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 a surge in retail participation, fueled by digital brokerage platforms and ETF‑linked savings plans that give younger investors low‑cost market exposure. Investors are also using ETFs for core diversification and tactical asset allocation, while active fixed‑income and thematic products—such as AI‑focused or defense‑oriented funds—are gaining traction. Sophie Hunter emphasizes that an ETF’s true liquidity lies in its underlying securities, not merely the on‑screen trade volume. She notes that authorized participants can create or redeem large blocks as long as the basket of holdings remains liquid, and advises investors to work closely with capital‑markets teams to predict execution costs. The takeaway for market participants is clear: while product variety offers new opportunities, diligent assessment of underlying liquidity and cost structures is essential. Vanguard’s commitment to low‑cost, diversified offerings aims to balance innovation with investor protection, shaping the next phase of Europe’s ETF landscape.
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...