Fixed Income

VanEck seeks higher yields with second active CLO ETF

VanEck has launched a new actively managed fixed income ETF which distinguishes itself by targeting riskier collateralized loan obligation (CLO) tranches to pursue higher yields.

Amundi expands into Indian government bonds with new ETF launch

Major European ETF issuer Amundi has expanded its offering with the launch of a new fund providing direct, targeted exposure to local currency Indian government bonds.

Commodities

KraneShares brings global carbon ETC to Europe

KraneShares has launched its first exchange-traded commodity (ETC) in Europe, offering broad coverage of cap-and-trade carbon allowances traded worldwide.

Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical Gold ETC surpasses $1bn AUM

The Royal Mint’s physical gold ETC – the Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC (RMAU) – has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, signaling increased investor demand for gold-backed products with a strong ESG focus.

Alternatives / Multi-Asset

Deutsche Digital Assets launches macro-driven Bitcoin ETP

German crypto manager Deutsche Digital Assets has launched a new physically backed Bitcoin ETP which dynamically adjusts its exposure based on prevailing macroeconomic conditions.

SSGA partners with Galaxy on thematic crypto ETFs

State Street Global Advisors has introduced a trio of actively managed thematic ETFs sub-advised by digital asset investment specialist Galaxy Asset Management.

Equities

Astoria rolls out US quality growth ETF

Astoria Advisors has launched its second ETF, an actively managed fund offering exposure to high-quality growth stocks across US large and mid-cap equities.

Roundhill introduces ETF focused on China’s innovation leaders

Roundhill Investments has launched a new actively managed thematic equity ETF that focuses on a concentrated group of leading Chinese companies driving global innovation, known as the “China Dragons.”

Avantis enters Europe with two factor-enhanced equity ETFs

Avantis Investors, a subsidiary of American Century Investments, has made its debut in Europe with the launch of two systematic global equity ETFs.

ETF and Index News

Syntax reorganizes six ‘Stratified’ US equity ETFs

Syntax Advisors have announced the successful consolidation of several Syntax Stratified ETFs into the Syntax Stratified LargeCap ETF (SSPY US).

First Trust launches laddered international equity Buffer ETF-of-ETFs

First Trust has expanded its defined outcome investment suite with an ETF-of-ETFs that diversifies across four of the firm’s international equity ‘Moderate Buffer’ funds.

Janus Henderson acquires Tabula in European ETF push

Global asset manager Janus Henderson has agreed to acquire London-based ETF provider Tabula Investment Management as the firm seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for actively managed ETFs in Europe.