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First Trust launches emerging markets ETF with ‘Human Flourishing’ focus

Nov 1st, 2023 | By
First Trust considers human dignity in new emerging markets ETF

First Trust has introduced a new ETF delivering an unconventional play on emerging market equities by investing only in countries considered to be sufficiently supportive of ‘human flourishing’.


DWS launches higher quality high yield bond ETF

Nov 1st, 2023 | By
DWS launches higher quality high yield bond ETF

DWS has unveiled a new high yield corporate bond ETF in the US targeting issuers whose credit ratings are near the boundary of investment-grade status.


DWS adds emerging markets ETF to climate transition suite

Nov 1st, 2023 | By
DWS adds emerging markets ETF to climate transition suite

DWS has rolled out an emerging markets equity ETF, augmenting its existing portfolio of funds that enable investors to navigate both the challenges and prospects arising from the climate transition.


Goldman Sachs rolls out S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 buy-write ETFs

Oct 30th, 2023 | By
Goldman Sachs rolls out S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 buy-write ETFs

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched two new active ETFs in the US providing exposure to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 while seeking enhanced income and lower volatility through option writing overlays.


Vanguard lines up two new municipal bond ETFs

Oct 30th, 2023 | By
Vanguard lines up two new municipal bond ETFs

Vanguard has announced plans to broaden its offering of municipal bond investment products with two new low-cost index-based ETFs.


First Trust launches laddered S&P 500 Buffer ETF-of-ETFs

Oct 30th, 2023 | By
Ryan Issakainen, Senior Vice President, ETF Strategist at First Trust.

First Trust has expanded its defined outcome investment suite with an ETF-of-ETFs that diversifies across four of the firm’s S&P 500 ‘Buffer’ funds.


Nutmeg unveils thematic ETF investment portfolios

Oct 30th, 2023 | By
James McManus, Chief Investment Officer at Nutmeg

UK digital wealth manager Nutmeg has introduced a trio of ETF-based thematic investment portfolios, each providing investors with exposure to multiple long-term secular trends.


WisdomTree debuts seven ETFs on Euronext Paris

Oct 30th, 2023 | By
Alexis Marinof, Head of WisdomTree Europe

WisdomTree has expanded its presence in Europe by listing its first UCITS ETFs on Euronext Paris, strengthening the firm’s commitment to French and Benelux investors.


SSGA to offer Europe’s cheapest S&P 500 ETF

Oct 26th, 2023 | By
SSGA is planning notable fee cuts to its suite of S&P 500 UCITS ETFs.

State Street Global Advisors has announced significant reductions to the total expense ratios of its Europe-domiciled ETFs providing traditional and ESG-enhanced exposure to the S&P 500.


Fidelity rolls out two new Paris-aligned multi-factor bond ETFs

Oct 26th, 2023 | By
Stefan Kuhn, Head of ETF Distribution, Europe, at Fidelity International

Fidelity International has launched two new active fixed income ETFs in Europe providing climate-conscious exposure to corporate bonds that have been selected using a multi-factor investment approach.