2022
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
Index constituent CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST INC (CTT UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 14, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by POTLATCHDELTIC CORPORATION (PCH UW). The weight of CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST INC (CTT) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST INC (CTT UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 14, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by POTLATCHDELTIC CORPORATION (PCH UW). The weight of CTT UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate (VNQ US) will be removed from the index.
September 13, 2022
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
The index will add the following name in the Q3 2022 quarterly reconstitution: Samty Residential Investment Corp (BYRVCJ6).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent USA TRUCK INC (USAK UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 14, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of USAK UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
September 12, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CORP-A (MANT UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 13, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by CARLYLE GROUP INC (CG UW). The weight of MANT UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
September 9, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MANDIANT INC (MNDT UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 9, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by ALPHABET INC-CL A (GOOGL UW). The weight of MNDT UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
September 7, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent AVAST PLC (AVST LN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 9, 2022. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by NORTONLIFELOCK INC (NLOK UW). The weight of AVST LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
September 1, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LIFEWORKS INC (LWRK CT) will be removed from the index after the close of September 2, 2022. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by TELUS CORPORATION (T CT). The weight of LWRK CT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials (XLB US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 6, 2022: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BFRTDG1), Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (B01Z8P4), Avalara Inc (BZ1NVP4), Chemocentryx, Inc. (B6ZL968), Cowen Inc Class A (BZ1J497), CyberOptics Corporation (2242372), EVO Payments, Inc. Class A (BG5NSM3), Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (BZ05388), iRobot Corporation (B0J2NS5), Pendal Group Limited (BFY6LL6), Ping Identity Holding Corp. (BKT6B49).
August 29, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Plantronics Inc (POLY US) will be removed from the index after the close of August 29, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by HP Inc (HPQ US). The weight of POLY US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 23, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SANDVIK AB (SAND SS) will spin off ALLEIMA AB (SANDSpinCoSS), effective August 26, 2022 open. The spin-off company SANDSpinCo.ST will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
August 17, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent UNIDEN HOLDINGS CORP (6815 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of August 18, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of 6815 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CEDAR REALTY TRUST INC (CDR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 19, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by WHEELER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT (WHLR UR). The weight of CDR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 16, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TURNING POINT THERAPEUTICS INC (TPTX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 16, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY UN). The weight of TPTX UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 15, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SAILPOINT TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING (SAIL UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 15, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SAIL UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 11, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent RADIUS HEALTH INC (RDUS UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of August 12, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of RDUS UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EPIZYME INC (EPZM UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 11, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by IPSEN SA (IPN FP). The weight of EPZM UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 5, 2022
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
Index constituent AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES (ACC UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 9, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by BLACKSTONE INC (BX UN). The weight of ACC UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES (ACC UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 9, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by BLACKSTONE INC (BX UN). The weight of ACC UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 3, 2022
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
Effective after the close of September 15, 2022, the IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index will be discontinued.
August 1, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ALBIOMA (ABIO FP) will be removed from the index after the close of August 2, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by KKR & CO INC (KKR UN). The weight of ABIO FP based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DEUTSCHE EUROSHOP AG (DEQ GY) will be removed from the index after the close of August 2, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of DEQ GY based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MERITOR INC (MTOR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 2, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by CUMMINS INC (CMI UN). The weight of MTOR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the August rebalance effective after the close of August 3, 2022: 1Life Healthcare, Inc. (BKMG1N5), Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC (0688666), Euronav NV (B04M8J6), Hanger, Inc. (2796653), IBI Group Inc. (B621W95), Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc. (BD5GSZ4), ironSource Ltd Class A (BLFB3H2), Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (2580265), Resolute Forest Products Inc. (B87SJM7), Valora Holding AG (4581619), Zymergen Inc (BMF1M49).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NEOPHOTONICS CORP (NPTN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 2, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC (LITE UW). The weight of NPTN UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 27, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ULTRA ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS PLC (ULE LN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 29, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ULE LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 22, 2022
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent SANDERSON FARMS INC (SAFM UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 22, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of SAFM UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent ILUKA RESOURCES LTD (ILU AT) will spin off SIERRA RUTILE HOLDINGS LTD (ILUSpinCo AT), effective July 27, 2022 open. The spin-off company SIERRA RUTILE HOLDINGS LTD (ILUSpinCo AT) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of July 27, 2022. The weight of spin-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
July 21, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NATUS MEDICAL INC (NTUS UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 21, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of NTUS UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS INC (CNR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 22, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CNR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 20, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VIVO ENERGY PLC (VVO LN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 22, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of VVO LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 19, 2022
IQ CBRE NextGen Real Estate Index
Index constituent HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST INC (HR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 21, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA (HTA UN). HR UN will be removed from the index and HTA UN will be increased / added according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent UNITI GROUP LTD (UWL AT) will be removed from the index after the close of July 21, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of UWL AT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 18, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED (ANZ AT) will increase shares at the open of July 21, 2022 in accordance with a 1 per 15 rights issue. New index shares will be 2,015,479.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED (ANZ AT) will increase shares at the open of July 21, 2022 in accordance with a 1 per 15 rights issue. New index shares will be 273,735,253.
IQ 500 International Index
Revised: Index constituent SAIPEM SPA (SPM IM) will increase shares at the open of July 19, 2022 in accordance with a 95 per 1 rights issue. New index shares will be 77,695,930.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PS BUSINESS PARKS INC/CA (PSB UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 19, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of PSB UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 15, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VONAGE HOLDINGS CORP (VG UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 20, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by ERICSSON TEL-SP ADR (ERIC UW). The weight of VG UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 13, 2022
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent GSK PLC (GSK LN) will spin off HALEON PLC (HLN LN), effective July 18, 2022 open. The spin-off company HALEON PLC (HLN LN) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent GSK PLC (GSK LN) will spin off HALEON PLC (HLN LN), effective July 18, 2022 open. The spin-off company HALEON PLC (HLN LN) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent GSK PLC (GSK LN) will spin off HALEON PLC (HLN LN), effective July 18, 2022 open. The spin-off company HALEON PLC (HLN LN) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
July 11, 2022
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent ENHABIT INC (EHAB UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 14, 2022. EHAB UN did not pass the controversial activities screening for effective date 7/15/2022 and will be removed from the index with pro rata weight redistribution.
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent NORDEX SE (NDX1 GY) will increase shares at the open of July 13, 2022 in accordance with a 10 per 49 rights issue. New index shares will be 213,800,916.
IQ Candriam Cleaner Transport Index
Index constituent NORDEX SE (NDX1 GY) will increase shares at the open of July 13, 2022 in accordance with a 10 per 49 rights issue. New index shares will be 215,744,569.
July 6, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent KINTETSU WORLD EXPRESS (KWE) ORD (9375 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of July 8, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by KINTETSU GROUP HOLDINGS CO LTD (9041 JT). The weight of (KWE) ORD (9375 JT) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
July 5, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent IDEAGEN PLC (IDEA LN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 6, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of IDEA LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CDK GLOBAL INC (CDK UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 5, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTNERS (BBU-U CT). The weight of CDK UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 1, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the July rebalance effective after the close of July 6, 2022: Albioma (B188CY0), CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. Class A (BH667R6), Cedar Realty Trust Inc (BN8ZSS1), Duke Realty Corporation (2284084), EMIS Group plc (B61D1Y0), Epizyme, Inc. (B9Z1QZ7), Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Class A (BT9QF28), LifeWorks Inc (BP2FLD7), Radius Health, Inc. (BM68KK1), TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (BPX3N12), Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. (BJXBP30), Uniden Holdings Corporation (6911515), USA Truck, Inc. (2910099), Zendesk, Inc. (BMH0MR7).
June 30, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NEENAH INC (NP UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 1, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL INC (SWM UN). The weight of NP UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will b.e removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent CMC MATERIALS INC (CCMP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 5, 2022. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by ENTEGRIS INC (ENTG UW). The weight of CCMP UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology3 (SOXX US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SIERRA ONCOLOGY INC (SRRA UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of June 30, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by GSK PLC (GSK LN). The weight of SRRA UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
June 29, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CMC MATERIALS INC (CCMP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 5, 2022. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by ENTEGRIS INC (ENTG UW). The weight of CCMP UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology3 (SOXX US) will be removed from the index.
June 28, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent WHITING PETROLEUM CORP (WLL UN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 30, 2022. The company is the target of a cash and stock acquisition by OASIS PETROLEUM INC (OAS UW). The weight of WLL UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy2 (XOP US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP (EHC UN) will spin off ENHABIT INC (EHAB-W UN), effective July 1, 2022 open. The spin-off company ENHABIT INC (EHAB-W UN) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
June 27, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP INC (ITP CT) will be removed from the index after the close of June 28, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ITP CT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 30, 2022: Airbnb, Inc. Class A (BMGYYH4), Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. Class A (BN6KXF0), Twilio, Inc. Class A (BD6P5Q0), NXP SEMICONDUCTOR NV (B505PN7), SABRE CORP (BLLHH27), WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (BM8JYX3), EMBECTA CORP ORD (BMXWYR1), KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC (BQZJ0Q9).
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 30, 2022: Dell Technologies, Inc. Class C (BHKD3S6), Biogen Inc. (2455965), Electronic Arts Inc. (2310194), Rivian Automotive, Inc. Class A (BL98841), eBay Inc. (2293819), Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. Class A (BN6KXF0), Twilio, Inc. Class A (BD6P5Q0), Lucid Group, Inc. (BP0TR77), Roblox Corp. Class A (BMWBC20), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (BK0VN47), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Class A (BGSP7M9), AppLovin Corp. Class A (BMV3LG4), Affirm Holdings, Inc. Class A (BMF9NM8), II-VI Incorporated (2452698), MongoDB, Inc. Class A (BF2FJ99).
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 30, 2022: Baidu, Inc. Class A (B0J2D41), ZTE Corporation Class H (B04KP88), Ricoh Company, Ltd. (6738220), Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (2567116), Delta Electronics, Inc. (6260734).
June 24, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TIVITY HEALTH INC (TVTY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 27, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of TVTY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent ACCELL GROUP (ACCEL NA) will be removed from the index after the close of June 28, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ACCEL NA based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent ACCELL GROUP (ACCEL NA) will be removed from the index after the close of June 28, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of ACCEL NA based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
June 23, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SAIPEM SPA (SPM IM) will increase shares at the open of June 27, 2022 in accordance with a 95 per 1 rights issue. New index shares will be 77,695,930.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DATTO HOLDING CORP (MSP UN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 23, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of MSP UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
June 21, 2022
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
Index constituent PREFERRED APARTMENT COMMUNITIES INC (APTS UN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 22, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of APTS UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PREFERRED APARTMENT COMMUNITIES INC (APTS UN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 22, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of APTS UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ANAPLAN INC (PLAN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 21, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of PLAN UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
June 16, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP (EUCAR FP) will be removed from the index after the close of June 17, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW GY). The weight of EUCAR FP based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HIBERNIA REIT PLC (HBRN ID) will be removed from the index after the close of June 17, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC CLASS A (BAM/A CT). The weight of HBRN ID based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
June 15, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent ELIA GROUP SA/NV (ELI BB) will increase shares at the open of June 16, 2022 in accordance with a 2 per 29 rights issue. New index shares will be 2,735,416.
June 14, 2022
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
The index will add the following name in the Q2 2022 quarterly reconstitution: Getty Realty Corp(2698146).
