The National Commission for Securities and Stock Market has allowed the circulation of securities from five more foreign exchange-traded funds (ETF) from Germany and Ireland in Ukraine. This decision opens up new opportunities for Ukrainian investors amidst integration with the European financial market.
Licensed depositary institutions and securities traders will now be able to account for these investment funds and offer them to Ukrainian investors. The National Commission’s press service reported that the depositary institution “Altera Finance” submitted the applications for admission. As of now, these funds are not yet accounted for in the Central Depository of Ukraine system, but they can be accounted for through the National Depository of Ukraine in collaboration with the international depository-clearing establishment Clearstream Banking Luxembourg.
Before the decision was made, the Financial Monitoring Department verified the issuers, confirming their compliance with necessary standards and absence from the state sanctions register. All five funds belong to the UCITS ETF category, which operate based on European collective investment principles. They regulate the share of securities from one issuer in the portfolio and require the assets to be held in an independent depositary bank.
The commission emphasized that investments in ETFs do not guarantee profit, as the level depends on market conditions and includes brokerage commissions and fund expenses. However, the expansion of the list of available foreign securities will contribute to expanding the toolkit for long-term investments by Ukrainian investors.
This step is part of efforts aimed at integrating the Ukrainian capital market with the European financial infrastructure. It is noteworthy that in July 2026, the Ukrainian investment platform Resist.UA launched the Resist 2.0 fund, which focuses on financing technologies for Ukrainian defense.
| Country | Number of ETFs |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3 |
| Ireland | 2 |
