Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About REFA

What does REFA invest in?

The Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF (REFA) dedicates a minimum of 80% of its total assets, including any capital acquired through borrowing, to investments in equity securities. These holdings comprise a variety of instruments, such as ordinary shares traded on local exchanges, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), all issued by companies based in developed international economies. The fund's underlying index is derived from a specific, narrower selection of companies chosen from a broader initial investment universe. It is important to note that this fund operates on a non-diversified basis.

What is the expense ratio of REFA?

Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF (REFA) charges an expense ratio of 0.32%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is REFA?

Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF (REFA) manages $5.9M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is REFA actively managed or an index fund?

REFA's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was REFA launched?

Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF (REFA) launched in December 2025 and is managed by Columbia Threadneedle.

How has REFA performed?

REFA's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.