Beverly Chandler

WisdomTree has announced the launch of the WisdomTree Space Economy UCITS ETF (WSPC), providing diversified exposure to companies driving the development of the global space economy and its further commercialisation.

A busy week in the US launches with a wide range of ETF sectors on offer

Robeco has reported that it has reached a major milestone, with ETF assets under management (AuM) growing to around EUR2.2 billion as at the end of May 2026, less than 18 months after launching its first Active ETF in November 2024.

RBC BlueBay Asset Management has announced the launch of its latest UCITS investment strategy, the BlueBay U.S. High Yield Bond Fund.

VanEck is launching a new ETF, the VanEck Electrification and Power Infrastructure UCITS ETF, focused on the global expansion of power grids, energy storage, and infrastructure.

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has published its European Quarterly Statistical Release for the first quarter of 2026.

STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, has announced the expansion of its collaboration with BlackRock following the launch of the iShares Space Technologies UCITS ETF (STAR), which tracks the STOXX Global Space Satellites and Drones index.

Amundi reports that the European-domiciled UCITS ETF market continued its resurgence in May, attracting net new assets of EUR36.4 billion as investors took on a cautiously optimistic stance towards risk assets.

Tradeweb reports that trading activity on the Tradeweb European-listed ETF marketplace reached EUR72.7 billion in May.

iShares by BlackRock reports that global ETP flows, throughout May 2026, saw precision equity flows remaining below February highs but up from April lows.