ETF and Index News

Europe’s ESG ETF industry proves resilient

Jan 18th, 2023 | By
WisdomTree enhances ESG criteria across self-indexed ETFs

Against challenging market conditions, socially responsible ETFs in Europe continued to see robust investor demand in 2022, according to data from Morningstar.


Strive switches index on anti-ESG US small-cap ETF

Jan 16th, 2023 | By
Strive switches index on anti-ESG US small-cap ETF

Strive Asset Management has swapped out the index underlying its “anti-ESG” US small-cap equity ETF.


Smart beta ETFs poised for revival in Europe

Jan 12th, 2023 | By
Fabrizio Zumbo, Director, European Asset and Wealth Management Research at Cerulli Associates.

Amid a challenging market environment and macroeconomic instability, smart beta or factor-based investing has seen an uptick in investor interest, according to research from Cerulli Associates.


ETF industry posts stellar growth despite market turmoil

Jan 11th, 2023 | By
ETF industry robust in 2022 despite market challenges

ETFs and other ETPs globally gathered $867 billion in net new assets during 2022, marking the second-highest annual net inflows on record, according to data from BlackRock.


ProShares to switch geared US sector ETFs to S&P Select indices

Jan 10th, 2023 | By
ProShares to change indices of geared US sector ETFs

ProShares has announced plans to change the underlying references for 23 ETFs providing tactical exposures to individual sectors of the US equity market.


FTSE Russell partners with Ping An on China ESG indices

Dec 10th, 2022 | By
FTSE Russell partners with Ping An on China ESG indices

FTSE Russell has teamed up with Ping An to launch the FTSE Ping An China ESG Indices, a new index series designed to help investors better integrate sustainability considerations into their China equity allocations.


Dimensional launches two new multi-factor ETFs

Dec 8th, 2022 | By
Gerard O’Reilly, co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Dimensional Fund Advisors

Dimensional Fund Advisors has launched two new fully transparent active ETFs that systematically harvest multiple factor risk premia within US large-cap value and global real estate markets.


Goldman Sachs to launch white-label ETF platform

Dec 7th, 2022 | By
GSAM launches global green bond ETF

Goldman Sachs has unveiled an ETF white labelling service, becoming the first major Wall Street institution to enter the fast-growing market.


Franklin Templeton removes ‘LibertyShares’ branding

Dec 7th, 2022 | By
Caroline Baron, Head of ETF Distribution, EMEA, Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton has adjusted the marketing strategy of its European ETF platform in a move that aims to better align the firm’s product offering while also capitalizing on the strength of its brand name.


PIMCO ETF makes historic move to in-person trading

Dec 2nd, 2022 | By
PIMCO’s ‘BOND’ makes ETF history with move to in-person trading floor

The $3.1bn PIMCO Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund (BOND US) has switched its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange’s Big Board, becoming the first ETF since 2007 to trade in an open outcry pit.