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WisdomTree to offer ETF model portfolios on Trading 212

A similar model to ETF saving plans in Europe

Theo Andrew

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WisdomTree has partnered with Trading 212 to offer six model portfolios using its ETFs.

The portfolios comprise of three risk-based models – core, moderate and aggressive – and three thematic models, covering tech, the environment and multi-thematic.

Investors will be charged the underlying costs of the ETFs with no additional ongoing fees.

They are built using WisdomTree ETFs and exchange-traded commodities (ETCs).

Retail investors will have access to the ‘ready-made pies’, similar to the ETF savings plans that have risen in popularity across Europe.

Adria Beso, head of digital distribution at WisdomTree, said: “For many retail investors, building a robust portfolio from scratch may be too time-consuming and can seem daunting.

“This is where model portfolios can empower investors, as they remove the need for extensive research and can help allocate to a diversified portfolio which aligns with their investment needs and risk tolerance.”

David Delchev, head of trading and product at Trading 212, added: “These model portfolios are available on our app as ready-made pies, that are easy to invest in and do not carry any additional ongoing fees outside the fees charged by the underlying ETFs and ETCs comprising the portfolios.”

ETF savings plans have long been tipped as the next major growth driver for the wrapper in Europe, with BlackRock predicting there will be 32 million savings plans by 2028.

This figure does not include the UK, where the model is also rising in popularity.

In June last year, ETF investment platform InvestEngine launched an ETF savings plan allowing its UK customers to make regular investments from £10 a week.

It also continues the trend of asset managers partnering with trading platforms to offer their ETFs to retail investors.

Earlier this month, Franklin Templeton partnered with Trade Republic and justTRADE to offer its entire ETF range on both neobroker’s German and Austrian platforms.

Amundi also recently extended its partnership with Scalable Capital, offering ETFs on its platform.

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