Investment Insights: Volatility, Execution and the Road Ahead for CLO ETFs
The video features Matt and Andy discussing how collateralized loan obligation (CLO) exchange‑traded funds behave in volatile markets and what lies ahead for the nascent European segment. They note that during stress events spreads widen but liquidity remains sufficient, allowing investors to enter and exit positions without large deviations from fair value. The European CLO ETF market is still in its infancy, yet it is expected to follow the United States’ rapid adoption, supported by upcoming Solvency II regulatory adjustments that favor insurance‑linked demand. Andy emphasizes “Communication, communication, communication,” urging clients to work closely with capital‑markets desks such as RBC’s liquidity team to lower total cost of ownership. Matt adds that the asset class has shown orderly trading despite past volatility spikes. For portfolio managers, the message is clear: CLO ETFs can serve as a scalable, liquid exposure to leveraged loan assets, but success hinges on proactive dialogue with market makers and awareness of regulatory shifts that could accelerate adoption across Europe.
The New Backdrop for ETF Trading in Europe
The video discusses the evolving backdrop for ETF trading in Europe, highlighting how market fragmentation and new infrastructure are reshaping execution for both domestic and global investors. Vanguard specialists note that European‑domiciled ETFs trade across dozens of exchanges and currencies, creating...
Investment Insights: How European Investors Are Shaping New ETF Launches
The conversation spotlights Europe’s ETF boom, with assets expected to reach $6.3 trillion by 2030—doubling the 2020 level. Last year alone saw more than 280 new ETFs and 25 fresh issuers, expanding choice across equity, fixed‑income and multi‑asset strategies. Key drivers include...
Investment Insights: How CLO ETFs Trade in Practice
The discussion centers on how collateralized loan obligation (CLO) exchange‑traded funds are structured and traded, emphasizing that tradability hinges on product design and the flexibility of authorized participants (APs). Janus Henderson, with roughly $28 billion in assets, leverages its U.S. experience...
Investment Insights: Why CLO ETFs Are More Liquid than Investors Think
The discussion focuses on the liquidity profile of collateralized loan obligation (CLO) exchange‑traded funds, challenging the common perception that these products are illiquid. Host Abrau interviews Andy Baker of Jennis Henderson Investors and Matt Holden of RBC Capital Markets to...
Investment Insights: Where Active ETFs Gain Traction
The active ETF market saw a surge of launches and asset gathering last year, but UBS cautions the ETF is merely a wrapper—not a cure-all—and success depends on strong active investment IP. Firms with proven track records and corporate access...
Investment Insights: What Will Shape Europe's ETF Market in 2026?
Jamie Gordon of ETF Stream hosts Amanda Abello of UBS Asset Management to discuss the forces shaping Europe’s exchange‑traded fund market through 2026. The conversation highlights a trajectory toward another record‑breaking year, driven by expanding demand from Asian and Latin...