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ETF Securities
Legal namestring
ETF Securities USA LLC
Websiteurl
etfsecurities.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2003
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
London
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
precious metals ETFs, physical commodity funds, palladium ETF, silver ETF, exchange-traded commodities
Industry1 code
1Commodity & Precious Metals ETFs (Physical, Futures)
CodeFSAAAFAGPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Open-End Investment Funds525910
SIC code1 code
  • Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers6221
Product category
Exchange-Traded Funds (Precious Metals)
Social media profiles2 records
Cost components5 values
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

ETF Securities is an ETF sponsor that issues and manages physically-backed exchange-traded funds tracking spot prices of precious metals such as silver, palladium, and gold. Its products include the abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) and the abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR), giving investors exchange-listed exposure to physical commodities without direct custody of the underlying metals.

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Product overview1 text field

ETF Securities is an ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) provider that was acquired by Mirae Asset Global Investments as part of its global ETF business expansion strategy. The company operates in the physical commodity ETF space, with products tracking precious metals such as silver and palladium. Following its acquisition by Mirae Asset, the firm is integrated into Mirae Asset's broader global ETF network spanning South Korea, the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan. Specific product details for ETF Securities are not available in the provided source data.

Product and service2 records
1abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL)
CategoryCommodity ETF — Palladium
Description

Physically-backed exchange-traded fund tracking the spot price of palladium, providing investors with regulated, exchange-listed exposure to physical palladium without direct custody of the underlying metal. Sponsored by ETF Securities USA LLC.

2abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR)
CategoryCommodity ETF — Silver
Description

Physically-backed exchange-traded fund tracking the spot price of silver, providing investors with regulated, exchange-listed exposure to physical silver without direct custody of the underlying metal. Sponsored by ETF Securities.

Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Mirae Asset Global Investments
Strategic tierFlagship / CoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

ETF Securities was acquired by Mirae Asset Global Investments as part of a broader strategy to expand its global ETF business. Mirae Asset tripled its ETF AUM to W300 trillion (~$209.2 billion) over four years, and ETF Securities serves as a key component of this expansion across markets including South Korea, the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan.

Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1State Street Global Advisors (SPDR)
TypeDirect peer
Description

State Street's SPDR unit sponsors SPDR Gold Shares and other physical precious-metals ETFs. It is the most direct competitor to ETF Securities' physically-backed PALL and SIVR products in terms of underlying assets, structure, and target investor base.

2BlackRock (iShares)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

iShares is the world's largest ETF sponsor, offering broad commodity exposures including iShares Gold Trust and diversified commodity products. It competes head-on in commodity ETF listings while operating at far greater scale and distribution reach.

3abrdn
TypeDirect peer
Description

abrdn (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investments) historically co-branded the PALL and SIVR products originated by ETF Securities. It remains a directly comparable sponsor of physically-backed precious metals ETFs with overlapping products and shelf space.

4WisdomTree
TypeDirect peer
Description

WisdomTree sponsors a suite of commodity and precious-metals ETFs serving institutional and retail investors. Its product line and target audience closely mirror ETF Securities' physical-metal offerings.

5VanEck
TypeDirect peer
Description

VanEck sponsors gold, precious-metals, and broader commodity ETFs (e.g., VanEck Merk Gold). It competes with ETF Securities in physically-backed precious-metal exposures and pursues similar retail/institutional buyers.

6Sprott Asset Management
TypeDirect peer
Description

Sprott operates Sprott Physical Bullion Trusts and other physically-backed precious-metals vehicles. The structure and target investor profile parallel ETF Securities' PALL and SIVR offerings.

7Invesco
TypeDirect peer
Description

Invesco sponsors Invesco Physical Platinum/Palladium and other physically-backed precious-metals ETFs. It is a direct competitor with overlapping investor segments and similar product economics.

8Global X
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global X is a sister company under Mirae Asset following the same acquisition wave as ETF Securities. It is a directly comparable thematic ETF sponsor now sharing parent-company distribution and infrastructure.

9GraniteShares
TypeEmerging player
Description

GraniteShares is a niche commodity-ETF sponsor offering physically-backed products in precious and battery metals. It overlaps with ETF Securities' physical-metals mandate but at smaller scale and narrower product breadth.

10ProShares
TypeDirect peer
Description

ProShares is a major sponsor of commodity-focused ETFs (including futures-based precious-metals products). It is a directly comparable ETF competitor serving overlapping institutional and retail commodity-allocation flows.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Technology focused
No
API detail
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Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds3 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors3 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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ETF Securities

Exchange-Traded Funds (Precious Metals)etfsecurities.com

ETF Securities firmographics

Firmographics
Name
ETF Securities
Legal name
ETF Securities USA LLC
Website
https://etfsecurities.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2003
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

ETF Securities industry classification

Industry
Product category
Exchange-Traded Funds (Precious Metals)
NAICS
Open-End Investment Funds (525910)
SIC
Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221)
akta.pro primary industry
Commodity & Precious Metals ETFs (Physical, Futures) (FSAAAFAG)

Keywords

  • Precious metals ETFs
  • Physical commodity funds
  • Palladium ETF
  • Silver ETF
  • Exchange-traded commodities

Where ETF Securities is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
London
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Markets served

ETF Securities business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

ETF Securities product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ETF Securities is an ETF sponsor that issues and manages physically-backed exchange-traded funds tracking spot prices of precious metals such as silver, palladium, and gold. Its products include the abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) and the abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR), giving investors exchange-listed exposure to physical commodities without direct custody of the underlying metals.

