SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed two new actively managed equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from AllianceBernstein (AB), marking a significant addition to its growing lineup of investment products. This development reinforces the exchange’s status as a premier venue for ETFs in Europe, providing investors with enhanced access to sophisticated global strategies.
As noted in the update from Switzerland‘s Stock Exchange SIX, the latest offerings include the AB Global Research Advanced Equity Portfolio UCITS ETF and the AB Global Disruptors Portfolio UCITS ETF.
These products build on AB’s recent momentum in the European UCITS ETF space, coming shortly after the firm introduced three actively managed fixed-income ETFs on the Swiss venue in May.
Together, they create a more comprehensive suite of solutions for investors seeking both income and growth opportunities through professional management.
AB’s fixed-income ETFs focus on delivering broad exposure to corporate bonds across global, US dollar-denominated, and euro-denominated markets.
These vehicles draw on the firm’s established systematic bond platform and extensive analytical capabilities.
The new equity ETFs extend this approach by offering distinctive entry points into worldwide stock markets. They blend fundamental analysis, quantitative models, and thematic insights to identify compelling opportunities, setting them apart from traditional passive index trackers.
This expansion comes at a time of robust growth for the ETF ecosystem on SIX Swiss Exchange.
The platform now hosts products from 37 different issuers, totaling over 2,200 individual ETFs. In the first five months of 2026, on-exchange ETF trading reached a record CHF 42.1 million in turnover across 1.9 million transactions.
These numbers reflect substantial year-over-year gains of 43.8% in trading volume and 40.6% in trade count, highlighting surging investor interest in listed investment vehicles.
Peter Leffler, Head of Switzerland Retail at AllianceBernstein, emphasized the strategic importance of the move.
He noted that broadening the active UCITS ETF lineup on the Swiss exchange represents a key milestone in developing the firm’s overall active ETF business.
The initiative provides Swiss investors with greater flexibility to incorporate AB’s proven strategies into their portfolios.
Leffler added that the company plans to keep expanding its ETF range by developing products that combine worldwide expertise with an understanding of regional preferences.
Danielle Reischuk, Senior ETFs & ETPs Sales Manager at SIX Swiss Exchange, welcomed the development.
She highlighted AB’s progress since becoming an issuer on the platform, with quick follow-on listings that expand choices in both equity and fixed-income categories.
These additions improve accessibility, liquidity, and cost efficiency for investors across Switzerland and other European markets.
Reischuk also pointed out that such activity strengthens the Swiss exchange’s reputation as one of the continent’s most vibrant and varied ETF trading centers.
AllianceBernstein is a global asset manager offering a wide array of services to institutional clients, retail investors, and high-net-worth individuals.
As of the end of March 2026, the firm oversaw approximately $839 billion in client assets.
It operates as a subsidiary of Equitable Holdings, Inc., with the parent company holding a majority economic stake.
The new equity ETFs trade in Swiss francs with the following details: Global Disruptors UCITS ETF USD Acc (Ticker: FWD, ISIN: LU3322522163) and Global Research Advanced UCITS ETF USD Acc (Ticker: GLRS, ISIN: LU3322522247).
They join AB’s earlier fixed-income listings, creating a balanced menu of active strategies.
SIX Swiss Exchange continues to serve as a hub for ETF activities, covering everything from creation and redemption to trading and data services.
This so-called one-stop model now effectively supports the sustained expansion of the ETF market, meeting the evolving demands of both domestic and international participants. The latest listings from AllianceBernstein underscore the exchange’s appeal as a destination for various investment solutions.
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