News Round-up: Schroders eyes active ETF entry
This week, Schroders said it is "looking" at entering Europe’s active ETF market, marking the latest example of a shift towards the structure as more traditional asset managers embrace active ETFs. A spokesperson for the firm added it will consider launching an active ETF if it “makes sense for clients". Their entry into the market would follow active managers Robeco and Janus Henderson recently entering the space. Read the full story here.
Elsewhere, Stephen Yiu of Blue Whale spoke on the merits of active ETFs, calling them "the best thing in the world." Despite this, Yiu said four key barriers still remain for launching its $1.1bn mutual fund in an ETF structure. Regulatory challenges coupled with concerns around demand and tax implications lie firmly in place, with demand remaining the ultimate barrier, said Yiu. Lauren Gibbons has the full story.
Meanwhile, JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has launched its $37bn US Equity Premium Income ETF in Europe, alongside also creating its $18bn Nasdaq equity premium income ETF in UCITS format. Both ETFs are designed to generate income by selling index options weekly on both ETF equity portfolios which generate income from the options premium. The launch brings JPMAM’s premium income UCITS ETF range to three. Read the full story here.
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