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    UNITED STATES

    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

    Washington, D.C. 20549

     

    FORM N-CSR

     

    CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
    MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

     

    Investment Company Act file number

    811-22255

     

    Columbia ETF Trust II

    (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

     

    225 Franklin Street
    Boston, MA

     

    02110

    (Address of principal executive offices)

     

    (Zip code)

     

    Christopher O. Petersen, Esq.

    c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

    225 Franklin Street

    Boston, Massachusetts 02110

     

    Ryan Larrenaga

    c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
    225 Franklin Street
    Boston, MA 02110

    (Name and address of agent for service)

     

    Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

    (800) 345-6611

     

     

    Date of fiscal year end:

    March 31

     

     

    Date of reporting period:

    March 31, 2019

     

     

    Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

     

    A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

     


     

    Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

     


    ANNUAL REPORT

    March 31, 2019

    COLUMBIA ETF TRUST II

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

    Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds' annual and semiannual shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Funds' website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/etfs), and each time a report is posted you will be notified by mail and provided with a website address to access the report.

    If you have already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Funds electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank).

    You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive paper reports will apply to all Columbia Funds held in your account.



    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

     
    Fund at a Glance  

    2

      
    Manager Discussion of Fund Performance  

    5

      

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

     
    Fund at a Glance  

    7

      
    Manager Discussion of Fund Performance  

    10

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

     
    Fund at a Glance  

    12

      
    Manager Discussion of Fund Performance  

    15

      

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

     
    Fund at a Glance  

    17

      
    Manager Discussion of Fund Performance  

    20

      

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

     
    Fund at a Glance  

    22

      
    Manager Discussion of Fund Performance  

    24

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

     
    Fund at a Glance  

    26

      
    Manager Discussion of Fund Performance  

    28

      

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

     
    Fund at a Glance  

    30

      
    Manager Discussion of Fund Performance  

    32

      
    Understanding Your Fund's Expenses  

    34

      
    Frequency Distribution of Premiums and Discounts  

    35

      
    Portfolio of Investments  

    37

      
    Statement of Assets and Liabilities  

    62

      
    Statement of Operations  

    65

      
    Statement of Changes in Net Assets  

    68

      
    Financial Highlights  

    72

      
    Notes to Financial Statements  

    79

      
    Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm  

    91

      
    Federal Income Tax Information  

    92

      
    Trustees and Officers  

    93

      
    Additional Information  

    99

      

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019



    FUND AT A GLANCE

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

    Investment objective

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Beyond BRICs Net of Tax Index.

    Portfolio management

    Christopher Lo, CFA

    Portfolio Manager

    Managed Fund since 2016

    The Board of Trustees of Columbia ETF Trust II, based upon the recommendation of the Investment Manager, determined to close and liquidate the Fund. The last day of trading for the Fund on the NYSE Arca Exchange is expected to be June 14, 2019. On or about June 21, 2019, the Fund will make a liquidating distribution to remaining shareholders equal to the shareholder's proportionate interest in the net assets of the Fund.

    Average annual total returns (%) (for period ended March 31, 2019)  

     

    Inception

     

    1 Year

     

    5 Years

     

    Life

     

    Market Price

     

    08/15/12

      

    -10.15

       

    -1.43

       

    -0.01

      

    Net Asset Value

     

    08/15/12

      

    -9.46

       

    -1.25

       

    0.01

      

    Tracked Index(1)

        

    -9.01

       

    -0.02

       

    1.57

      

    (1) The Tracked Index reflects the Indxx Beyond BRICs Index through October 25, 2013 and the FTSE Beyond BRICs Net of Tax Index USD thereafter.

    All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Fund's former investment manager or Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager). Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

    The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/etfs.

    Columbia Management took over portfolio management in September 2016 upon its acquisition of the Fund's previous investment manager.

    The price used to calculate Market Price return is based on the midpoint of the 4:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) bid/ask spread on the NYSE and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.

    The Fund's shares may trade above or below their net asset value. The net asset value of the Fund will generally fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund's holdings. The market prices of shares, however, will generally fluctuate in accordance with changes in net asset value as well as the relative supply of, and demand for, shares on the exchange. The trading price of shares may deviate significantly from the net asset value.

    The FTSE Beyond BRICs Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to represent the performance of a diversified basket of 90 liquid companies in emerging and frontier markets excluding Brazil, Russia, India, China (BRIC), Taiwan and Argentina as defined by FTSE's Country Classification System. The index has 75% exposure to emerging markets and 25% to frontier markets at rebalance.

    Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
    2



    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

    Performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment (August 15, 2012 — March 31, 2019)

    The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund's inception, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes or brokerage commissions that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

    Top ten holdings (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Naspers, Ltd. N Shares (South Africa)

      

    3.6

      

    Qatar National Bank QPSC (Qatar)

      

    2.6

      

    PTT PCL NVDR (Thailand)

      

    2.5

      

    America Movil SAB de CV Series L (Mexico)

      

    2.3

      

    Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV Series UBD (Mexico)

      

    2.3

      

    PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (Indonesia)

      

    2.2

      

    Banca Transilvania SA (Romania)

      

    2.1

      

    Safaricom PLC (Kenya)

      

    2.1

      

    National Bank of Kuwait SAKP (Kuwait)

      

    2.1

      

    Guaranty Trust Bank PLC (Nigeria)

      

    2.1

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).

    For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

    Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

    Country breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Bangladesh

      

    5.5

      

    Chile

      

    3.4

      

    Colombia

      

    0.6

      

    Czech Republic

      

    0.4

      

    Hungary

      

    1.2

      

    Indonesia

      

    9.4

      

    Kenya

      

    3.4

      

    Kuwait

      

    2.9

      

    Malaysia

      

    8.2

      

    Mexico

      

    11.1

      

    Morocco

      

    3.8

      

    Nigeria

      

    3.9

      

    Philippines

      

    3.5

      

    Qatar

      

    3.9

      

    Romania

      

    2.1

      

    South Africa

      

    14.8

      

    Thailand

      

    12.4

      

    United Arab Emirates

      

    3.0

      

    United States(a)

      

    0.5

      

    Vietnam

      

    6.0

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Country Breakdown is based primarily on issuer's place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and excludes investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

    (a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
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    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

    Equity sector breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Communication Services

      

    14.0

      

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    5.4

      

    Consumer Staples

      

    8.7

      

    Energy

      

    4.8

      

    Financials

      

    43.5

      

    Health Care

      

    3.5

      

    Industrials

      

    2.9

      

    Materials

      

    9.1

      

    Real Estate

      

    3.7

      

    Utilities

      

    4.4

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF (BBRC)

    For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2019, the Fund returned -9.46% based on net asset value (NAV) and -10.15% based on market price. The Fund's Tracked Index, the FTSE Beyond BRICS Index, returned -9.01%.

    The Fund's NAV on March 31, 2018 was $19.49, and it ended the annual period on March 31, 2019 with an NAV of $16.70. The Fund's market price on March 31, 2019 was $16.66 per share.

    Emerging market equities struggled amid escalating trade tensions and more

    Emerging market equities underperformed both U.S. and developed market international equities during the annual period. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) returned -7.41% during the annual period, as compared to S&P 500 Index and MSCI EAFE Index (Net) returns of 9.50% and -3.71%, respectively, for the same time period.

    Emerging market equities had a challenging start to the annual period, primarily because of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, a hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and resultant currency pressures. Fed tightening, rising bond yields and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on emerging market currencies. Emerging market equities declined in the third quarter of 2018 as well. The quarter started positively with political developments in Latin America. Brazilian equities initially rebounded, driven by strong earnings results and reduced political uncertainty. Positive trade rhetoric from the Mexican president-elect also boosted investor sentiment, as his inclination toward a re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and maintaining fiscal prudence mitigated concerns. However, Chinese equities fell, as the U.S. heightened the trade conflict by threatening to impose tariffs on an additional $267 billion worth of Chinese imports in addition to those already announced. Further, U.S. sanctions and concerns around central bank policy in the face of rising inflation spurred a sell-off in Turkish assets.

    Emerging equity markets, like most global equity markets, ended calendar year 2018 on a down note, led by the threat of slowing global economic growth and tightening liquidity. Emerging market equities remained particularly challenged, primarily around persistent U.S.-China trade tensions and the resultant concerns of a Chinese economic slowdown. The success of Jair Bolsonaro in the Brazilian elections brought some relief for markets as did a subsequent temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war and the accommodative stance of the Chinese government, particularly toward the private sector. But the optimism was short-lived following the arrest of technology company Huawei's Chief Financial Officer. Asian equities broadly suffered, including the equity markets of China, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Elsewhere, falling oil prices and geopolitical tensions dampened Russian equities, though Turkish equities rallied as political tensions began to fade.

    Following on the heels of a trying year in 2018, emerging market equities, like global equities broadly, came roaring back in the first quarter of 2019. Much of the impetus for the strong equity recovery can be attributed to an abrupt change in monetary policy direction by the Fed, where its bias shifted from a tightening mode to a more dovish stance. Other contributing factors to the sharp market turnaround included a sizable fiscal and monetary stimulus program in China, which seems to have had a fairly immediate impact based on leading economic indicators, and progress made on trade talks between the U.S. and China.

    Contributors and detractors

    Constituents in the financials, materials and energy sectors detracted most from the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period. Constituents in the information technology, consumer discretionary and utilities sectors contributed most positively to the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period.

    From a country perspective, constituents in South Africa, Mexico and Malaysia detracted most from the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period. Conversely, constituents in United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Indonesia contributed most positively to the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period.

    Positions in South African communication services provider MTN Group, Vietnamese industrial production company Hoa Phat Group and Mexican telecommunication services provider America Movil detracted most. Each generated a double-digit negative absolute return during the annual period. Positions in United Arab Emirates bank First Abu Dhabi Bank,

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
    5



    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF (BBRC)

    Bangladesh utilities company United Power Generation & Distribution Company and Qatari bank Qatar National Bank contributed most positively. Each generated a double-digit absolute gain during the annual period.

    The MSCI EAFE Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is compiled from a composite of securities markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East and is widely recognized by investors in foreign markets as the measurement index for portfolios of non-North American securities.

    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure market performance of emerging markets.

    The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance.

    Investing involves risks, including the risk of loss of principal. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. The Fund is passively managed and seeks to track the performance of an index. The Fund may not sell a poorly performing security unless it was removed from the index. There is no guarantee that the index will achieve positive returns. Risk exists that the index provider may not follow its methodology for index construction. Errors may result in a negative fund performance. The Fund's net value will generally decline when the market value of its targeted index declines. Foreign investments subject the Fund to risks, including political, economic, market, social and other risks impacting a particular country, as well as to currency instabilities and less stringent financial and accounting standards generally applicable to U.S. issuers. These risks are enhanced for emerging or frontier market issuers. Investment in or exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to currency fluctuation and risk of loss. Investments in small- and mid-cap companies involve risks and volatility greater than investments in larger, more established companies. The Fund concentrates its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent as the underlying index. Although the Fund's shares are listed on an exchange, there can be no assurance that an active, liquid or otherwise orderly trading market for shares will be established or maintained. Active market trading may increase portfolio turnover, transaction costs and tracking error to the targeted index. The Fund may have portfolio turnover, which may cause an adverse cost impact. There may be additional portfolio turnover risk as active market trading of the Fund's shares may cause more frequent creation or redemption activities that could, in certain circumstances, increase the number of portfolio transactions as well as tracking error to the Index and as high levels of transactions increase brokerage and other transaction costs and may result in increased taxable capital gains. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

    The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia ETF are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia ETF. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
    6



    FUND AT A GLANCE

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

    Investment objective

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Beta Thematic Emerging Markets ex-China Index.

    Portfolio management

    Christopher Lo, CFA

    Portfolio Manager

    Managed Fund since 2016

    Average annual total returns (%) (for period ended March 31, 2019)

     

    Inception

     

    1 Year

     

    Life

     

    Market Price

     

    09/02/15

      

    -7.37

       

    11.80

      

    Net Asset Value

     

    09/02/15

      

    -6.38

       

    11.74

      

    MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net)

        

    -7.41

       

    10.51

      

    Beta Thematic Emerging Markets ex-China Index

        

    -8.44

       

    10.19

      

    All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Fund's former investment manager or Columbia Management Investment Advisors, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager). Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

    The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/etfs.

    Columbia Management took over portfolio management in September 2016 upon its acquisition of the Fund's previous investment manager.

    The price used to calculate Market Price return is based on the midpoint of the 4:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) bid/ask spread on the NYSE and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.

    The Fund's shares may trade above or below their net asset value. The net asset value of the Fund will generally fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund's holdings. The market prices of shares, however, will generally fluctuate in accordance with changes in net asset value as well as the relative supply of, and demand for, shares on the exchange. The trading price of shares may deviate significantly from the net asset value.

    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure market performance of emerging markets.

    The Beta Thematic Emerging Markets ex-China Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to provide broad, core emerging markets equity exposure by measuring the stock performance of up to 700 companies, excluding those listed or domiciled in China or Hong Kong.

    Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
    7



    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

    Performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment (September 2, 2015 — March 31, 2019)

    The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund's inception, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes or brokerage commissions that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

    Top ten holdings (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

      

    6.6

      

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

      

    5.4

      

    Infosys, Ltd. ADR (India)

      

    3.5

      

    ICICI Bank, Ltd. ADR (India)

      

    3.5

      

    LUKOIL PJSC ADR (Russia)

      

    2.9

      

    Naspers, Ltd. N Shares (South Africa)

      

    2.7

      

    Petroleo Brasileiro SA Preference Shares (Brazil)

      

    2.2

      

    Vale SA (Brazil)

      

    2.0

      

    Itau Unibanco Holding SA Preference Shares (Brazil)

      

    2.0

      

    BTS Group Holdings PCL NVDR (Thailand)

      

    1.9

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).

    For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

    Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

    Country breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Brazil

      

    9.3

      

    Chile

      

    1.4

      

    India

      

    13.1

      

    Indonesia

      

    3.8

      

    Malaysia

      

    4.0

      

    Mexico

      

    3.5

      

    Philippines

      

    2.3

      

    Poland

      

    2.3

      

    Russia

      

    5.3

      

    South Africa

      

    10.0

      

    South Korea

      

    16.9

      

    Taiwan

      

    19.8

      

    Thailand

      

    6.8

      

    Turkey

      

    0.7

      

    United Kingdom

      

    0.5

      

    United States(a)

      

    0.3

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Country Breakdown is based primarily on issuer's place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and excludes investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

    (a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
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    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

    Equity sector breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Communication Services

      

    3.3

      

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    9.0

      

    Consumer Staples

      

    7.2

      

    Energy

      

    9.4

      

    Financials

      

    24.6

      

    Health Care

      

    3.1

      

    Industrials

      

    5.8

      

    Information Technology

      

    22.7

      

    Materials

      

    11.0

      

    Real Estate

      

    1.8

      

    Utilities

      

    2.1

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
    9



    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF (XCEM)

    For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2019, the Fund returned -6.38% based on net asset value (NAV) and -7.37% based on market price. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) returned -7.41%, and the Beta Thematic Emerging Markets ex-China Index returned -8.44% during the same time period.