June 10, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP INC (REGI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 10, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by CHEVRON CORP (CVX UN). The weight of REGI UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
June 6, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MAPLETREE NORTH ASIA COMMERCIAL TRUST (MAGIC SP) will be removed from the index after the close of June 8, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by MAPLETREE COMMERCIAL TRUST (MACT). The weight of MAGIC SP based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
June 3, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Revised: Index constituent CERNER CORP (CERN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 7, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by ORACLE CORP (ORCL UN). The weight of CERN UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent CERNER CORP (CERN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 7, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by ORACLE CORP (ORCL UN). The weight of CERN UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CERNER CORP (CERN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 7, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by ORACLE CORP (ORCL UN). The weight of CERN UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ 500 International Index
Revised: Index constituent FAURECIA SE (EO FP) will increase shares at the open of June 7, 2022 in accordance with a 3 per 10 rights issue. New index shares will be 85,698,165
IQ Candriam Cleaner Transport Index
Index constituent FAURECIA SE (EO FP) will increase shares at the open of June 7, 2022 in accordance with a 3 per 10 rights issue. New index shares will be 2,952,002.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent CNP ASSURANCES SA (CNP FP) will be removed from the index after the close of June 7, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of CNP FP based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
June 1. 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 3rd, 2022: Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (BZ8FXC4), Black Knight, Inc. (BDG75V1), Covetrus, Inc. (BHZSB82), Deutsche EuroShop AG (4754972), HomeServe plc (BYYTFB6), Ideagen PLC (B0CM0C5), Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (6282211), ManTech International Corporation Class A (2825308), Natus Medical Incorporated (2771133), Sierra Oncology, Inc. (BKVFG72), Swedish Match AB (BP09MR2), Switch, Inc. Class A (BF2YWK8), Uniti Group Ltd. (BD2PHG8), VMware, Inc. Class A (B23SN61), Yamana Gold Inc. (2219279).
May 31, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TRISTATE CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC (TSC UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 31, 2022. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by RAYMOND JAMES FINL. (RJF UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TSC UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials3 (IYG US) will be removed from the index.
May 26, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS HOLDINGS PLC (OCDX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 26, 2022. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by QUIDEL CORP (QDEL UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of OCDX UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Health Care (XLV US) will be removed from the index.
May 24, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Revised: Index constituent AIR FRANCE-KLM (AF FP) will increase shares at the open of May 25, 2022 in accordance with a 3 per 1 rights issue. New index shares will be 66,352,006.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE CO (ANAT UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 24, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT REINSURANCE PARTNERS LTD (BAMR UN). The weight of ANAT UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
May 20, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent BHP GROUP LTD (BHP AT) will distribute shares in WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LTD (WPL AT), effective May 25, 2022 open. The stock distribution of WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LTD (WPL AT) will be added/increased to the Index according to the transaction terms.
May 19, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR SA (TIGO SS) will increase shares at the open of May 20, 2022 in accordance with a 7 per 10 rights issue. New index shares will be 15,181,764.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ANTARES PHARMA INC (ATRS UR) will be removed from the index after the close of May 23, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by HALOZYME THERAPEUTICS INC (HALO UW). The weight of ATRS UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CLIPPER LOGISTICS PLC (CLG LN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 23, 2022. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by GXO LOGISTICS INC (GXO UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CLG UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
May 18, 2022
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent ZYNGA INC (ZNGA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 20, 2022. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC (TTWO UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of TTWO UW will be increased / added according to the stock terms of the transaction. The cash portion of the transaction will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ZYNGA INC (ZNGA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 20, 2022. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC (TTWO UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ZNGA UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV and the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology2 (IGV US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent EUROAPI SAS (EAPI FP) will be removed from the index after the close of May 19, 2022. EAPI FP did not pass the controversial screening for effective date 5/20/2022 and will be removed from the index with pro rata weight redistribution.
May 16, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MIMECAST LTD (MIME UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 18, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of MIME UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
May 12, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent INTERSECT ENT INC (XENT UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of May 12, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by MEDTRONIC PLC (MDT UN). The weight of XENT UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES (DE) (EPAY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 12, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of EPAY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
May 3, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SANOFI SA (SAN FP) will spin off EUROAPI (EUROAPI FP), effective May 6, 2022 open. The spin-off company EUROAPI (EUROAPI FP) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms at the open of May 6, 2022 and will be subsequently removed from the index after the close of May 6, 2022.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index, IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index, and IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent SANOFI SA (SAN FP) will spin off EUROAPI (EUROAPI FP), effective May 6, 2022 open. The spin-off company EUROAPI (EUROAPI FP) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
May 2, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS INC (HBP UR) will be removed from the index after the close of May 3, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by WOODGRAIN INC (PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED)). The weight of HBP UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
The index will introduce the following companies in the May rebalance effective after the close of May 4th, 2022: American Campus Communities, Inc. (B02H871), Antares Pharma, Inc. (2383163), Atlantia S.p.A (7667163), CDK Global, Inc. (BQXTWQ5), Datto Holding Corp. (BMTMDB2), Hitachi Transport System,Ltd. (6429234), PS Business Parks, Inc. (2707956), SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc. (BD390V5), Tivity Health, Inc. (BD8Q1B8), Twitter, Inc. (BFLR866).
April 29, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent AXFOOD AB (AXFO SS) will increase shares at the open of May 2, 2022 in accordance with a 1 per 30 rights issue. New index shares will be 9,556,753.
April 28, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent US ECOLOGY INC (ECOL UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 29, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG UN). The weight of ECOL UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD ORD (CIT SP) will distribute shares in CDL HOSPITALITY TRUSTS (CDREIT SP), effective May 4, 2022 open. The stock distribution of CDL HOSPITALITY TRUSTS (CDREIT SP) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
April 27, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MGM GROWTH PROPERTIES LLC-A (MGP UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 28, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by VICI PROPERTIES INC (VICI UN). The weight of MGP UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight. The hedge to Real Estate (VNQ US) will be removed from the index.
April 21, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS INC (HBP UR) will be not removed from the index after the close of April 25, 2022, as previously announced. An announcement detailing the index treatment of HBP UR's removal will be made once the deal is finalized.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent FERRO CORP (FOE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 21, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of FOE UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
April 19, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING HOLDINGS LTD (YZJSGD SP) will spin off YANGZIJIANG FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LTD (YZJSGDSpinCoSP), effective April 22, 2022 open. The spin-off company FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LTD (YZJSGDSpinCoSP) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
April 8, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent CIMIC GROUP LTD (CIM AT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 12, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CIM AT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
April 7, 2022
IQ 500 International
Revised: The index will add the following names effective for the open of May 9, 2022: Siemens Energy AG ,Compania de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings S.A.Compania de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings S.A., Orient Overseas (International) Limited, Investor AB Class B, St. James's Place Plc, Barrick Gold Corporation, Alstom SA, Currys PLC, Technip Energies NV, Pembina Pipeline Corporation, Kintetsu World Express, Inc., West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., ITV PLC, Zalando SE, TFI International Inc., JD Sports Fashion Plc, Orsted, Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd., Inchcape plc, Outokumpu Oyj, Keyence Corporation, A2A S.p.A., UCB S.A., JDE Peet's NV, Kloeckner & Co SE, ICL Group Ltd., DIC Corporation, SKF AB Class B, Skyworth Group Limited, Webuild S.p.A., Sacyr S.A., Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd., UnipolSai Assicurazioni S.p.A., OUTSOURCING Inc.
Solactive Equileap US Select Gender Equality Index
Index constituent AT&T (T UN) will spin off WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (WBD UW), effective April 11, 2022 open. The spin-off company WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (WBD UW) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent AT&T (T UN) will spin off WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (WBD UW), effective April 11, 2022 open. The spin-off company WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (WBD UW) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent AT&T (T UN) will spin off WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (WBD UW), effective April 11, 2022 open. The spin-off company WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (WBD UW) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent AT&T (T UN) will spin off WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (WBD UW), effective April 11, 2022 open. The spin-off company WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (WBD UW) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
April 4, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SPX FLOW Inc (FLOW UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 4, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of FLOW UN based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury bill (912796N47/BM9XBK0).
April 1, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: The index will introduce the following companies in the April rebalance effective after the close of March 5th, 2022: Alleghany Corporation (2016801), Anaplan, Inc. (BD9PLW5), Cornerstone Building Brands Inc (BJXSDX7), Hibernia REIT PLC (BGHQ198), Huttig Building Products, Inc. (2528027), Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (2459901), Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster N.V. (B1XF882), LHC Group, Inc. (B06DT50), Mandiant, Inc. (BPH0580), Neenah Inc (B03W0P7), Nielsen Holdings Plc (BWFY550), Plantronics, Inc. (2692030), Tower Semiconductor Ltd (2898173), Toyo Construction Co., Ltd. (6900063), Whiting Petroleum Corporation (BKPM646).
March 30, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VERSO CORP (VRS UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 31, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by BILLERUDKORSNAS (BILL SS). The weight of VRS UN based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury bill (912796N47/BM9XBK0).
March 29, 2022
IQ Global Resources Index
Revised: The index will add the following names as of the annual April reconstitution date: CENOVUS ENERGY INC, CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC/OK, COTERRA ENERGY INC, DEVON ENERGY CORP, ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS PLC, GOLDEN AGRI-RESOURCES LTD, KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE, MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A, OLAM INTERNATIONAL LTD, ANGLO AMERICAN PLC, METSO OUTOTEC OYJ, MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC, AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURAL CO, INGHAMS GROUP LTD, S FOODS INC, DUNDEE PRECIOUS METALS INC, EQUINOX GOLD CORP, GOLD ROAD RESOURCES LTD, PERSEUS MINING LTD, SILVER LAKE RESOURCES LTD, WESDOME GOLD MINES LTD, RAMELIUS RESOURCES LTD, BOISE CASCADE CO, CANFOR CORP, INTERPUMP GROUP SPA, WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX UN) will spin off EMBECTA CORP (EMBCV UN), effective April 1, 2022 open. The spin-off company EMBECTA CORP (EMBCV UN) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX UN) will spin off EMBECTA CORP (EMBCV UN), effective April 1, 2022 open. The spin-off company EMBECTA CORP (EMBCV UN) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VEONEER INC (VNE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 31, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY (UNLISTED). The weight of VNE UN based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury bill (912796N47/BM9XBK0).
March 28, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent Apria Inc (APR UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 28, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by OWENS & MINOR INC (OMI UN). The weight of APR UW based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury bill (912796N47/BM9XBK0).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Greensky (GSKY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 29, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP (GS UN). The weight of GSKY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury bill (912796N47/BM9XBK0), the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials (XLF US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Based on the index methodology, with the cash position exceeding the 25% limit, ISHARES SHORT TREASURY BOND (SHV US) will be reduced to 90878749 shares, Short-term U.S. Treasury bill (912796N47/BM9XBK0) will be added to the index with 3303557 shares, index effective 3/29/2022 open.
March 25, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Apria Inc (APR UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 28, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by OWENS & MINOR INC (OMI UN). The weight of APR UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent CyrusOne Inc (CONE US) will be removed from the index after the close of March 25, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by KKR & CO INC (KKR UN). The weight of CONE US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
March 23, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent WR BERKLEY CORP (WRB UN) will have an increase in shares due to a stock split effective open March 24, 2022. The index shares will increase according to the split ratio 3 for 2.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Falck Renewables SpA (FKR IM) will be removed from the index after the close of March 24, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by PRIVATE INVESTMENT FUND. The weight of FKR Im based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent VIFOR PHARMA AG (VIFN SE) will be removed from the index after the close of March 24, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by CSL LTD ORD (CSL AT). The weight of VIFN SE based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RESONANT INC (RESN UR) will be removed from the index after the close of March 25, 2022. The company is the target of an all cash acquisition by MURATA MANUFACTURING LTD ORD (6981 JT). The weight of RESN UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
March 21, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent BioDelivery Sciences International Inc (BDSI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 21, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc (COLL UW). The weight of BDSI UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
March 18, 2022
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE SA (EDF FP) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective March 21, 2022 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 2 per 13.
March 15, 2022
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
The index will add the following names in the Q1 2022 quarterly reconstitution: Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.(B5NLBP6), Equity Commonwealth (BPH3N63).
