Frontier Asset Management Launches New Active ETFs

Deal News | Dec 20, 2024 | SEI Investments Management Cor

Frontier Asset Management Launches New Active ETFs

Frontier Asset Management has partnered with SEI Investments Management Corporation to launch six new active ETFs using the Advisors Inner Circle Fund series trust platform. This strategic move aligns with the increasing demand for ETFs, expected to have assets under management surpassing $19.2 trillion by 2028. The new ETFs include Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF, Core Bond ETF, Opportunistic Credit ETF, Global Small Cap Equity ETF, Total International Equity ETF, and U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF. Rob Miller, CEO of Frontier Asset Management, emphasizes that these funds represent a dedication to adapting to investor preferences and utilizing active ETFs as efficient investment vehicles. SEI's platform is cited as providing an end-to-end infrastructure that is cost-effective and supportive of Frontier's market strategy. SEI, with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management, boasts a robust infrastructure that aids various investment organizations in launching and managing their funds effectively.

Sectors

  • Financial Services
  • Asset Management
  • Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Geography

  • United States – Both SEI and Frontier Asset Management are based in the United States, and the ETF market discussed is largely U.S.-focused.

Industry

  • Financial Services – The article involves asset management firms and financial technology, focusing on investment solutions and fund management platforms.
  • Asset Management – Both SEI and Frontier Asset Management operate in the asset management industry, managing investments and fund operations.
  • Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) – The focus of the article is on the launch of new ETFs by Frontier Asset Management and the industry's growth.

Financials

  • $1.6 trillion – Amount managed, advised, or administered by SEI as of September 30, 2024.
  • $19.2 trillion – Projected assets under management for ETFs globally by June 2028.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Frontier Asset ManagementTarget CompanyCompanyAn independent asset management firm focused on downside-risk managed strategies and headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming.
SEI Investments Management CorporationPlatform ProviderCompanyA financial services company offering technology and investment solutions, facilitating the launch of Frontier's new ETFs.
Rob MillerCEOPersonCEO of Frontier Asset Management, responsible for overseeing the firm's strategy in launching new ETFs.
John AlshefskiSenior Vice PresidentPersonSenior Vice President and Head of SEI's Traditional Investment Managers business, supporting Frontier's ETF initiatives.