Europe ETF News for the Past Year
London Stock Exchange celebrates WisdomTree launching Drones, Humanoids and Physical AI ETF
February 19, 2026--The global exchange-traded fund (ETF) and exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer, WisdomTree, has listed its Physical AI, Humanoids and Drones ETF on the London Stock Exchange today.
The WisdomTree Physical AI, Humanoids and Drones UCITS ETF (WPAI) is designed to provide targeted exposure to the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) by investing in companies developing embodied, autonomous systems and the components that enable intelligent machines to operate in real-world environments.
Physical AI represents the next phase of the AI revolution, as software-driven intelligence evolves into embodied, autonomous machines operating in the physical world. Advances in AI model efficiency, edge-computing hardware and specialised sensing and perception systems are enabling machines to operate autonomously in factories, warehouses, farms, hospitals, and across airspace. As intelligence shifts to the edge, physical AI is positioned to accelerate productivity, reshape industrial processes and redefine how work is carried out across the global economy.
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Source: www.londonstockexchange.com
WisdomTree Launches Drones, Humanoids and Physical AI ETF
February 18, 2026--Reflecting the evolution of AI1 from software into drones, humanoid robots and autonomous systems
WisdomTree, a global financial innovator, has today announced the launch of the WisdomTree Physical AI, Humanoids and Drones UCITS ETF (WPAI). The ETF2 seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Physical AI UCITS Index (the "Index") and has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%.
WPAI, listed today on Börse Xetra, Borsa Italiana, Euronext Paris, SIX, the Swiss stock exchange and will list on the London Stock Exchange on
The proprietary index is designed to track companies advancing the development and commercial adoption of physical AI, which refers to intelligent machines operating autonomously in the physical world. Physical AI is often referred to as embodied intelligence, describing AI systems that are embedded in physical machines and capable of perceiving, moving and acting autonomously in the real world. The Index identifies businesses across five key categories: humanoid robotics, drones and autonomous mobility, next-generation factories (smart manufacturing), next-generation logistics and supply-chain robotics, and emerging applications in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, construction and defence.
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Source: wisdomtree.eu
Trading volumes have surged in leveraged funds, options since the pandemic, data shows
February 18, 2026--ETFGI reports today that assets in the ETFs industry in Europe reached a new record of US$3.40 trillion at the end of January.
During January the ETFs industry in Europe gathered record net inflows of US$58.67 billion, according to ETFGI's January 2026 European ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service.
ETFGI is a leading independent research and consultancy firm with 14 years of experience, recognized for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, industry events, and ETF TV, covering global ETF industry trends (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)
Highlights
Assets in Europe's ETF industry reached a record $3.40 Tn at the end of January, surpassing the previous record of $3.22 Tn set in December 2025.
Assets increased 5.5% year-to-date in 2026, rising from $3.22 Tn at the end of 2025 to $3.40 Tn.
January saw record net inflows of $58.67 Bn, exceeding the previous January record of $32.93 Bn in 2025; the third-highest January inflows were $29.12 Bn in 2022.
January marked the 40th consecutive month of net inflows for the European ETF industry.
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Source: ETFGI
New ETF and ETP Listings on February 13, 2026, on Deutsche Borse
February 13, 2026--The CT QR Series Global Equity Active UCITS ETF is actively managed and invests in a global portfolio of stocks. The fund uses a proprietary quantitative model that evaluates securities based on the three themes of quality, catalyst and value.
In addition, ecological and social characteristics are considered in the selection. The ETF can be traded in both € and US$ by using the corresponding tickers.
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Source: Xetra
New ETF and ETP Listings on February 12, 2026, on Deutsche Borse
February 12, 2026--The Amundi European Strategic Autonomy UCITS ETF invests in companies from the European Economic Area which are key to strengthening Europe's strategic autonomy, particularly in areas such as aerospace, defense, finance, and energy production and distribution.
