Paris – April 8, 2025

iM Global Partner (iMGP) and its Partner DBi have launched the first managed futures UCITS ETF classified Article 8 under SFDR1, which has already been selected by a Nordic pension fund.

The iMGP DBi Managed Futures Ex-Commodities Fund R USD UCITS ETF2 (Bloomberg ticker MFA8:FP) will not have any direct exposure to commodities, unlike most managed futures funds. Managed Futures is an alternative strategy that seeks to provide valuable diversification in a portfolio of equities and bonds. Normally funds employing a managed futures strategy have exposure to equity markets, fixed income, currencies and commodities.

This latest launch marks the second Managed Futures UCITS ETF introduced by iM Global Partner and its Partner DBi in the last month, highlighting their commitment to expanding access to liquid alternative investment strategies. On March 14, they already listed the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Fund R USD ETF (Bloomberg ticker DBMF:FP) on the Paris stock exchange.

DBi has a long track record in liquid alternative investments and is widely recognized for its expertise in Managed Futures strategies. The firm manages $2.3 billion (as at end February 2025) in Managed Futures assets, including the world’s largest Managed Futures ETF, based in the US, demonstrating its leadership in the space.

Philippe Couvrecelle, the Founder and CEO of iMGP said: “We are proud to launch a second Managed Futures UCITS ETF, this time without commodities. It’s a major innovation and demonstrates our commitment to pushing the boundaries in product development. DBi’s time-tested strategy and robust process has generated much interest in recent years.”

Andrew Beer, Co-Founder DBi, added: “One of the most compelling features of replication is flexibility. In 2015, we set out to replicate most or all of the pre-fee returns of leading managed futures funds – but without exposure to commodities. This launch wraps a proven strategy in an innovative, client-friendly vehicle to grow the managed futures pie.”

For more information visit iMGP and DBi Managed Futures Solutions

1SFDR Article 8 funds promote/integrate environmental and/or social characteristics and incorporate good governance practices into their investment strategy.
2The UCITS ETF Shares which are purchased on the Secondary Market cannot usually be redeemed directly from iMGP. Such Shares are normally bought and sold on the Secondary Market with the assistance of an intermediary (e.g. a stockbroker or other investment broker) and investors may incur fees for doing so. In addition, investors may pay more (receive less) than the current NAV per Share when purchasing (selling) the UCITS ETF Shares on the Secondary Market.
3Assets under management include Partner assets in proportion to iM Global Partner’s participations 

Disclaimer

This is a marketing communication. It is not a binding contractual document or an information document required by law. The information contained in this document does not constitute an offer or recommendation to buy or sell units of the fund and is not sufficient to make an investment decision. Please refer to the fund’s prospectus and KID/KIID before making any final investment decision. These documents, containing full information on the risks associated with the investment, as well as a summary of investor’s rights, are available in English on www.imgp.com or from the iMGP offices at 5, Allée Scheffer, L-2520 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The investment concerns the acquisition of units or shares in a fund and not in a given underlying asset. Investing puts your capital at risk: although they generally have a greater risk spread, investing in mixed sub-funds exposes the investor to the risk of recovering an amount lower than that which was initially invested. Investments in mixed sub-funds are subject to the risks involved in any investment in equities and bonds. More information on www.imgp.com

The UCITS ETF Shares which are purchased on the Secondary Market cannot usually be redeemed directly from iMGP. Such Shares are normally bought and sold on the Secondary Market with the assistance of an intermediary (e.g. a stockbroker or other investment broker) and investors may incur fees for doing so. In addition, investors may pay more (receive less) than the current NAV per Share when purchasing (selling) the UCITS ETF Shares on the Secondary Market. A list of the Fund’s portfolio holdings as of the end of each day will be made available on www.imgp.com daily, and as required by the Relevant Stock Exchanges. Where applicable, the Indicative NAV per Share (as defined in the Prospectus) will be made available at the Registered Office and will be obtainable through the Relevant Stock Exchanges.