U.S. and Canada ETF flows are reported for the first month of the year and a slew of ETFs launched globally. The trend of large asset managers entering the ETF space continues as AllianceBernstein indicates their plans to launch U.S. based ETFs in the near future.
How firms are reaping the retail market rewards
New market entrants seen in Australia and the U.S. while a DeFi ETF launch is planned in Brazil. A slew of ETF partnerships focusing on the under-tapped retail market were disclosed. And surprising news last week as the liquidity provider pool shrinks with the sudden announcement of BlueFin closing its doors in Europe.
Gold ETFs shine again after a rough 2021
Gold ETF products are seeing significant inflows as markets gyrate amid inflation concerns and rising geopolitical risks. And we are back to a long list of fund launches last week after a quiet start to the year.
The FCA to review index providers
The Financial Conduct Authority, FCA is planning to review competition law among index providers and every single ETF in the U.S. with the word “inflation” in the fund name saw inflows last year. A record number of ETP launches last year and the smallest number of fund closures since 2014.
Impressive inflows for European ETFs
2021 proved to be a very decent year for European ETFs, topping off the year with net inflows of $195.3bn and, Amundi has finally completed the acquisition of Lyxor and the FT compares certain ETFs to Jurassic Park.
Record breaking inflows reported globally
The party continues as global ETF inflows surpass a record $1trillion as of the end of November jumping last year’s total of $735.7 billion. It’s safe to assume that the record number of ETF launches and mutual fund to ETF conversions helped drive those numbers.
Crypto ETP providers plow ahead globally
A slew of crypto ETP launches and partnerships announced globally as firms harness their nimbleness by accessing other markets including Fidelity’s jump across the US-Canada border and the 21Shares partnership with ETF Securities down under.
A rare tie for first in Canada
Invesco finally jumps into the crypto ETP space with their physical bitcoin ETP launch and it’s a rare launch tie for first with two metaverse themed ETFs launched in Canada. And finally, is Europe closer to a consolidated tape?
Who’s next on the crypto bandwagon?
An exciting list of European ETP launches including 21Shares and a long lineup of thematic ETFs from Global X solidifying their dedication to the European market.
Global ETF assets cross $10 Trillion
Incredible milestone and fun to watch as the numbers keep propelling upwards. Good timing with today’s announcement of an exciting new launch from HANetf and ETC Group and a potential third futures-based bitcoin ETF from VanEck expected to launch in the US today.
