UK-based asset manager Jupiter has made its first foray into the world of ETFs after announcing the launch of the Jupiter Global Government Bond Active Ucits ETF.
The active ETF has been developed in partnership with HANetf, a white-label ETF specialist and will aim to beast its benchmark by identifying mispricing from misperceived economic conditions.
It will be managed by Vikram Aggarwal who currently manages the firm’s Global Sovereign Opportunities fund.
According to Jupiter, the firm has been “exploring new methods of delivery” for its investment products. The development of the active ETF means that there is now the flexible execution, transparency and competitive pricing to provide an “alternative and democratic access point” for clients.
Similarly, government bonds are the ideal asset class for active ETFs, states Jupiter, given that these complex instruments can lead to market inefficiencies and are sensitive to macroeconomic factors.
“We have been exploring new ways to provide clients with access to Jupiter’s broad investment expertise and the launch is part of that strategy,” said Matthew Beesley, Jupiter CEO.
“We know that the greater transparency, speed of execution and competitive pricing points mean that clients are looking to increase their exposure of active ETFs.”
