JP Morgan Asset Management has added to its ‘BetaBuilders’ suite of low-cost, passively managed ETFs with the launch of the JPMorgan BetaBuilders US Small Cap Equity ETF (BBSC US).
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has launched an ETF that aims to deliver core access to global equities with a meaningful reduction in carbon footprint compared to conventional equivalent exposures.
BlackRock has added a medley of fixed income ETFs to its Japanese product line-up. The new listings on the Tokyo Stock Exchange provide various US Treasury, emerging market sovereign, and euro corporate bond exposures.
Actively managed and smart beta ETFs are expected to account for a larger share of the ETF industry’s assets under management over the next three years, according to research by JP Morgan Asset Management.
Wells Fargo is seeking to launch its own ETF business, according to papers filed with the SEC. The US bank has initially registered a single ETF – the Wells Fargo Ultra Short Duration Income ETF – which will provide active exposure to ultra-short duration bonds.
Franklin Templeton has expanded its range of actively managed fixed income ETFs with the launch of an ultra-short bond fund. The Franklin Liberty Ultra Short Bond ETF (FLUD US) has listed on NYSE Arca and comes with an expense ratio of 0.15%. Patrick O’Connor, Global Head of ETFs for Franklin Templeton, said, “FLUD provides investors with diversification in the ultra-short investment category and seeks a higher yield potential than traditional cash investments with limited additional risks.”
Fidelity International has extended its range of sustainable investment funds with the launch of three actively managed enhanced equity ETFs on London Stock Exchange and Xetra. The ETFs provide broad US, European and global equity market exposures while targeting companies that Fidelity believes offer superior sustainability and fundamental characteristics. Nick King, Head of ETFs, Fidelity International, said, “We believe these are cost-effective and differentiated products aligned to the needs of ESG conscious investors.”
JP Morgan Asset Management has announced changes to its US ETF product suite including the introduction of its first actively managed equity ETFs and the closure of ETFs providing hedge fund-style returns. Bryon Lake, Head of Americas ETF Distribution at JP Morgan Asset Management, said, “We regularly monitor and evaluate our product line-up as market and economic conditions evolve. This process allows us to optimize and scale our product offerings to better meet client objectives and market demand.”
DWS has introduced its first fixed income ETFs in the US to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The funds, which have been created by repurposing a trio of unloved existing listings, provide exposure to USD-denominated investment grade, high yield, and EM sovereign bonds. Luke Oliver, Head of Index Investing for the Americas at DWS, commented, “Our growing Xtrackers ETF suite continues to deliver ESG solutions across core benchmarks, which can help align client portfolios with business models at the intersection of shareholder and stakeholder value creation.”
UBS has launched a new fixed income ETF in Europe providing exposure to renminbi-denominated government and policy bank bonds issued in China. The UBS ETF – JP Morgan CNY China Government 1-10 Year Bond UCITS ETF has listed on Xetra in euros (JC11 GR) and is expected to list on Borsa Italiana (CIB IM) and SIX Swiss Exchange (CNYGB SW) later this month.