March 14, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Kraton Corp (KRA US) will be removed from the index after the close of March 14, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by DL Holdings Co Ltd (000210 KS) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of KRA US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
March 11, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BLUE PRISM GROUP PLC (PRSM LN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 15, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by SS&C TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS INC (SSNC UW). The weight of PRSM LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
March 10, 2022
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Revised: Index constituent ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ARNA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 11, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PFIZER INC (PFE UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ARNA UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ARNA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 11, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PFIZER INC (PFE UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ARNA UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
March 8, 2022
IQ Global Resources Index
Revised: Index constituent POST HOLDINGS INC (POST UN) will distribute shares in BELLRING BRANDS INC (BRBR UN), effective March 11, 2022 open. The stock distribution BELLRING BRANDS INC (BRBR UN) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
March 7, 2022
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index
IQ Hedge Long/Short Index
IQ Hedge Macro Index
IQ Hedge Market Neutral Index
IQ Hedge Event-Driven Index
The following names will be added to their respective indexes effective for the open of April 6:
- SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF
- iShares Trust iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
- Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
- Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF
- SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF
- SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
- JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF
- JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF
- iShares U.S. Industrials ETF
- Vanguard Industrials ETF
- iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF
- iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
- Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF
- iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic ETF
March 3, 2022
IQ Global Resources Index
Revised: Index constituent PRETIUM RESOURCES INC (PVG CT) will be removed from the index after the close of March 8, 2022. The company is the target of all cash and stock acquisition by NEWCREST MINING LTD (NCM CT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PVG CT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DEL TACO RESTAURANTS INC (TACO UR) will be removed from the index after the close of March 7, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TACO UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC (NUAN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 3, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of NUAN UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
March 2, 2022
IQ Global Resources Index
IndexIQ remove all securities listed on a Russian stock exchange or Russian securities that are listed on a foreign stock exchange either directly or as a depository receipt. These securities will not be eligible for inclusion in any IQ index until further notice.The index will remove following securities after the close of March 3rd, 2022: UNITED CO RUSAL INTERNATIONAL (BNGCVV8), EVRAZ PLC (B71N6K8), PETROPAVLOVSK PLC (3154454), POLYMETAL INTERNATIONAL PLC (B6T5S47).
March 1, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COREPOINT LODGING INC (CPLG UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 2, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CPLG UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the March rebalance effective after the close of March 3rd, 2022: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (2820165), Clipper Logistics PLC (BMMV6B7), First Horizon Corporation (2341484), GreenSky, Inc. Class A (BFM2GV1), Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company (BGCBBK9), Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust (B87GTZ4), Meritor, Inc. (2608349), MoneyGram International, Inc. (B4L5089), Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. (B50XT95), Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (B7577T2), Resonant, Inc. (BN33VS1), South Jersey Industries, Inc. (2825933), Spirit Airlines, Inc. (B3ZG8F4), TEGNA, Inc. (BZ0P3Z5), Tenneco Inc. Class A (2512600), US Ecology, Inc. (BK4N2K8).
February 25, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent State Auto Financial Corp (STFC US) will be removed from the index after the close of February 28, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of STFC US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ U.S. Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent MCAFEE CORP (MCFE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 28, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MCFE UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MCAFEE CORP (MCFE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 28, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MCFE UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent IHS MARKIT LTD (INFO UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 1, 2022. The company is the target of an all stock acquisition by S&P GLOBAL INC (SPGI UN). The shares of SPGI UN will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
February 24, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COMINAR REAL ESTATE INV-TR U (CUF-U CT) will be removed from the index after the close of March 1, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CUF-U CT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MONMOUTH REIT-CLASS A (MNR) will be removed from the index after the close of February 25, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by INDUSTRIAL LOGISTICS PROPERTIES TRUST (ILPT UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MNR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
Index constituent MONMOUTH REIT-CLASS A (MNR) will be removed from the index after the close of February 25, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by INDUSTRIAL LOGISTICS PROPERTIES TRUST (ILPT UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MNR based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ U.S. Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Index constituent ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS INC (ZBH UN) will spin off ZIMVIE INC (ZIMVV US), effective March 1, 2022 open. The spin-off company ZIMVIE INC (ZIMVV US) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
February 23, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RR DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY (RRD UN) will be removed from the index after the close of February 25, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of RRD UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Real Return Index
Effective after the close of February 28, 2022, the IQ Real Return Index will be discontinued.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Vocera Communications Inc (VCRA US) will be removed from the index after the close of February 23, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Stryker Corp (SYK US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of VCRA US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
February 18, 2022
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent POST HOLDINGS INC (POST UN) will distribute shares in BELLRING BRANDS INC (BRBR UN), effective February 24, 2022 open. The stock distribution BELLRING BRANDS INC (BRBR UN) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
February 11, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PAE INC (PAE UR) will be removed from the index after the close of February 14, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PAE UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
February 10, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Revised: Index constituent XILINX INC (XLNX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 11, 2022 and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (AMD UW). The shares of AMD UW will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders Index
Revised: Index constituent XILINX INC (XLNX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 11, 2022 and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (AMD UW). The shares of AMD UW will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ US Large Cap R&D Leaders Index
Revised: Index constituent XILINX INC (XLNX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 11, 2022 and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (AMD UW). The shares of AMD UW will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ US Mid Cap R&D Leaders Index
Revised: Index constituent XILINX INC (XLNX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 11, 2022 and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (AMD UW). The weight of XLNX UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
February 9, 2022
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent EVRAZ PLC (EVR LN) will distribute shares in RASPADSKAYA (RASP RX) on February 14, 2022 open.The spin-off will be treated as an ad-hoc special cash distribution for EVRAZ PLC (EVRE LN), based on the close price of RASPADSKAYA (RASP RX) prior to effective date.
February 7, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent SYDNEY AIRPORT (SYD AT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 9, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of SYD AT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
February 3, 2022
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL CT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 8, 2022. The company is the target of stock acquisition by AGNICO-EAGLE MINES (AEM CT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of AEM CT will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL CT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 8, 2022. The company is the target of stock acquisition by AGNICO-EAGLE MINES (AEM CT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of KL CT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials 2 (GDX US) will be removed from the index.
February 2, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent AUSNET SERVICES (AST AT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 7, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of AST AT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
February 1, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the February rebalance effective after the close of February 3rd, 2022: Activision Blizzard, Inc. (2575818), Apria, Inc. (BMTY4D7), Citrix Systems, Inc. (2182553), Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (BD4G349), Link Administration Holdings Ltd. (BYZBCY3), LXP Industrial Trust (2139151), Vocera Communications, Inc. (B76LYJ2), Zogenix, Inc. (BYTJZL1), Zynga Inc. Class A (B79PX49).
January 28, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Golden Star Resources Ltd (GSC CN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 28, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co Ltd (600988 CH) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of GSC CN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent OASIS MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP (OMP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of January 31, 2022. The company is the target of stock acquisition by CRESTWOOD EQUITY PARTNERS LP (CEQP UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of OMP UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy (XLE US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent STERLING BANCORP/DE (STL UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 31, 2022. The company is the target of stock acquisition by WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of STL UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GREAT WESTERN BANCORP INC (GWB UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 31, 2022. The company is the target of stock acquisition by FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYS-A (FIBK UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of GWB UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
January 26, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Deutsche Industrie REIT AG (JB7 GR) will be removed from the index after the close of January 26, 2022. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by CTP NV (CTPNV NA). The weight of JB7 GR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Europe (VGK US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
January 25, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NOBINA AB (NOBINA SS) will be removed from the index after the close of January 27, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company. The weight of NOBINA SS based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 24, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Casper Sleep Inc (CSPR US) will be removed from the index after the close of January 24, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CSPR US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 19, 2022
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent BHP GROUP PLC (BHP LN) is undergoing a share mandatory conversion. The index will convert shares of BHP GROUP PLC (UK) to local listing of the (Australian) BHP GROUP LTD share on the open of January 31, 2022 according to the stock terms 1 per 1.
January 18, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AFTERPAY LTD (APT AT) will be removed from the index after the close of January 19, 2022. The company is the target of stock acquisition by BLOCK INC (SQ UN). The weight of APT AT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology2 (IGV US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
January 12, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SUMO GROUP PLC (SUMO LN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 14, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (700 HK). The weight of SUMO LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
January 11, 2022
IQ Candriam Clean Oceans Index
Index constituent SUEZ (SEV FP) will be removed from the index after the close of January 13th, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT SA (VIE FP). The weight of SEV FP based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SUEZ (SEV FP) will be removed from the index after the close of January 13th, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT SA (VIE FP). The weight of SEV FP based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent SUEZ (SEV FP) will be removed from the index after the close of January 13th, 2022. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT SA (VIE FP). The weight of SEV FP based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
January 3, 2022
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the January rebalance effective after the close of January 5th, 2022: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BF3N4P3), Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Inc Class A (BKWBZX8), Bottomline Technologies (de), Inc. (2389558), Cerner Corporation (2185284), CMC Materials, Inc. (BMCPB81), Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (BYTJZG6), GCP Applied Technologies, Inc. (BYW8TV3), Golden Star Resources Ltd. (BG0DHL0), Mimecast Limited (BYT5JK6), Momentive Global Inc. (BN6MG91), Nobina AB (BYYTL07), Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Holdings Plc (BMDNH97), SPX Flow, Inc. (BYMN2T7), Terminix Global Holdings Inc (BMD3QK1), Verso Corp Class A (BYN9TR1), Vifor Pharma AG (BZ12TW4).
December 28, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CoreSite Realty Corp (COR US) will be removed from the index after the close of December 28, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by American Tower Corp (AMT US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of COR US based on its last close price will be transferred to Short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (9128285V8/BJ7M2Q1) .
December 22, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DICERNA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (DRNA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 27, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by NOVO NORDISK A/S (NOVC GY) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of DRNA UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV and Short-term U.S. Treasury Bill (9128285V8/BJ7M2Q1) .
December 21, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LANDMARK INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LP (LMRK UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of December 21, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of LMRK UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
December 20, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ZIX CORP (ZIXI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 20, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ZIXI UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
December 16, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent ICA GRUPPEN AB (ICA SS) will be removed from the index after the close of December 20, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of ICA SS based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent ICA GRUPPEN AB (ICA SS) will be removed from the index after the close of December 20, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of ICA SS based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
December 15, 2021
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent CP POKPHAND CO (43 HK) will be removed from the index after the close of December 17, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of 43 HK based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GCP STUDENT LIVING PLC (DIGS LN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 17, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of DIGS LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
December 14, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SOLITON INC (SOLY UR) will be removed from the index after the close of December 15, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by ABBVIE INC (ABBV UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of SOLY UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
December 13, 2021
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
The index will add the following names in the Q4 2021 quarterly reconstitution: InvenTrust Properties Corp(BKP4ZK1), Sachem Capital Corp.(BD365C2).
December 10, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Hill-Rom Holdings Inc (HRC US) will be removed from the index after the close of December 13, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Baxter International Inc (BAX US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of HRC US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GREENSKY INC-CLASS A (GSKY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 14, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC (GS UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of GSKY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials (XLF US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN (KSU UN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 13, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD (CP UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of KSU UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to the remaining index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN (KSU UN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 13, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD (CP UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of KSU UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be removed from the index.
December 8, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent OIL SEARCH LTD ORD (OSH AT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 10, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by SANTOS LTD (STO AT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of SANTOS LTD (STO AT) will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent OIL SEARCH LTD ORD (OSH AT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 10, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by SANTOS LTD (STO AT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of OSH AT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Asia (EPP US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
December 7, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PPD Inc (PPD US) will be removed from the index after the close of December 8, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PPD US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent ALIMENTATION COUCHE TARD INC CLASS B (ATD/B CN) is undergoing a share mandatory conversion. The index will convert shares of ATD/B CN to ATD/A CN on the open of December 8, 2021 according to the stock terms 1 per 1.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent DAIMLER AG (DAI GY) will spin off DAIMLER TRUCK HOLDING AG (DTG GR), effective December 10, 2021 open. Shareholders of DAI GY will receive 0.5 DTG GR share per every share held.The spin-off company DAIMLER TRUCK HOLDING AG (DTG GR) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent DAIMLER AG (DAI GY) will spin off DAIMLER TRUCK HOLDING AG (DTG GR), effective December 10, 2021 open. Shareholders of DAI GY will receive 0.5 DTG GR share per every share held.The spin-off company DAIMLER TRUCK HOLDING AG (DTG GR) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of December 10, 2021. The weight of spin-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EQUINITI GROUP PLC (EQN LN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 9, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of EQN LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
December 3, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COLUMBIA PROPERTY REIT (CXP UN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 7, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CXP UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC (HOC LN) will spin off ACLARA RESOURCES INC (HOCHSp), effective December 7, 2021 open. The spin-off company ACLARA RESOURCES INC (HOCHSp) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of December 7, 2021. The weight of spin-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
December 1, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of December 3rd, 2021: Aareal Bank AG (7380062), alstria office REIT-AG (B1VP947), alstria office REIT-AG (B1VP947), Casper Sleep Inc (BL2HYY7), CorePoint Lodging, Inc. (BDTMRB7), CoreSite Realty Corporation (B3T3VV8), CyrusOne Inc. (B7YRLH9), Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BJ62Z07), HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (BSHYK55), Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (BD4G349), McAfee Corp. Class A (BMF7JD5), Metromile, Inc. (BLH23H3), Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation Class A (2504072), NeoPhotonics Corporation (B3TMC78), R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (BYND5W0), Rogers Corporation (2746700), Vivo Energy Plc (BDGT2M7), Vonage Holdings Corp. (B15JLG1), Zix Corporation (2032238).
