Corgi plans to launch 1,000 new exchange-traded funds this year [1].
The scale of the rollout suggests a significant bet on the diversification of thematic investing. While artificial intelligence has dominated the market, Corgi is targeting a broader range of themes to capture shifting investor demand.
CEO Nico Laqua detailed the strategy during an appearance on CNBC’s ‘ETF Edge’ with host Dominic Chu. Laqua said the firm intends to bring the 1,000 funds to market in 2026 [1], [2]. The move comes as the firm seeks to leverage a revival in thematic ETFs that extend beyond the tech sector.
Historically, thematic funds have focused on specific trends or niches. Corgi's aggressive expansion aims to provide a wider array of these options for investors who are looking for alternatives to AI-centric portfolios. The firm believes there is substantial room for growth in active and thematic ETFs that track various global trends [1].
The timing of the launch aligns with a broader market trend where investors are diversifying their holdings. By introducing a massive volume of products, Corgi is positioning itself to capture a wide net of thematic interests, ranging from environmental shifts to demographic changes, that may not have had dedicated investment vehicles previously.
Laqua said the goal is to ride the current wave of interest in these specialized funds [1], [2]. The firm's approach focuses on the ability to scale thematic offerings quickly to meet market appetite.
“Corgi plans to launch 1,000 new exchange-traded funds this year.”
The planned launch of 1,000 ETFs represents an attempt to industrialize the creation of thematic investment products. If successful, Corgi could shift the market from a few dominant 'mega-themes' like AI toward a hyper-fragmented landscape of niche themes. However, the sheer volume of launches may test the liquidity and sustainability of smaller, highly specific funds in a competitive brokerage environment.
