Waystone’s 6 ETF Predictions for 2026

Earlier this year, Waystone’s ETF experts made 6 predictions for how the European ETF landscape will unfold in 2026. As we approach the end of Q1, our team will be exploring each prediction, looks at the progress so far, and provides insights into what these trends mean for issuers, investors and the wider ETF ecosystem.

In the first video of our series, Paul Heffernan, CEO – Waystone ETFs, and Henry Glynn, Head of ETF Capital Markets & Distribution – Waystone ETFs, explore Prediction 1: 20+ new issuers to launch UCITS ETFs in Europe in 2026. They discuss why they expect this record wave of new entrants, the forces driving this acceleration, how the market is evolving, and what new issuers should consider as they launch and scale their strategies.

You can find more on our 6 for ’26 ETF predictions here.