New on Xetra: iShares ETFs offer access to global forestry and short-term US$ corporate bonds with currency hedging

October 30, 2024--Since Wednesday, two new exchange-traded funds issued by iShares have been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt.
The iShares Global Timber and Forestry UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the S&P Global Timber & Forestry Index, providing investors with access to the global timber and forestry sector.

The companies can be based in developed or emerging countries and may be active in the ownership, management or upstream supply chain of forests and timber cultivation areas.

The iShares $ Short Duration Corp Bond UCITS ETF EUR Hedged (Dist) gives investors access to a broadly diversified portfolio of US$-denominated investment grade fixed income corporate bonds. Bonds must have a minimum residual maturity of 6 months and a maximum of 5 years. The weighting of any one issuer is limited to 3 per cent. Currency risks against the US$ are minimised.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments expanding US active ETF range to Europe

May 19, 2025--A 'natural expansion' for the firm
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is set to expand its active ETF offering to the European market as it looks to branch out from its existing US range.