    The Fund's NAV on March 31, 2018 was $28.03, and it ended the annual period on March 31, 2019 with an NAV of $25.40. The Fund's market price on March 31, 2019 was $25.51 per share.

    Emerging market equities struggled amid escalating trade tensions and more

    Emerging market equities underperformed both U.S. and developed market international equities during the annual period. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) returned -7.41% during the annual period, as compared to S&P 500 Index and MSCI EAFE Index (Net) returns of 9.50% and -3.71%, respectively, for the same time period.

    Emerging market equities had a challenging start to the annual period, primarily because of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, a hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and resultant currency pressures. Fed tightening, rising bond yields and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on emerging market currencies. Emerging market equities declined in the third quarter of 2018 as well. The quarter started positively with political developments in Latin America. Brazilian equities initially rebounded, driven by strong earnings results and reduced political uncertainty. Positive trade rhetoric from the Mexican president-elect also boosted investor sentiment, as his inclination toward a re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and maintaining fiscal prudence mitigated concerns. However, Chinese equities fell, as the U.S. heightened the trade conflict by threatening to impose tariffs on an additional $267 billion worth of Chinese imports in addition to those already announced. Further, U.S. sanctions and concerns around central bank policy in the face of rising inflation spurred a sell-off in Turkish assets.

    Emerging equity markets, like most global equity markets, ended calendar year 2018 on a down note, led by the threat of slowing global economic growth and tightening liquidity. Emerging market equities remained particularly challenged, primarily around persistent U.S.-China trade tensions and the resultant concerns of a Chinese economic slowdown. The success of Jair Bolsonaro in the Brazilian elections brought some relief for markets as did a subsequent temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war and the accommodative stance of the Chinese government, particularly toward the private sector. But the optimism was short-lived following the arrest of technology company Huawei's Chief Financial Officer. Asian equities broadly suffered, including the equity markets of China, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Elsewhere, falling oil prices and geopolitical tensions dampened Russian equities, though Turkish equities rallied as political tensions began to fade.

    Following on the heels of a trying year in 2018, emerging market equities, like global equities broadly, came roaring back in the first quarter of 2019. Much of the impetus for the strong equity recovery can be attributed to an abrupt change in monetary policy direction by the Fed, where its bias shifted from a tightening mode to a more dovish stance. Other contributing factors to the sharp market turnaround included a sizable fiscal and monetary stimulus program in China, which seems to have had a fairly immediate impact based on leading economic indicators, and progress made on trade talks between the U.S. and China.

    Contributors and detractors

    Constituents in the communication services, industrials and energy sectors contributed most positively to the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period. Constituents in information technology, health care and consumer discretionary detracted most from absolute returns during the annual period.

    From a country perspective, constituents in India, Thailand and Indonesia contributed most positively to the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period. Conversely, constituents in South Korea, South Africa and Turkey detracted most from absolute returns during the annual period.

    Positions in India-based bank Icici Bank, India-based technology services company Infosys and Russian energy company Lukoil contributed most positively. Each generated a double-digit absolute gain during the annual period. Positions in

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF (XCEM)

    South Korea-based biotechnology firm Celltrion, India-based auto manufacturer Tata Motors and South Korea-based electronic equipment and products manufacturer Samsung Electronics detracted most. Each produced a double-digit negative absolute return during the annual period.

    The MSCI EAFE Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is compiled from a composite of securities markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East and is widely recognized by investors in foreign markets as the measurement index for portfolios of non-North American securities.

    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure market performance of emerging markets.

    The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance.

    Investing involves risks, including the risk of loss of principal. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. The Fund is passively managed and seeks to track the performance of an index. The Fund may not sell a poorly performing security unless it was removed from the index. There is no guarantee that the index will achieve positive returns. Risk exists that the index provider may not follow its methodology for index construction. Errors may result in a negative fund performance. The Fund's net value will generally decline when the market value of its targeted index declines. Foreign investments subject the Fund to risks, including political, economic, market, social and other risks impacting a particular country, as well as to currency instabilities and less stringent financial and accounting standards generally applicable to U.S. issuers. These risks are enhanced for emerging or frontier market issuers. Investment in or exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to currency fluctuation and risk of loss. Investments in small- and mid-cap companies involve risks and volatility greater than investments in larger, more established companies. The Fund concentrates its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent as the underlying index. Although the Fund's shares are listed on an exchange, there can be no assurance that an active, liquid or otherwise orderly trading market for shares will be established or maintained. Active market trading may increase portfolio turnover, transaction costs and tracking error to the targeted index. The Fund may have portfolio turnover, which may cause an adverse cost impact. There may be additional portfolio turnover risk as active market trading of the Fund's shares may cause more frequent creation or redemption activities that could, in certain circumstances, increase the number of portfolio transactions as well as tracking error to the Index and as high levels of transactions increase brokerage and other transaction costs and may result in increased taxable capital gains. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

    The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia ETF are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia ETF. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

    Investment objective

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Beta Advantage® Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Index.

    Portfolio management

    Christopher Lo, CFA

    Portfolio Manager

    Managed Fund since 2016

    The Board of Trustees of Columbia ETF Trust II, based upon the recommendation of the Investment Manager, determined to close and liquidate the Fund. The last day of trading for the Fund on the NYSE Arca Exchange is expected to be June 14, 2019. On or about June 21, 2019, the Fund will make a liquidating distribution to remaining shareholders equal to the shareholder's proportionate interest in the net assets of the Fund.

    Average annual total returns (%) (for period ended March 31, 2019)

     

    Inception

     

    1 Year

     

    5 Years

     

    Life

     

    Market Price

     

    08/04/11

      

    -10.44

       

    0.23

       

    -1.20

      

    Net Asset Value

     

    08/04/11

      

    -9.01

       

    0.22

       

    -1.15

      

    MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net)

        

    -7.41

       

    3.68

       

    1.85

      

    Tracked Index(1)

        

    -7.98

       

    1.96

       

    0.31

      

    (1) The Tracked Index reflects the Indxx Emerging Market High Income Low Beta Index through January 31, 2014, the FTSE Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Low Volatility Dividend Net Tax Index from February 3, 2014 through January 23, 2015, and the Beta Advantage® Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Index thereafter.

    All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Fund's former investment manager or Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager). Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

    The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/etfs.

    Columbia Management took over portfolio management in September 2016 upon its acquisition of the Fund's previous investment manager.

    The price used to calculate Market Price return is based on the midpoint of the 4:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) bid/ask spread on the NYSE and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.

    The Fund's shares may trade above or below their net asset value. The net asset value of the Fund will generally fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund's holdings. The market prices of shares, however, will generally fluctuate in accordance with changes in net asset value as well as the relative supply of, and demand for, shares on the exchange. The trading price of shares may deviate significantly from the net asset value.

    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure market performance of emerging markets.

    The Beta Advantage® Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Index is an equal-weighted index designed to represent a portfolio of approximately 50 companies in developing markets, which is expected to have a higher dividend yield than the average dividend yield of companies included in the developing markets universe as defined by Columbia Management.

    Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

    Performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment (August 4, 2011 — March 31, 2019)

    The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund's inception, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes or brokerage commissions that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

    Top ten holdings (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Bharat Petroleum Corp., Ltd. (India)

      

    2.1

      

    Link REIT (Hong Kong)

      

    2.1

      

    Grupo Mexico SAB de CV Series B (Mexico)

      

    2.1

      

    Indian Oil Corp., Ltd. (India)

      

    2.1

      

    PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk (Indonesia)

      

    2.1

      

    Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp. (Taiwan)

      

    2.1

      

    Nan Ya Plastics Corp. (Taiwan)

      

    2.1

      

    CK Asset Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)

      

    2.1

      

    Vale SA (Brazil)

      

    2.0

      

    Formosa Plastics Corp. (Taiwan)

      

    2.0

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).

    For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

    Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

    Country breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Brazil

      

    6.0

      

    Chile

      

    4.1

      

    China

      

    9.8

      

    Colombia

      

    2.0

      

    Hong Kong

      

    10.2

      

    India

      

    12.2

      

    Indonesia

      

    7.9

      

    Kenya

      

    2.0

      

    Malaysia

      

    11.9

      

    Mexico

      

    4.1

      

    Poland

      

    1.9

      

    Qatar

      

    2.0

      

    South Africa

      

    4.0

      

    South Korea

      

    5.7

      

    Taiwan

      

    12.2

      

    Thailand

      

    2.0

      

    United Arab Emirates

      

    2.0

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Country Breakdown is based primarily on issuer's place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and excludes investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

    Equity sector breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Communication Services

      

    9.9

      

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    2.0

      

    Consumer Staples

      

    10.0

      

    Energy

      

    11.9

      

    Financials

      

    19.9

      

    Information Technology

      

    9.8

      

    Materials

      

    18.4

      

    Real Estate

      

    6.1

      

    Utilities

      

    12.0

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF (HILO)

    For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2019, the Fund returned -9.01% based on net asset value (NAV) and -10.44% based on market price. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) returned -7.41%, and the Fund's Tracked Index, the Beta Advantage® Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Index, returned -7.98% during the same time period.

    The Fund's NAV on March 31, 2018 was $16.00, and it ended the annual period on March 31, 2019 with an NAV of $14.10. The Fund's market price on March 31, 2019 was $14.04 per share.

    Emerging market equities struggled amid escalating trade tensions and more

    Emerging market equities underperformed both U.S. and developed market international equities during the annual period. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) returned -7.41% during the annual period, as compared to S&P 500 Index and MSCI EAFE Index (Net) returns of 9.50% and -3.71%, respectively, for the same time period.

    Emerging market equities had a challenging start to the annual period, primarily because of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, a hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and resultant currency pressures. Fed tightening, rising bond yields and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on emerging market currencies. Emerging market equities declined in the third quarter of 2018 as well. The quarter started positively with political developments in Latin America. Brazilian equities initially rebounded, driven by strong earnings results and reduced political uncertainty. Positive trade rhetoric from the Mexican president-elect also boosted investor sentiment, as his inclination toward a re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and maintaining fiscal prudence mitigated concerns. However, Chinese equities fell, as the U.S. heightened the trade conflict by threatening to impose tariffs on an additional $267 billion worth of Chinese imports in addition to those already announced. Further, U.S. sanctions and concerns around central bank policy in the face of rising inflation spurred a sell-off in Turkish assets.

    Emerging equity markets, like most global equity markets, ended calendar year 2018 on a down note, led by the threat of slowing global economic growth and tightening liquidity. Emerging market equities remained particularly challenged, primarily around persistent U.S.-China trade tensions and the resultant concerns of a Chinese economic slowdown. The success of Jair Bolsonaro in the Brazilian elections brought some relief for markets as did a subsequent temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war and the accommodative stance of the Chinese government, particularly toward the private sector. But the optimism was short-lived following the arrest of technology company Huawei's Chief Financial Officer. Asian equities broadly suffered, including the equity markets of China, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Elsewhere, falling oil prices and geopolitical tensions dampened Russian equities, though Turkish equities rallied as political tensions began to fade.

    Following on the heels of a trying year in 2018, emerging market equities, like global equities broadly, came roaring back in the first quarter of 2019. Much of the impetus for the strong equity recovery can be attributed to an abrupt change in monetary policy direction by the Fed, where its bias shifted from a tightening mode to a more dovish stance. Other contributing factors to the sharp market turnaround included a sizable fiscal and monetary stimulus program in China, which seems to have had a fairly immediate impact based on leading economic indicators, and progress made on trade talks between the U.S. and China.

    Contributors and detractors

    Constituents in the energy, industrials and information technology sectors detracted most from the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period. Constituents in consumer discretionary, financials and health care contributed most positively to absolute returns during the annual period.

    From a country perspective, constituents in Brazil, South Africa and China detracted most from absolute returns during the annual period. Conversely, constituents in Hong Kong, Qatar and Kenya contributed most positively to the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period.

    Positions in China-based acoustic components manufacturer AAC Technologies, Brazilian highway manager CCR and Brazilian energy company Ultrapar Participacoes detracted most. Each generated a double-digit negative absolute return

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF (HILO)

    during the annual period. Positions in Qatari bank Qatar National Bank, Hong Kong-based retail real estate investment trust Link REIT and India-based technology services company Infosys contributed most positively. Each of these companies produced a double-digit absolute gain during the annual period.

    The MSCI EAFE Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is compiled from a composite of securities markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East and is widely recognized by investors in foreign markets as the measurement index for portfolios of non-North American securities.

    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure market performance of emerging markets.

    The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance.

    Investing involves risks, including the risk of loss of principal. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. The Fund is passively managed and seeks to track the performance of an index. The Fund may not sell a poorly performing security unless it was removed from the index. There is no guarantee that the index will achieve positive returns. Risk exists that the index provider may not follow its methodology for index construction. Errors may result in a negative fund performance. The Fund's net value will generally decline when the market value of its targeted index declines. Foreign investments subject the Fund to risks, including political, economic, market, social and other risks impacting a particular country, as well as to currency instabilities and less stringent financial and accounting standards generally applicable to U.S. issuers. These risks are enhanced for emerging or frontier market issuers. Investment in or exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to currency fluctuation and risk of loss. Investments in small- and mid-cap companies involve risks and volatility greater than investments in larger, more established companies. The Fund concentrates its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent as the underlying index. Although the Fund's shares are listed on an exchange, there can be no assurance that an active, liquid or otherwise orderly trading market for shares will be established or maintained. Active market trading may increase portfolio turnover, transaction costs and tracking error to the targeted index. The Fund may have portfolio turnover, which may cause an adverse cost impact. There may be additional portfolio turnover risk as active market trading of the Fund's shares may cause more frequent creation or redemption activities that could, in certain circumstances, increase the number of portfolio transactions as well as tracking error to the Index and as high levels of transactions increase brokerage and other transaction costs and may result in increased taxable capital gains. Dividend quality is not guaranteed and the amount, if any, can vary over time. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

    The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia ETF are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia ETF. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

    Investment objective

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer TitansTM Index.

    Portfolio management

    Christopher Lo, CFA

    Portfolio Manager

    Managed Fund since 2016

    Average annual total returns (%) (for period ended March 31, 2019)

     

    Inception

     

    1 Year

     

    5 Years

     

    Life

     

    Market Price

     

    09/14/10

      

    -13.90

       

    -2.33

       

    2.17

      

    Net Asset Value

     

    09/14/10

      

    -13.08

       

    -2.25

       

    2.21

      

    Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer TitansTM Index*

        

    -12.28

       

    -1.20

       

    3.38

      

    * As of 3/18/2019, the index name changed from Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Titans 30TM Index to Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer TitansTM Index.

