Strategic Beta with a Tilt

Julie Cooling from RIA Channel, interviews Marie Dzanis, Head of Distribution for FlexShares and Northern Trust NTRS -1.51% on their Strategic Beta ETF lineup. Cooling and Dzanis discuss FlexShares and what makes their products and services unique for advisors. FlexShares launched roughly four years ago and currently manages about 8.5 billion dollars. Its investor-centric approach focuses on outcome-oriented ETFs that align with the results investors want such as growth, lower risk, liquid and income producing assets for their client portfolios. Dzanis mentions its recent launch of two new ETFs through Morningstar MORN -0.47% that complete FlexShare’s suite of Strategic Beta strategies. The FlexShares Currency Hedged Morningstar DM ex-US Factor Tilt Index Fund (TLDH) and FlexShares Currency Hedged Morningstar EM Factor Tilt Index Fund (TLEH) allow advisors the opportunity for hedged or unhedged exposure depending upon client demand. More information on their products and services can be found at flexshares.com.