Allianz Global Investors Joins SIX Swiss Exchange as New ETF Issuer

Today, SIX welcomes Allianz Global Investors as a new issuer of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The global asset manager is expanding investors’ access to actively managed exchange-traded funds at SIX Swiss Exchange with the listing of four ETFs, reflecting three active equity strategies, one of which is available in two trading currencies.

Allianz Global Investors Joins SIX Swiss Exchange as New ETF Issuer
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The new Allianz Smart Active ETF range provides access to three actively managed equity strategies covering global, European and US markets. With one strategy listed in two trading currencies, the four ETFs combine Allianz Global Investors’ systematic investment approach with transparent investment rules, liquidity and intraday tradability of the ETF structure, giving investors efficient access to active ETFs through SIX Swiss Exchange.

With this launch, SIX expands the range of ETFs available on its market and welcomes another international asset manager to its issuer base, bringing the total number of ETF issuers at SIX Swiss Exchange to 37. 

Alexandra Auer, Head of Distribution EMEA at Allianz Global Investors, comments: “Entering the active ETF market is an important step in how we make our investment capabilities available to clients. With this launch, we aim to offer Swiss investors access to innovative active ETF strategies through a familiar exchange-traded format. SIX Swiss Exchange provides the regulated market access, efficient and pragmatic listing process, Swiss investor reach and liquidity environment needed to support our ambition.”

Danielle Reischuk, Senior ETFs & ETPs Sales Manager, SIX Swiss Exchange, adds: “We are pleased to welcome Allianz Global Investors as a new ETF issuer at SIX Swiss Exchange and thank them for choosing our platform. The launch of these new active ETFs broadens the ETF segment in Switzerland and reflects the continued development of listed investment products. We wish Allianz Global Investors strong investor interest and successful trading in these new products.”

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager with global investment capabilities across equities, fixed income, multi asset and private markets. Drawing on its active investment expertise and risk-management approach, the firm develops tailored investment solutions for institutional and retail clients, helping them pursue their long-term financial objectives across changing market environments.

Product Name

Trading Currency

 ISIN

Market Maker

Allianz Smart Global Equity

Active UCITS ETF – USD Acc

USD

IE000NZURBQ4

Société Générale

Allianz Smart Europe Equity

Active UCITS ETF – EUR Acc

CHF

IE000519M2U5

Société Générale

Allianz Smart US Equity Active

UCITS ETF – USD Acc

CHF

IE000LST78X7

Société Générale

Allianz Smart US Equity Active

UCITS ETF – USD Acc

USD

IE000LST78X7

Société Générale
 

On Book Mkt Turnover CHF
(incl. QOD)

 

MoM Growth On Book Mkt Turnover CHF (incl. QOD)

  

Month

Passively Managed ETFs

Actively Managed ETFs

Passively Managed ETFs

Actively Managed ETFs

Jul 25

4’399’645’686

59’809’945

6.66%

13.98%

Aug 25

3’373’694’025

64’184’759

-23.32%

7.31%

Sep 25

4’902’366’408

52’029’317

45.31%

-18.94%

Okt 25

7’082’660’971

71’314’068

44.47%

37.07%

Nov 25

5’013’081’310

59’583’564

-29.22%

-16.45%

Dez 25

5’736’394’239

71’505’039

14.43%

20.01%

Jan 26

9’836’616’838

113’812’363

71.48%

59.17%

Feb 26

7’617’289’771

106’803’510

-22.56%

-6.16%

Mär 26

10’151’330’218

176’597’379

33.27%

65.35%

Apr 26

6’843’013’018

156’265’109

-32.59%

-11.51%

Mai 26

6’935’435’502

139’637’103

1.35%

-10.64%

Jun 26

9’084’304’440

239’655’675

30.98%

71.63%

Jul 26

7’332’044’991

182’298’674

-19.29%

-23.93%

ETF Market Development at SIX Swiss Exchange: Despite a seasonal month-on-month decline in July, the Swiss ETF segment maintained strong year-to-date and year-on-year growth in turnover and trades, extending its 2025 record momentum into 2026.

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About SIX
SIX serves the Swiss and Spanish financial centers and a broad international client base, offering stable and efficient infrastructure services. SIX operates stock exchanges and provides services in post trading, financial information as well as the payments business. The company is owned by its users (about 120 financial institutions). With over 4,300 employees and a presence in 19 countries, SIX generated operating income of CHF 1.7 billion and EBITDA of CHF 460 million in 2025.
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