American Century Investments Joins SIX as New ETF Issuer
American Century Investments has joined SIX Swiss Exchange as Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) issuer. The company’s debut product, the AVANTIS GL SM CAP VALUE ETF, is listed on SIX. It expands the available investment options to Swiss investors.
About the New ETF
The AVANTIS GL SM CAP VALUE ETF is an actively managed fund. It targets small-cap companies across developed markets worldwide. The fund aims to outperform the MSCI World Small Cap Value Index. It overweights companies that trade at lower valuations and demonstrate higher profitability to achieve this. Avantis Investors, American Century’s quantitative investment unit, built the strategy.
Benefits for Traders
This addition will offer these benefits:
More ETF Options to Choose From
The total ETF count reaches 2,017 with American Century Investments. It gives more opportunities to diversify portfolios with varied strategies and markets.
Access to a New Active Strategy
The AVANTIS GL SM CAP VALUE ETF is actively managed, unlike traditional passive ETFs. Investors have access to a fund that aims to outperform the MSCI World Small Cap Value index using a targeted strategy focused on valuation and profitability.
Exposure to Global Small-Cap Stocks
The new ETF focuses on small-cap companies from developed markets. It lets investors try potential high-growth segments.
Entry from a Proven Investment Firm
American Century is an established investment firm. It boasts a strong track record. Its expansion into the Swiss ETF market may offer investors added confidence in the quality and management of the new product.
About SIX
SIX is a global financial services provider specializing in infrastructure for the financial sector. It offers services across securities trading, settlement, and information dissemination to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovative capacity. SIX combines advanced technology and data to make financial transactions more secure and efficient.
About American Century Investments
American Century Investments is a private investment management firm. The firm manages mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, institutional mandates, and sub‑advisory accounts. It serves individual investors, financial advisors, institutions, and corporations through offices worldwide. The company employs roughly 1,400 staff across nine global offices.
Summing Up
American Century’s expansion into Switzerland caters to the rising demand for active strategies. This listing adds another well-structured option to build stronger portfolios through the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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