    All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Fund's former investment manager or Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager). Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

    The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/etfs.

    Columbia Management took over portfolio management in September 2016 upon its acquisition of the Fund's previous investment manager.

    The price used to calculate Market Price return is based on the midpoint of the 4:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) bid/ask spread on the NYSE and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.

    The Fund's shares may trade above or below their net asset value. The net asset value of the Fund will generally fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund's holdings. The market prices of shares, however, will generally fluctuate in accordance with changes in net asset value as well as the relative supply of, and demand for, shares on the exchange. The trading price of shares may deviate significantly from the net asset value.

    The Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer TitansTM Index is a free-float market capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 60 leading emerging market companies in the Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, and Communication Services sectors as defined by the S&P Dow Jones Indexes.

    Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

    Performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment (September 14, 2010 — March 31, 2019)

    The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund's inception, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes or brokerage commissions that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

    Top ten holdings (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Tencent Holdings, Ltd. (China)

      

    5.0

      

    Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. ADR (China)

      

    4.9

      

    China Mobile, Ltd. (China)

      

    4.9

      

    Baidu, Inc. ADR (China)

      

    4.8

      

    Hindustan Unilever, Ltd. (India)

      

    4.7

      

    Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

      

    3.9

      

    Uni-President Enterprises Corp. (Taiwan)

      

    3.5

      

    ITC, Ltd. (India)

      

    3.3

      

    Maruti Suzuki India, Ltd. (India)

      

    3.1

      

    JD.com, Inc. ADR (China)

      

    3.0

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).

    For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

    Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

    Country breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Brazil

      

    7.2

      

    Chile

      

    1.5

      

    China

      

    42.8

      

    Hong Kong

      

    0.4

      

    India

      

    16.6

      

    Indonesia

      

    3.2

      

    Mexico

      

    3.6

      

    Russia

      

    4.5

      

    South Africa

      

    4.5

      

    Taiwan

      

    10.6

      

    Thailand

      

    3.8

      

    United Arab Emirates

      

    0.9

      

    United States(a)

      

    0.4

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Country Breakdown is based primarily on issuer's place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments and excludes investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

    (a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

    Equity sector breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Communication Services

      

    39.2

      

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    30.9

      

    Consumer Staples

      

    29.9

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (ECON)

    Effective prior to the market open on March 18, 2019, the Fund's benchmark, the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Titans 30TM Index changed its name to the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer TitansTM Index and modified its construction criteria to more effectively and comprehensively capture the emerging market consumer theme while limiting geographic and single stock concentration. The revised Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer TitansTM Index is designed to measure the performance of 60 leading emerging market companies classified in the GICS consumer discretionary, consumer staples and communication services sectors.

    For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2019, the Fund returned -13.08% based on net asset value (NAV) and -13.90% based on market price. The Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer TitansTM Index returned -12.28%, during the same time period.

    The Fund's NAV on March 31, 2018 was $26.34, and it ended the annual period on March 31, 2019 with an NAV of $22.67. The Fund's market price on March 31, 2019 was $22.60 per share.

    Emerging market equities struggled amid escalating trade tensions and more

    Emerging market equities underperformed both U.S. and developed market international equities during the annual period. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) returned -7.41% during the annual period, as compared to S&P 500 Index and MSCI EAFE Index (Net) returns of 9.50% and -3.71%, respectively, for the same time period.

    Emerging market equities had a challenging start to the annual period, primarily because of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, a hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and resultant currency pressures. Fed tightening, rising bond yields and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on emerging market currencies. Emerging market equities declined in the third quarter of 2018 as well. The quarter started positively with political developments in Latin America. Brazilian equities initially rebounded, driven by strong earnings results and reduced political uncertainty. Positive trade rhetoric from the Mexican president-elect also boosted investor sentiment, as his inclination toward a re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and maintaining fiscal prudence mitigated concerns. However, Chinese equities fell, as the U.S. heightened the trade conflict by threatening to impose tariffs on an additional $267 billion worth of Chinese imports in addition to those already announced. Further, U.S. sanctions and concerns around central bank policy in the face of rising inflation spurred a sell-off in Turkish assets.

    Emerging equity markets, like most global equity markets, ended calendar year 2018 on a down note, led by the threat of slowing global economic growth and tightening liquidity. Emerging market equities remained particularly challenged, primarily around persistent U.S.-China trade tensions and the resultant concerns of a Chinese economic slowdown. The success of Jair Bolsonaro in the Brazilian elections brought some relief for markets as did a subsequent temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war and the accommodative stance of the Chinese government, particularly toward the private sector. But the optimism was short-lived following the arrest of technology company Huawei's Chief Financial Officer. Asian equities broadly suffered, including the equity markets of China, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Elsewhere, falling oil prices and geopolitical tensions dampened Russian equities, though Turkish equities rallied as political tensions began to fade.

    Following on the heels of a trying year in 2018, emerging market equities, like global equities broadly, came roaring back in the first quarter of 2019. Much of the impetus for the strong equity recovery can be attributed to an abrupt change in monetary policy direction by the Fed, where its bias shifted from a tightening mode to a more dovish stance. Other contributing factors to the sharp market turnaround included a sizable fiscal and monetary stimulus program in China, which seems to have had a fairly immediate impact based on leading economic indicators, and progress made on trade talks between the U.S. and China.

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (ECON)

    Contributors and detractors

    Constituents in the consumer discretionary, consumer staples and energy sectors detracted most from the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period. Constituents in information technology, financials and health care contributed most positively to the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period.

    From a country perspective, constituents in South Africa, Brazil and China detracted most from absolute returns during the annual period. Conversely, constituents in Indonesia, Taiwan and United Arab Emirates contributed most positively to the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period.

    Positions in Brazilian beverage producer and distributor Ambev, India-based auto manufacturer Tata Motors and South African consumer staples retailer Shoprite Holdings detracted most. Each of these companies produced a double-digit negative absolute return during the annual period. Positions in China-based educational services provider Tal Education Group, India-based consumer products manufacturer Hindustan Unilever and India-based diversified consumer products company ITC contributed most positively. Each generated a double-digit absolute gain during the annual period.

    The MSCI EAFE Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is compiled from a composite of securities markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East and is widely recognized by investors in foreign markets as the measurement index for portfolios of non-North American securities.

    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure market performance of emerging markets.

    The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance.

    Investing involves risks, including the risk of loss of principal. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. The Fund is passively managed and seeks to track the performance of an index. The Fund may not sell a poorly performing security unless it was removed from the index. There is no guarantee that the index will achieve positive returns. Risk exists that the index provider may not follow its methodology for index construction. Errors may result in a negative fund performance. The Fund's net value will generally decline when the market value of its targeted index declines. Foreign investments subject the Fund to risks, including political, economic, market, social and other risks impacting a particular country, as well as to currency instabilities and less stringent financial and accounting standards generally applicable to U.S. issuers. These risks are enhanced for emerging or frontier market issuers. Investment in or exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to currency fluctuation and risk of loss. Investments in small- and mid-cap companies involve risks and volatility greater than investments in larger, more established companies. The Fund concentrates its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent as the underlying index. Although the Fund's shares are listed on an exchange, there can be no assurance that an active, liquid or otherwise orderly trading market for shares will be established or maintained. Active market trading may increase portfolio turnover, transaction costs and tracking error to the targeted index. The Fund may have portfolio turnover, which may cause an adverse cost impact. There may be additional portfolio turnover risk as active market trading of the Fund's shares may cause more frequent creation or redemption activities that could, in certain circumstances, increase the number of portfolio transactions as well as tracking error to the Index and as high levels of transactions increase brokerage and other transaction costs and may result in increased taxable capital gains. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

    The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia ETF are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia ETF. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

    Investment objective

    Columbia India Consumer ETF (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx India Consumer Index.

    Portfolio management

    Christopher Lo, CFA

    Portfolio Manager

    Managed Fund since 2016

    Average annual total returns (%) (for period ended March 31, 2019)

     

    Inception

     

    1 Year

     

    5 Years

     

    Life

     

    Market Price

     

    08/10/11

      

    -8.44

       

    11.34

       

    10.32

      

    Net Asset Value

     

    08/10/11

      

    -8.03

       

    11.30

       

    10.27

      

    Indxx India Consumer Index

        

    -6.72

       

    12.93

       

    11.91

     

    All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Fund's former investment manager or Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager). Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

    The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/etfs.

    Columbia Management took over portfolio management in September 2016 upon its acquisition of the Fund's previous investment manager.

    The price used to calculate Market Price return is based on the midpoint of the 4:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) bid/ask spread on the NYSE and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.

    The Fund's shares may trade above or below their net asset value. The net asset value of the Fund will generally fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund's holdings. The market prices of shares, however, will generally fluctuate in accordance with changes in net asset value as well as the relative supply of, and demand for, shares on the exchange. The trading price of shares may deviate significantly from the net asset value.

    The Indxx India Consumer Index is a maximum 30-stock free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the market performance of companies in the consumer industry in India as defined by Indxx's proprietary methodology. The index consists of common stocks listed on the primary exchange of India.

    Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

    Performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment (August 10, 2011 — March 31, 2019)

    The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund's inception, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes or brokerage commissions that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

    Top ten holdings (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Nestle India, Ltd.

      

    5.3

      

    Titan Co., Ltd.

      

    5.3

      

    ITC, Ltd.

      

    5.0

      

    Britannia Industries Ltd.

      

    4.9

      

    Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd.

      

    4.9

      

    Hindustan Unilever, Ltd.

      

    4.9

      

    Bajaj Auto, Ltd.

      

    4.8

      

    Tata Motors, Ltd.

      

    4.7

      

    Maruti Suzuki India, Ltd.

      

    4.7

      

    Eicher Motors, Ltd.

      

    4.6

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).

    For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

    Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

    Equity sector breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    54.3

      

    Consumer Staples

      

    45.7

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

    Columbia India Consumer ETF (INCO)

    For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2019, the Fund returned -8.03% based on net asset value (NAV) and -8.44% based on market price. The Indxx India Consumer Index returned -6.72% during the same time period.

    The Fund's NAV on March 31, 2018 was $45.81, and it ended the annual period on March 31, 2019 with an NAV of $42.08. The Fund's market price on March 31, 2019 was $42.23 per share.

    Indian equities gained despite rising crude prices and financial sector concerns

    The Indian equity market enjoyed solid returns during the annual period despite rising crude oil prices and financial sector concerns. The MSCI India Index returned 6.75% for the annual period, significantly outperforming the -7.41% return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net). Still, there were challenges. Brent crude oil rose to as high as $85 per barrel in October 2018, the highest level seen since November 2014. This increase was a result of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) refusing to ramp up production, and the U.S. persuading buyers to cut down imports of Iranian oil. As the world's third largest oil importer, India faced the brunt of the rising crude oil prices, a situation exacerbated by a depreciating rupee. The annual period also saw a major liquidity issue surrounding Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, an Indian infrastructure development and finance company. The lender defaulted on its short-term commercial papers, which rocked the debt market. Throughout September and October 2018, the Indian equity market declined substantially on the back of non-banking financial company sector liquidity fears. Further pressuring investor sentiment was Finance Minister Arun Jaitley re-introducing a long-term capital gains tax and levying a tax on profits generated from assets such as shares and share-oriented products. On the positive side, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government released on February 1, 2019 its last budget before the April 2019 general elections. It focused on supporting farmers and those economically less privileged, while continuing its push toward better physical and social infrastructure. India's general election was scheduled to begin on April 11, 2019, and after seven phases, the results are anticipated to be reported on May 23. Campaign promises of both Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Gandhi's Indian National Congress include increased spending to provide income support to the poor and to farmers. Also, BJP has pledged to spend significant monies on infrastructure. If campaign promises are implemented, such spending should help support demand in consumer-oriented sectors.

    Importantly, the fundamentals for India and its economy remained strong during the annual period. Its policy-driven, largely domestic-based economic growth, in synchronization with global economic growth, provided a tailwind for its equity market performance.

    Contributors and detractors

    Constituents in consumer discretionary, information technology and energy detracted most from the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period. Consumer staples, materials and utilities contributed most positively to the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period.

    Positions in auto manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India, motorcycle manufacturer Hero MotoCorp and auto manufacturer Tata Motors detracted most. Each generated a double-digit negative absolute return during the annual period. Positions in food products manufacturer Nestle India, diversified consumer products manufacturer Hindustan Unilever and jewelry manufacturer and retailer and perfume producer Titan contributed most positively. Each of these companies produced a double-digit absolute gain during the annual period.

    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure market performance of emerging markets.

    The MSCI India Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Indian market. With 79 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the Indian equity universe.

    Investing involves risks, including the risk of loss of principal. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. The Fund is passively managed and seeks to track the performance of an index. The Fund may not sell a poorly performing security unless it was removed from the index. There is no guarantee that the index will achieve positive returns. Risk exists that the index provider may not follow its methodology for index construction. Errors may result in a negative fund performance. The Fund's net value will generally decline when the market value

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

    Columbia India Consumer ETF (INCO)

    of its targeted index declines. Foreign investments subject the Fund to risks, including political, economic, market, social and other risks impacting a particular country, as well as to currency instabilities and less stringent financial and accounting standards generally applicable to U.S. issuers. These risks are enhanced for emerging market issuers. Investment in or exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to currency fluctuation and risk of loss. Investments in small- and mid-cap companies involve risks and volatility greater than investments in larger, more established companies. The Fund concentrates its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent as the underlying index. Concentration in the India region, where issuers tend to be less developed than U.S. issuers, presents increased risk of loss than a fund that does not concentrate its investments. Investments in a narrowly focused sector such as consumer may exhibit higher volatility than investments with a broader focus. Although the Fund's shares are listed on an exchange, there can be no assurance that an active, liquid or otherwise orderly trading market for shares will be established or maintained. Active market trading may increase portfolio turnover, transaction costs and tracking error to the targeted index. The Fund may have portfolio turnover, which may cause an adverse cost impact. There may be additional portfolio turnover risk as active market trading of the Fund's shares may cause more frequent creation or redemption activities that could, in certain circumstances, increase the number of portfolio transactions as well as tracking error to the Index and as high levels of transactions increase brokerage and other transaction costs and may result in increased taxable capital gains. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

    The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia ETF are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia ETF. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

    Investment objective

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx India Infrastructure Index.

    Portfolio management

    Christopher Lo, CFA

    Portfolio Manager

    Managed Fund since 2016

    The Board of Trustees of Columbia ETF Trust II, based upon the recommendation of the Investment Manager, determined to close and liquidate the Fund. The last day of trading for the Fund on the NYSE Arca Exchange is expected to be June 14, 2019. On or about June 21, 2019, the Fund will make a liquidating distribution to remaining shareholders equal to the shareholder's proportionate interest in the net assets of the Fund.

