Amundi introduces the first UCITS ETFs weighted by GDP bringing investors closer to the real economy
In a market environment marked by heightened uncertainty, concentration risks, and stretched valuations in the US, diversification and balanced portfolio construction are becoming increasingly relevant for investors.
In this context, Amundi, the leading European asset manager, continues to deliver client-centric product innovation and announces the launch of the first UCITS ETFs weighted by gross domestic product (GDP)[1]: an equity ETF, the Amundi FTSE All World GDP-Weighted UCITS ETF, and a fixed-income ETF, the Amundi Global Government Bond GDP Weighted UCITS ETF [2].
These ETFs are designed for investors seeking solutions to challenge diversification of market capitalization weighted exposure and looking to reflect the footprint of the global economy, by weighing countries according to their share of global GDP[3].
Benoit Sorel, Head of ETF & Index business line at Amundi commented: “Today’s market environment requires investors to strengthen the resilience of their portfolio and adapt to an investment landscape where diversification is one of the most effective response. Backed by our product innovation DNA, we are pleased to introduce these new tools, which allow clients to capture global growth on the long-term by reflecting the economic footprint of each region, and to broaden diversification through a balanced allocation across geographies.”
A GDP-weighted approach more accurately captures the economic footprint of each region, increasing exposure to emerging economies and Europe, areas which remain under-represented in traditional market-capitalisation indices despite their contribution to global growth.China and Emerging countries account for more than 40% of global GDP[4], and continue to offer the strongest growth prospects. This approach can help investors capture the long-term growth potential of these economies while reducing reliance on a small number of large companies or dominant markets within a global allocation.
[1] Source: Amundi – 26 May 2026. The two ETFs mentioned above are the first of their kind in the UCITS ETF Market tracking their respective indices.
[2] Investment involves risks. For more information regarding the investment objectives and the risks of the fund, please refer to the Key Information Documents (KID) and the prospectus.
[3] For more information regarding the index methodology, please refer to index provider website.
[4] IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
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