November 30, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DSP GROUP INC (DSPG UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 1st, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by SYNAPTICS INC (SYNA UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of DSPG UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 26, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COVANTA HOLDING CORP (CVA UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 29, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CVA UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SPARK INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP (SKI AT) will be removed from the index after the close of November 29, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of SKI AT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 24, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC (RAVN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 29, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by CNH INDUSTRIAL NV (CNHI UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of RAVN UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DOMTAR CORP (UFS UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 29, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of UFS UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent STOCK SPIRITS GROUP PLC (STCK LN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 26, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of STCK LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 22, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent VONOVIA SE (VNA GY) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective November 24, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 7 per 20.
November 19, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CAI INTERNATIONAL INC (CAI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 22, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by MITSUBISHI HC CAPITAL INC (8593 JT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CAI UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent eBook Initiative Japan Co Ltd (3658 JP) will be removed from the index after the close of November 22, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by NAVER Corp (035420 KS) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of 3658 JP based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent INOVALON HOLDINGS INC (INOV UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 23, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of INOV UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 18, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ADAMAS PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ADMS UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of November 22, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by SUPERNUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC (SUPN UQ) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ADMS UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 17, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ACCELERON PHARMA INC (XLRN UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of November 19, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of XLRN UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 16, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Echo Global Logistics Inc (ECHO US) will be removed from the index after the close of November 17, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ECHO US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent FLEXION THERAPEUTICS INC (FLXN UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of November 18, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of FLXN UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 10, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent REALTY INCOME CORP (O UN) will spin off ORION OFFICE REIT INC (ONL-W UN), effective November 15, 2021 open. The spin-off company ORION OFFICE REIT INC (ONL-W UN) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent EXONE CO (XONE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 11, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by DESKTOP METAL INC (DM UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of XONE UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology3 (SOXX US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
November 5, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KADMON HOLDINGS INC (KDMN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 8, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by SANOFI SA (SAN FP) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of KDMN UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 4, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CATTOLICA ASSICURAZIONI SC (CASS IM) will be removed from the index after the close of November 5, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Assicurazioni Generali SpA (G IM). The weight of CASS IM based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 3, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent QAD INC-A (QADA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 4, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of QADA UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
November 1, 2021
Solactive Equileap US Select Gender Equality Index
Index constituent INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM UN) will spin off KYNDRYL HOLDINGS INC (KD UN), effective November 4th, 2021 open. The spin-off company KYNDRYL HOLDINGS INC (KD UN) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM UN) will spin off KYNDRYL HOLDINGS INC (KD UN), effective November 4th, 2021 open. The spin-off company KYNDRYL HOLDINGS INC (KD UN) will be added to the index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the November rebalance effective after the close of November 3rd, 2021: Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BL25XY4), AusNet Services Limited (BPXR7J0), AusNet Services Limited (BPXR7J0), Aventus Group (BYMTNB4), Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (2419927), Deutsche Industrie REIT-AG (BFF9MC2), eBOOK Initiative Japan Co., Ltd. (B4WP2H1), Entra ASA (BRJ2VC4), Eutelsat Communications SA (B0M7KJ7), Falck Renewables S.p.A. (7315440), Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. (BJ36RM8), Oasis Midstream Partners LP (BZ0WYR5), PAE Incorporated Class A (BLJP9L6), Phillips 66 Partners LP (BCD47V2), Playtech plc (B7S9G98), Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (2831888), Stock Spirits Group Plc (BF5SDZ9), TriState Capital Holdings, Inc. (B90YNB6), Umpqua Holdings Corporation (2484389), Z Energy Ltd. (BCZVPY0).
October 28, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC - C (DELL UN) will distribute shares in VMWARE INC-CLASS A (Spinoff Shares) (VMW_dummy UN), effective November 2nd, 2021 open. The stock distribution VMWARE INC-CLASS A (Spinoff Shares) (VMW_dummy.N) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Vine Energy Inc (VEI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 1st, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP (CHK UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of VEI UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy2 (XOP US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EXTRACTION OIL & GAS INC (XOG UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 1st, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by BONANZA CREEK ENERGY INC (BCEI UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of XOG UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy2 (XOP US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
October 27, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VEREIT INC (VER UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 29, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by REALTY INCOME CORP (O UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of VER UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate (VNQ US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MEDALLIA INC (MDLA UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 29, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of MDLA UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
October 26, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CADENCE BANCORP (CADE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 28, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by BANCORPSOUTH INC (BXS UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CADE UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent DEUTSCHE WOHNEN SE (DWNI GY) will be removed from the index after the close of October 28, 2021. The company is the target of cash acquisition by VONOVIA SE (VNA GY). The weight of DWNI GY based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
October 22, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC (MRW LN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 26, 2021. The company is the target of cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of MRW LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC (MRW LN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 26, 2021. The company is the target of cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of MRW LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
October 20, 2021
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
Revise: Index constituent RETAIL PROPERTIES OF AMERICA INC (RPAI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 21, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (KRG UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of KRG UN will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RETAIL PROPERTIES OF AMERICA INC (RPAI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 21, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (KRG UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of RPAI UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate (VNQ US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
October 19, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB CLASS A (SHBA SS) will distribute shares in INDUSTRIVARDEN AB CLASS A (INDUA SS), effective October 22, 2021 open. The stock distribution of INDUSTRIVARDEN AB CLASS A (INDUA SS) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB CLASS B (SHBB SS) will distribute shares in INDUSTRIVARDEN AB CLASS A (INDUA SS), effective October 22, 2021 open. The stock distribution of INDUSTRIVARDEN AB CLASS A (INDUA SS) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
October 14, 2021
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
Index constituent CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORP (CMO UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 18, 2021. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CMO UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORP (CMO UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 18, 2021. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CMO UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials (XLF US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SCORE MEDIA AND GAMING INC (SCR CT) will be removed from the index after the close of October 18, 2021. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC (PENN UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of SCR CT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Consumer Discretionary (XLY US) will be removed from the index.
October 13, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Cornerstone OnDemand Inc (CSOD US) will be removed from the index after the close of October 14, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Clearlake Capital Group LP and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CSOD US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
October 7, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent TUI AG (TUI LN) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective October 8, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 10 per 21.
October 1, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Deutsche Wohnen SE (DWNI GR) will be removed from the index after the close of October 4, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Vonovia SE. The weight of DWNI GR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the October rebalance effective after the close of October 5th, 2021: Acceleron Pharma Inc (BDGTXQ), Blue Prism Group Plc (BYQ0HV), Columbia Property Trust, Inc. (BFLY9C), Echo Global Logistics, Inc (B4M7GZ), Great Western Bancorp, Inc. (BRHZ1X), GreenSky, Inc. Class A (BFM2GV), Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (242592), Kadmon Holdings, Inc. (BD0R7M), Kraton Corporation (B547X7), Kungsleden AB (B12W4C), Sanne Group PLC (BVRZ8S), Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (B1CC9H).
September 30, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Cimarex Energy Co (XEC US) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by Cabot Oil & Gas Corp (COG US). The weight of XEC US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy2 (XOP US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
September 29, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent STAMPS.COM INC (STMP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 4, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of STMP UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
September 28, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LYDALL Inc (LDL US) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of LDL US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP UN) will spin off SYLVAMO CORPORATION (SLVM-W UN), effective October 1st, 2021 open. The spin-off company SYLVAMO CORPORATION (SLVM-W UN) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of October 1st, 2021. The weight of spin-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP UN) will spin off SYLVAMO CORPORATION (SLVM-W UN), effective October 1st, 2021 open. The spin-off company SYLVAMO CORPORATION (SLVM-W UN) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GCA CORP (2174 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI UN). The weight of 2174 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
September 27, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent GAMESYS GROUP PLC (GYS LN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2021. The company is the target of cash or stock acquisition by BALLYS CORP (BALY UN). The weight of GYS LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Consumer Discretionary (XLY US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
September 24, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TAKEEI CORP (2151 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of September 28, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by REVER HOLDINGS CORP (5690 JT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of 2151 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Japan (EWJ US) will be removed from the index.
September 21, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AG (LHA GY) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective September 22, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 1 per 1.
September 20, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent TRANSURBAN GROUP (TCL AT) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective September 23, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 1 per 9.
September 17, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent JOHN LAING GROUP PLC (JLG LN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 21, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by KKR & CO INC (KKR UN). The weight of JLG LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MILTON CORP LTD/FUND (MLT AT) will be removed from the index after the close of September 21, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by WH SOUL PATTINSON & CO LTD ORD (SOL AT). The weight of MLT AT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Asia (EPP US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
September 16, 2021
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT SA (VIE FP) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective September 17, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 4 per 21.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT SA (VIE FP) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective September 17, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 4 per 21.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent VIVENDI SA (VIV FP) will spin off UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG NA), effective September 21, 2021 open. The spin-off company UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG NA) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent VIVENDI SA (VIV FP) will spin off UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG NA), effective September 21, 2021 open. The spin-off company UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG NA) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
Index constituent NEW SENIOR INVESTMENT GROUP INC. (SNR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 20, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by VENTAS INC (VTR UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of SNR UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NEW SENIOR INVESTMENT GROUP INC. (SNR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of September 20, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by VENTAS INC (VTR UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of SNR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate (VNQ US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
September 14, 2021
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap
The index will add the following names in the Q3 2021 quarterly reconstitution: Corporate Office Properties Trust (2756152), National Health Investors, Inc. (2626125), Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (BN48ZR2).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TRANSLATE BIO INC (TBIO UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 14, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by SANOFI-ADR (SNY UW). The weight of TBIO UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
September 13, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent CONTINENTAL AG (CON GY) will spin off VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES (VTSC GY), effective September 16, 2021 open. The spin-off company VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES (VTSC GY) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent CONTINENTAL AG (CON GY) will spin off VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES (VTSC GY), effective September 16, 2021 open. The spin-off company VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES (VTSC GY) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
September 8, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Cerved Group SpA (CERV IM) will be removed from the index after the close of September 9th, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of CERV IM based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 31, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Revised: Index constituent CAPITALAND LTD ORD (CAPL SP) will be acquired by CAPITALAND INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL TRUST (CICT SP), effective September 14, 2021 open. The weight of CAPITALAND LTD ORD based on the cash terms of SGD 0.951 will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Revised: Index constituent CAPITALAND LTD ORD (CAPL SP) will spin off CAPITALAND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED (CLI SP), effective September 13, 2021 open. The spin-off company CAPITALAND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED (CLI SP) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Revised: Index constituent CAPITALAND LTD ORD (CAPL SP) will distribute shares in CAPITALAND INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL TRUST (CICT SP), effective September 10, 2021 open. The stock distribution of CAPITALAND INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL TRUST (CICT SP) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 2nd, 2021: Afterpay Limited (BF5L8B), American National Group, Inc. (BMHKZ9), Avast Plc (BDD85M), Cornerstone Ondemand, Inc. (B40471), Deutsche Wohnen SE (B0YZ0Z), DSP Group, Inc. (227568), ExOne Co. (B8BWT6), GCA Corp (B2PG34), Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. Class A (BL6H9Q), Inovalon Holdings, Inc. Class A (BVV9XH), Intersect ENT Inc (BP7RS4), Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP (BSKSP3), Meggitt PLC (057580), MGM Growth Properties LLC Class A (BYTP3L), Sanderson Farms, Inc. (277433), Score Media and Gaming Inc. Class A (BNRMW5), Spark Infrastructure Group (B0T9JZ), Translate Bio, Inc. (BG88WT), Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (091233), Vine Energy, Inc. Class A (BMZ9Y7), zooplus AG (B2R9XL).