    Average annual total returns (%) (for period ended March 31, 2019)

     

    Inception

     

    1 Year

     

    5 Years

     

    Life

     

    Market Price

     

    08/11/10

      

    -14.36

       

    2.20

       

    -3.57

      

    Net Asset Value

     

    08/11/10

      

    -12.39

       

    2.52

       

    -3.46

      

    Indxx India Infrastructure Index

        

    -11.41

       

    3.65

       

    -2.36

      

    All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Fund's former investment manager or Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager). Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

    The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/etfs.

    Columbia Management took over portfolio management in September 2016 upon its acquisition of the Fund's previous investment manager.

    The price used to calculate Market Price return is based on the midpoint of the 4:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) bid/ask spread on the NYSE and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.

    The Fund's shares may trade above or below their net asset value. The net asset value of the Fund will generally fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund's holdings. The market prices of shares, however, will generally fluctuate in accordance with changes in net asset value as well as the relative supply of, and demand for, shares on the exchange. The trading price of shares may deviate significantly from the net asset value.

    The Indxx India Infrastructure Index is a maximum 30-stock free-float adjusted market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure the market performance of companies in the infrastructure industry in India, as defined by Indxx's proprietary methodology. The index consists of common stocks listed on the primary exchange of India and ADRs & GDRs.

    Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

    Performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment (August 11, 2010 — March 31, 2019)

    The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund's inception, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes or brokerage commissions that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

    Top ten holdings (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Larsen & Toubro, Ltd.

      

    5.6

      

    Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd.

      

    5.5

      

    NTPC, Ltd.

      

    5.2

      

    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Ltd.

      

    5.1

      

    UltraTech Cement, Ltd.

      

    5.1

      

    GAIL India, Ltd.

      

    5.0

      

    Bharti Airtel, Ltd.

      

    4.6

      

    Hindalco Industries, Ltd.

      

    4.6

      

    Tata Steel, Ltd.

      

    4.5

      

    Grasim Industries Ltd.

      

    4.5

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).

    For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

    Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

    Equity sector breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Communication Services

      

    12.5

      

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    3.9

      

    Energy

      

    3.2

      

    Industrials

      

    26.8

      

    Materials

      

    32.2

      

    Real Estate

      

    1.6

      

    Utilities

      

    19.8

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF (INXX)

    For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2019, the Fund returned -12.39% based on net asset value (NAV) and -14.36% based on market price. The Indxx India Infrastructure Index returned -11.41% during the same time period.

    The Fund's NAV on March 31, 2018 was $13.98, and it ended the annual period on March 31, 2019 with an NAV of $12.08. The Fund's market price on March 31, 2019 was $11.96 per share.

    Indian equities gained despite rising crude prices and financial sector concerns

    The Indian equity market enjoyed solid returns during the annual period despite rising crude oil prices and financial sector concerns. The MSCI India Index returned 6.75% for the annual period, significantly outperforming the -7.41% return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net). Still, there were challenges. Brent crude oil rose to as high as $85 per barrel in October 2018, the highest level seen since November 2014. This increase was a result of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) refusing to ramp up production, and the U.S. persuading buyers to cut down imports of Iranian oil. As the world's third largest oil importer, India faced the brunt of the rising crude oil prices, a situation exacerbated by a depreciating rupee. The annual period also saw a major liquidity issue surrounding Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, an Indian infrastructure development and finance company. The lender defaulted on its short-term commercial papers, which rocked the debt market. Throughout September and October 2018, the Indian equity market declined substantially on the back of non-banking financial company sector liquidity fears. Further pressuring investor sentiment was Finance Minister Arun Jaitley re-introducing a long-term capital gains tax and levying a tax on profits generated from assets such as shares and share-oriented products. On the positive side, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government released on February 1, 2019 its last budget before the April 2019 general elections. It focused on supporting farmers and those economically less privileged, while continuing its push toward better physical and social infrastructure. India's general election was scheduled to begin on April 11, 2019, and after seven phases, the results are anticipated to be reported on May 23. Campaign promises of both Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Gandhi's Indian National Congress include increased spending to provide income support to the poor and to farmers. Also, BJP has pledged to spend significant monies on infrastructure. If campaign promises are implemented, such spending should help support demand in consumer-oriented sectors.

    Importantly, the fundamentals for India and its economy remained strong during the annual period. Its policy-driven, largely domestic-based economic growth, in synchronization with global economic growth, provided a tailwind for its equity market performance.

    Contributors and detractors

    Constituents in the materials, information technology and energy sectors detracted most from the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period. Constituents in the consumer discretionary sector contributed positively to the Fund's absolute returns during the annual period.

    Positions in commercial vehicles manufacturer Eicher Motors, transportation equipment manufacturer Ashok Leyland and telecommunication services provider Vodafone Idea detracted most. Each generated a double-digit negative absolute return during the annual period. Positions in electrical equipment manufacturer Havells India, integrated steel producer JSW Steel and utilities company Power Grid Corp of India contributed most positively. Havells India produced a double-digit absolute gain during the annual period; JSW Steel posted a modestly negative absolute return during the annual period; and Power Grid Corp of India generated a single-digit absolute gain during the annual period.

    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure market performance of emerging markets.

    The MSCI India Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Indian market. With 79 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the Indian equity universe.

    Investing involves risks, including the risk of loss of principal. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. The Fund is passively managed and seeks to track the performance of an index. The Fund may not sell a poorly performing security unless it was removed from the index. There is no guarantee that the index will achieve positive returns. Risk exists that the index provider may not follow its

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF (INXX)

    methodology for index construction. Errors may result in a negative fund performance. The Fund's net value will generally decline when the market value of its targeted index declines. Foreign investments subject the Fund to risks, including political, economic, market, social and other risks impacting a particular country, as well as to currency instabilities and less stringent financial and accounting standards generally applicable to U.S. issuers. These risks are enhanced for emerging market issuers. Investment in or exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to currency fluctuation and risk of loss. Investments in small- and mid-cap companies involve risks and volatility greater than investments in larger, more established companies. The Fund concentrates its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent as the underlying index. Concentration in the India region, where issuers tend to be less developed than U.S. issuers, presents increased risk of loss than a fund that does not concentrate its investments. Investments in a narrowly focused sector such as consumer may exhibit higher volatility than investments with a broader focus. Although the Fund's shares are listed on an exchange, there can be no assurance that an active, liquid or otherwise orderly trading market for shares will be established or maintained. Active market trading may increase portfolio turnover, transaction costs and tracking error to the targeted index. The Fund may have portfolio turnover, which may cause an adverse cost impact. There may be additional portfolio turnover risk as active market trading of the Fund's shares may cause more frequent creation or redemption activities that could, in certain circumstances, increase the number of portfolio transactions as well as tracking error to the Index and as high levels of transactions increase brokerage and other transaction costs and may result in increased taxable capital gains. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

    The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia ETF are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia ETF. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

    Investment objective

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx India Small Cap Index.

    Portfolio management

    Christopher Lo, CFA

    Portfolio Manager

    Managed Fund since 2016

    The Board of Trustees of Columbia ETF Trust II, based upon the recommendation of the Investment Manager, determined to close and liquidate the Fund. The last day of trading for the Fund on the NYSE Arca Exchange is expected to be June 14, 2019. On or about June 21, 2019, the Fund will make a liquidating distribution to remaining shareholders equal to the shareholder's proportionate interest in the net assets of the Fund.

    Average annual total returns (%) (for period ended March 31, 2019)

     

    Inception

     

    1 Year

     

    5 Years

     

    Life

     

    Market Price

     

    07/07/10

      

    -22.98

       

    4.26

       

    -2.31

      

    Net Asset Value

     

    07/07/10

      

    -22.00

       

    4.18

       

    -2.32

      

    Indxx India Small Cap Index

        

    -20.41

       

    5.67

       

    -0.94

      

    All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Fund's former investment manager or Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager). Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

    The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/etfs.

    Columbia Management took over portfolio management in September 2016 upon its acquisition of the Fund's previous investment manager.

    The price used to calculate Market Price return is based on the midpoint of the 4:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) bid/ask spread on the NYSE and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.

    The Fund's shares may trade above or below their net asset value. The net asset value of the Fund will generally fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund's holdings. The market prices of shares, however, will generally fluctuate in accordance with changes in net asset value as well as the relative supply of, and demand for, shares on the exchange. The trading price of shares may deviate significantly from the net asset value.

    The Indxx India Small Cap Index is a maximum 75-stock free-float adjusted market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure the market performance of companies in the small cap segment in India. The index consists of securities listed on the primary stock exchange of India.

    Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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    FUND AT A GLANCE (continued)

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

    Performance of a hypothetical $10,000 Investment (July 7, 2010 — March 31, 2019)

    The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund's inception, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes or brokerage commissions that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

    Top ten holdings (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    IDFC Ltd.

      

    2.9

      

    Mahanagar Gas, Ltd.

      

    2.8

      

    Kajaria Ceramics Ltd.

      

    2.7

      

    NIIT Technologies, Ltd.

      

    2.6

      

    Escorts, Ltd.

      

    2.6

      

    DCB Bank, Ltd.

      

    2.6

      

    Century Textiles & Industries, Ltd.

      

    2.6

      

    NCC, Ltd.

      

    2.6

      

    VIP Industries, Ltd.

      

    2.5

      

    Dewan Housing Finance Corp., Ltd.

      

    2.4

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and derivatives, if any).

    For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

    Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

    Equity sector breakdown (%) (at March 31, 2019)

    Communication Services

      

    5.8

      

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    10.1

      

    Consumer Staples

      

    6.6

      

    Energy

      

    0.7

      

    Financials

      

    23.5

      

    Health Care

      

    5.8

      

    Industrials

      

    20.8

      

    Information Technology

      

    11.3

      

    Materials

      

    8.4

      

    Real Estate

      

    1.6

      

    Utilities

      

    5.4

      

    Total

      

    100.0

      

    Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF (SCIN)

    For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2019, the Fund returned -22.00% based on net asset value (NAV) and -22.98% based on market price. The Indxx India Small Cap Index returned -20.41% during the same time period.

    The Fund's NAV on March 31, 2018 was $19.50, and it ended the annual period on March 31, 2019 with an NAV of $15.21. The Fund's market price on March 31, 2019 was $15.22 per share.

    Indian equities gained despite rising crude prices and financial sector concerns

    The Indian equity market enjoyed solid returns during the annual period despite rising crude oil prices and financial sector concerns. The MSCI India Index returned 6.75% for the annual period, significantly outperforming the -7.41% return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net). Still, there were challenges. Brent crude oil rose to as high as $85 per barrel in October 2018, the highest level seen since November 2014. This increase was a result of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) refusing to ramp up production, and the U.S. persuading buyers to cut down imports of Iranian oil. As the world's third largest oil importer, India faced the brunt of the rising crude oil prices, a situation exacerbated by a depreciating rupee. The annual period also saw a major liquidity issue surrounding Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, an Indian infrastructure development and finance company. The lender defaulted on its short-term commercial papers, which rocked the debt market. Throughout September and October 2018, the Indian equity market declined substantially on the back of non-banking financial company sector liquidity fears. Further pressuring investor sentiment was Finance Minister Arun Jaitley re-introducing a long-term capital gains tax and levying a tax on profits generated from assets such as shares and share-oriented products. On the positive side, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government released on February 1, 2019 its last budget before the April 2019 general elections. It focused on supporting farmers and those economically less privileged, while continuing its push toward better physical and social infrastructure. India's general election was scheduled to begin on April 11, 2019, and after seven phases, the results are anticipated to be reported on May 23. Campaign promises of both Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Gandhi's Indian National Congress include increased spending to provide income support to the poor and to farmers. Also, BJP has pledged to spend significant monies on infrastructure. If campaign promises are implemented, such spending should help support demand in consumer-oriented sectors.

    Importantly, the fundamentals for India and its economy remained strong during the annual period. Its policy-driven, largely domestic-based economic growth, in synchronization with global economic growth, provided a tailwind for its equity market performance.

    Contributors and detractors

    Constituents in the information technology, materials and financials sectors detracted most from absolute returns during the annual period. Constituents in the communication services and utilities sectors contributed most positively to the Fund's absolute returns.

    Positions in automotive technology solutions provider Birlasoft India, home improvement and building products retailer Shankara Building Products and plastic storage and material handling products company Sintex Plastics Technology detracted most. Each generated a double-digit negative absolute return during the annual period. Positions in ethyl alcohol, ethanol and organic manure manufacturer Balrampur Chini Mills, fermentation systems engineering firm Praj Industries and search engine operator Just Dial contributed most positively. Each produced a double-digit absolute gain during the annual period.

    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure market performance of emerging markets.

    The MSCI India Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Indian market. With 79 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the Indian equity universe.

    Investing involves risks, including the risk of loss of principal. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry or the market as a whole. The Fund is passively managed and seeks to track the performance of an index. The Fund may not sell a poorly performing security unless it was removed from the index. There is no guarantee that the index will achieve positive returns. Risk exists that the index provider may not follow its

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    MANAGER DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF (SCIN)

    methodology for index construction. Errors may result in a negative fund performance. The Fund's net value will generally decline when the market value of its targeted index declines. Foreign investments subject the Fund to risks, including political, economic, market, social and other risks impacting a particular country, as well as to currency instabilities and less stringent financial and accounting standards generally applicable to U.S. issuers. These risks are enhanced for emerging market issuers. Investment in or exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to currency fluctuation and risk of loss. Investments in small- and mid-cap companies involve risks and volatility greater than investments in larger, more established companies. The Fund concentrates its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent as the underlying index. Concentration in the India region, where issuers tend to be less developed than U.S. issuers, presents increased risk of loss than a fund that does not concentrate its investments. Investments in a narrowly focused sector such as consumer may exhibit higher volatility than investments with a broader focus. Although the Fund's shares are listed on an exchange, there can be no assurance that an active, liquid or otherwise orderly trading market for shares will be established or maintained. Active market trading may increase portfolio turnover, transaction costs and tracking error to the targeted index. The Fund may have portfolio turnover, which may cause an adverse cost impact. There may be additional portfolio turnover risk as active market trading of the Fund's shares may cause more frequent creation or redemption activities that could, in certain circumstances, increase the number of portfolio transactions as well as tracking error to the Index and as high levels of transactions increase brokerage and other transaction costs and may result in increased taxable capital gains. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

    The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia ETF are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia ETF. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES

    (Unaudited)

    As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including investment management fees. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

    The examples are based on an initial investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period ended March 31, 2019.

