Hartford Funds has introduced the Hartford Schroders Commodity Strategy ETF (HCOM US), a new actively managed ETF offering exposure to commodity futures and equities of commodity-related companies.

Thematic and ESG investment strategies are expected to play a significant role in the future growth of passive investing in Europe, according to financial research firm Cerulli Associates.

Dimensional Fund Advisors has converted a further two tax-managed mutual funds, collectively housing $8.2 billion in assets, into transparent actively managed ETFs.

SS&C ALPS Advisors has launched the ALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETF (JRNY US), a new thematic equity ETF providing smart beta exposure to companies that are poised to benefit from a rebound in global travel.

Janus Henderson has introduced its first socially responsible ETFs with the launch of five actively managed funds on NYSE Arca.

Lyxor Asset Management has launched the Lyxor Corporate Green Bond (DR) UCITS ETF, a new fund targeting green bonds from corporate issuers globally.

New York-based Global X has unveiled two new climate-related thematic ETFs providing exposure to companies involved in the solar and wind energy industries.

Simplify Asset Management, a New York-based specialist in options-based investing, has launched a new ETF deploying a hedging strategy that seeks to protect against severe market downturns.

Fixed income specialist PIMCO has launched a new actively managed ETF on NYSE Arca that aims to capture a high level of current income within the tax-advantaged US municipal bond market.

LifeGoal Investments has debuted a suite of multi-asset ETFs tailored to help investors accomplish specific life objectives such as buying a house, saving for a vacation, or raising children.