August 30, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ORBCOMM INC (ORBC UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 31, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPAN and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ORBC UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 27, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CORE-MARK HOLDING CO INC (CORE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 31, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP CO (PFGC UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CORE UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Consumer Discretionary (XLY US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PROOFPOINT INC (PFPT UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 30, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Private Equity and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PFPT UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 26, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
PRUDENTIAL PLC (PRU LN) will spin off JACKSON FINANCIAL INC (JXN UN) on September 1st, 2021 open. Shareholders of PRUDENTIAL PLC will receive 0.025 share of JACKSON FINANCIAL INC per share held. The spin-off company JACKSON FINANCIAL INC will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ 500 International Index
PRUDENTIAL PLC (PRU LN) will spin off JACKSON FINANCIAL INC (JXN UN) on September 1st, 2021 open. Shareholders of PRUDENTIAL PLC will receive 0.025 share of JACKSON FINANCIAL INC per share held. The spin-off company JACKSON FINANCIAL INC will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent QTS REALTY TRUST INC-CL A (QTS UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 30, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by BLACKSTONE INC (BX UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of QTS UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR PLC (DLG GY) will be removed from the index after the close of August 30, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by RENESAS ELECTRONICS (6723 JT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of DLG GY based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 25, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KINDRED BIOSCIENCES INC (KIN UR) will be removed from the index after the close of August 27, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of KIN UR based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SYKES ENTERPRISES INC (SYKE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 26, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of SYKE UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 24, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent US CONCRETE INC (USCR UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 25, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of USCR UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS (MXIM UW) will be removed from the index after the close of August 25, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by ANALOG DEVICES INC (ADI UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of ANALOG DEVICES INC (ADI) will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
August 18, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Boral Ltd (BLD AU) will be removed from the index after the close of August 19, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Seven Group Holdings Ltd (SVW AU). The weight of BLD AU based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 6, 2021
IQ Global Resources Index, IQ Merger Arbitrage Index, IQ Leaders GTAA Index, IQ Hedge Event Driven Index, IQ Hedge Long Short Index, IQ Hedge Market Neutral Index, IQ Hedge Macro Index, IQ Hedge Multi Strategy Index
To minimize tracking error caused by US holiday, the upcoming September rebalance date will be changed from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021. Correspondingly, the index effective date will be changed from September 7, 2021 open to September 3, 2021 open.
August 5, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AGGREKO PLC (AGK LN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 9, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of AGK LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 3, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent UDG HEALTHCARE PLC (UDG LN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 5, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of UDG LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
August 2, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the August rebalance effective after the close of August 4th, 2021: AKKA Technologies SE (B188LG), Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (BYT55F), Atotech Limited (BMVMZ4), Capstead Mortgage Corporation (277198), Covanta Holding Corporation (225577), Europcar Mobility Group SA (BYNBTQ), Five9, Inc. (BKY7X1), GCP Student Living Plc (B8460Z), Investors Bancorp Inc (BMHT4M), Medallia, Inc. (BJDX8X), Oil Search Limited (665760), Retail Properties of America, Inc. Class A (B7QR33), Stamps.com Inc. (B013D7), State Auto Financial Corporation (284189), Sumo Group Plc (BD3HV3), Takeei Corporation (B1W5B8), Veoneer, Inc. (BZ19F5).
July 30, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS (WRI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of August 3, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by KIMCO REALTY CORP (KIM UN). The weight of WRI UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Real Estate (VNQ US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Fly Leasing Ltd (FLY US) will be removed from the index after the close of August 2, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Carlyle Group Inc( CG US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of FLY US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Invesco Office J-Reit Inc (3298 JP) will be removed from the index after the close of August 2, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Invesco Ltd (IVZ US). The weight of 3298 JP based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 29, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TALEND SA - ADR (TLND US) will be removed from the index after the close of July 29, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TLND based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 27, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent BROOKFIELD PROPERTY REIT INC (BPYU UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 29, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC CLASS A (BAM UN). The weight of BPYU UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
July 26, 2021
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap
Revised: Index constituent BROOKFIELD PROPERTY REIT INC (BPYU UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 29, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC CLASS A (BAM UN). The weight of BPYU UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
July 23, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AT HOME GROUP INC (HOME UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 23, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of HOME UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 19, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Revise: Index constituent SLACK TECHNOLOGIES INC (WORK UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 20, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by SALESFORCE.COM INC (CRM UN). The shares of SALESFORCE.COM INC (CRM UN) will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction. The cash portion of the transaction will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents..
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SLACK TECHNOLOGIES INC (WORK UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 20, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by SALESFORCE.COM INC (CRM UN). The weight of WORK UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology2 (IGV US) will be removed from the index.
July 16, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ALXN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 20, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ALXN UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
July 14, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KNOLL INC (KNL UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 16, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by HERMAN MILLER INC (MLHR UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of KNL UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
July 13, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BINGO INDUSTRIES LTD (BIN AT) will be removed from the index after the close of July 15, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by MACQUARIE GROUP LTD ORD (MQG AT). The weight of BIN AT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 9, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CONSTELLATION PHARMACEUTICALS (CNST UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 14, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by MORPHOSYS AG (MOR UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CNST UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LUMINEX CORP (LMNX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 13, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by DIASORIN SPA (DIA IM). The weight of LMNX UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight.
July 7, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MSG NETWORKS INC (MSGN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 8, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT CORP. (MSGE UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MSGN UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and/or SHV subject to ULTR 5% maximum weight, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Consumer Discretionary (XLY US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
July 2, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent NATIXIS SA (KN FP) will be removed from the index after the close of July 6, 2021. The company is the target of cash acquisition by private company. The weight of KN FP based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to the remaining Index constituents.
July 1, 2021
IQ Global Resources Index
The index methodology will make following changes effective on the first rebalance after August 31, 2021: remove equity hedge overlay; remove coal sector; switch to static weighting scheme across energy, metals, agricultural, timber, and water; change rebalance frequency from monthly to quarterly.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the July rebalance effective after the close of July 6th, 2021: At Home Group, Inc. (BDCHR4), CAI International, Inc. (B1VZ4J), Cloudera, Inc. (BYQHPY), Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BDD19S), Equiniti Group Plc (BYWWHR), Extraction Oil & Gas Inc (BN4DYQ), First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (234143), Fly Leasing Limited Sponsored ADR (B282GD), Kindred Biosciences, Inc. (BH3XG4), Lydall, Inc. (253467), Milton Corporation Ltd (659450), New Senior Investment Group Inc (BRWZXS), QAD Inc. Class A (B54225), QTS Realty Trust, Inc. Class A (BDSV8H), Raven Industries, Inc. (272585), Soliton, Inc. (BJFFL2), St. Modwen Properties PLC (072910), Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated (286053), U.S. Concrete, Inc. (B4M804).
June 30, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Boston Private Financial Holdings Inc (BPFH US) will be removed from the index after the close of June 30, 2021. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by SVB Financial Group (SIVB US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of BPFH US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
June 29, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ROXGOLD INC (ROXG CT) will be removed from the index after the close of July 1st, 2021. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC (FVI CT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ROXG CT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials2 (GDX US) will be removed from the index.
June 28, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PRA HEALTH SCIENCES INC (PRAH UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 30, 2021. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by ICON PLC (ICLR UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PRAH UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Health Care (XLV US) will be removed from the index.
June 23, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent OLAM INTERNATIONAL LTD (OLAM SP) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective June 29, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 3 per 20.
June 23, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VOCUS GROUP LTD (VOC AT) will be removed from the index after the close of June 25, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company. The weight of VOC AT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
June 23, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC CLASS A (BAM/A CT) will spin off BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT REINSURANCE PARTNERS LTD (BAM/ASpinCo CT) on June 28, 2021 open. Shareholders of BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC CLASS A will receive 0.006896551724 share of BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT REINSURANCE PARTNERS LTD per share held. The spin-off company BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT REINSURANCE PARTNERS LTD (BAM/ASpinCo CT) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
June 21, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD (WOW AT) will spin off ENDEAVOUR GROUP (EDV AT) on June 24, 2021 open. Shareholders of WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD will receive one share of ENDEAVOUR GROUP per share held. The spin-off company ENDEAVOUR GROUP (EDV AT) will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
June 16, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CARDTRONICS PLC (CATM UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 18, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by NCR CORP (NCR UN). The weight of CATM UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
June 11, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent EXTENDED STAY AMERICA INC (STAY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 15, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of STAY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
June 7, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO (CTB UN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 7, 2021. The company is the target of cash & stock acquisition by GOODYEAR TIRE & RUB. (GT UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CTB UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Consumer Discretionary (XLY US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
June 4, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revise: Index constituent TCF FINANCIAL CORP (TCF UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 8, 2021. The company is the target of stock acquisition by HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC/OH (HBAN UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TCF UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
June 3, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent CoreLogic, Inc. (CLGX US) will be removed from the index after the close of June 3, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CLGX US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
June 2, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent ANGLO AMERICAN PLC (AAL LN) will spin off THUNGELA RESOURCES LIMITED (TGA LN). Shareholders of ANGLO AMERICAN PLC (AAL LN) will receive 0.1 shares of THUNGELA RESOURCES LIMITED (TGA LN) per every share held (1 per 10). The spun off company will be added to the index effective June 7, 2021 open.
June 1, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
IQ Candriam Healthy Hearts Index
Index constituent MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK UN) will spin off ORGANON & CO (OGN-W UN). Shareholders of MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK UN) will receive 0.1 shares of ORGANON & CO (OGN-W UN) per every share held (1 per 10). The spun off company will be added to the index effective June 3, 2021 open.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 3rd, 2021: Boral Limited (621867), Cimarex Energy Co. (298752), Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (B0637B), Deutsche Wohnen SE (B0YZ0Z), Domtar Corporation (B1T84Z), Dye & Durham Ltd. (BLCB9D), Ferro Corporation (233500), John Laing Group Plc (BVC3CB), Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation Class A (250407), Societa Cattolica di Assicurazione S.p.A. (473102), SUEZ SA (B3B8D0), UDG Healthcare Plc (330248), Vectura Group plc (BKM2MW).
May 27, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BOINGO WIRELESS INC (WIFI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 1, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company. The weight of WIFI UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CANTEL MEDICAL CORP (CMD UN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 1, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by STERIS PLC (STE UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CMD UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Health Care (XLV US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
May 26, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RSA INSURANCE GROUP PLC (RSA LN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 28, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company. The weight of RSA LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and SHV.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent RSA INSURANCE GROUP PLC (RSA LN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 28, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company. The weight of RSA LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
May 24, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Cubic Corp (CUB US) will be removed from the index after the close of May 24, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CUB US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
May 13, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
KINNEVIK AB CLASS B (KINVB SS) will spin-off KINNEVIK AB-B-REDEMPTION on a 1 per 1 basis, and spun off company will be added to the index effective open of May 17, 2021. The KINNEVIK AB-B-REDEMPTION SHARE will be mandatorily converted into Zalando SE (ZAL GR) shares, Zalando SE (ZAL GR) will increase according to the stock terms of the transaction on June 10, 2021 open.
May 11, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent FLIR SYSTEMS INC (FLIR UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 13, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES INC (TDY UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of FLIR UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
May 3, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the May rebalance effective after the close of May 5th, 2021: Arrow Global Group Plc (BDGTXM), Bingo Industries Ltd. (BZ0VW7), Cadence Bancorporation Class A (BYWVH7), Cerved Group SpA (BNGN80), Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (B7SVZ9), Gamesys Group PLC (BZ14BX), Invesco Office J-REIT, Inc. (BMBL9L), Knoll, Inc. (B051B4), Luminex Corp (257210), Meridian Bancorp Inc (BPN613), Nuance Communications, Inc. (240212), ORBCOMM Inc. (B19FR0), PPD, Inc. (BL9BT4), Proofpoint, Inc. (B6VDQC), Roxgold Inc. (B1N9N1), Sterling Bancorp (BFNXVB), VEREIT, Inc. (BMG92R), Weingarten Realty Investors (294661), Welbilt Inc (BYP577).
