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

21Shares unveils multi-theme crypto basket ETP

21Shares has launched a new multi-crypto ETP, positioned as Europe’s most diversified basket, offering exposure to both foundational and emerging digital asset sectors.

KraneShares launches US equity ETF modelled on private equity buyouts

KraneShares has launched an innovative ETF that applies the core return drivers of private equity buyout funds to publicly traded US equities.

Equities

Eventide introduces impact-focused high dividend ETF

Boston-based Eventide Asset Management has made its ETF debut with the launch of an actively managed US equities fund focused on high-dividend companies recognized for making positive societal contributions.

BlackRock adds two new synthetic equity ETFs in Europe

BlackRock has expanded its suite of synthetically replicated ETFs in Europe with the launch of two new funds providing exposure to small-cap and large-cap growth segments of the US equity market.

First Trust launches US ‘Earnings Leaders’ ETF

First Trust has introduced a new rules-based ETF that utilizes a proprietary methodology to invest in US large and mid-cap companies with strong earnings quality.

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.