    Actual Expenses

    The information under each column in the table below entitled "Actual" provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number for your Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses paid for the period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

    Hypothetical Example For Comparison Purposes

    The information under each column in the table entitled "Hypothetical" provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

    Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the ending account values and expenses paid for the period in the table is useful in comparing ongoing Fund costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

    October 1, 2018 — March 31, 2019

      Beginning account value
    ($)
     Ending account value
    ($)
     Expenses paid for the
    period ($)
     Annualized expense
    ratios for the
    period (%)
     
      

    Actual

     

    Hypothetical

     

    Actual

     

    Hypothetical

     

    Actual

     

    Hypothetical

     

    Actual

     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    1,000.00

       

    1,000.00

       

    986.40

       

    1,021.79

       

    3.12

       

    3.18

       

    0.63

      

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    1,000.00

       

    1,000.00

       

    1,012.00

       

    1,023.19

       

    1.76

       

    1.77

       

    0.35

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    1,000.00

       

    1,000.00

       

    981.40

       

    1,021.94

       

    2.96

       

    3.02

       

    0.60

      

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    1,000.00

       

    1,000.00

       

    1,022.10

       

    1,021.84

       

    3.13

       

    3.13

       

    0.62

      

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    1,000.00

       

    1,000.00

       

    1,022.60

       

    1,021.09

       

    3.88

       

    3.88

       

    0.77

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    1,000.00

       

    1,000.00

       

    1,030.10

       

    1,020.24

       

    4.76

       

    4.73

       

    0.94

      

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    1,000.00

       

    1,000.00

       

    1,078.70

       

    1,021.19

       

    3.89

       

    3.78

       

    0.75

      

    Expenses are calculated using the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

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    FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS
    AND DISCOUNTS
    (Unaudited)

    The tables that follow present information about the differences between the daily market price on secondary markets for shares of a Fund and that Fund's net asset value. Net asset value, or "NAV", is the price per share at which each Fund issues and redeems shares. It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing fund shares. The "Market Price" of each Fund generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the shares of such Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund's NAV is calculated. Each Fund's Market Price may be at, above or below its NAV. The NAV of each Fund will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio holdings. The Market Price of each Fund will fluctuate in accordance with changes in its NAV, as well as market supply and demand.

    Premiums or discounts are the differences (expressed as a percentage) between the NAV and Market Price of a Fund on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that a Fund is trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that a Fund is trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. The following information shows the frequency distributions of premiums and discounts for each of the Funds.

    The information shown for each Fund is for the period from inception date of such Fund through March 31, 2019.

    Each line in the table shows the number of trading days in which the Fund traded within the premium/discount range indicated. All data presented here represents past performance, which cannot be used to predict future results.

        Market Price Above
    or Equal to NAV
     

    Market Price Below NAV

     
      

    Basis Point Differential

     Number of
    Days
     Number of
    Days
     
    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF
    August 15, 2012 – March 31, 2019
       
         

    0 - 49.9

       

    365

       

    361

      
         

    50 - 99.9

       

    336

       

    327

      
         

    100 - 199.9

       

    120

       

    140

      
         

    > 200

       

    5

       

    11

      
         Total   

    826

       

    839

      
        Market Price Above
    or Equal to NAV
     

    Market Price Below NAV

     
      

    Basis Point Differential

     Number of
    Days
     Number of
    Days
     
    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF
    September 2, 2015 – March 31, 2019
       
         

    0 - 49.9

       

    248

       

    150

      
         

    50 - 99.9

       

    262

       

    57

      
         

    100 - 199.9

       

    149

       

    20

      
         

    > 200

       

    12

       

    1

      
         Total   

    671

       

    228

      
        Market Price Above
    or Equal to NAV
     

    Market Price Below NAV

     
      

    Basis Point Differential

     Number of
    Days
     Number of
    Days
     
    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF
    August 4, 2011 – March 31, 2019
       
         

    0 - 49.9

       

    430

       

    528

      
         

    50 - 99.9

       

    189

       

    464

      
         

    100 - 199.9

       

    50

       

    230

      
         

    > 200

       

    8

       

    26

      
         Total   

    677

       

    1248

      

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    FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS
    AND DISCOUNTS
    (continued) (Unaudited)

        Market Price Above
    or Equal to NAV
     

    Market Price Below NAV

     
      

    Basis Point Differential

     Number of
    Days
     Number of
    Days
     
    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF
    September 14, 2010 – March 31, 2019
       
         

    0 - 49.9

       

    892

       

    502

      
         

    50 - 99.9

       

    383

       

    229

      
         

    100 - 199.9

       

    58

       

    63

      
         

    > 200

       

    8

       

    15

      
         

    Total

       

    1341

       

    809

      
        Market Price Above
    or Equal to NAV
     

    Market Price Below NAV

     
      

    Basis Point Differential

     Number of
    Days
     Number of
    Days
     
    Columbia India Consumer ETF
    August 10, 2011 – March 31, 2019
       
         

    0 - 49.9

       

    523

       

    400

      
         

    50 - 99.9

       

    362

       

    196

      
         

    100 - 199.9

       

    261

       

    102

      
         

    > 200

       

    61

       

    16

      
         

    Total

       

    1207

       

    714

      
        Market Price Above
    or Equal to NAV
     

    Market Price Below NAV

     
      

    Basis Point Differential

     Number of
    Days
     Number of
    Days
     
    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF
    August 11, 2010 – March 31, 2019
       
         

    0 - 49.9

       

    525

       

    435

      
         

    50 - 99.9

       

    359

       

    324

      
         

    100 - 199.9

       

    244

       

    201

      
         

    > 200

       

    40

       

    45

      
         Total   

    1168

       

    1005

      
        Market Price Above
    or Equal to NAV
     

    Market Price Below NAV

     
      

    Basis Point Differential

     Number of
    Days
     Number of
    Days
     
    Columbia India Small Cap ETF
    July 7, 2010 – March 31, 2019
       
         

    0 - 49.9

       

    493

       

    435

      
         

    50 - 99.9

       

    306

       

    339

      
         

    100 - 199.9

       

    242

       

    284

      
         

    > 200

       

    40

       

    59

      
         Total   

    1081

       

    1117

      

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

    March 31, 2019

    (Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

    Investments in Securities

    Common Stocks 99.0%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Bangladesh 5.5%

     

    BRAC Bank Ltd.(a)

      

    182,352

       

    167,180

      

    GrameenPhone, Ltd.

      

    45,902

       

    221,793

      

    Square Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

      

    153,518

       

    488,148

      

    United Power Generation and Distribution Co. Ltd.

      

    103,099

       

    492,904

      

    Total Bangladesh

        

    1,370,025

      

    Chile 3.3%

     

    Banco de Chile

      

    799,518

       

    117,717

      

    Banco Santander Chile

      

    1,783,976

       

    134,203

      

    Empresas CMPC SA

      

    32,123

       

    113,296

      

    Empresas COPEC SA

      

    14,022

       

    178,036

      

    Enel Americas SA

      

    793,770

       

    141,122

      

    S.A.C.I. Falabella

      

    20,766

       

    154,416

      

    Total Chile

        

    838,790

      

    Colombia 0.6%

     

    Ecopetrol SA

      

    136,479

       

    146,313

      

    Czech Republic 0.4%

     

    CEZ AS

      

    4,547

       

    106,832

      

    Hungary 1.1%

     

    OTP Bank Nyrt.

      

    6,565

       

    288,782

      

    Indonesia 9.3%

     

    PT Astra International Tbk

      

    582,532

       

    299,652

      

    PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

      

    277,808

       

    541,375

      

    PT Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk(a)

      

    533,003

       

    278,853

      

    PT Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk(a)

      

    212,981

       

    140,591

      

    PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk

      

    1,523,256

       

    440,717

      

    PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk

      

    251,615

       

    66,261

      

    PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk

      

    1,336,010

       

    370,593

      

    PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk

      

    33,010

       

    114,109

      

    PT United Tractors Tbk

      

    43,590

       

    82,803

      

    Total Indonesia

        

    2,334,954

      

    Kenya 3.4%

     

    Equity Group Holdings PLC

      

    775,795

       

    320,328

      

    Safaricom PLC

      

    1,917,811

       

    524,424

      

    Total Kenya

        

    844,752

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Kuwait 2.9%

     

    Kuwait Finance House KSCP

      

    93,883

       

    215,490

      

    National Bank of Kuwait SAKP

      

    175,039

       

    518,037

      

    Total Kuwait

        

    733,527

      

    Malaysia 8.1%

     

    Axiata Group Bhd

      

    127,913

       

    130,028

      

    CIMB Group Holdings Bhd

      

    193,906

       

    244,609

      

    DiGi.Com Bhd

      

    105,425

       

    117,497

      

    IHH Healthcare Bhd

      

    85,606

       

    120,991

      

    Malayan Banking Bhd

      

    168,213

       

    381,956

      

    Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

      

    81,499

       

    182,861

      

    Public Bank Bhd

      

    88,724

       

    503,331

      

    Tenaga Nasional Bhd

      

    113,896

       

    353,196

      

    Total Malaysia

        

    2,034,469

      

    Mexico 11.1%

     

    America Movil SAB de CV Series L

      

    789,837

       

    565,173

      

    Arca Continental SAB de CV

      

    11,195

       

    62,406

      

    Cemex SAB de CV Series CPO(a)

      

    434,494

       

    203,163

      
    Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV
    Series UBD
      

    60,500

       

    558,761

      

    Grupo Elektra, SAB de CV(a)

      

    1,863

       

    100,790

      

    Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV Class O

      

    80,972

       

    440,561

      

    Grupo Mexico SAB de CV Series B

      

    103,203

       

    283,898

      

    Grupo Televisa SAB Series CPO

      

    71,670

       

    158,840

      

    Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

      

    148,519

       

    397,531

      

    Total Mexico

        

    2,771,123

      

    Morocco 3.8%

     

    Attijariwafa Bank

      

    10,663

       

    468,914

      

    Maroc Telecom

      

    32,341

       

    480,209

      

    Total Morocco

        

    949,123

      

    Nigeria 3.9%

     

    Guaranty Trust Bank PLC

      

    5,100,361

       

    509,330

      

    Zenith Bank PLC

      

    7,560,035

       

    456,534

      

    Total Nigeria

        

    965,864

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Philippines 3.5%

     

    Ayala Corp.

      

    7,090

       

    126,921

      

    Ayala Land, Inc.

      

    199,577

       

    170,653

      

    BDO Unibank, Inc.

      

    56,357

       

    143,603

      

    SM Investments Corp.

      

    13,901

       

    247,258

      

    SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

      

    260,060

       

    197,608

      

    Total Philippines

        

    886,043

      

    Qatar 3.9%

     

    Industries Qatar QSC

      

    5,759

       

    195,987

      

    Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ

      

    3,336

       

    138,956

      

    Qatar National Bank QPSC

      

    12,791

       

    634,149

      

    Total Qatar

        

    969,092

      

    Romania 2.1%

     

    Banca Transilvania SA

      

    1,090,889

       

    531,785

      

    South Africa 14.7%

     

    Absa Group Ltd.

      

    17,596

       

    185,584

      

    Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, Ltd.

      

    9,256

       

    59,677

      

    FirstRand, Ltd.

      

    79,086

       

    345,272

      

    MTN Group, Ltd.

      

    44,764

       

    275,079

      

    MultiChoice Group Ltd.(a)

      

    10,602

       

    88,734

      

    Naspers, Ltd. N Shares

      

    3,885

       

    897,659

      

    Nedbank Group, Ltd.

      

    9,828

       

    171,219

      

    Old Mutual Ltd.

      

    120,092

       

    182,121

      

    Remgro, Ltd.

      

    12,803

       

    164,472

      

    Sanlam, Ltd.

      

    43,277

       

    221,348

      

    Sasol, Ltd.

      

    13,847

       

    432,081

      

    Shoprite Holdings, Ltd.

      

    11,725

       

    128,956

      

    Standard Bank Group, Ltd.

      

    31,758

       

    407,907

      

    Vodacom Group, Ltd.

      

    15,789

       

    121,998

      

    Total South Africa

        

    3,682,107

      

    Thailand 12.4%

     

    Advanced Info Service PCL NVDR

      

    32,171

       

    186,528

      

    Airports of Thailand PCL NVDR

      

    123,628

       

    264,903

      

    Bangkok Bank PCL NVDR

      

    14,575

       

    95,069

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL NVDR

      

    253,007

       

    197,718

      

    Central Pattana PCL NVDR

      

    71,147

       

    164,220

      
    CP ALL PCL NVDR  

    150,245

       

    353,894

      

    Indorama Ventures PCL NVDR

      

    51,426

       

    80,619

      

    Kasikornbank PCL NVDR

      

    33,903

       

    200,309

      

    PTT Exploration & Production PCL NVDR

      

    39,789

       

    157,350

      

    PTT Global Chemical PCL NVDR NVDR

      

    58,517

       

    124,004

      

    PTT PCL NVDR

      

    411,930

       

    623,055

      

    Siam Cement PCL (The) NVDR

      

    24,188

       

    367,374

      

    Siam Commercial Bank PCL NVDR

      

    69,300

       

    288,250

      

    Total Thailand

        

    3,103,293

      

    United Arab Emirates 3.0%

     

    Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC

      

    47,361

       

    63,181

      

    Emaar Properties PJSC

      

    101,069

       

    128,775

      

    Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

      

    50,108

       

    227,819

      

    First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

      

    78,209

       

    324,921

      

    Total United Arab Emirates

        

    744,696

      

    Vietnam 6.0%

     

    Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam JSC

      

    99,620

       

    288,934

      

    Hoa Phat Group JSC(a)

      

    338,846

       

    470,214

      

    No Va Land Investment Group Corp.(a)

      

    107,694

       

    258,978

      

    Vietnam Dairy Products JSC

      

    82,074

       

    476,796

      

    Total Vietnam

        

    1,494,922

      
    Total Common Stocks
    (Cost: $24,335,358)
        

    24,796,492

      

    Money Market Funds 0.5%

      

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     
    Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds — Treasury
    Instruments Fund, Institutional Shares, 2.263%(b)
      

    136,124

       

    136,124

      
    Total Money Market Funds
    (Cost $136,124)
        

    136,124

      
    Total Investments in Securities
    (Cost: $24,471,482)
        

    24,932,616

      

    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

        

    113,026

      

    Net Assets

        

    25,045,642

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Notes to Portfolio of Investments

    (a)  Non-income producing investment.

    (b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at March 31, 2019.

