MutualFundWire.com: Suzuki and Archard Unveil an Active EM ETF

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Suzuki and Archard Unveil an Active EM ETF

The team at publicly traded, $803-billion-AUM*, Gotham fund firm is adding to their active ETF lineup.

Sammy Suzuki
AllianceBernstein
Head of Emerging Markets Equities

On Wednesday (June 18), Noel Archard, global head of ETFs and portfolio solutions at AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB) [profile], and Sammy Suzuki, head of emerging markets, unveiled the launch of the AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP on the NYSE Arca). New York City-based AllianceBernstein serves as investment advisor to the new fund.

EMOP's inception date was Tuesday (June 17), and it listed the next day. The new ETF comes with an expense ratio of 70 basis points and now has about $5.26 million in AUM.**

The PM team for EMOP includes three AllianceBernstein senior vice presidents:

Denise Boynton;

Jacopo Coletto; and

Suzuki himself.

Archard describes the launch of EMOP as underscoring AllianceBernstein's "commitment to meeting the evolving needs of ... clients."

"This launch comes as a response to strong demand for more non-US equity exposures, especially in emerging markets," Archard states. "EMOP is designed to provide investors with meaningful access to these dynamic economies, reinforcing our focus on active strategies and solutions that empower clients across their portfolios."

Suzuki highlights AllianceBernstein's "rich history of investing in emerging markets" for over 30 years.

"Our dedicated Emerging Markets Equity team is supported by a proven track record, combining the strengths of our fundamental research with our quantitative tools," Suzuki states. "We believe EMOP will be a strong fit for model-builders and other long-term investors looking to use an active ETF for their emerging market allocations."

EMOP is an actively managed series of AB Active ETFs, Inc. The new ETF's other service providers include:

Ernst & Young LLP as independent accounting firm;

ACA's Foreside Fund Services, LLC as distributor;

Jane Street as lead market maker;

Seward & Kissell LLP as counsel; and

State Street Bank and Trust Company as administrator, custodian, dividend disbursing agent, and transfer agent.