Amundi launches a comprehensive Euro Govies Fixed Maturity ETF Range


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Amundi, European leading asset manager ranking among the top 10 global players1, and European ETF leader2, announces the launch of its new Fixed Maturity ETF range, designed to combine yield predictability3 with easy access to Euro Government Bonds. With ongoing charges​​​​​​​4 of only 0.09%, these Fixed Maturity ETFs offer investors competitivity and flexibility. 

Fixed Maturity ETFs provide investors with visibility on an estimated yield to maturity on the day they invest, offering a level of predictability that is particularly sought after in today's market environment. These ETFs, which matures like a bond, enable investors to manage their portfolios effectively.

Amundi’s Fixed Maturity ETFs replicate FTSE Russell indices that seek exposure to Euro-denominated Government Bonds maturing in 2027 or 2028. From single country, such as Italy or Germany, to broader exposures, investors have the choice to invest in a new generation of Euro Government Fixed Maturity ETFs, allowing them to tailor their portfolio allocation to meet their objectives and risk constraints over time.

Benoit Sorel

In combining visibility and flexibility, Amundi's Fixed Maturity ETFs enable us to meet our clients' demand for nimble solutions, capturing today’s yield levels to finance tomorrow’s projects. This new offering further complements our existing range of bond ETFs and demonstrates our commitment to developing valuable solutions tailored to our clients' needs.

Benoit Sorel

Head of Amundi ETF, Indexing & Smart Beta


1. Source: IPE “Top 500 Asset Managers” published in June 2023, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2022
2. According to ETFGI data as of December 2023, Amundi ETF is the leading ETF issuer with headquarters in Europe on the European market.
3. Please note that yield is not guaranteed
4. Ongoing charges refer to the management fees and other administrative or operating costs of the fund. For more information about all the costs of investing in the fund, please refer to its Key Investor Information Document (KIID). Transaction cost and commissions may occur when trading ETF.​​​​​​​

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