    Abbreviation Legend

    NVDR  Non-Voting Depositary Receipts

    PJSC  Private Joint Stock Company

    Fair Value Measurements

    The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

    Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    • Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

    • Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

    • Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

    Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

    Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

    Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

    The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

    For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements (continued)

    The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at March 31, 2019:

      Level 1
    quoted prices
    in active
    markets for
    identical
    assets ($)
     Level 2
    other
    significant
    observable
    inputs ($)
     Level 3
    significant
    unobservable
    inputs ($)
     

    Total ($)

     

    Investments in Securities

     

    Common Stocks

     

    Bangladesh

      

    1,370,025

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,370,025

      

    Chile

      

    838,790

       

    —

       

    —

       

    838,790

      

    Colombia

      

    146,313

       

    —

       

    —

       

    146,313

      

    Czech Republic

      

    106,832

       

    —

       

    —

       

    106,832

      

    Hungary

      

    288,782

       

    —

       

    —

       

    288,782

      

    Indonesia

      

    2,334,954

       

    —

       

    —

       

    2,334,954

      

    Kenya

      

    844,752

       

    —

       

    —

       

    844,752

      

    Kuwait

      

    733,527

       

    —

       

    —

       

    733,527

      

    Malaysia

      

    2,034,469

       

    —

       

    —

       

    2,034,469

      

    Mexico

      

    2,771,123

       

    —

       

    —

       

    2,771,123

      

    Morocco

      

    949,123

       

    —

       

    —

       

    949,123

      

    Nigeria

      

    965,864

       

    —

       

    —

       

    965,864

      

    Philippines

      

    886,043

       

    —

       

    —

       

    886,043

      

    Qatar

      

    969,092

       

    —

       

    —

       

    969,092

      

    Romania

      

    531,785

       

    —

       

    —

       

    531,785

      

    South Africa

      

    3,682,107

       

    —

       

    —

       

    3,682,107

      

    Thailand

      

    3,103,293

       

    —

       

    —

       

    3,103,293

      

    United Arab Emirates

      

    744,696

       

    —

       

    —

       

    744,696

      

    Vietnam

      

    1,494,922

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,494,922

      

    Total Common Stocks

      

    24,796,492

       

    —

       

    —

       

    24,796,492

      

    Money Market Funds

      

    136,124

       

    —

       

    —

       

    136,124

      

    Total Investments in Securities

      

    24,932,616

       

    —

       

    —

       

    24,932,616

      

    See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

    There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

    March 31, 2019

    (Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

    Investments in Securities

    Common Stocks 93.3%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Brazil 3.2%

     

    B3 SA — Brasil Bolsa Balcao

      

    9,944

       

    82,073

      

    Banco do Brasil SA

      

    4,157

       

    52,041

      

    Vale SA

      

    17,603

       

    230,367

      

    Total Brazil

        

    364,481

      

    Chile 1.3%

     

    Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA

      

    4,459

       

    63,838

      

    Empresas COPEC SA

      

    7,214

       

    91,595

      

    Total Chile

        

    155,433

      

    India 13.0%

     

    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd. ADR

      

    3,150

       

    127,575

      

    HDFC Bank, Ltd. ADR

      

    1,779

       

    206,204

      

    ICICI Bank, Ltd. ADR

      

    34,481

       

    395,152

      

    Infosys, Ltd. ADR

      

    36,160

       

    395,229

      

    Tata Motors, Ltd. ADR(a)

      

    6,544

       

    82,192

      

    Vedanta, Ltd. ADR

      

    9,759

       

    103,055

      

    Wipro, Ltd. ADR

      

    25,601

       

    101,892

      

    WNS Holdings, Ltd. ADR(a)

      

    1,447

       

    77,082

      

    Total India

        

    1,488,381

      

    Indonesia 3.8%

     

    PT Astra International Tbk

      

    116,514

       

    59,934

      

    PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

      

    106,908

       

    208,336

      

    PT Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk(a)

      

    179,858

       

    94,097

      

    PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk

      

    255,058

       

    70,750

      

    Total Indonesia

        

    433,117

      

    Malaysia 3.9%

     

    Dialog Group Bhd

      

    203,000

       

    157,627

      

    IHH Healthcare Bhd

      

    83,400

       

    117,873

      

    Petronas Dagangan Bhd

      

    14,300

       

    87,569

      

    Tenaga Nasional Bhd

      

    29,000

       

    89,930

      

    Total Malaysia

        

    452,999

      

    Mexico 3.5%

     

    Cemex SAB de CV Series CPO(a)

      

    58,517

       

    27,362

      

    Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV Series L

      

    14,246

       

    94,234

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV Series A

      

    29,598

       

    61,919

      

    Grupo Mexico SAB de CV Series B

      

    35,324

       

    97,172

      

    Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

      

    43,629

       

    116,779

      

    Total Mexico

        

    397,466

      

    Philippines 2.3%

     

    Aboitiz Power Corp.

      

    75,300

       

    50,764

      

    Jollibee Foods Corp.

      

    9,440

       

    56,989

      

    Manila Electric Co.

      

    5,620

       

    40,670

      

    Puregold Price Club, Inc.

      

    44,500

       

    40,763

      

    SM Investments Corp.

      

    4,110

       

    73,105

      

    Total Philippines

        

    262,291

      

    Poland 2.3%

     

    Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA

      

    14,512

       

    146,034

      

    Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

      

    10,714

       

    113,181

      

    Total Poland

        

    259,215

      

    Russia 5.3%

     

    Gazprom PJSC ADR

      

    21,695

       

    97,931

      

    LUKOIL PJSC ADR

      

    3,725

       

    333,760

      

    Sberbank of Russia PJSC ADR

      

    13,162

       

    174,528

      

    Total Russia

        

    606,219

      

    South Africa 10.0%

     

    AngloGold Ashanti, Ltd.

      

    4,923

       

    65,403

      

    Bid Corp., Ltd.

      

    5,483

       

    113,300

      

    Bidvest Group, Ltd. (The)

      

    6,822

       

    91,535

      

    Coronation Fund Managers, Ltd.

      

    19,014

       

    60,571

      

    FirstRand, Ltd.

      

    17,463

       

    76,240

      

    Hyprop Investments, Ltd.

      

    11,459

       

    56,003

      

    MTN Group, Ltd.

      

    7,227

       

    44,411

      

    Naspers, Ltd. N Shares

      

    1,343

       

    310,310

      

    Sanlam, Ltd.

      

    12,712

       

    65,018

      

    Sasol, Ltd.

      

    3,287

       

    102,567

      

    Standard Bank Group, Ltd.

      

    6,897

       

    88,587

      

    Woolworths Holdings, Ltd.

      

    21,107

       

    68,028

      

    Total South Africa

        

    1,141,973

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    South Korea 16.9%

     

    Celltrion, Inc.(a)

      

    708

       

    112,877

      

    Hana Financial Group, Inc.

      

    1,965

       

    63,013

      

    Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.

      

    286

       

    52,534

      

    Hyundai Motor Co.

      

    873

       

    91,907

      

    KB Financial Group, Inc.

      

    3,625

       

    133,650

      

    Kia Motors Corp.

      

    2,328

       

    72,500

      

    KT&G Corp.

      

    798

       

    72,763

      

    LG Electronics, Inc.

      

    1,034

       

    68,411

      

    POSCO

      

    494

       

    110,106

      

    Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.

      

    607

       

    55,882

      

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

      

    19,161

       

    753,712

      

    Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

      

    3,708

       

    137,200

      

    SK Hynix, Inc.

      

    3,121

       

    204,016

      

    Total South Korea

        

    1,928,571

      

    Taiwan 19.8%

     

    ASE Industrial Holding Co., Ltd.(a)

      

    18,160

       

    39,772

      

    Catcher Technology Co., Ltd.

      

    7,000

       

    53,828

      

    Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, Ltd.

      

    89,796

       

    53,754

      

    China Steel Corp.

      

    109,015

       

    89,489

      

    Chipbond Technology Corp.

      

    30,858

       

    71,086

      

    Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

      

    30,597

       

    108,706

      

    CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

      

    85,911

       

    57,004

      

    Eva Airways Corp.

      

    110,992

       

    54,379

      

    Far Eastern New Century Corp.

      

    88,772

       

    87,705

      

    Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.

      

    35,034

       

    84,458

      

    Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.

      

    14,371

       

    52,223

      

    Formosa Petrochemical Corp.

      

    14,144

       

    53,005

      

    Formosa Plastics Corp.

      

    34,090

       

    121,116

      

    Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd.

      

    45,002

       

    53,733

      

    Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.

      

    60,953

       

    145,359

      

    Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd.

      

    5,144

       

    36,051

      

    MediaTek, Inc.

      

    7,814

       

    71,623

      

    Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

      

    48,364

       

    123,811

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    President Chain Store Corp.

      

    10,839

       

    106,735

      

    Taiwan Business Bank

      

    158,144

       

    61,574

      

    Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd.

      

    17,942

       

    64,909

      

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

      

    77,017

       

    613,477

      

    Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

      

    22,846

       

    55,446

      

    Total Taiwan

        

    2,259,243

      

    Thailand 6.8%

     

    Airports of Thailand PCL NVDR

      

    60,400

       

    129,422

      

    BTS Group Holdings PCL NVDR

      

    622,555

       

    215,790

      
    CP ALL PCL NVDR  

    24,000

       

    56,531

      

    Home Product Center PCL NVDR

      

    135,400

       

    65,279

      

    Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL

      

    32,300

       

    59,541

      

    Siam Cement PCL (The)

      

    4,100

       

    62,272

      

    Siam Commercial Bank PCL (The)

      

    19,600

       

    81,525

      
    Tesco Lotus Retail Growth Freehold & Leasehold
    Property Fund
      

    99,400

       

    65,149

      

    Thai Union Group PCL NVDR

      

    64,696

       

    39,346

      

    Total Thailand

        

    774,855

      

    Turkey 0.7%

     

    Emlak Konut Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi AS

      

    304,417

       

    82,441

      

    United Kingdom 0.5%

     

    Mondi PLC

      

    2,705

       

    59,625

      
    Total Common Stocks
    (Cost: $9,165,058)
        

    10,666,310

      

    Preferred Stocks 6.0%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Brazil 6.0%

     

    Banco Bradesco SA Preference Shares

      

    8,969

       

    98,962

      

    Itau Unibanco Holding SA Preference Shares

      

    25,123

       

    222,264

      

    Itausa — Investimentos Itau SA Preference Shares

      

    38,614

       

    118,867

      

    Petroleo Brasileiro SA Preference Shares

      

    34,471

       

    248,543

      

    Total Brazil

        

    688,636

      
    Total Preferred Stocks
    (Cost: $397,769)
        

    688,636

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Warrants 0.0%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Thailand 0.0%

     

    BTS Group Holdings PCL, expiring 12/29/19(a)

      

    56,295

       

    1,987

      
    Total Warrants
    (Cost $0)
        

    1,987

      

    Money Market Funds 0.3%

      

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     
    Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds — Treasury
    Instruments Fund, Institutional Shares, 2.263%(b)
      

    31,980

       

    31,980

      
    Total Money Market Funds
    (Cost $31,980)
        

    31,980

      
    Total Investments in Securities
    (Cost: $9,594,807)
        

    11,388,913

      

    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

        

    42,178

      

    Net Assets

        

    11,431,091

      

    Notes to Portfolio of Investments

    (a)  Non-income producing investment.

    (b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at March 31, 2019.

    Abbreviation Legend

    ADR  American Depositary Receipts

    NVDR  Non-Voting Depositary Receipts

    PJSC  Private Joint Stock Company

      

    Fair Value Measurements

    The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

    Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    • Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

    • Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

    • Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

    Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements (continued)

    Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

    Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

    The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

    For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements (continued)

    The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at March 31, 2019:

      Level 1
    quoted prices
    in active
    markets for
    identical
    assets ($)
     Level 2
    other
    significant
    observable
    inputs ($)
     Level 3
    significant
    unobservable
    inputs ($)
     

    Total ($)

     

    Investments in Securities

     

    Common Stocks

     

    Brazil

      

    364,481

       

    —

       

    —

       

    364,481

      

    Chile

      

    155,433

       

    —

       

    —

       

    155,433

      

    India

      

    1,488,381

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,488,381

      

    Indonesia

      

    433,117

       

    —

       

    —

       

    433,117

      

    Malaysia

      

    452,999

       

    —

       

    —

       

    452,999

      

    Mexico

      

    397,466

       

    —

       

    —

       

    397,466

      

    Philippines

      

    262,291

       

    —

       

    —

       

    262,291

      

    Poland

      

    259,215

       

    —

       

    —

       

    259,215

      

    Russia

      

    606,219

       

    —

       

    —

       

    606,219

      

    South Africa

      

    1,141,973

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,141,973

      

    South Korea

      

    1,928,571

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,928,571

      

    Taiwan

      

    2,259,243

       

    —

       

    —

       

    2,259,243

      

    Thailand

      

    774,855

       

    —

       

    —

       

    774,855

      

    Turkey

      

    82,441

       

    —

       

    —

       

    82,441

      

    United Kingdom

      

    59,625

       

    —

       

    —

       

    59,625

      

    Total Common Stocks

      

    10,666,310

       

    —

       

    —

       

    10,666,310

      

    Preferred Stocks

     

    Brazil

      

    688,636

       

    —

       

    —

       

    688,636

      

    Total Preferred Stocks

      

    688,636

       

    —

       

    —

       

    688,636

      

    Warrants

     

    Thailand

      

    1,987

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,987

      

    Total Warrants

      

    1,987

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,987

      

    Money Market Funds

      

    31,980

       

    —

       

    —

       

    31,980

      

    Total Investments in Securities

      

    11,388,913

       

    —

       

    —

       

    11,388,913

      

    See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

    There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

    March 31, 2019

    (Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

    Investments in Securities

    Common Stocks 97.3%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Brazil 6.0%

     

    Cielo SA

      

    44,032

       

    107,373

      

    Suzano Papel e Celulose SA

      

    9,556

       

    114,303

      

    Vale SA

      

    8,763

       

    114,680

      

    Total Brazil

        

    336,356

      

    Chile 2.0%

     

    Enel Americas SA

      

    643,583

       

    114,421

      

    China 9.8%

     

    Bank of China, Ltd. Class H

      

    241,274

       

    109,419

      

    China Construction Bank Corp. Class H

      

    127,243

       

    109,089

      

    China Mobile, Ltd.

      

    10,782

       

    109,881

      

    Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. Class H

      

    148,165

       

    108,529

      

    Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd. Class H

      

    10,209

       

    114,316

      

    Total China

        

    551,234

      

    Colombia 2.0%

     

    Ecopetrol SA

      

    102,869

       

    110,281

      

    Hong Kong 10.1%

     

    CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

      

    12,948

       

    115,131

      

    CLP Holdings, Ltd.

      

    9,688

       

    112,307

      

    Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

      

    4,609

       

    113,729

      

    Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd.

      

    3,237

       

    112,821

      

    Link REIT

      

    10,029

       

    117,283

      

    Total Hong Kong

        

    571,271

      

    India 12.1%

     

    Bharat Petroleum Corp., Ltd.

      

    20,481

       

    117,535

      

    GAIL India, Ltd.

      

    22,241

       

    111,614

      

    Indian Oil Corp., Ltd.

      

    49,418

       

    116,171

      

    Infosys, Ltd.

      

    10,444

       

    112,144

      

    ITC, Ltd.

      

    26,027

       

    111,679

      

    Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd.