Product overview

ETF Securities is an ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) provider that was acquired by Mirae Asset Global Investments as part of its global ETF business expansion strategy. The company operates in the physical commodity ETF space, with products tracking precious metals such as silver and palladium. Following its acquisition by Mirae Asset, the firm is integrated into Mirae Asset's broader global ETF network spanning South Korea, the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan. Specific product details for ETF Securities are not available in the provided source data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) Physically-backed exchange-traded fund tracking the spot price of palladium, providing investors with regulated, exchange-listed exposure to physical palladium without direct custody of the underlying metal. Sponsored by ETF Securities USA LLC.
  • abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) Physically-backed exchange-traded fund tracking the spot price of silver, providing investors with regulated, exchange-listed exposure to physical silver without direct custody of the underlying metal. Sponsored by ETF Securities.

Companies that use ETF Securities

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

ETF Securities technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

ETF Securities partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Mirae Asset Global Investmentsflagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETF Securities was acquired by Mirae Asset Global Investments as part of a broader strategy to expand its global ETF business. Mirae Asset tripled its ETF AUM to W300 trillion (~$209.2 billion) over four years, and ETF Securities serves as a key component of this expansion across markets including South Korea, the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

ETF Securities competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • State Street Global Advisors (SPDR): State Street's SPDR unit sponsors SPDR Gold Shares and other physical precious-metals ETFs. It is the most direct competitor to ETF Securities' physically-backed PALL and SIVR products in terms of underlying assets, structure, and target investor base.
  • abrdn: abrdn (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investments) historically co-branded the PALL and SIVR products originated by ETF Securities. It remains a directly comparable sponsor of physically-backed precious metals ETFs with overlapping products and shelf space.
  • WisdomTree: WisdomTree sponsors a suite of commodity and precious-metals ETFs serving institutional and retail investors. Its product line and target audience closely mirror ETF Securities' physical-metal offerings.
  • VanEck: VanEck sponsors gold, precious-metals, and broader commodity ETFs (e.g., VanEck Merk Gold). It competes with ETF Securities in physically-backed precious-metal exposures and pursues similar retail/institutional buyers.
  • Sprott Asset Management: Sprott operates Sprott Physical Bullion Trusts and other physically-backed precious-metals vehicles. The structure and target investor profile parallel ETF Securities' PALL and SIVR offerings.
  • Invesco: Invesco sponsors Invesco Physical Platinum/Palladium and other physically-backed precious-metals ETFs. It is a direct competitor with overlapping investor segments and similar product economics.
  • Global X: Global X is a sister company under Mirae Asset following the same acquisition wave as ETF Securities. It is a directly comparable thematic ETF sponsor now sharing parent-company distribution and infrastructure.
  • ProShares: ProShares is a major sponsor of commodity-focused ETFs (including futures-based precious-metals products). It is a directly comparable ETF competitor serving overlapping institutional and retail commodity-allocation flows.

Broad incumbents

  • BlackRock (iShares): iShares is the world's largest ETF sponsor, offering broad commodity exposures including iShares Gold Trust and diversified commodity products. It competes head-on in commodity ETF listings while operating at far greater scale and distribution reach.

Emerging players

  • GraniteShares: GraniteShares is a niche commodity-ETF sponsor offering physically-backed products in precious and battery metals. It overlaps with ETF Securities' physical-metals mandate but at smaller scale and narrower product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

ETF Securities social profiles

Digital presence

ETF Securities financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

ETF Securities leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

ETF Securities funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

ETF Securities M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ETF Securities

What does ETF Securities do?

ETF Securities is an ETF sponsor that issues and manages physically-backed exchange-traded funds tracking spot prices of precious metals such as silver, palladium, and gold. Its products include the abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) and the abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR), giving investors exchange-listed exposure to physical commodities without direct custody of the underlying metals.

Is ETF Securities a public or private company?

ETF Securities is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was ETF Securities founded?

ETF Securities was founded in 2003. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is ETF Securities based?

ETF Securities is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

Who are ETF Securities's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are State Street Global Advisors (SPDR), abrdn, WisdomTree, VanEck, Sprott Asset Management, Invesco, Global X and ProShares. BlackRock (iShares) is listed as a broad incumbent. GraniteShares is listed as an emerging player.

Does ETF Securities have an API?

No public API is recorded for ETF Securities.

