Columbia Threadneedle Investments is set to introduce a selection of four UCITS active equity ETFs in the UK and Europe, pending regulatory approval.

This initiative will expand the firm's existing Active ETF offerings, available in the US.

The new product line will be managed by Chris Lo, a senior portfolio manager based in the US, along with his team, who currently oversee $15bn in assets across 13 funds domiciled in the US.

The ETFs will provide European investors with access to equities from global, US, European, and emerging markets. The firm intends to expand this range to include fixed income active ETFs in the following year.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments Product (EMEA) head Richard Vincent said: “We continually look to develop and broaden our investment offering for clients by providing innovative, value for money products and solutions that complement our existing offering.”

The forthcoming active equity ETFs are designed to meet specific requirements of discretionary fund buyers.

These include providing core equity exposures that are benchmark-aware while aiming to generate alpha through selective stock choices.

The investment strategy will utilise a combination of quantitative and fundamental research in a structured approach that is straightforward for investors to comprehend.

Additionally, the ETFs are claimed to offer “transparency” and “cost-efficiency”, with daily disclosures of investment decisions, a portfolio structured for low transaction costs, and “competitive” fee structures.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA distribution and marketing head Michaela Collet Jackson said: “We are excited to bring this innovative and differentiated investment strategy to market in Europe within an Active ETF wrapper.

“The four new Active ETFs will complement our existing open-ended fund offering, increasing optionality for clients who are looking for core active building blocks for their portfolios.”

As of 31 March 2025, Columbia Threadneedle had $5.5bn in assets across 14 US-domiciled ETFs.

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