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.

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.