Fundstrat Capital announced that its actively managed Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap UCITS ETF (ticker GRNY) began trading on May 22 2026 on the London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana, and Deutsche Börse Xetra. The product, launched in partnership with HANetf, gives European wealth managers, allocators, and self‑directed investors access to the same thematic equity strategy that underpins Fundstrat’s U.S.‑listed Granny Shots Large Cap ETF.
The Update
The new UCITS fund mirrors the U.S. Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF (NYSE Arca: GRNY), which has attracted more than $4.3 billion in assets since its November 2024 launch. According to Thomas “Tom” Lee, Chief Investment Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager at Fundstrat, the European version “offers investors the opportunity to own the companies most strongly linked with the 7 key themes driving S&P 500 earnings and price appreciation.” Full prospectus and holdings are available on hanetf.com.
Business Context
Fundstrat currently manages over $4.8 billion across its Granny Shots suite, which includes a small‑ & mid‑cap ETF (GRNJ) and a large‑cap & income ETF (GRNI). The decision to launch a UCITS vehicle follows “strong interest from European wealth managers, allocators, and self‑directed investors who have closely tracked the U.S.-listed Granny Shots ETF,” according to the announcement. HANetf, described as Europe’s leading independent UCITS platform, provides the operational, regulatory, and distribution infrastructure for the product.
Market Signal
The rollout signals a growing demand among European institutional and retail investors for thematic, actively managed equity solutions that can be accessed through the UCITS framework. By replicating a U.S. strategy that has amassed billions in assets, Fundstrat is positioning its research‑driven approach within a regulatory structure familiar to European investors. The launch also expands the range of thematic ETFs available on three of Europe’s largest trading venues.
What It Means for Buyers, Banks, or Investors
European investors now have a UCITS‑compliant vehicle that applies Fundstrat’s “Granny Shots” stock‑selection methodology, which blends macro‑economic, demographic, and business‑cycle analysis with quantitative screening. The strategy requires portfolio companies to align with at least two of Fundstrat’s longer‑term themes—such as millennials, global labor supply, energy, and cybersecurity—or shorter‑term themes like style tilt and PMI recovery. For banks and wealth managers, the product offers a ready‑made thematic exposure that can be incorporated into client portfolios without the need to construct bespoke allocations.
Key Takeaways
- The Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap UCITS ETF (ticker GRNY) began trading on May 22 2026 on the London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana, and Deutsche Börse Xetra.
- Fundstrat manages more than $4.8 billion across the Granny Shots ETF suite as of May 18 2026, with the U.S. Large Cap ETF holding over $4.3 billion in assets since its November 2024 launch.
- The UCITS launch is partnered with HANetf, Europe’s largest white‑label UCITS ETF provider, and targets European wealth managers, allocators, and self‑directed investors.
FinanceInsyte's Take
The introduction of a UCITS‑compliant version of a fast‑growing U.S. thematic ETF underscores the appetite for research‑driven, actively managed products in Europe’s regulated market. While the fund’s performance will depend on the underlying thematic themes, its availability expands the toolkit for European investors seeking exposure to macro‑driven equity ideas. Stakeholders should monitor asset inflows and any regulatory feedback as the product gains traction.
Source: PR Newswire
