Vontobel Debuts First Active ETF on NYSE with Launch of VNIE

How This ETF Works

The Vontobel International Equity Active ETF

is an actively managed strategy that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in a concentrated portfolio of high-quality international companies. The fund leverages Vontobel’s bottom-up research process to identify firms with durable competitive advantages, strong pricing power, and predictable business models—attributes that can lead to sustainable earnings growth and resilience during volatile periods.

The portfolio is unconstrained by market-cap or sector allocations and emphasizes companies that the investment team believes can outgrow the broader market over time. VNIE does not seek to track an index, allowing the managers to build a high-conviction portfolio that reflects Vontobel’s best ideas across non-U.S. developed and emerging markets.

Why Investors Should Consider This ETF

VNIE is designed for investors seeking a core international equity allocation with a disciplined approach to quality and downside management. Here's what makes it stand out:

1. Exposure to Global Industry Leaders: Many of the world’s most dominant firms—particularly in luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, and professional services—are located outside the U.S. VNIE gives U.S. investors exposure to these global franchises, many of which are less represented in traditional U.S.-centric portfolios.

2. Downside Risk Management: By focusing on companies with stable cash flows, strong margins, and high barriers to entry, VNIE aims to mitigate losses during market downturns while participating in long-term upside.

3. Portfolio Diversification: Adding international exposure can reduce home country bias, increase portfolio diversification, and help hedge currency and geopolitical risk—a valuable benefit in today’s unpredictable macro environment.

“We are proud of our robust capabilities in international investing, providing U.S. clients with diversification, which is all the more valuable in times of market volatility,” said David Souccar, Portfolio Manager. “Our distinct approach to quality gives investors exposure to attributes such as pricing power and barriers to entry—characteristics that can compound earnings over time and help manage downside risk.”

About the Issuer

Vontobel is a global investment house with Swiss roots and more than $267 billion USD in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. Founded in Zurich and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, Vontobel is majority-owned by its founding family, ensuring long-term independence and alignment with client interests. With offices in 28 locations worldwide, Vontobel offers a wide range of investment and advisory solutions across equities, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies. Its investment-led philosophy prioritizes bottom-up, high-conviction research aimed at delivering durable results for clients worldwide.

Please note this article is for information purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice. It is essential that you seek advice from a registered financial professional prior to making any investment decision.