April 28, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL A (WDR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 30, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by MACQUARIE GROUP LTD ORD (MQG AT). The weight of WDR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
April 27, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GLU MOBILE INC (GLUU UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 28, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (EA UW). The weight of GLUU UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
April 23, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Revised: TRAVIS PERKINS PLC (TPK LN) will spin off WICKES GROUP PLC (WIX LN) on April 28, 2021 open. The spin-off company WIX LN will be added to the Index according to the transaction terms.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CREDITO VALTELLINESE SPA (CVAL IM) will be removed from the index after the close of April 23, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Credit Agricole SA. The weight of CVAL IM based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
April 21, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent IGNIS LTD (3689 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 23, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of 3689 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
April 20, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NIC INC (EGOV UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 20, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC (TYL UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of EGOV UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
April 19, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent REALPAGE INC (RP UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 21, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of RP UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent COCA-COLA AMATIL LTD (CCL AT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 21, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS (CCEP UN). The weight of CCL AT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent COCA-COLA AMATIL LTD (CCL AT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 21, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS (CCEP UN). The weight of CCL AT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
April 15, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC (VAR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 15, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG (SHL GY) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of VAR UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC (VAR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 15, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG (SHL GY) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of VAR UN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and SHV.
April 14, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GenMark Diagnostics Inc (GNMK US) will be removed from the index after the close of April 21, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Roche Holding AG (ROG SW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of GNMK US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent Inphi Corp (IPHI US) will be removed from the index after the close of April 20, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by Marvell Technology Group Ltd (MRVL US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of IPHI US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology3 (SOXX US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
April 13, 2021
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent REGIS RESOURCES LTD (RRL AT) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective April 15, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 25 per 77.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent FIVE PRIME THERAPEUTICS INC (FPRX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 15, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by AMGEN INC (AMGN UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of FPRX UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
April 12, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MICHAELS COS INC/THE (MIK UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 14th, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Apollo Global Management and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MIK UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
April 9, 2021
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent KAZ MINERALS PLC (KAZ LN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 13, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of KAZ LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
April 6, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent G4S PLC (GFS LN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 8, 2021. The company is the target of cash acquisition by private company. The weight of GFS LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to the remaining Index constituents.
April 1, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the April rebalance effective after the close of April 6th, 2021: Aggreko plc (BK1PTB), Boingo Wireless, Inc. (B603XW), Extended Stay America, Inc. (BGH3F7), Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. (BDGTXL), Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (614155), GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (B3M23R), IGNIS LTD. (BNBNBG), Kansas City Southern (260764), Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. (B3VBFJ), Michaels Companies Inc (BNG83R), MSG Networks Inc. Class A (BYM0M6), Shaw Communications Inc. Class B (280183), Talend SA Sponsored ADR (BD39HN), Vocus Group Limited (B3WS5W), W R Grace & Co (223268).
March 30, 2021
IQ Global Resources Index
The index will add the following names effective for the open of April 7, 2021: CHINA RESOURCES POWER HOLDIN,SHOUGANG FUSHAN RESOURCES GR, XINYI SOLAR HOLDINGS LTD, SUNRUN INC, AKER BP ASA, GLENCORE PLC, TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD, FERREXPO PLC, NICKEL MINES LTD, ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC, BEFESA SA, LUNDIN GOLD INC, FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC, PETROPAVLOVSK PLC, NEW GOLD INC, K92 MINING, OJI HOLDINGS CORP, PENNON GROUP PLC, CP POKPHAND CO LTD, CHINA MODERN DAIRY HOLDINGS, KERRY GROUP PLC-A, KIKKOMAN CORP, CHR HANSEN HOLDING A/S, AJINOMOTO CO INC, VITASOY INTL HOLDINGS LTD, HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC, PREMIUM BRANDS HOLDINGS CORP, KAGOME CO LTD, KWS SAAT SE & CO KGAA, B&G FOODS INC.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent CELLNEX TELECOM SA (CLNX SQ) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective April 1, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 19 per 48.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent WILLIAM HILL PLC (WMH LN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 1, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT INC (CZR UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of WMH LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HMS HOLDINGS CORP (HMSY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 31, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Gainwell Technologies LLC and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of HMSY UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and SHV.
March 29, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO (SHW UN) will have an increase in shares due to stock split effective open April 1st, 2021. The index shares will increase according to the split ratio 3 for 1.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PANDION THERAPEUTICS INC (PAND UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 31, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PAND UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
March 25, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent COMPUTERSHARE LTD (CPU AT) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective March 29, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 5 per 44.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HITACHI CAPITAL CORP (8586 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of March 29, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by MITSUBISHI UFJ LEASE & FINANCE(8593 JT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of 8586 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Japan (EWJ US) will be removed from the index.
March 16, 2021
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap
Index constituent ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORP (ANH UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 18, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by READY CAPITAL CORP (RC UN). The weight of ANH UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
March 15, 2021
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap
The index will add the following names in the Q1 2021 quarterly reconstitution: Apartment Investment & Management Co Class (ABN2W9T6), Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc (BD8ZZ24), Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc (BMQ6B24).
March 10, 2021
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index
IQ Hedge Long/Short Index
IQ Hedge Macro Index
IQ Hedge Market Neutral Index
IQ Hedge Event-Driven Index
The following names will be added to their respective indexes effective for the open of April 7, 2021:
SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF
Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF
Schwab US TIPS ETF
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
iShares Convertible Bond ETF
Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver Shares ETF
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF
Vanguard Energy ETF
Vanguard Financials ETF
Vanguard Health Care ETF
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF
IQ 500 International Index
STELLANTIS NV (STLA IM) will spin off FAURECIA SE (EO FP) on March 15, 2021 . FAURECIA SE (EO FP) index share will increase according to the transaction terms. The cash portion of the distribution will be distributed pro rata to the remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VIELA BIO INC (VIE UW) will be removed from the index after the close of March 12, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by HORIZON THERAPEUTICS PLC (HZNP UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of VIE UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
March 3, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent OXFORD IMMUNOTEC GLOBAL PLC (OXFD UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of March 5, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PERKINELMER INC (PKI UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of OXFD UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
March 2, 2021
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent TRYG AS (TRYG DC) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective March 4, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 7 per 6.
March 1, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the March rebalance effective after the close of March 3rd, 2021: Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (222260), CoreLogic, Inc. (B5541Y), Cubic Corporation (223926), Dialog Semiconductor plc (598220), Forterra, Inc. (BYT4SV), Glu Mobile Inc. (B1VP20), Inter Pipeline Ltd. (BDD54N), NIC Inc. (243812), Pandion Therapeutics, Inc. (BL5C3F), People's United Financial, Inc. (B1W41J), PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (BSHZ3V), Viela Bio, Inc. (BKRSN1).
February 26, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TC PIPELINES LP (TCP UN) will be removed from the index after the close of March 2, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by TC ENERGY CORP (TRP UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TCP UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy (XLE US) will be removed from the index.
February 24, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent EATON VANCE CORP (EV UN) will be removed from the index after the close of February 26, 2021. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by MORGAN STANLEY (MS UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of EV UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials (XLF US) will be removed from the index.
February 16, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent IMIMOBILE PLC (IMO LN) will be removed from the index after the close of February 18, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by CISCO SYSTEMS INC (CSCO UW). The weight of IMO LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RECIPHARM AB (RECIB SS) will be removed from the index after the close of February 17, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by EQT AB (EQT SS). The weight of RECIB SS based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CODEMASTERS GROUP HOLDINGS P (CDM LN) will be removed from the index after the close of February 16, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (EA UW). The weight of CDM LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
February 9, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Endurance International Group Holdings Inc (EIGI US) will be removed from the index after the close of February 10, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of EIGI US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VIRTUSA CORP (VRTU UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 10, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of VRTU UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
February 5, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BIOTELEMETRY INC (BEAT UW) will be removed from the index after the close of February 8, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV (PHIA NA) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of BEAT UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
February 4, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TERANGA GOLD CORP (TGZ CT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 5, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by ENDEAVOUR MINING CORPORATION (EDV CT). The weight of TGZ CT will be transferred to ULTR, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials2 (GDX US) will be removed from the index.
February 1, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the February rebalance effective after the close of February 3rd, 2021: Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (208113), CA Immobilien Anlagen AG (568104), Cantel Medical Corp. (218815), Change Healthcare, Inc. (BK5CVS), Coherent, Inc. (220837), Entra ASA (BRJ2VC), FLIR Systems, Inc. (234471), Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (238057), IMImobile PLC (BLBP4Y), Magellan Health, Inc. (230778), Oxford Immunotec Global PLC (BGFBB9), Perspecta, Inc. (BZ5YFM), Recipharm AB Class B (BL95N5), Teranga Gold Corporation (BD1FRN).
January 28, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MCCARTHY & STONE PLC (MCS LN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 29, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Lone Star Global Acquisitions Ltd. The weight of MCS LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
January 27, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NORBORD INC (OSB CT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 2, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFT CT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of OSB CT will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials (XLB US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent NORBORD INC (OSB CT) will be removed from the index after the close of February 2, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFT CT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of WFT CT will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction on the open of February 3, 2021.
January 22, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent ALTICE EUROPE NV CLASS A (ATC NA) will be removed from the index after the close of January 26, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ATC NA based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
January 21, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SEACOR Holdings Inc (CKH US) will be removed from the index after the close of January 21, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by American Industrial Partners LP. The weight of CKH US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
January 19, 2021
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PREVAIL THERAPEUTICS INC (PRVL UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of January 21, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Eli Lilly and Co (LLY UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of RPVL UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
January 14, 2021
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent Concho Resources Inc (CXO US) will be removed from the index after the close of January 15, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by ConocoPhillips (COP US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of COP US will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction on the open of January 19, 2021.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Concho Resources Inc (CXO US) will be removed from the index after the close of January 15, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by ConocoPhillips (COP) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CXO US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy (XLE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
January 13, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent PEUGEOT SA (UG FP) will be removed from the index after the close of January 15, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES NV (FCA IM) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES NV (FCA IM) will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction on the open of January 18, 2021.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent PEUGEOT SA (UG FP) will be removed from the index after the close of January 15, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES NV (FCA IM) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of UG FP based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent BUZZI UNICEM S (BZUR IM) is undergoing a share mandatory conversion into BUZZI UNICEM SPA (BZU IM). The index shares of BZU IM will be increased according to the stock terms on the open of January 18, 2021.
January 7, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent TUI AG (TUI LN) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective January 8, 2021 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 25 per 29.
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
Index constituent FRONT YARD RESIDENTIAL CORP (RESI UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 11, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of RESI UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
January 6, 2021
IQ Global Resources Index
CNOOC LTD Inc (883 HK) will be removed from the index after the close of January 8th, 2021. The weight of 883 HK based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
January 4, 2021
IQ 500 International Index
Husky Energy Inc (HSE CN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 5th, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE CN). The shares of CVE CN will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Husky Energy Inc (HSE CN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 5th, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE CN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of HSE CN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy2 (XOP US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the January rebalance effective after the close of January 6th, 2021: Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (BWD7PX), Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (203607), BioTelemetry, Inc. (BCD7L6), Cardtronics plc Class A (BYT184), Collectors Universe, Inc. (216548), Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. (BFRBX7), HMS Holdings Corp. (241804), MTS Systems Corporation (260898), Pluralsight, Inc. Class A (BFZCT7), Prevail Therapeutics, Inc. (BK1ML5), RealPage, Inc. (B4W2S2), SEACOR Holdings Inc. (279783), Slack Technologies, Inc. Class A (BKBS54), Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (BLM7DY), TC PipeLines, LP (242228), TCF Financial Corporation (BK5FNZ), Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Class A (215650).
