CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amplify ETFs announces the launch of the Amplify Cash Flow Dividend Leaders ETF (NASDAQ: COWS), a strategy-driven ETF investing in U.S. companies with high free cash flow yield and dividend growth aimed to provide long-term capital appreciation and monthly income distributions. The fund seeks investment results that generally correspond to the Kelly U.S. Cash Flow Dividend Leaders Index.
“ETF investors have gravitated towards companies with high free cash flows due to their financial stability. COWS takes this investment strategy one step further by focusing on the dividend-paying companies in this universe which should allow shareholders to receive attractive dividend income,” said Christian Magoon, CEO of Amplify ETFs. “COWS will also have a 0% expense ratio in its first year of operation which we believe adds an important additional consideration for ETF investors.”
High free cash flow is a clear indicator of a company’s financial stability, reinvestment opportunities, dividend payouts or debt paydown. The combination of high free cash flow and uninterrupted dividend growth historically aligns with companies capable of withstanding overall market volatility. Additionally, the strategy provides diversification and risk control, seeking an equal-weight portfolio with an industry exposure cap of 24%.
“We evaluate free cash flow in totality, not only looking at trailing but more importantly, by evaluating future free cash flows, which we believe enhances the dividend screen that is inclusive across all market segments,” said Kevin Kelly, CEO of Kelly Intelligence. “Amplify ETFs is synonymous with innovation making us very excited to partner with them on COWS cutting edge approach.”
The Index uses an objective, rules-based methodology to provide exposure to U.S. companies with both high free cash flow yields and a three-year history of uninterrupted dividend growth. Companies with high free cash flow yields are commonly referred to as “cash cows.” The index will include 40-100 U.S. companies at any given time and rebalance quarterly.
Investors can learn more about COWS at AmplifyETFs.com/COWS.
About Amplify ETFs
Amplify ETFs, sponsored by Amplify Investments, has over $4.4 billion in assets across its suite of ETFs (as of 8/31/2023). Amplify ETFs deliver expanded investment opportunities for investors seeking growth, income, and risk-managed strategies across a range of actively managed and index-based ETFs. To learn more about Amplify ETFs, please visit amplifyetfs.com or call (855) 267-3837.
About Kelly Intelligence
Kelly Intelligence is an SEC registered investment advisor that seeks to bring cutting-edge products with forward-looking exposure. Its growing suite of strategies and indexes provides highly liquid, pure-play access to the best-in-class companies identified in each investment factor, theme, or sector. For more information, visit KellyIntel.com.
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