Experts in Exchange Traded Product Distribution and Structuring

The NTree team has considerable experience in the Exchange Traded Product (ETP) ecosystem, both in product distribution and structuring. It has expertise across all main asset classes from equities and bonds through to commodities and foreign exchange.

NTree is the Arranger of the Elementum Metals Securities programme, which provides physically-backed exposure to energy transition metals through the Exchange Traded Commodity (ETC) wrapper. NTree worked with leading professional services firms to structure the programme and is responsible for product distribution. The programme is for professional investors only.

NTree is the distribution partner on the Irish-domiciled Connect ETFs platform, launched in 2022, which provides a UCITS ETF solution for fund management groups looking to launch ETFs targeting professional investors into the European market. Click here to find out more.

NTree also provides European distribution services to third party managers.

Commodities

Investors have different ways to access commodities, ranging from physically-backed and swap-based ETCs through to commodity-index tracking ETFs and derivatives on individual commodities. Whether you are looking for diversification, exposure to the energy transition or price discovery, NTree can help you navigate the landscape and identify how to obtain efficient exposure.

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  • The key components in Electric Car batteries are Nickel, Cobalt and Lithium, with double digit growth in demand expected across all three commodities over the next decade.https://www.forbes.com/sites/woodmackenzie/2019/07/24/can-metals-supply-keep-up-with-electric-vehicle-demand/#5a17a05a6c9b

  • China is responsible for more than half the world’s copper consumption.https://www.mining.com/copper-price-to-extend-rally-on-signs-of-chinese-panic-buying/

  • In 2017, China became the first country to exceed 100 GW of solar capacity, but it won't stop there - Beijing's aim is to reach 1,330 GW by 2050.https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/2020/01/article_0008.html

  • Did you know?

    • A Tesla Model 3 contains around 30kg of Nickel, primarily in the battery.https://www.kitco.com/news/2019-06-02/A-Perfect-Storm-Is-Brewing-For-Nickel-Michael-Beck.html

    • The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that every American born in 2008 will use 1,309 pounds of copper during their lifetime for necessities, lifestyles and health.https://www.copper.org/education/c-facts/

    • Asia now accounts for around one-third of global trade in goods. This is up from about a quarter ten years ago.https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/10/has-world-entered-asian-century-what-does-it-mean/

    Services

    Distribution

    NTree has distribution capabilities across Europe, with an extensive network of contacts across pension funds, fund management groups, private wealth and platforms. Team members have worked at major fund management groups as well as commodity specialists.

    Structuring

    NTree can provide advice on ETP structuring as well as providing introductions to key service providers in the sector. For fund management groups looking for a UCITS ETF solution, the Connect ETFs platform offers a cost-effective and quick route to listing.

    Capital Markets

    NTree has relationships with the key liquidity providers and major authorised participants operating in Europe. It can facilitate introductions and advise on potential counterparties.

    Marketing, PR and events

    NTree hosts expert-led seminars and webinars. In the commodity space, these have included events with CRU, Jim Rogers, and the University of Warwick on battery technology. NTree can advise on PR strategy, and help develop marketing and social media content.