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Aberdeen Investments
UK-based investment manager Aberdeen
Investments has expanded its active exchange-traded fund
(ETF) platform in the US by converting two
mutual funds into fully transparent ETFs.
They include abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF (NASDAQ: AMUN) and abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF (NASDAQ: ASCI). These conversions come as Aberdeen’s US ETF franchise has surpassed $18 billion in assets under management for the first time, illustrating the strength of its US platform.
abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF (AMUN) seeks high after-tax current income consistent with capital preservation. It is co-managed by Jonathan Mondillo, global head of fixed income, and Miguel Laranjeiro, investment director.
abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF (ASCI) is designed to use Aberdeen’s global research capabilities to identify overlooked growth opportunities among high-quality, under-researched international small-cap companies. It will be co-managed by Kirsty Desson, senior investment director, and Liam Patel, investment analyst.
Both teams will be supported by Awais Khan, head of ETF portfolio management and capital markets, who is joining as a portfolio manager for the funds.
Aberdeen also announced the merger of abrdn China A Share Equity Fund (NASDAQ: GOPIX) and abrdn Focused Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (NASDAQ: GLLSX) into the existing abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF (NASDAQ: AGEM). These conversions underscore the firm’s commitment to meeting investor needs by delivering cost-efficient, investment solutions to US investors.
“ETFs have been a cornerstone of Aberdeen’s business since we entered the space in 2018. We remain committed to leveraging our expertise in specialist equities and fixed income to broaden access to our active investment strategies,” Khan said.
In addition to its growing US platform, Aberdeen has a range of thematic, active ETFs in Europe. This includes the abrdn Future Real Estate UCITS ETF, listed in London in September 2024, as well as the abrdn Future Raw Materials UCITS ETF and abrdn Future Supply Chains UCITS ETF, which was launched in 2025.