Columbia Threadneedle Investments is set to introduce four new active equity ETFs in Europe, pending regulatory approval. These funds will cover global, US, European, and emerging markets, aiming to deliver benchmark-aware, actively managed strategies. The move leverages the firm's established US ETF expertise and responds to growing European demand for active solutions.

The upcoming Columbia Threadneedle active ETF suite will offer European investors exposure to diversified equities, using a blend of quantitative and fundamental research. Designed for cost-effectiveness and transparency, the new range is expected to serve as core building blocks for discretionary portfolios, with plans to add active fixed income ETFs next year.

Despite market volatility, international multi-cap core ETFs continue to attract strong inflows, with $3.6 billion added in April. This trend underscores advisors’ commitment to global diversification. Columbia Threadneedle’s expansion into Europe’s active ETF market aligns with this shift, offering new options for investors seeking both risk management and returns.