Cohen & Steers Launches Future of Energy Active ETF with $189M AUM
CNS•Cohen & Steers has converted its Future of Energy mutual fund into an actively managed ETF called CSEN with $189 million in initial assets. This addition boosts its actively managed real assets and alternative income ETF platform to over $1 billion in assets under management.
1. Fund Conversion Completed
Cohen & Steers completed the conversion of the Future of Energy Fund (MLOIX) into the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Active ETF (CSEN) on Nasdaq, launching with $189 million in assets. The seamless transition aligns the fund structure with investor demand for intraday liquidity and transparent pricing.
2. Platform Expansion Reaches $1 Billion
With the inclusion of CSEN, the firm’s suite of actively managed real assets and alternative income ETFs now exceeds $1 billion in assets under management. This growth underscores scaling success as investors seek specialized, research-driven solutions in real asset strategies.
3. Active Energy Investment Thesis
Portfolio Manager Tyler Rosenlicht emphasizes the ETF’s mandate to capture opportunities across the full energy value chain—from hydrocarbons to renewables. The strategy rests on the view that rising global energy demand and attractive sector valuations will drive long-term growth for active managers.