      

    39,099

       

    111,695

      

    Total India

        

    680,838

      

    Indonesia 7.9%

     

    PT Astra International Tbk

      

    219,876

       

    113,103

      

    PT Gudang Garam Tbk

      

    18,558

       

    108,429

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk

      

    417,305

       

    115,755

      

    PT United Tractors Tbk

      

    56,935

       

    108,153

      

    Total Indonesia

        

    445,440

      

    Kenya 1.9%

     

    Safaricom PLC

      

    402,379

       

    110,030

      

    Malaysia 11.8%

     

    Malayan Banking Bhd

      

    49,200

       

    111,717

      

    Maxis Bhd

      

    82,258

       

    107,998

      

    Nestle Malaysia Bhd

      

    3,100

       

    111,471

      

    Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

      

    50,590

       

    113,510

      

    Petronas Gas Bhd

      

    25,600

       

    110,489

      

    Tenaga Nasional Bhd

      

    35,531

       

    110,183

      

    Total Malaysia

        

    665,368

      

    Mexico 4.1%

     

    Grupo Mexico SAB de CV Series B

      

    42,448

       

    116,769

      

    Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

      

    42,582

       

    113,977

      

    Total Mexico

        

    230,746

      

    Poland 1.9%

     

    Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen SA

      

    4,288

       

    109,206

      

    Qatar 2.0%

     

    Qatar National Bank QPSC

      

    2,276

       

    112,839

      

    South Africa 3.9%

     

    Standard Bank Group, Ltd.

      

    8,905

       

    114,378

      

    Vodacom Group, Ltd.

      

    14,025

       

    108,368

      

    Total South Africa

        

    222,746

      

    South Korea 5.7%

     

    KB Financial Group, Inc.

      

    2,992

       

    110,312

      

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

      

    2,732

       

    107,465

      

    S-Oil Corp.

      

    1,323

       

    104,432

      

    Total South Korea

        

    322,209

      

    Taiwan 12.1%

     

    Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.

      

    31,797

       

    115,549

      

    Formosa Plastics Corp.

      

    32,240

       

    114,543

      

    Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

      

    45,011

       

    115,227

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

      

    13,947

       

    111,094

      

    Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

      

    46,899

       

    113,822

      

    Yageo Corp.

      

    10,592

       

    111,005

      

    Total Taiwan

        

    681,240

      

    Thailand 2.0%

     

    PTT Global Chemical PCL NVDR

      

    52,608

       

    111,482

      

    United Arab Emirates 2.0%

     

    Emaar Properties PJSC

      

    87,951

       

    112,061

      
    Total Common Stocks
    (Cost: $5,445,570)
        

    5,487,768

      

    Preferred Stocks 2.0%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Chile 2.0%

     

    Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA Class B

      

    2,950

       

    113,361

      
    Total Preferred Stocks
    (Cost $143,800)
        

    113,361

      
    Total Investments in Securities
    (Cost: $5,589,370)
        

    5,601,129

      

    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

        

    38,852

      

    Net Assets

        

    5,639,981

      

    Abbreviation Legend

    NVDR  Non-Voting Depositary Receipts

    PJSC  Private Joint Stock Company

    Fair Value Measurements

    The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

    Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    • Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

    • Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

    • Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

    Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

    Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

    Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements (continued)

    The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

    For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

    The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at March 31, 2019:

      Level 1
    quoted prices
    in active
    markets for
    identical
    assets ($)
     Level 2
    other
    significant
    observable
    inputs ($)
     Level 3
    significant
    unobservable
    inputs ($)
     

    Total ($)

     

    Investments in Securities

     

    Common Stocks

     

    Brazil

      

    336,356

       

    —

       

    —

       

    336,356

      

    Chile

      

    114,421

       

    —

       

    —

       

    114,421

      

    China

      

    551,234

       

    —

       

    —

       

    551,234

      

    Colombia

      

    110,281

       

    —

       

    —

       

    110,281

      

    Hong Kong

      

    571,271

       

    —

       

    —

       

    571,271

      

    India

      

    680,838

       

    —

       

    —

       

    680,838

      

    Indonesia

      

    445,440

       

    —

       

    —

       

    445,440

      

    Kenya

      

    110,030

       

    —

       

    —

       

    110,030

      

    Malaysia

      

    665,368

       

    —

       

    —

       

    665,368

      

    Mexico

      

    230,746

       

    —

       

    —

       

    230,746

      

    Poland

      

    109,206

       

    —

       

    —

       

    109,206

      

    Qatar

      

    112,839

       

    —

       

    —

       

    112,839

      

    South Africa

      

    222,746

       

    —

       

    —

       

    222,746

      

    South Korea

      

    322,209

       

    —

       

    —

       

    322,209

      

    Taiwan

      

    681,240

       

    —

       

    —

       

    681,240

      

    Thailand

      

    111,482

       

    —

       

    —

       

    111,482

      

    United Arab Emirates

      

    112,061

       

    —

       

    —

       

    112,061

      

    Total Common Stocks

      

    5,487,768

       

    —

       

    —

       

    5,487,768

      

    Preferred Stocks

     

    Chile

      

    113,361

       

    —

       

    —

       

    113,361

      

    Total Preferred Stocks

      

    113,361

       

    —

       

    —

       

    113,361

      

    Total Investments in Securities

      

    5,601,129

       

    —

       

    —

       

    5,601,129

      

    See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

    There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

    March 31, 2019

    (Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

    Investments in Securities

    Common Stocks 96.1%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Brazil 3.8%

     

    Lojas Americanas SA

      

    144,605

       

    491,219

      

    Lojas Renner SA

      

    602,843

       

    6,784,830

      

    Raia Drogasil SA

      

    218,538

       

    3,666,915

      

    Total Brazil

        

    10,942,964

      

    Chile 1.4%

     

    Cencosud SA

      

    788,888

       

    1,365,794

      

    S.A.C.I. Falabella

      

    382,405

       

    2,843,557

      

    Total Chile

        

    4,209,351

      

    China 42.8%

     

    58.com, Inc. ADR(a)

      

    31,118

       

    2,043,830

      

    Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. ADR(a)

      

    78,007

       

    14,232,377

      

    ANTA Sports Products, Ltd.

      

    307,397

       

    2,091,096

      

    Autohome, Inc. ADR(a)

      

    19,131

       

    2,011,051

      

    Baidu, Inc. ADR(a)

      

    84,390

       

    13,911,692

      

    BYD Co., Ltd. Class H

      

    212,539

       

    1,280,657

      

    China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd.(a)

      

    939,600

       

    3,495,095

      

    China Mobile, Ltd.

      

    1,392,305

       

    14,189,186

      

    China Resources Beer Holdings Co., Ltd.

      

    482,348

       

    2,030,790

      

    China Telecom Corp., Ltd. Class H

      

    4,811,152

       

    2,672,198

      

    China Tower Corp. Ltd. Class H(a)(b)

      

    15,367,892

       

    3,563,024

      

    China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd.

      

    2,015,528

       

    2,554,730

      

    Ctrip.com International, Ltd. ADR(a)

      

    132,314

       

    5,780,799

      

    Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. Class H

      

    911,320

       

    912,487

      

    Geely Automobile Holdings, Ltd.

      

    1,930,738

       

    3,689,332

      

    Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. Class H

      

    976,555

       

    1,153,213

      

    Hengan International Group Co., Ltd.

      

    251,592

       

    2,205,050

      

    JD.com, Inc. ADR(a)

      

    283,838

       

    8,557,716

      

    NetEase, Inc. ADR

      

    25,496

       

    6,156,009

      
    New Oriental Education & Technology
    Group, Inc. ADR(a)
      

    40,567

       

    3,654,681

      

    TAL Education Group ADR(a)

      

    123,290

       

    4,448,303

      

    Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

      

    311,538

       

    14,326,871

      

    Want Want China Holdings, Ltd.

      

    2,201,179

       

    1,828,252

      

    Weibo Corp. ADR(a)

      

    21,883

       

    1,356,527

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Yum China Holdings, Inc.

      

    131,396

       

    5,900,994

      

    Total China

        

    124,045,960

      

    Hong Kong 0.4%

     

    Haier Electronics Group Co., Ltd.(a)

      

    427,605

       

    1,241,969

      

    India 16.6%

     

    Bharti Airtel, Ltd.

      

    1,009,580

       

    4,854,437

      

    Hero MotoCorp, Ltd.

      

    74,887

       

    2,759,982

      

    Hindustan Unilever, Ltd.

      

    546,654

       

    13,468,481

      

    ITC, Ltd.

      

    2,236,484

       

    9,596,461

      

    Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd.

      

    465,833

       

    4,531,575

      

    Maruti Suzuki India, Ltd.

      

    92,477

       

    8,907,361

      

    Titan Co., Ltd.

      

    237,807

       

    3,919,739

      

    Total India

        

    48,038,036

      

    Indonesia 3.2%

     

    PT Astra International Tbk

      

    6,721,115

       

    3,457,315

      

    PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk

      

    16,117,462

       

    4,470,785

      

    PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk

      

    380,020

       

    1,313,658

      

    Total Indonesia

        

    9,241,758

      

    Mexico 3.6%

     

    Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV Series L

      

    142,753

       

    944,278

      
    Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV
    Series UBD
      

    505,177

       

    4,665,677

      

    Grupo Televisa SAB Series CPO

      

    594,656

       

    1,317,915

      

    Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

      

    1,328,902

       

    3,556,984

      

    Total Mexico

        

    10,484,854

      

    Russia 4.5%

     

    Magnit PJSC GDR

      

    269,183

       

    3,795,480

      

    X5 Retail Group NV GDR

      

    93,215

       

    2,322,918

      

    Yandex NV Class A(a)

      

    199,336

       

    6,845,198

      

    Total Russia

        

    12,963,596

      

    South Africa 4.5%

     

    Shoprite Holdings, Ltd.

      

    578,756

       

    6,365,363

      

    Vodacom Group, Ltd.

      

    874,119

       

    6,754,136

      

    Total South Africa

        

    13,119,499

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Taiwan 10.6%

     

    Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

      

    3,182,527

       

    11,306,978

      

    President Chain Store Corp.

      

    470,032

       

    4,628,566

      

    Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd.

      

    1,346,137

       

    4,869,949

      

    Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

      

    4,138,842

       

    10,044,788

      

    Total Taiwan

        

    30,850,281

      

    Thailand 3.8%

     

    Advanced Info Service PCL

      

    522,900

       

    3,031,782

      
    CP ALL PCL  

    2,149,805

       

    5,063,744

      

    Thai Beverage PCL

      

    4,783,044

       

    2,983,885

      

    Total Thailand

        

    11,079,411

      

    United Arab Emirates 0.9%

     

    Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

      

    581,897

       

    2,645,634

      
    Total Common Stocks
    (Cost: $284,081,555)
        

    278,863,313

      

    Preferred Stocks 3.5%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Brazil 3.5%

     

    Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Preference Shares

      

    131,542

       

    3,091,408

      

    Lojas Americanas SA Preference Shares

      

    621,613

       

    2,678,636

      

    Telefonica Brasil SA Preference Shares

      

    346,753

       

    4,232,281

      

    Total Brazil

        

    10,002,325

      
    Total Preferred Stocks
    (Cost: $10,820,523)
        

    10,002,325

      

    Money Market Funds 0.4%

      

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     
    Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds — Treasury
    Instruments Fund, Institutional Shares, 2.263%(c)
      

    1,160,736

       

    1,160,736

      
    Total Money Market Funds
    (Cost $1,160,736)
        

    1,160,736

      
    Total Investments in Securities
    (Cost: $296,062,814)
        

    290,026,374

      

    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

        

    92,287

      

    Net Assets

        

    290,118,661

      

    Notes to Portfolio of Investments

    (a)  Non-income producing investment.

    (b)  Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund's Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $3,563,024, which represents 1.23% of net assets.

    (c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at March 31, 2019.

    Abbreviation Legend

    ADR  American Depositary Receipts

    GDR  Global Depositary Receipts

    PJSC  Private Joint Stock Company

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements

    The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

    Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    • Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

    • Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

    • Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

    Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

    Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

    Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

    The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

    For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements (continued)

    The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at March 31, 2019:

      Level 1
    quoted prices
    in active
    markets for
    identical
    assets ($)
     Level 2
    other
    significant
    observable
    inputs ($)
     Level 3
    significant
    unobservable
    inputs ($)
     

    Total ($)

     

    Investments in Securities

     

    Common Stocks

     

    Brazil

      

    10,942,964

       

    —

       

    —

       

    10,942,964

      

    Chile

      

    4,209,351

       

    —

       

    —

       

    4,209,351

      

    China

      

    124,045,960

       

    —

       

    —

       

    124,045,960

      

    Hong Kong

      

    1,241,969

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,241,969

      

    India

      

    48,038,036

       

    —

       

    —

       

    48,038,036

      

    Indonesia

      

    9,241,758

       

    —

       

    —

       

    9,241,758

      

    Mexico

      

    10,484,854

       

    —

       

    —

       

    10,484,854

      

    Russia

      

    12,963,596

       

    —

       

    —

       

    12,963,596

      

    South Africa

      

    13,119,499

       

    —

       

    —

       

    13,119,499

      

    Taiwan

      

    30,850,281

       

    —

       

    —

       

    30,850,281

      

    Thailand

      

    11,079,411

       

    —

       

    —

       

    11,079,411

      

    United Arab Emirates

      

    2,645,634

       

    —

       

    —

       

    2,645,634

      

    Total Common Stocks

      

    278,863,313

       

    —

       

    —

       

    278,863,313

      

    Preferred Stocks

     

    Brazil

      

    10,002,325

       

    —

       

    —

       

    10,002,325

      

    Total Preferred Stocks

      

    10,002,325

       

    —

       

    —

       

    10,002,325

      

    Money Market Funds

      

    1,160,736

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,160,736

      

    Total Investments in Securities

      

    290,026,374

       

    —

       

    —

       

    290,026,374

      

    See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

    There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Consolidated)

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

    March 31, 2019

    (Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

    Investments in Securities

    Common Stocks 100.4%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Consumer Discretionary 54.5%

     

    Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Ltd.(a)

      

    451,389

       

    1,435,779

      

    Bajaj Auto, Ltd.

      

    150,446

       

    6,322,099

      

    Bharat Forge, Ltd.

      

    391,208

       

    2,893,612

      

    Bosch, Ltd.

      

    14,923

       

    3,917,322

      

    Eicher Motors, Ltd.

      

    20,338

       

    6,032,467

      

    Exide Industries, Ltd.

      

    701,838

       

    2,215,691

      

    Future Retail, Ltd.(a)

      

    273,334

       

    1,790,727

      

    Hero MotoCorp, Ltd.

      

    161,799

       

    5,963,148

      

    Jubilant Foodworks, Ltd.

      

    118,355

       

    2,467,046

      

    Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd.

      

    663,787

       

    6,457,251

      

    Maruti Suzuki India, Ltd.

      

    63,776

       

    6,142,888

      

    Motherson Sumi Systems, Ltd.

      

    1,957,211

       

    4,229,441

      

    MRF, Ltd.

      

    4,136

       

    3,462,069

      

    Page Industries, Ltd.

