SIX welcomes Columbia Threadneedle Investments as a new issuer of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The global asset manager is expanding investors’ access to actively managed strategies at the Swiss Exchange with the listing of two active ETFs, each tradable in two currencies.
These two multicurrency and actively managed ETFs aim to provide investors with long-term exposure by investing primarily in listed equities and equity-related securities, offering targeted access to Europe and the U.S., respectively. Each Fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to its core universe – European and U.S. companies, respectively – listed or traded on regulated markets, and is managed with reference to an appropriate index: MSCI Europe for the Europe ETF and Russell 1000 for the U.S. ETF.
With this launch, SIX now hosts 35 ETF issuers offering a total of 2,100 ETFs – making it one of Europe’s most dynamic and diverse ETF marketplaces. So far this year, 298 new ETFs have been listed at SIX Swiss Exchange, including 111 actively managed products – the highest number of new active ETF listings in eight years.
Eva Maria Hintner, Country Head Switzerland, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, explains: “The current market environment requires investment solutions that deliver attractive returns after costs, cushion downside risk and avoid the concentration risks that have become so typical of major indices. With the listing on SIX, our clients in Switzerland gain access to a solution that is more than just an index overlay – it is genuine active management in an ETF wrapper. Our European and US active equity ETFs are the first in a series of core equity solutions designed to sit at the heart of investors’ portfolios, allowing them to benefit from our proprietary research and expertise.”
Danielle Reischuk, Senior ETFs & ETPs Sales Manager, SIX Swiss Exchange, adds: “We are delighted to welcome Columbia Threadneedle Investments as a new ETF issuer at SIX Swiss Exchange. Their launch further broadens the range of actively managed ETF products available to Swiss and international investors. The continued growth in new listings underscores the strength and diversity of our ETF marketplace and our ongoing commitment to providing issuers and investors with a robust and efficient trading venue.”
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a global asset manager entrusted with over $675 billion by clients seeking to grow and manage their assets for the future. The firm operates with a globally connected team of approximately 2,300 people including approximately 550 investment professionals based in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm offers diverse expertise across nearly all asset classes and markets. Its investment approach is grounded in original, independent research designed to inform smarter decision-making, alongside a responsible investment ethos that recognizes the long-term impact of today’s choices. Columbia Threadneedle emphasizes continuous improvement, aiming to enhance both investment outcomes and client experience.
| Product Name | Trading Currency | ISIN | Market Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CT QR Series European Equity Active UCITS ETF - Accumulation EUR |
EUR, CHF |
IE000SA19OL0 |
Virtu Financial Ireland Ltd |
|
CT QR Series US Equity Active UCITS ETF - Accumulation USD |
USD, CHF |
IE000953I6Z4 |
Virtu Financial Ireland Ltd |
ETFs at SIX: A continued success story.
For 25 years, SIX has been the one-stop shop for international ETFs, delivering an end-to-end value chain – from creation and redemption to listing, trading, custody, and high-quality data. Our integrated infrastructure enables efficient access, transparency, and growth for issuers and investors, while Switzerland’s ETF market continues to thrive. With over 7,000 tradable ETFs spanning asset classes, regions, sectors, themes, and strategies, investors gain flexible, cost‑efficient exposure to virtually any market.
