The launch will begin with the CT QR Series US Equity Active UCITS ETF and CT QR Series European Equity Active UCITS ETF, which Columbia Threadneedle plans to list on the Deutsche Börse Xetra, SIX Swiss Exchange and the London Stock Exchange in the coming weeks. The Global and Emerging Market Active ETFs will follow shortly, completing the firm’s initial core equity range.

“Expanding our Active ETFs offering to Europe is a natural evolution of our global product strategy, leveraging our proven US track record to meet growing client demand for transparent, cost-efficient and truly active solutions,” Michaela Collet Jackson, head of distribution, EMEA, at Columbia Threadneedle, said.

The CT QR Series Equity Active ETFs build on Columbia Threadneedle’s US-based Active ETF range. State Street Investment Management is supporting the launch through its “ETF as a Service,” providing capital markets and infrastructure support.

“ETF demand is rising across Europe and globally, highlighting the growing appeal of ETFs as a cost-effective investment solution. We’re proud to support Columbia Threadneedle’s launch of these ETFs through our ETF as a Service offering,” Matteo Andreetto, head of intermediary client coverage, Europe, at State Street Investment Management, added.

“Investors are increasingly seeking strategies that combine performance potential with transparency, liquidity and cost-efficiency, requiring investment managers to deliver smarter, client-driven innovation. Our new UCITS-compliant Active ETF range addresses exactly that: proven alpha from Columbia Threadneedle’s US strategies, now tailored to meet the regulatory and portfolio needs of European investors,” Christine Cantrell, head of active ETFs, distribution, EMEA, at Columbia Threadneedle, said.