December 31, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent WPX ENERGY INC (WPX UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 6th, 2021. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION (DVN UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of WPX UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy2 (XOP US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent TIFFANY & CO (TIF UN) will be removed from the index after the close of January 6th, 2021. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE (MC FP). The weight of TIFFANY & CO (TIF UN) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
December 29, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NATIONAL GENERAL HOLDINGS CORP (NGHC UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of December 31, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by ALLSTATE CORP (ALL UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of NGHC UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
December 28, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BMC Stock Holdings Inc (BMCH UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 31, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by Builders FirstSource Inc (BLDR US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of BMCH UW will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Shimachu Co (8184 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 29, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Nitori Holdings. The weight of 8184 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
December 23, 2020
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index
Index constituent TAUBMAN CENTERS INC (TCO UN) will be removed from the index after the close of December 28, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition. The weight of TCO UN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
December 21, 2020
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent LINE CORPORATION (3938 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of December 28, 2020. The company is the target of cash acquisition by Z HOLDINGS CORP (4689 JT). The weight of LINE CORPORATION (3938 JT) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
December 17, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HD SUPPLY HOLDINGS INC (HDS UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 23, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by HOME DEPOT Inc (HD US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of HDS UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
December 16, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GCI LIBERTY INC - CLASS A (GLIBA UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 17, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by LIBERTY BROADBAND C (LBRDK UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of GLIBA UW will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Communication Services (XLC US) will be removed from the index.
December 14, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent DUNKIN BRANDS GROUP INC (DNKN UW) will be removed from the index after the close of December 14, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by INSPIRE BRANDS Inc. The weight of DNKN UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and SHV.
December 11, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LEYOU TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS LTD (1089 HK) will be removed from the index after the close of December 14, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Tencent Holdings Ltd (700 HK). The weight of 1089 HK based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
IQ Enhanced Core Plus Bond U.S. Index
Effective after the close of February 28, 2021, the IQ Enhanced Core Plus Bond U.S. Index will be discontinued.
December 9, 2020
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent IGO LTD (IGO AT) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective December 11, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 2 per 17.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent HAIER ELECTRONICS GROUP CO LTD ORD (1169 HK) will be removed from the index after the close of December 11, 2020. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by HAIER SMART HOME CO LTD (600690 C1). The weight of HAIER ELECTRONICS GROUP CO LTD ORD (1169 HK) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
December 1, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the December rebalance effective after the close of December 3rd, 2020: Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (612345), Codemasters Group Holdings Plc (BFWZ2G), Credito Valtellinese SCARL (BMWHST), HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (BBL598), IHS Markit Ltd. (BD0Q55), Kenedix, Inc. (641175), Norbord Inc. (264144), RSA Insurance Group plc (BKKMKR), Siltronic AG (BYY597).
November 30, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent BIOSPECIFICS TECHNOLOGIES (BSTC UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of November 30, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Endo International PLC (ENDP US). The weight of BSTC based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
November 25, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MOBILEIRON INC (MOBL UW) will be removed from the index after the close of November 30, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by private company and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MOBL UW based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
November 19, 2020
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent AVEVA GROUP PLC (AVV LN ) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective November 25, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 0.778 per 1.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent UNILEVER NV (UNA NA) is undergoing a share mandatory conversion. The index will convert shares of UNA NA to ULVR LN on the open of November 30, 2020 according to the stock terms.
November 17, 2020
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent ASCENDAS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (AREIT SP) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective November 17, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 0.037 per 1.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent NTT DOCOMO INC (9437 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of November 19, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE ORD (9432 JT) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of 9437 JT based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
November 16, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HIGHLAND GOLD MINING LIMITED (HGM LN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 18, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by FORTIANA HOLDINGS LTD and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of HGM LN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent HIGHLAND GOLD MINING LIMITED (HGM LN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 18, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by FORTIANA HOLDINGS LTD and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of HGM LN based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
November 12, 2020
IQ500 Index
PFIZER INC (PFE UN) will spin off its Upjohn Inc effective 11/17/2020. The spin-off company Upjohn Inc will be immediately acquired by MYLAN NV (MYL UW) and will form a new company to be named VIATRIS INC . The share of MYLAN NV (MYL UW) will be increased accordingly and will be converted into new VTRS share.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MyoKardia Inc (MYOK US) will be removed from the index after the close of November 16, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MYOK US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc (AMAG US) will be removed from the index after the close of November 13, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Covis Pharma BV and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of AMAG US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
November 11, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HASTINGS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (HSTG LN) will be removed from the index after the close of November 12, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by SAMPO OYJ CLASS A (SAMPO FH). The weight of HSTG LN based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
November 2, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the November rebalance effective after the close of November 4th, 2020: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (200812), BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (209883), CIT Group Inc. (B4Z73G), Concho Resources Inc. (B1YWRK), Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (B3LHT0), Eaton Vance Corp. (230105), Husky Energy Inc. (262383), Inphi Corporation (B5TRVW), KAZ Minerals PLC (B0HZPV), McCarthy & Stone PLC (BYNVD0), MyoKardia, Inc. (BYNZF5), Parsley Energy, Inc. Class A (BMMV73), PNM Resources, Inc. (270782), Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (616883), Shimachu Co., Ltd. (680445), Xilinx, Inc. (298567).
October 29, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent JERNIGAN CAPITAL INC (JCAP UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 30, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of JCAP UN based on its last close price will be transferred to T-bills.
October 27, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LIVONGO HEALTH INC (LVGO UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 29, 2020. The company is the target of cash & stock acquisition by TELADOC HEALTH INC (TDOC UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of LVGO UW will be transferred to SHV and T-bills , the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Information Technology2 (IGV US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KIRINDO HOLDINGS CO LTD (3194 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of October 28, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Bain Capital. The weight of 3194 JT based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
October 26, 2020
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SG HOLDINGS CO LTD (9143 JT) will have an increase in shares due to a stock split effective October 29, 2020 open. The index will increase the shares according to the split ratio 2 for 1.
October 20, 2020
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDING PLC(RR/ LN) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective October 28, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 10 per 3.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent IMMUNOMEDICS INC (IMMU UQ) will be removed from the index after the close of October 22, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD UW), and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of IMMU UQ based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
October 19, 2020
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent ILUKA RESOURCES LTD (ILU AT) will spin off DETERRA ROYALTIES LTD (DRR AT) on October 23, 2020 . The spun-off company DETERRA ROYALTIES LTD (DRR AT) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of October 23, 2020. The weight of spun-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 14, 2020
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent CAPITALAND COMMERCIAL TRUST (CCT SP) will be removed from the index after the close of October 16, 2020. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by CAPITALAND MALL TRUST (CT SP). The shares of CT SP will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.The cash portion of the transaction will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Rosetta Stone Inc (RST US) will be removed from the index after the close of October 14, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Cambium Learning Group Inc (ABCD US), and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of RST US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
October 09, 2020
IQ 500 Index
Index constituent FORTIVE CORP (FTV UN) will spin off VONTIER CORP (VNT UN) on October 9, 2020 . The spun-off company VONTIER CORP (VNT UN) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of October 9, 2020. The weight of spun-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
October 07, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. (AIMT US) will be removed from the index after the close of October 12, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Nestle SA (NESN SW), and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of AIMT US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ON DECK CAPITAL INC (ONDK UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 12, 2020. The company is the target of cash and stock acquisition by ENOVA INTERNATIONAL INC (ENVA UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ONDK UN will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
October 05, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HIQ INTERNATIONAL AB (HIQ SS) will be removed from the index after the close of October 7, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by PRIVATE COMPANY. The weight of HIQ SS based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent VIVINT SOLAR INC (VSLR UN) will be removed from the index after the close of October 7, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by SUNRUN INC (RUN UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of VSLR UN will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
October 02, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Noble Energy Inc (NBL US) will be removed from the index after the close of October 5, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by Chevron Corp (CVX US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of NBL US will be transferred to ULTR and SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Energy (XLE US) will be removed from the index.
October 01, 2020
IQ500 Index
Index constituent TD AMERITRADE HOLDING (AMTD UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 5, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW UN). The shares of SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW UN) will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORP (ETFC UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 1, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by MORGAN STANLEY (MS UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ETFC UW will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials3 (IYG US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index
Index constituent E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORP (ETFC UW) will be removed from the index after the close of October 2, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by MORGAN STANLEY (MS UN). The shares of MORGAN STANLEY (MS UN) will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the October rebalance effective after the close of October 5th, 2020: G4S plc (B01FLG), Hitachi Capital Corp. (642915), Immunomedics, Inc. (245796), Jernigan Capital, Inc. (BWD23P), KIRINDO HOLDINGS CO.LTD. (BPBG3K), Leyou Technologies Holdings Limited (BW2V4N), METRO AG (BD6QT8), MobileIron, Inc. (BN57DN), Virtusa Corporation (B1YWRN), William Hill PLC (316988), WPX Energy, Inc. (B40PCD).
September 30, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH US) will be removed from the index after the close of October 1, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by BorgWarner Inc (BWA US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of DLPH will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Consumer Discretionary (XLY US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Pfenex Inc (PFNX US) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND US), and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PFNX US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
September 28, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CRAFT BREW ALLIANCE INC (BREW UW) will be removed from the index after the close of September 29, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV SA NV (ABI BB), and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of BREW UW based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
September 23, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MNTA US) will be removed from the index after the close of September 30, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Johnson & Johnson(JNJ US), and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MNTA US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR and SHV.
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index IQ 500 International Index
SIEMENS AG (SIE GY) will spin off SIEMENS ENERGY AG (ENR GY) on September 28, 2020 . The spun-off company SIEMENS ENERGY AG (ENR GY) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of September 28,2020. The weight of spun-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
September 22, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Principia Biopharma Inc (PRNB US) will be removed from the index after the close of September 28, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Sanofi (SAN FP), and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PRNB US based on its last close price will be transferred to ULTR.
September 14, 2020
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap
The index will add the following names in the Q3 2020 quarterly reconstitution:EPR Properties (B8XXZP1), Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (BXRTX56), Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (B8QV5C9), Chimera Investment Corporation (BVZCNC0), Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. Class A (2256522).
September 11, 2020
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent INTERNATIONAL CONSOLIDATED AIRLINES GROUP SA (IAG LN) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective September 14, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 3 per 2.
September 10, 2020
IQ 500 Index
Revised: Index constituent QURATE RETAIL INC (QRTEA UW) will spin off QURATE RETAIL INC Redeemable Preferred Stock (QRTEV UW) on September 15, 2020 . The spun-off company QURATE RETAIL INC Redeemable Preferred Stock (QRTEV UW) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of September 15,2020. The weight of spun-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
September 08, 2020
IQ 500 International Index
SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD (SCI SP) will spin off SEMBCORP MARINE LTD (SMM SP) on September 9, 2020 . The spun-off company SEMBCORP MARINE LTD (SMM SP) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of September 9,2020. The weight of spun-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
September 01, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the September rebalance effective after the close of September 3rd, 2020: Aimmune Therapeutics Inc (BYVDTK), BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (BYWKLM), GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A (BF7J0Q), Hastings Group Holdings Plc (BYRJH5), HiQ International AB (BJTRSF), Livongo Health, Inc. (BK74NR), Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (B018VB), Pfenex Inc. (BP41ZT), Principia Biopharma, Inc. (BFZ4V5), Rosetta Stone Inc. (B3VVMW), Sunrise Communications Group Ltd. (BVSS67), Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (292751).
August 31, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MEET GROUP INC (MEET UR) will be removed from the index after the close of September 3, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MEET UR based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
August 28, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GLOBALSCAPE INC (GSB US) will be removed from the index after the close of August 28, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Private company, and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of GSB US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
August 27, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LogMeIn Inc (LOGM US) will be removed from the index after the close of August 28, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Evergreen Coast Capital Corp and Francisco Partners Management LLC, and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of LOGM US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
August 18, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Benefytt Technologies Inc (BFYT US) will be removed from the index after the close of August 19, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of BFYT US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent NichiiGakkan Co Ltd (9792 JP) will be removed from the index after the close of August 19, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Bain Capital Private Equity LP, and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of 9792 JP based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
August 17, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Infigen Energy (IFN AU) will be removed from the index after the close of August 18, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Iberdrola SA, and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of IFN AU based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
August 13, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Forescout Technologies Inc (FSCT US) will be removed from the index after the close of August 13, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Advent International Corp and Crosspoint Capital Partners LP, and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of FSCT US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
August 03, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the August rebalance effective after the close of August 5th, 2020: Benefytt Technologies, Inc. Class A (BLH15G), Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (203414), GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (269918), Highland Gold Mining Limited (323601), Infigen Energy (B0LN82), Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (257376), National General Holdings Corp. (BJ35QL), Neles Oyj (BLF9RR), Noble Energy, Inc. (264076), On Deck Capital, Inc. (BTC327), Vivint Solar Inc (BQXKZ3).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Based on index methodology with cash position reach to limit 25%, ISHARES SHORT TREASURY BOND (SHV US) will be reduced to 93661053 shares, Short-term U.S. Treasury bill (9127963X5/BM7SX56) will be added to the index with 3356182 shares, index effective 8/4/2020 open.