What industry is ETF Securities in?

ETF Securities's product category is Exchange-Traded Funds (Precious Metals). Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAAAFAG, Commodity & Precious Metals ETFs (Physical, Futures). Its NAICS code is 525910 and its SIC code is 6221.

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Defense WorldShort Interest in abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:PALL) Expands By 94.9%Short interest in the abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) surged 94.9% in March, rising from 391,827 shares as of March 15th to 763,864 shares as of March 31st, representing 12.7% of the fund's outstanding shares. Several institutional investors including PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Harbour Investments Inc., and others disclosed new or increased stakes in the ETF during the fourth quarter. The fund tracks palladium spot price movements and is sponsored by ETF Securities USA LLC.Fintech Hong KongHTF Securities, Alchemy Pay Approved to Offer Virtual Asset Advisory in Hong KongAlchemy Pay has upgraded HTF Securities Limited's Type 4 (Advising on Securities) license to include virtual asset advisory services in Hong Kong, in collaboration with the SFC-regulated HTF Securities. 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This license enhancement represents the first phase of Alchemy Pay and HTF Group's plan to extend regulatory permissions to include Virtual Asset Dealing and Management Services under Types 1 and 9. The advancement follows a model adopted by leading Hong Kong financial institutions and reinforces Alchemy Pay's broader strategy of bridging fiat and crypto markets through compliant infrastructure.The Korea HeraldMirae Asset hits W300tr milestone in global ETF pushMirae Asset Global Investments announced its ETF assets under management surpassed 300 trillion won ($209.2 billion) as of Friday, tripling in size over four years and ranking the firm 12th among global ETF managers. The company has expanded internationally through acquisitions including Horizons ETFs in Canada (2011), Global X in the US (2018), and ETF Securities in Australia (2022), growing its US business from 8 trillion won to 113 trillion won. The firm now offers 715 ETF products across 13 regions, outpacing global ETF market growth with an average annual growth rate of 38.8 percent over the past decade versus the global rate of 20.8 percent.Money ManagementETF Securities launches hydrogen-focused ETFETF Securities has launched a new hydrogen-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the Solactive Global Hydrogen ESG index. The fund targets pure-play companies involved in hydrogen fuel cells, infrastructure, and production while excluding fossil fuel entities through an ESG filter. This launch positions ETF Securities to compete for demand in the clean energy sector alongside recent entrants like Betashares and VanEck.PR NewswireAberdeen Standard Investments Broadens U.S. Business With Addition Of ETF Securities U.S.Aberdeen Standard Investments announced on April 27, 2018 the acquisition of the U.S. business of specialist commodity ETP provider ETF Securities for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds commodity-based ETFs and Smart Beta capabilities to ASI's suite of investment solutions, with ETF Securities' U.S. operations managing $2.8 billion in assets as of the acquisition date. ASI stated this acquisition enables it to offer investment solutions across all vehicle types, strengthening its ability to meet evolving client needs in the U.S. market.GlobeNewswireWisdomTree Completes Acquisition of ETF Securities’ European Exchange-Traded Commodity, Currency and Short-and-Leveraged BusinessWisdomTree completed its acquisition of ETF Securities' European exchange-traded commodity, currency and short-and-leveraged business, which includes $17.6 billion in assets under management as of April 10, 2018. The deal, valued at $523 million in cash and stock, raised WisdomTree's global AUM to approximately $63.4 billion and placed it as the largest independent ETP provider by AUM.PR NewswireETF Securities' Broad Commodity ETF Exceeds $125 Million in AssetsThe ETFS Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (Ticker: BCI), launched by ETF Securities on March 30, 2017, surpassed $125 million in assets under management in January 2018. With an expense ratio of 0.29%, BCI is positioned as the lowest cost K-1 free commodity ETF available to US investors. ETF Securities executives cited expectations for commodity market recovery in 2018, driven by steady demand, tight supplies, and investor interest in diversification beyond traditional equities and fixed income.GlobeNewswireWisdomTree to Acquire $18 Billion European Exchange-Traded Commodity, Currency and Short-and-Leveraged Business From ETF SecuritiesWisdomTree agreed to acquire ETF Securities' European exchange-traded commodity, currency, and short-and-leveraged business, which holds $17.6 billion in assets under management. The deal involves $253 million in cash and stock consideration, valued at $611 million, and is expected to close in late Q1 2018.PR NewswireInvestors Gain Access to Broad Commodities in K-1 Free ETF SuiteETF Securities launched a suite of three commodity ETFs (BCI, BCD, BEF) on NYSE Arca on March 31, 2017, marketed as the lowest-cost diversified commodity ETFs in the US with a K-1 free '40 Act structure. The funds track Bloomberg Commodity Indices (BCOM), providing investors access to global commodities including energy, metals, and agriculture contracts without the traditional K-1 tax filing requirements. The offering targets investors seeking commodity exposure during the longest commodity rally in five years, democratizing access to a market previously available only through costly structures.