Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

ETFs are open-ended index tracking funds listed and traded on exchanges like shares. They allow investors to gain exposure to a diverse range of assets and offer simple and efficient access to developed and emerging markets, broad and sector indices. By trading a single share, users can effectively gain access to an entire index without the burden of investing in each of the constituent stocks making ETFs a highly efficient and cost effective investment tool.

ETFs offer the key advantages of an exchange-traded product:

transparency - ETFs are supported by dedicated market makers who quote tradeable prices throughout the trading day
security - all contracts are cleared through the central counterparty

Why issue ETFs

How to become an ETF issuer

ETF issuers
Information on ETF issuers

News and events
An overview of new ETF products and upcoming events

Downloads
Introducing and Operating ETFs in the UK (

file pdf - 171 KB)
List of ETFs and ETPs - updated weekly (

file xls - 640 KB)
Voluntary OTC Trade Reporting Service for European listed ETFs and ETCs (

file doc - 124 KB)

To find out more about offering ETFs to your clients, or about becoming an issuer please contact:

UK Fixed Income
Tel: +44 (0)20 7797 3921