SEI Has Launched Seven Active ETFs in Europe
The firm introduced a new series of actively managed quantitative equity funds listed on the Deutsche Börse.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Investing
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SEI has debuted seven actively managed global quantitative equity ETFs in Europe, all of which are domiciled in Dublin. The funds are now available on the Deutsche Börse exchange.
Why it matters
The launch aims to provide European investors with institutional-grade active management through the transparency and liquidity of an exchange-traded fund structure.
SEI's Quantitative Investment Management team currently oversees more than $35 billion across various equity strategies. The initial series of European ETFs features tickers including BRGN, BRGE, TRND, TRNE, QLYT, and QLYE.
The players
SEI
This global financial services company specializes in investment management and processing for institutional and private clients.
Deutsche Börse
This major international exchange organization operates the marketplace where the new ETFs are listed for trading.
The details
The funds utilize proprietary models to identify investment opportunities while incorporating risk management through position sizing, diversification, and liquidity controls. Portfolio managers supervise the implementation process and evaluate ongoing market conditions to maintain alignment with the chosen value, momentum, and quality factors.
Timeline
July 22, 2026: The QiM team reached $35 billion in assets under management.
October 13, 2026: SEI officially announced the launch of its new European ETF range.
Market Dynamics
This move mirrors the ongoing expansion of institutional active management into the European ETF market, a shift aimed at capturing investor demand for transparent, liquid products. It positions the firm to compete directly with other asset managers scaling their active strategies across global exchanges.
European investors now have access to institutional-level quantitative strategies through these new liquid ETF structures. This expansion offers portfolio diversification opportunities, though investors should evaluate these funds based on their specific risk appetite and factor exposure targets.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates the increasing availability of sophisticated, factor-based investment strategies for retail and institutional traders in Europe. Investors looking to incorporate these into their portfolios should monitor how the proprietary models perform under varying market volatility.
Further reading
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