Schroders has announced the launch of its latest active exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Europe, expanding its range of products to meet client demand.

The firm said that clients were increasingly looking for active investment exposure through an ETF wrapper.

Its Schroder Global Equity Custom Active UCITS ETF will list on the London Stock Exchange on 20 January.

The ETF aims to provide capital growth and income in excess of its benchmark, after fees, over a three- to five-year period by investing in global equities.

It is a custom-made investment vehicle, designed in partnership with a ‘strategic Nordic client’ based on their specific requirements, which Schroders said underscored its commitment to working in partnership to design and produce bespoke investment products.

The launch follows the introduction of Schroders’ first two active ETFs in Europe in 2025, with its global ETF franchise having surpassed $1bn in assets under management.

The ETF is managed by Schroders’ Quantitative Equity Products (QEP) Investment Team and adopts an actively managed strategy.

“We are moving at pace to grow our active ETF offering, with this latest launch showcasing our ability to develop a range of exchange-traded products to meet client demand,” commented Schroders head of ETFs, Tom Stephens.

“The Schroder Global Equity Custom Active UCITS ETF marries the operational advantages of an ETF wrapper with the bespoke requirements of our clients."

Schroders head of Nordics & the Netherlands, Henrik Jonsson, added: “The co-creation of the Schroder Global Equity Custom Active UCITS ETF, in partnership with a strategic Nordic client, reinforces our commitment to delivering first class investment solutions, designed to meet clients’ specific investment objectives.”

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