July 29, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LEGG MASON INC (LM UN) will be removed from the index after the close of July 31, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of LM UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent GAIN Capital Holdings Inc (GCAP US) will be removed from the index after the close of July 30, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by StoneX Group Inc (SNEX US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of GCAP based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Unione di Banche Italiane SpA (UBI IM) will be removed from the index after the close of July 30, 2020. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (ISP IM) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of UBI will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Europe (VGK US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
July 23, 2020
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent CELLNEX TELECOM SA (CLNX SQ) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective July 27, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 5 per 19.
July 22, 2020
IQ 500 Index
Index constituent CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT CORP (CZR UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 22, 2020. The company is the target of cash acquisition by ELDORADO RESORTS INC (ERI UW). The weight of CZR UW based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
July 21, 2020
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent Downer EDI Ltd (DOW AU) will have an increase in shares due to rights offering effective July 22, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 0.179211 per 1 at subscription price 3.75 AUD.
July 20, 2020
IQ 500 International Index - IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent EDP ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL SA (EDP PL) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective July 21, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 0.085 per 1 at subscription price 3.30 EUR.
July 16, 2020
IQ Global Resources Index
Index constituent ALACER GOLD CORP (ASR CT) will be removed from the index after the close of July 16, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by SSR MINING INC (SSRM CT). The shares of SSR MINING INC (SSRM CT) will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ALACER GOLD CORP (ASR CT) will be removed from the index after the close of July 16, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by SSR MINING INC (SSRM CT). The weight of ASR will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials2 (GDX US) will be removed from the index.
July 02, 2020
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS LTD ORD (293 HK) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective July 15, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 7 per 11.
July 01, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc (PTLA US) will be removed from the index after the close of July 2, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALXN US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PTLA based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of July 6th, 2020: CoreLogic, Inc. (B5541Y), Grubhub, Inc. (BKY7XF), NetEnt AB Class B (BKX8GB).
June 29, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent IBERIABANK CORP (IBKC UW) will be removed from the index after the close of July 1, 2020. The company is the target of stock acquisition by FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORP (FHN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of IBKC will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
June 26, 2020
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent METSO OYJ (METSO FH) will spin off OUTOTEC (OTE1V FH) on July 1, 2020. The spun-off company OUTOTEC (OTE1V FH) will be added to the index temporarily and will be removed from the index after the close of 7/1/2020. The weight of spun-off will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
June 25, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MOBILE MINI INC (MINI UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 30, 2020. The company is the target of stock acquisition by WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN CORP (WSC UR) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MINI will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials3 (IYG US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TECH DATA CORP (TECD UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 29, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT INC (APO UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TECD based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ 500 Index
Index constituent TECH DATA CORP (TECD UW) will be removed from the index after the close of June 29, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT INC (APO UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TECD based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
June 24, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent SEMAFO INC (SMF CN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 26, 2020. The company is the target of stock acquisition by Endeavour Mining Corp (EDV CN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of SMF will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Materials2 (GDX US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ADESTO TECHNOLOGIES CORP (IOTS UR) will be removed from the index after the close of June 26, 2020. The company is the target of cash acquisition by DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR PLC (DLG GY) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange.The weight of IOTS based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity Index - IQ 500 Index
Index constituent T-MOBILE US INC (TMUS UW) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective June 24, 2020 open. The index shares increase by the terms of the rights ratio 1 per 20.
June 20, 2020
IQ500 Index
Revised: Index constituent ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (AXE US) will be removed from the index after the close of June 22, 2020. The company is the target of all cash and stock acquisition by WESCO International Inc (WCC US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange.
June 19, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (AXE US) will be removed from the index after the close of June 19, 2020. The company is the target of all cash and stock acquisition by WESCO International Inc (WCC US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of AXE will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Industrials (XLI US) will be removed from the index.
IQ Small Cap Global Agribusiness Index - IQ Short Duration Enhanced Core Bond Index - IQ Leaders GTAA Tracker Index - FTSE Europe 50% Hedged to USD Index - FTSE Japan 50% Hedged to USD Index
Effective after the close of August 5th, 2020, above indexes will be discontinued.
June 16, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS (PGNX US) will be removed from the index after the close of June 19, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by Lantheus Holdings Inc (LNTH US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of PGNX will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Health Care (XLV US) will be removed from the index.
June 15, 2020
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap Index
The index will add the following names in the Q2 2020 quarterly reconstitution: THAIFOODS GROUP PUBLIC Co., Ltd(BYVTKL4),GrowGeneration Corp.(BZ159N4),Ritamix Global Limited(BMDNFM6).
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap
The index will add the following names in the Q2 2020 quarterly reconstitution: Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.(B034LG1),Two Harbors Investment Corp.(BD832H2),Pebblebrook Hotel Trust(B4XBDV9),Service Properties Trust(BKRT1C8),Macerich Company(2543967),MFA Financial, Inc.(2418162),NexPoint Residential Trust Inc(BWC6PW6),Gladstone Commercial Corporation(2918479),Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Inc Class A(BKWBZX8).
June 10, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent KEMET CORP (KEM UN) will be removed from the index after the close of June 12, 2020. The company is the target of cash acquisition by YAGEO CORP (2327 TT). The weight of KEM UN based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
June 09, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Revised: Index constituent STEMLINE THERAPEUTICS INC (STML US) will be removed from the index after the close of June 9, 2020. The company is the target of cash acquisition by private company. The weight of STML US based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
June 04, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CenterState Bank Corp (CSFL US) will be removed from the index after the close of June 5, 2020. The company is the target of stock acquisition by South State Corp (SSB US) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CSFL will be transferred to ULTR and SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
June 01, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the June rebalance effective after the close of June 3rd, 2020: Alacer Gold Corp. (B40B27), NICHIIGAKKAN CO.,LTD. (662235), Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (B93PNR), Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (B8F98G).
May 29, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Rule Book Change: Short-term U.S. Treasury Bill added as an eligible security in the index. Concentration limits modified to allocate cash in excess of 25% to Short-term U.S. Treasury bills in lieu of a systematic re-allocation into existing index constituents. This change goes into effect June 1st , 2020.
May 27, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TIVO CORP (TIVO UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 29, 2020. The company is the target of all stock acquisition by XPERI CORP (XPER UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TIVO will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to SOXX will be removed from the index.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent OPUS BANK (OPB UW) will be removed from the index after the close of May 29, 2020. The company is the target of stock acquisition by PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP INC (PPBI UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of OPB will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
May 21, 2020
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent WHITBREAD PLC (WTB LN) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective May 26, 2020 open. The index shares will increase by the terms of the rights ratio 1 per 2.
May 14, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent LI & FUNG LTD ORD (494 HK) will be removed from the index after the close of May 15, 2020. The company is the target of cash acquisition by private company. The weight of 494 HK based on its last close price will be transferred to SHV.
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent LI & FUNG LTD ORD (494 HK) will be removed from the index after the close of May 15, 2020. The company is the target of cash acquisition by private company. The weight of 494 HK based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
May 06, 2020
IQ 500 Index
Index constituent ALLERGAN PLC (AGN UN) will be removed from the index after the close of May 8th, 2020. The company is the target of stock and cash acquisition by ABBVIE INC (ABBV UN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of ABBV will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.The cash portion of the transaction will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
May 05, 2020
IQ Candriam Sustainable World Equity Index IQ Candriam SRI International Equity Index IQ Candriam SRI US Equity Index
Effective after the close of April 30, 2020, IQ Candriam Sustainable World Equity Index, IQ Candriam SRI International Equity Index and IQ Candriam SRI US Equity Index are discontinued.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent ISRA VISION AG (ISR GY) will be removed from the index after the close of May 7th, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of ISR will be transferred to SHV.
May 04, 2020
IQ 500 International Index
Index constituent SINGAPORE AIRLINES LTD ORD (SIA SP) will have an increase in shares due to a rights offering effective May 6th, 2020 open. The index shares will increase by the terms of the rights ratio 3 per 2.
May 01, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the May rebalance effective after the close of May 5th, 2020: GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (B3YK24), Opus Bank (BLNMST), SEMAFO Inc. (279537).
April 30, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent THE STARS GROUP INC (TSGI.TO) will be removed from the index after the close of May 4th, 2020. The company is the target of stock acquisition by FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT PLC (FLTR LN) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TSGI will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Europe (VGK US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
April 28, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent RIB SOFTWARE SE (RIB GY) will be removed from the index after the close of April 29th, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of RIB will be transferred to SHV.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORP (CARO UR) will be removed from the index after the close of May 1st, 2020. The company is the target of stock acquisition by UNITED BANKSHARES INC (UBSI UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CARO will be transferred to SHV, the weight of BIL will be adjusted so that no divisor adjustment is required. The hedge to Financials2 (KRE US) will be reduced by an amount proportionate to the removed shares.
IQ 500 International
Revised: The index will add the following names effective for the open of May 4th, 2020: Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., Brother Industries, Ltd., SKF AB Class B, DIC Corporation, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc., bpost SA, Maruha Nichiro Corp., Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation, Barrick Gold Corporation, Unipol Gruppo S.p.A.
April 27, 2020
IQ 500 International
The index will add the following names effective for the open of May 4th, 2020: Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., MAN SE, Brother Industries, Ltd., SKF AB Class B, DIC Corporation, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc., bpost SA, Maruha Nichiro Corp., Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation, Barrick Gold Corporation, Unipol Gruppo S.p.A.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
In accordance with IQMNA index methodology rule, the maximum cash has been reached its limit this month, therefore it will trigger intra-month rebalance, effective 4/29/2020 open.
April 22, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES LTD (MLNX UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 24th, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of MLNX be transferred to SHV.
April 21, 2020
IQ Candriam Sustainable World Equity Index IQ Candriam SRI International Equity Index IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index
Index constituent HITACHI CHEMICAL CO LTD (4217 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 22nd, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition. The weight of 4217 JT will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent HITACHI CHEMICAL CO LTD (4217 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 22nd, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition. The weight of 4217 JT will be transferred to SHV.
April 16, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent TALLGRASS ENERGY LP-CLASS A (TGE UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 16th, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of TGE will be transferred to SHV.
April 09, 2020
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP (CY UW) will be removed from the index after the close of April 15th, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of CY will be transferred to SHV.
April 07, 2020
IQ 500 International Index IQ Candriam ESG International Equity Index IQ Candriam SRI International Equity Index IQ Candriam Sustainable World Equity Index
Index constituent HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORP (8036 JT) will be removed from the index after the close of April 9th, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The weight of 8036 JT will be distributed pro rata to remaining index constituents.
April 01, 2020
IQ 500 Index
Index constituent SPRINT CORP (S UN) will be removed from the index after the close of April 1st, 2020. The company is the target of stock acquisition by T-MOBILE US INC (TMUS UW) and is preparing to delist from its primary exchange. The shares of SPRINT will be increased according to the stock terms of the transaction.
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
The index will introduce the following companies in the April rebalance effective after the close of April 3rd, 2020: Li & Fung Limited (628625), Meet Group Inc (BYWW6W), Mobile Mini, Inc. (254817), QIAGEN NV (BYXS68), Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (BDB6Q2).
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index
Index constituent Unizo Holdings Co Ltd (3258 JP) will be removed from the index after the close of April 2nd, 2020. The company is the target of all cash acquisition by multiple acquirers. The weight of 3258 will be transferred to SHV.