December 2025 ETF Launches: 3 Standout Funds to Consider

Group 1: New ETF Launches - In December, 128 new ETFs were launched, expanding the range of investment options available to investors [1] - Three notable ETFs include the Harbor AI Inflection Strategy ETF (EPAI), Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF (MATE), and AOT Software Platform ETF (AOTS) [1][8] Group 2: Harbor AI Inflection Strategy ETF (EPAI) - The EPAI ETF, launched by Harbor Distributors and Earnest Partners, focuses on AI equities and charges an 88 basis point fee [2] - The strategy emphasizes companies involved in AI infrastructure, cost reduction, and second-order beneficiaries from the AI revolution [3] - The investment approach is based on strong business fundamentals, revenue growth, and cash flows, applying a bottom-up investment process [4] Group 3: Man Active Trend Enhanced ETF (MATE) - MATE, introduced by Man Group Plc., charges a 97 basis point fee and combines U.S. equity exposure with a global futures overlay [5] - The strategy employs a systematic, trend-following approach using leverage to achieve 100% exposure across its substrategies [6] Group 4: AOT Software Platform ETF (AOTS) - AOTS, launched by AOT Invest LLC, tracks an index of software-driven firms and charges a 49 basis point fee [7] - The ETF focuses on enterprise software and cloud infrastructure, requiring firms to have a positive price-to-earnings ratio for inclusion [7] - The index weights companies with over 50% software revenue more heavily, incorporating factors like cost of goods sold relative to revenue [7] Group 5: Investment Implications - The new ETFs, particularly AOTS and EPAI, provide diverse tech exposure, which can mitigate concentration risk associated with large-cap tech firms [8] - MATE offers a unique perspective on equities by integrating futures and U.S. equity focus, contributing to the expanding ETF universe [8]