CSIO Overview

Announcement of Conversion: Cohen & Steers has announced plans to convert its Future of Energy Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Implications for Investors: This conversion aims to provide investors with more flexibility and potentially lower costs associated with investing in the energy sector.

New ETF Launches: Cohen & Steers has introduced two new actively managed ETFs, the Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Opportunities Active ETF (CSIO) and the Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred & Income Active ETF (CSSD), expanding its offerings to a total of five active ETFs.

Investment Focus: CSIO targets global infrastructure companies with a focus on sustained growth themes, while CSSD aims to provide income with lower interest rate exposure through short-duration investment-grade preferred securities.

Market Demand: The firm is responding to increasing investor demand for actively managed ETFs, particularly from wealth managers looking for alternatives to traditional investment strategies.

Strategic Growth: Cohen & Steers is building its active ETF platform, leveraging its expertise in real assets and offering features like intraday liquidity, transparency, and tax efficiency to attract investors.