The Avantis Equity UCITS ETF range consists of funds that each actively invest in equities from one of the following regions: Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific. Each ETF follows the systematic "Avantis" investment strategy, which aims to overweight companies with smaller market capitalizations, high profitability, and attractive value characteristics.
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Source: Xetra
Avantis Doubles European ETF Offering
February 12, 2026--Asset manager's momentum continues, reaching $100 billion globally and $1.5 billion in Europe
Avantis Investors(R), a global investment offering from American Century Investments(R), announces it has doubled its product suite in Europe with three additional UCITS exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the German and UK markets.
This expansion follows other recent growth milestones, including global assets under management from Avantis Investors surpassing $100 billion in December 2025 and $1.5 billion in its first three European UCITS launched in December 2024.
"We are thrilled to offer investors in Europe more value-added tools for building diversified asset allocations," said Eduardo Repetto, chief investment officer of Avantis. "Our focus is always on how we can better serve our clients. We listen to understand their needs and when we believe we can offer solutions that add value we are happy to bring those to the market. That's what these new launches are all about-addressing the needs we’ve heard from our clients."
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Source: avantisinvestors.com
Navigating the new pensions landscape: strategic insights for UK pension professionals
February 10, 2026--The UK pensions sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a combination of regulatory ambition and economic growth agenda. With the government's recent "Workplace Pensions: A Roadmap" setting out a comprehensive reform agenda, and new legislation making its way through Parliament, pension professionals face both unprecedented challenges and opportunities.
Here we seek to understand the key developments set to reshape the UK pensions landscape, from scheme consolidation and investment reform to the emergence of new pension models that promise to deliver better outcomes for members while supporting broader economic growth.
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Source: caceis.com
Bitwise lists Diaman Bitcoin & Gold ETP on Deutsche Borse Xetra
February 4, 2026-Exposure to Bitcoin and gold through a rules-based index methodology
ETP designed to simultaneously provide exposure to both growth-oriented and defensive assets
Dynamic allocation framework based on market trends and volatility indicators
Product developed in cooperation with Diaman Partners, a UCITS fund manager backed by Azimut
Bitwise today announces the listing of the Bitwise Diaman Bitcoin & Gold ETP (ticker: BTCG; ISIN: DE000A4AKW34) on Deutsche Börse Xetra. The ETP initially listed on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam and is issued and domiciled in Germany.
The ETP physically replicates the Diaman Bitcoin & Gold Index, which applies a dynamic, rules-based allocation between Bitcoin and gold. The index methodology adjusts the relative weight of each asset based on predefined risk indicators, with the objective of reflecting changing market conditions over time. The approach is designed to provide exposure to assets with different characteristics within a single exchange-traded structure, allowing investors to gain exposure to the characteristics of both Bitcoin and gold.
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Source: Bitwise Europe
New ETF and ETP Listings on February 4, 2026, on Deutsche Borse
February 4, 2026--The Bitwise Diaman Bitcoin & Gold ETP allows investors to participate in the performance of Bitcoin and the digital asset Pax Gold,which is backed by physical gold. The weighting of the two investments is adjusted monthly to benefit from cyclical trends and relative fluctuations in value. The ETN is physically collateralized by the underlying digital assets.
Name: Bitwise Diaman Bitcoin & Gold ETP
Product family: Bitwise
Asset class: Crypto ETN
ISIN/Ticker: DE000A4AKW34/BTCG (EUR)
Product costs: 1.49%
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Source: Deutsche Börse
ING Germany Expands Crypto Access With Bitwise ETPs and VanEck ETNs
February 3, 2026-According to a bank announcement and multiple reports, ING Germany, the retail banking arm of Dutch financial group ING, has broadened its investment offerings by enabling German clients to trade cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded products (ETPs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) directly through existing securities accounts.
The move brings regulated exposure to major digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) to everyday investors without requiring direct custody of tokens. Physically backed instruments from established issuers, including Bitwise, VanEck, and 21Shares, will be available via ING’s Direct Depot platform, underscoring traditional finance's continued integration with digital asset markets.
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Source: financefeeds.com
