ETF Expertise

Hewes has represented ETF issuers and innovators for more than three decades — since the earliest days of the exchange-traded fund industry. Since 1993, we’ve worked with 20+ asset management clients on 250+ ETFs representing more than $150 billion in assets, as of 2026, across nearly every corner of the ETF landscape: index-based, active equity, alternatives, commodities, fixed income, options income, quant and factor, leveraged and inverse, and crypto strategies.

Firsts we’ve helped bring to market

First ETF Launch: Represented the launch of one of the first exchange-traded funds ever brought to market, in 1996.

Leveraged & Inverse ETFs: Supported the launch of the first leveraged and inverse ETFs, in 2006.

Managed Futures: Represented the ETF that helped mainstream managed futures as an accessible, exchange-traded strategy.

Bitcoin-Linked ETFs: Represented the first U.S. bitcoin-linked ETF.

ETF Conversions: Supported one of the largest ETF conversions ever completed at launch.

Voices we represent

Hewes has represented some of the most recognized names in asset management, including:

• Rob Arnott (Syzygy, formerly Research Affiliates)

• Jeremy Grantham (GMO)

• Sarah Ketterer (Causeway)

• Chris Davis (Davis)

• Michael Sapir (ProShares)

• Elizabeth Dillon (Pictet)

• Meb Faber (Cambria)

• Andrew Beer (DBi)

Frequently asked questions

How long has Hewes worked with ETF issuers?

More than 30 years, since the earliest days of the exchange-traded fund industry.

What types of ETFs has Hewes represented?

Index-based, active equity, alternatives, commodities, fixed income, options income, quant and factor, leveraged and inverse, and crypto ETFs.

How many clients and ETFs has Hewes worked with?

20+ clients on 250+ ETFs representing more than $150 billion in assets, as of 2026.