WisdomTree Buys Atlantic House for £150m, Plans 15–20 Outcome ETFs, Forecasts Gold at $5,500
WisdomTree completed a £150m acquisition of Atlantic House, adding £4.1bn in AUM and raising total assets to $163.19bn while expanding defined outcome and derivatives-based strategies and planning 15–20 new defined outcome ETFs over 18 months. It also forecasts gold reaching $5,500 by Q1 2027 based on central bank policy risks.
1. Acquisition of Atlantic House
WisdomTree has completed a £150m purchase of Atlantic House, a London-based active investment firm managing about £4.1bn in assets. The transaction closed following its March announcement and is subject to customary price adjustments.
2. Strategic Expansion and AUM Growth
The deal raises WisdomTree’s global assets under management to approximately $163.19bn, adding defined outcome and derivatives-based strategies alongside Atlantic House’s specialist team. WisdomTree plans to launch 15–20 defined outcome ETFs worldwide over the next 18 months and extends its UK wealth market presence and European distribution reach.
3. Gold Price Forecast
WisdomTree projects gold prices to reach $5,500 by Q1 2027, citing rising central bank policy risks. This forecast underscores the firm’s outlook on precious metals as a hedge against tightening monetary conditions.