Voya Investment Management announced the launch of three actively managed exchange‑traded funds, with two funds—Voya Ultra Short Income (VUSI) and Voya Core Bond (VCOB)—going live in November and a third, Voya Multi‑Sector Income (VMSB), scheduled for a December debut. The November launches provide investors with new income‑focused strategies that target yields of 4‑5% for VUSI and 3‑4% for VCOB, while the December product seeks opportunistic credit exposure with a target yield of 5‑6%.
VUSI focuses on high‑yield corporate and investment‑grade bonds, offering an expense ratio of 0.35%. VCOB tracks a broad fixed‑income index and carries a 0.25% expense ratio. VMSB, managed by the Multi‑Sector Fixed Income team, blends high‑income and opportunistic credit strategies and has a 0.40% expense ratio. The Multi‑Sector Fixed Income team, which oversees $43 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025, will oversee all three ETFs.
Voya Investment Management manages approximately $366 billion in assets, positioning the firm to capture fee income from the new ETFs while reinforcing its fixed‑income expertise. The launch expands Voya’s distribution footprint, allowing the firm to offer scalable, actively managed solutions to both institutional and retail investors in a low‑yield environment.
The new ETFs tap into a growing demand for actively managed fixed‑income products, a trend driven by investors’ search for yield and alpha in a market where traditional bond yields have remained subdued. By adding these ETFs, Voya broadens its product suite, potentially attracting new capital flows and generating additional fee income as assets accumulate under management.
Eric Stein, Global Chief Investment Officer, said the ETFs “extend Voya’s industry‑leading fixed‑income platform and leverage our expertise to deliver scalable, agile solutions.” Tiffani Potesta, Head of Distribution, added that the launch “represents the first step in building a comprehensive ETF lineup that reflects our strengths and meets evolving client demands.”
Analysts are monitoring the launch as part of Voya’s broader strategy to diversify its product offerings and enhance its competitive positioning against larger ETF providers. While the announcement did not trigger a direct market reaction, it signals Voya’s commitment to expanding its fee‑generating capabilities in a challenging fixed‑income landscape.
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