Columbia Threadneedle Investments expanding US active ETF range to Europe

A 'natural expansion' for the firm

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is set to expand its active ETF offering to the European market as it looks to branch out from its existing US range.

Due to be completed by the end of 2025, the rollout will see four equity-focused active strategies launched, subject to regulatory approval, with plans for active fixed income ETFs to be brought to market next year.  At first, the product range will be run by US-based senior portfolio manager Chris Lo and his team, which manages $15bn worth of assets across 13 US domiciled funds.  Europe's first active travel ETF launched The four strategies will provide European clients exposure to US, Europe, global and emerging market equities and look to provide core equity exposures with convi...