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Fidelity expands active offering with investment-grade bond and securitized debt ETFs

Mar 5th, 2021 | By
Greg Friedman, Head of ETF Management and Strategy at Fidelity Investments

Fidelity has launched two new fixed income ETFs – the Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF and the Fidelity Investment Grade Securitized ETF – on NYSE Arca.


Alger launches active high-conviction US midcap ETF

Mar 5th, 2021 | By
Alger launches actively managed Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF

Alger has launched its first ETF, the actively managed Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF (FRTY US). The fund has listed on NYSE Arca and is overseen by seasoned midcap manager Amy Zhang.


Humankind debuts with ETF focused on companies contributing to society

Mar 1st, 2021 | By
Humankind’s debut ETF focuses on companies making greatest contribution to society

A New York-based manager of socially responsible investments has opened its doors with the launch of an ETF investing in companies that it considers are making the greatest contribution to society.


AdvisorShares’ US cannabis ETF surpasses $1bn in assets

Feb 24th, 2021 | By
AdvisorShares’ US cannabis ETF surpasses $1bn in assets

AdvisorShares’ actively managed US cannabis ETF has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, less than six months after its debut on NYSE Arca.


VanEck’s semiconductor ETF in Europe tops $150m in assets

Feb 24th, 2021 | By
Strive launches US semiconductor ETF

The European domiciled VanEck Vectors Semiconductor UCITS ETF has amassed more than $150 million in assets, less than three months after its introduction.


Assets at HANetf hit $2 billion

Feb 19th, 2021 | By
HANetf cross-lists 12 ETFs on SIX

Assets under management at HANetf have topped $2 billion, just two months after the firm hit the $1bn mark.


Royal Mint terminates physical delivery facility on WisdomTree’s Gold Bullion Securities

Feb 19th, 2021 | By
ESG credentials help Royal Mint’s gold ETP shine

Investors in WisdomTree’s Gold Bullion Securities are no longer able to exchange their shares for gold bullion coins or bars issued by the Royal Mint.


SIX unveils ESG versions of SPI and SBI

Feb 15th, 2021 | By
Leonteq launches smart beta Swiss equity ETP on SIX

SIX has introduced a suite of environmental, social, and governance indices covering Swiss equity and bond markets.


Lyxor sharpens ESG fixed income ETF offering with lower fees and switch to physical

Jan 29th, 2021 | By
Philippe Baché, Head of Fixed Income ETF Product at Lyxor Asset Management

Lyxor Asset Management has converted its EUR and USD investment-grade corporate credit ESG ETFs to physical replication. It has also cut their fees from 0.20% to 0.14% – among the lowest available in the market.


IPO boom powers First Trust US IPO ETF beyond $2bn in assets

Jan 25th, 2021 | By
IPO boom powers First Trust US IPO ETF beyond $2bn in assets

A booming market for initial public offerings has helped push the NYSE Arca-listed First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX US) above $2 billion in assets under management.