{"id":274219,"date":"2025-12-03T08:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T08:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quoniam.com\/?p=274219"},"modified":"2025-12-03T09:40:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:40:50","slug":"quoniam-launches-active-etfs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quoniam.com\/en\/press-release\/quoniam-launches-active-etfs\/","title":{"rendered":"Quoniam launches active ETFs \u2013 where science meets markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-smallBG\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><em>This is a marketing communication\/financial promotion. Please refer to the Prospectus\/Supplement of the UCITS and to the Key Information Document (KID) before making any final investment decisions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frankfurt am Main, 3 December 2025 \u2013 Quoniam Asset Management, a leading systematic asset manager and a subsidiary of Union Investment, is launching the Union Investment group&#8217;s first actively managed ETFs. The two funds will be marketed under the new UniActive Q label.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scientifically based enhanced approach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Quoniam is responsible for portfolio management of the new products, contributing more than ten years of experience in enhanced equity and credit strategies. At the heart of the approach is a scientifically based, data-driven investment process that combines systematic forecasting models, machine learning and economic logic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-color-grey-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<div class=\"zitateSmall qm-element\" style=\"--color:;\">\n    <div class=\"text\">\n                    <div class=\"zitatText\">\n                <p>With UniActive Q, we are taking our quantitative enhanced strategies to a new level and making them accessible to everyone for the first time in ETF format. Investors benefit from a scientifically based, systematic investment approach that not only tracks the market but also aims for a long-term return in excess of the benchmark.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"description\">\n                    <div class=\"img\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quoniam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cresswell-Nigel_zitat-60x60-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p><span class=\"zitat-klein__name\"><strong>Nigel Cresswell, CFA<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"zitat-klein__position\">CEO, Managing Partner<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages over passive ETFs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The enhanced approach is an attractive alternative to passive ETFs. It not only tracks the market, but also aims to achieve a long-term return in excess of the benchmark. It is characterised by a risk-controlled, cost-conscious investment approach that uses proven scientific principles. A broadly diversified portfolio and disciplined implementation by experienced portfolio managers ensure transparency and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The new products at a glance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UniActive Q Equities Global Enhanced UCITS ETF<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Investment focus: Global equities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benchmark: MSCI World Index<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Expense Ratio: 0.25% p.a.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UniActive Q Corporate Bonds Euro Enhanced UCITS ETF<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Investment focus: Euro-denominated corporate bonds (investment grade)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benchmark: Bloomberg Euro Aggregate Corporate Index<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Expense Ratio: 0.20% p.a.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both funds are classified as Article 8 products under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), and Quoniam applies a comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) approach. For the active ETFs, Quoniam collaborates with renowned external partners: Allfunds Investment Solutions is acting as the management company, while Brown Brothers Harriman is serving as the custodian bank and fund administrator. The funds are established under Irish law and supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-color-grey-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<div class=\"zitateSmall qm-element\" style=\"--color:;\">\n    <div class=\"text\">\n                    <div class=\"zitatText\">\n                <p>The launch of UniActive Q sends a strong signal: Union Investment, Quoniam and Visualvest are combining their strengths to play a key role in shaping the active ETF market.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"description\">\n                    <div class=\"img\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quoniam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/frank_engels_zitat-60x60-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p><strong>Dr Frank Engels<br \/>\n<\/strong>Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Quoniam<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-smallBG\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growth potential in the active ETF market<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Active ETFs are the fastest-growing segment in the global asset management industry. By launching UniActive Q, Quoniam is establishing an early presence in this dynamic market segment and laying the foundation for a long-term active ETF platform \u2013 made in Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-smallBG\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btnFullDown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quoniam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251203_Press-release-Quoniam_Active-ETFs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btnFullDown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quoniam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cresswell-Nigel_Press-Photo-Quoniam_1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Press photo Nigel Cresswell<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btnFullDown\" 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UniActive Q Equities Global Enhanced UCITS ETF<\/strong><br>Home jurisdiction: Ireland. Countries of registration: IE, DE. Governing Law of the Fund: Irish law of 15 December 2017. Investment objective and policy: The investment objective of the Sub-Fund is to seek to achieve a long-term return in excess of the Benchmark by actively investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of global equities. The Sub-Fund is actively managed and in order to achieve its investment objective will invest mainly in a portfolio of global equities and equity related securities. The Investment Manager applies a comprehensive ESG approach, which aims to ensure the Sub-Fund&#8217;s sustainable orientation by applying exclusion criteria and sustainability metrics. The product is actively managed in reference to the Benchmark. Benchmark: MSCI World Index. The Investment Manager is not constrained by the Benchmark in relation to the selection of investments and retains broad discretion to deviate from its constituents, weightings and risk characteristics in line with the investment strategy. Base currency: EUR. Main risks: Risks include Equity Risk, Currency Risk, and FDI Risk, Risk related to capital loss: this is not a guaranteed product. Investors may risk losing part or all of their initial investment.* Total Expense Ratio or TER: Up to 0.25% per annum. Leverage: While the Sub-Fund may be leveraged through the use of the FDIs, any such leverage will not be in excess of 100% of the Sub-Fund&#8217;s Net Asset Value.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><br><strong>Allsolutions ETF ICAV &#8211; UniActive Q Corporate Bonds Euro Enhanced UCITS ETF<\/strong><br>Home jurisdiction: Ireland. Countries of registration: IE, DE. Governing Law of the Fund: Irish law of 15 December 2017. Investment objective and policy: The investment objective of the Sub-Fund is to seek to achieve a long-term return in excess of the Benchmark by actively investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade Euro denominate corporate bonds. 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Investors may risk losing part or all of their initial investment.* Total Expense Ratio or TER: Up to 0.20% per annum. Leverage: While the Sub-Fund may be leveraged through the use of the FDIs, any such leverage will not be in excess of 100% of the Sub-Fund&#8217;s Net Asset Value.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><br><strong>SFDR classification<\/strong>: Article 8 of the SFDR. Each Sub-Fund promotes, among other characteristics, environmental and social characteristics and is subject to the disclosure requirements of a financial product under Article 8(1) of the SFDR. It does not have sustainable investment as its objective. Before making any investment decision, please consider all the objectives, characteristics, binding elements of the selection process and methodological limits contained in the Prospectus, its Supplement and the SFDR Pre-contractual Annex.<br><strong>Important Information<\/strong> <br>This marketing communication is related to Allsolutions ETF ICAV, an Ireland-based UCITS &#8211; ICAV, and its sub-funds, altogether referred to as (&#8220;the Fund&#8221;). This document is intended for investors in the EU\/EEA countries where each sub-fund is registered for distribution. It is not intended for U.S. Persons. This document is issued by Quoniam Asset Management GmbH in conjunction with Allfunds Investment Solutions.<br>Allfunds Investment Solutions is authorized by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier to act as a management company under the Chapter 15 of the Luxembourg Law of 17 December 2010 relating to undertakings for collective investments (registered office: 30 Boulevard Royal,L-2449 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg).<br>Quoniam Asset Management GmbH is appointed as investment manager of the sub-funds (registered office: Westhafenplatz 1 D-60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany).<br>You can find a summary of your investor rights using the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quoniam.com\/en\/information-for-investors\/\">https:\/\/www.quoniam.com\/en\/information-for-investors\/<\/a>. The future performance is subject to taxation, which depends on the personal situation of each investor and which may change in the future. These financial products are not guaranteed products and you may not get back part or all of your initial investment.<br>Before making any investment decision, please consider all characteristics, objectives, risks and costs in the Key Information Document (KID) available in one of the official languages of your country, the Prospectus and the sub funds\u2019 Supplement available in English upon request free of charge to the Management Company, Allfunds Investment Solutions or at <a href=\"https:\/\/allfunds-is.com\/\">https:\/\/allfunds-is.com\/<\/a>. The Management Company may decide to terminate the agreements made for the marketing of the Fund in your country.<br>The information below applies only when the country appears in the section entitled \u201cCountries of registration\u201d for the sub-fund.<br>Germany: Entity in charge of the marketing in the country: Quoniam Asset Management GmbH appointed as Global distributor.<br>*This is not an exhaustive list of the risks and costs. 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