SIX writes that the range of active ETFs available to investors on the Swiss stock exchange is further diversified as it welcomes Schroders as a new product issuer.
Listing the Schroder ETFs ICAV Global Equity Active UCITS ETF USD ACC on SIX Swiss Exchange enables Schroders to leverage the distribution network of the Swiss stock exchange to access the Swiss market with its unique combination of domestic and international, institutional and private investors, the exchange writes.
As one of the first in Europe to launch an ETF segment in the year 2000 and having admitted the first active ETFs in 2011, SIX writes that it has an extensive track record of fostering ETF growth through innovation and its commitment to diversity and quality in its ETF marketplace.
“By entering the Swiss market, Schroders is expanding its active ETF capability in Europe, demonstrating its ability to develop and offer clients actively managed and relevant products which meet their evolving needs. Their launch builds on Schroders’ existing ETF capabilities in the US and Australia, providing wider global access to its market-leading active management expertise. Schroders launched its first active ETFs in Australia in 2016, before launching its first active ETF with its US partner Hartford Funds in 2018.”
Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer, Schroders, says: “Schroders is bringing more than 220 years of active investment expertise into European active ETFs for the first time. In today’s dynamic market environment, access to market-leading active management expertise is crucial. This launch will ensure our clients can benefit from the potential returns delivered by our active investing edge.”
Meagen Burnett, Chief Financial Officer, Schroders, says: “This key milestone demonstrates our ability to harness the scale of Schroders’ investment and operating platforms to enhance the distribution access points for existing and new clients. Our European active ETF launches will enable us to reach more investors and further reinforce our commitment to moving at pace and offering the variety of investment tools and differentiated returns our clients increasingly expect.”
David Smith, Head ETF Sales, Exchanges, SIX, says: “A very warm welcome to Schroders and their first ETF on our exchange. We’re keen to support their growth ambitions in Europe and are looking forward to further listings which will broaden the investment opportunities of investors trading on SIX Swiss Exchange.”
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