If your firm is gearing up to bring a new ETF to market or improve the traction of an existing fund, this checklist gives you the structure and insights to launch with purpose. It’s not just theory, it’s a tactical guide designed to help you move faster, reach the right investors, and make every marketing effort count.
 
              
            
Download this free checklist to launch your ETF with clarity and impact.
With this checklist, you’ll get:
A step-by-step ETF marketing framework
Best practices across digital, media, and PR channels
Tips to identify and engage your target investors
Optimization strategies for pre- and post-launch
Proven tactics from ETF marketing experts
This checklist breaks down the key components of a successful ETF marketing plan, giving you the tools to define your audience, build a winning strategy, create investor-ready content, and stay compliant every step of the way.
Learn how to segment and target retail investors, financial advisors, and institutions effectively.
Get step-by-step guidance on building omnichannel marketing plans, including email, SEM, and programmatic advertising.
Create compelling materials tailored to different stages of the investor journey, from awareness to decision-making.
Discover tools for tracking KPIs, refining messaging, and boosting ROI through data-driven optimizations.
Simplify regulatory complexities with a checklist to ensure all marketing efforts align with legal requirements.
We’ve answered the most common questions about what’s inside the guide, who it’s for, and how it can help your firm drive measurable results.
This guide gives you a complete ETF marketing checklist, including a step-by-step framework for launching your fund, best practices across digital and traditional channels, tips for targeting investors, and tools for optimizing performance. It’s a practical roadmap designed to help you launch with clarity, confidence, and compliance.
It helps your firm by providing a proven marketing structure—saving time, reducing guesswork, and helping your team focus on what moves the needle. With clear investor targeting, content strategies, and performance tracking tools, you’ll be better equipped to launch and grow ETFs in a competitive marketplace.
This checklist is for ETF issuers, asset managers, financial marketers, and product leads who want to drive awareness, attract investors, and ensure a successful fund launch. Whether you're preparing for your first ETF or refining your go-to-market approach, this guide is built to support your goals.
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