The range of ETF launches over the past week includes new funds from JPMorgan and Invesco with assets classes including infrastructure, emerging markets, and the rivalry between Tesla and Ford.
Investors have more than a dozen new funds to choose from including a fresh offering announced today (Feb 20.) by Invesco, the SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (Ticker: PIPE), an actively managed ETF giving investors exposure to exposure to North American energy infrastructure companies and midstream MLPs.
“Sector fundamentals are healthy and currently offer attractive distribution yield and capital appreciation potential supported by continued midstream volume growth driven by demand tailwinds from data centers and liquified natural gas exports,” said Brian Watson, senior portfolio manager.
Also new this week is the JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF (NYSE: JFLI) which is the first actively managed multi-asset ETF from JPMorgan Asset Management’s Multi-Asset team. It is designed to offer investors a combination of income and capital growth through both traditional securities and derivatives-based strategies.
"The launch of the JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF is a significant milestone in our active ETF strategy, providing a differentiated approach to income investing," said John Harrington, Global Head of ETF Product at JPMorgan Asset Management. "Combining Active ETF technology with the benefits of multi-asset investing provides investors with a robust approach, offering flexibility, diversification, and efficiency to navigate complex markets and work towards their financial goals. With our expertise in asset allocation and risk management, alongside our desire to help clients achieve their income goals, we're thrilled to add JFLI to our ETF lineup."
For those who thrive on rivalries, the first of a new suite of ETFs known as the Battleshares series provides investors with an opportunity to gain from increased competition in leading industries.
The first of these funds from Defiance ETFs focuses on the dynamic rivalry of an automobile industry disruptor (Tesla) and a stalwart of the industry (Ford) and gives investors exposure to the ongoing transformation within the automotive sector, capitalizing on the divergence between innovation and tradition.
The Battleshares TSLA vs. F ETF (Ticker: ELON) is the first of a range of funds that will cover sectors such as technology, retail, financial services, and automotive.
"We are thrilled to introduce Battleshares ETFs, starting with ELON," said Sylvia Jablonski, chief executive officer & CIO of Defiance ETFs, who recently sat down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to share the firm’s break out strategy for 2025. "This suite is designed to empower investors with strategic tools that harness industry disruption and market evolution."
abrdn expands its passive Commodity and Precious Metal ETF suite with the launch of two new actively managed ETFs in US small caps and emerging markets.
The funds have launched on the Nasdaq - the abrdn Focused US Small Cap Active ETF (NASDAQ:AFSC) and the abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF (NASDAQ:AGEM) – and are the firm’s first actively managed ETFs in the US.
"The demand for actively managed funds has grown at a tremendous rate as investors seek higher-touch, lower cost and tax efficient strategies,” said Jim O'Connor, CEO, Americas. “These two new funds mark the first phase of our commitment to offering world-class investment solutions, combining our expertise in active management with our existing passive ETF solutions in commodities and precious metals. We look forward to engaging advisors and investors on how active management in these specialized asset classes can help diversify portfolios and improve client outcomes."
Among other ETFs launched this week are: Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and Day Hagan Smart Buffer ETF.
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