      

    6,964

       

    2,510,382

      

    Rajesh Exports, Ltd.

      

    225,581

       

    2,168,541

      

    Tata Motors, Ltd.(a)

      

    2,448,136

       

    6,157,888

      

    Titan Co., Ltd.

      

    422,060

       

    6,956,755

      

    Total

        

    71,123,106

      

    Consumer Staples 45.9%

     

    Avenue Supermarts, Ltd.(a)(b)

      

    166,915

       

    3,544,549

      

    Britannia Industries Ltd.

      

    145,143

       

    6,464,651

      

    Colgate-Palmolive India, Ltd.

      

    221,168

       

    4,016,781

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Dabur India, Ltd.

      

    925,200

       

    5,459,715

      

    GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Ltd.

      

    19,221

       

    2,010,693

      

    Godrej Consumer Products, Ltd.

      

    574,542

       

    5,689,438

      

    Hindustan Unilever, Ltd.

      

    261,437

       

    6,441,294

      

    ITC, Ltd.

      

    1,522,698

       

    6,533,699

      

    Marico, Ltd.

      

    861,669

       

    4,311,766

      

    Nestle India, Ltd.

      

    44,005

       

    6,962,636

      

    Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Health Care, Ltd.

      

    15,840

       

    2,477,134

      

    United Breweries, Ltd.

      

    107,579

       

    2,166,022

      

    United Spirits, Ltd.(a)

      

    467,106

       

    3,734,825

      

    Total

        

    59,813,203

      
    Total Common Stocks
    (Cost: $110,267,028)
        

    130,936,309

      

    Money Market Funds 0.1%

      

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     
    Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds — Treasury
    Instruments Fund, Institutional Shares, 2.263%(c)
      

    159,999

       

    159,999

      
    Total Money Market Funds
    (Cost $159,999)
        

    159,999

      
    Total Investments in Securities
    (Cost: $110,427,027)
        

    131,096,308

      

    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

        

    (660,064

    )

     

    Net Assets

        

    130,436,244

      

    Notes to Consolidated Portfolio of Investments

    (a)  Non-income producing investment.

    (b)  Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund's Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $3,544,549, which represents 2.72% of net assets.

    (c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at March 31, 2019.

    Fair Value Measurements

    The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Consolidated) (continued)

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements (continued)

    Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    • Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

    • Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

    • Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

    Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

    Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

    Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

    The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

    For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

    The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at March 31, 2019:

      Level 1
    quoted prices
    in active
    markets for
    identical
    assets ($)
     Level 2
    other
    significant
    observable
    inputs ($)
     Level 3
    significant
    unobservable
    inputs ($)
     

    Total ($)

     

    Investments in Securities

     

    Common Stocks

     

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    71,123,106

       

    —

       

    —

       

    71,123,106

      

    Consumer Staples

      

    59,813,203

       

    —

       

    —

       

    59,813,203

      

    Total Common Stocks

      

    130,936,309

       

    —

       

    —

       

    130,936,309

      

    Money Market Funds

      

    159,999

       

    —

       

    —

       

    159,999

      

    Total Investments in Securities

      

    131,096,308

       

    —

       

    —

       

    131,096,308

      

    See the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

    There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

    March 31, 2019

    (Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

    Investments in Securities

    Common Stocks 98.1%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Communication Services 11.0%

     

    Bharti Airtel, Ltd.

      

    299,959

       

    1,442,315

      

    Bharti Infratel, Ltd.

      

    262,286

       

    1,186,581

      

    Tata Communications, Ltd.

      

    24,952

       

    220,705

      

    Vodafone Idea, Ltd.(a)

      

    2,323,796

       

    612,187

      

    Total

        

    3,461,788

      

    Consumer Discretionary 3.9%

     

    Eicher Motors, Ltd.

      

    4,091

       

    1,213,434

      

    Energy 3.2%

     

    Petronet LNG, Ltd.

      

    276,546

       

    1,004,188

      

    Industrials 26.7%

     

    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Ltd.

      

    294,156

       

    1,605,703

      

    Ashok Leyland, Ltd.

      

    708,061

       

    933,179

      

    Bharat Heavy Electricals, Ltd.

      

    511,951

       

    553,890

      

    Container Corp. Of India, Ltd.

      

    101,567

       

    770,164

      

    Cummins India, Ltd.

      

    51,272

       

    552,132

      

    Havells India, Ltd.

      

    82,529

       

    920,298

      

    Larsen & Toubro, Ltd.

      

    86,913

       

    1,738,009

      

    Siemens, Ltd.

      

    32,636

       

    531,787

      

    Voltas, Ltd.

      

    84,733

       

    769,905

      

    Total

        

    8,375,067

      

    Materials 32.0%

     

    Grasim Industries Ltd.

      

    114,431

       

    1,417,194

      

    Hindalco Industries, Ltd.

      

    483,498

       

    1,434,267

      

    JSW Steel, Ltd.

      

    288,942

       

    1,222,295

      

    NMDC, Ltd.

      

    320,928

       

    483,882

      

    Shree Cement, Ltd.

      

    3,145

       

    847,488

      

    Steel Authority of India, Ltd.(a)

      

    382,169

       

    296,522

      

    Tata Steel, Ltd.

      

    189,376

       

    1,424,250

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    UltraTech Cement, Ltd.

      

    27,447

       

    1,584,160

      

    Vedanta, Ltd.

      

    507,353

       

    1,350,866

      

    Total

        

    10,060,924

      

    Real Estate 1.6%

     

    DLF, Ltd.

      

    168,852

       

    493,455

      

    Utilities 19.7%

     

    GAIL India, Ltd.

      

    310,691

       

    1,559,173

      

    Indraprastha Gas, Ltd.

      

    132,119

       

    582,544

      

    NTPC, Ltd.

      

    830,149

       

    1,614,162

      

    Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd.

      

    598,846

       

    1,710,742

      

    Tata Power Co., Ltd. (The)

      

    681,005

       

    725,488

      

    Total

        

    6,192,109

      
    Total Common Stocks
    (Cost: $29,354,526)
        

    30,800,965

      

    Rights 1.4%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Communication Services 1.4%

     

    Vodafone Idea, Ltd., expiring 4/29/19(a)

      

    5,320,269

       

    441,596

      
    Total Rights
    (Cost: $574,112)
        

    441,596

      

    Money Market Funds 0.5%

      

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     
    Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds — Treasury
    Instruments Fund, Institutional Shares, 2.263%(b)
      

    152,972

       

    152,972

      
    Total Money Market Funds
    (Cost $152,972)
        

    152,972

      
    Total Investments in Securities
    (Cost: $30,081,610)
        

    31,395,533

      

    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

        

    6,447

      

    Net Assets

        

    31,401,980

      

    Notes to Portfolio of Investments

    (a)  Non-income producing investment.

    (b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at March 31, 2019.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements

    The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

    Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    • Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

    • Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

    • Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

    Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

    Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

    Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

    The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

    For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements (continued)

    The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at March 31, 2019:

      Level 1
    quoted prices
    in active
    markets for
    identical
    assets ($)
     Level 2
    other
    significant
    observable
    inputs ($)
     Level 3
    significant
    unobservable
    inputs ($)
     

    Total ($)

     

    Investments in Securities

     

    Common Stocks

     

    Communication Services

      

    3,461,788

       

    —

       

    —

       

    3,461,788

      

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    1,213,434

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,213,434

      

    Energy

      

    1,004,188

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,004,188

      

    Industrials

      

    8,375,067

       

    —

       

    —

       

    8,375,067

      

    Materials

      

    10,060,924

       

    —

       

    —

       

    10,060,924

      

    Real Estate

      

    493,455

       

    —

       

    —

       

    493,455

      

    Utilities

      

    6,192,109

       

    —

       

    —

       

    6,192,109

      

    Total Common Stocks

      

    30,800,965

       

    —

       

    —

       

    30,800,965

      

    Rights

     

    Communication Services

      

    —

       

    441,596

       

    —

       

    441,596

      

    Total Rights

      

    —

       

    441,596

       

    —

       

    441,596

      

    Money Market Funds

      

    152,972

       

    —

       

    —

       

    152,972

      

    Total Investments in Securities

      

    30,953,937

       

    441,596

       

    —

       

    31,395,533

      

    See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

    The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

    There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

    March 31, 2019

    (Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

    Investments in Securities

    Common Stocks 99.5%

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Communication Services 5.8%

     

    Dish TV India, Ltd.

      

    316,500

       

    177,724

      

    Just Dial, Ltd.(a)

      

    19,381

       

    168,827

      

    PVR, Ltd.

      

    13,884

       

    330,029

      

    TV18 Broadcast, Ltd.(a)

      

    314,654

       

    161,245

      

    Total

        

    837,825

      

    Consumer Discretionary 10.0%

     

    Arvind, Ltd.

      

    79,089

       

    103,835

      

    Bajaj Electricals Ltd.

      

    18,003

       

    145,037

      

    Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

      

    54,172

       

    105,529

      

    Ceat, Ltd.

      

    8,461

       

    136,780

      

    KPIT Engineering Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

      

    244,608

       

    288,304

      

    PC Jeweller, Ltd.

      

    82,894

       

    98,360

      

    Raymond, Ltd.

      

    17,862

       

    209,239

      

    VIP Industries, Ltd.

      

    51,784

       

    361,311

      

    Total

        

    1,448,395

      

    Consumer Staples 6.5%

     

    Avanti Feeds Ltd.

      

    20,914

       

    123,416

      

    Balrampur Chini Mills, Ltd.

      

    68,999

       

    136,554

      

    Bombay Burmah Trading Co.

      

    8,655

       

    162,330

      

    Godfrey Phillips India, Ltd.

      

    7,916

       

    132,449

      

    Kaveri Seed Co., Ltd.

      

    14,897

       

    98,887

      

    Radico Khaitan, Ltd.

      

    36,226

       

    206,610

      

    Venky's India, Ltd.

      

    2,497

       

    81,726

      

    Total

        

    941,972

      

    Energy 0.8%

     

    Chennai Petroleum Corp., Ltd.

      

    26,892

       

    106,093

      

    Financials 23.3%

     

    Allahabad Bank(a)

      

    113,734

       

    89,641

      

    Can Fin Homes Ltd.

      

    30,414

       

    153,157

      

    DCB Bank, Ltd.

      

    127,365

       

    376,350

      

    Dewan Housing Finance Corp., Ltd.

      

    158,228

       

    343,179

      

    Equitas Holdings Ltd.(a)

      

    142,411

       

    281,430

      

    IDFC Ltd.

      

    615,544

       

    413,621

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Indian Energy Exchange Ltd.(d)

      

    65,076

       

    154,999

      

    Karnataka Bank, Ltd. (The)

      

    149,712

       

    288,834

      

    Oriental Bank of Commerce(a)

      

    48,596

       

    81,549

      

    Reliance Capital, Ltd.

      

    72,373

       

    213,645

      

    Repco Home Finance, Ltd.

      

    21,110

       

    141,454

      

    South Indian Bank Ltd. (The)

      

    861,049

       

    205,086

      

    Syndicate Bank(a)

      

    212,050

       

    132,235

      

    Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd.

      

    40,568

       

    203,674

      

    Union Bank of India(a)

      

    211,454

       

    291,808

      

    Total

        

    3,370,662

      

    Health Care 5.8%

     

    Ajanta Pharma Ltd.

      

    13,108

       

    195,877

      

    Granules India, Ltd.

      

    74,332

       

    122,805

      

    Strides Pharma Science Ltd.

      

    32,550

       

    221,965

      

    Sun Pharma Advanced Research Co., Ltd.(a)

      

    33,826

       

    93,311

      

    Suven Life Sciences, Ltd.

      

    25,470

       

    95,924

      

    Wockhardt, Ltd.(a)

      

    15,943

       

    101,952

      

    Total

        

    831,834

      

    Industrials 20.7%

     

    BEML, Ltd.

      

    10,610

       

    155,080

      

    CG Power and Industrial Solutions, Ltd.(a)

      

    227,837

       

    140,435

      

    Dilip Buildcon Ltd.(d)

      

    17,066

       

    158,035

      

    Engineers India, Ltd.

      

    168,438

       

    285,208

      

    Escorts, Ltd.

      

    32,818

       

    377,117

      

    Graphite India Ltd.

      

    35,103

       

    226,453

      

    Hindustan Construction Co., Ltd.(a)

      

    402,693

       

    87,194

      

    IRB Infrastructure Developers, Ltd.

      

    82,954

       

    173,452

      

    Jain Irrigation Systems, Ltd.

      

    169,950

       

    144,497

      

    Kajaria Ceramics Ltd.

      

    45,085

       

    383,881

      

    NCC, Ltd.

      

    227,951

       

    371,336

      

    Praj Industries, Ltd.

      

    53,228

       

    119,172

      

    Suzlon Energy, Ltd.(a)

      

    1,698,202

       

    150,761

      

    V-Guard Industries, Ltd.

      

    66,890

       

    214,695

      

    Total

        

    2,987,316

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Information Technology 11.3%

     

    Birlasoft Ltd.

      

    127,308

       

    181,291

      

    Firstsource Solutions, Ltd.

      

    147,059

       

    99,667

      

    Intellect Design Arena, Ltd.(a)

      

    37,274

       

    109,414

      

    NIIT Technologies, Ltd.

      

    19,894

       

    380,750

      

    Persistent Systems Ltd.

      

    28,402

       

    258,109

      

    Tata Elxsi, Ltd.

      

    19,020

       

    264,427

      

    Vakrangee Ltd.

      

    333,767

       

    242,345

      

    Zensar Technologies Ltd.

      

    26,758

       

    88,878

      

    Total

        

    1,624,881

      

    Materials 8.3%

     

    Century Textiles & Industries, Ltd.

      

    27,669

       

    372,688

      

    Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals, Ltd.

      

    49,794

       

    219,913

      

    Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.

      

    119,930

       

    180,479

      

    India Cements, Ltd. (The)

      

    104,581

       

    163,495

      

    JK Paper, Ltd.

      

    45,675

       

    93,526

      

    Phillips Carbon Black, Ltd.

      

    42,474

       

    108,185

      

    Prakash Industries, Ltd.(a)

      

    48,469

       

    62,655

      

    Total

        

    1,200,941

      

    Real Estate 1.6%

     

    Housing Development & Infrastructure, Ltd.(a)

      

    153,124

       

    57,138

      

    Indiabulls Real Estate, Ltd.(a)

      

    132,297

       

    176,078

      

    Total

        

    233,216

      

    Common Stocks (continued)

    Issuer

     

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     

    Utilities 5.4%

     

    Mahanagar Gas, Ltd.

      

    26,064

       

    396,951

      

    PTC India, Ltd.

      

    132,212

       

    140,180

      

    Reliance Infrastructure, Ltd.

      

    79,633

       

    157,484

      

    Reliance Power, Ltd.(a)

      

    537,938

       

    88,136

      

    Total

        

    782,751

      
    Total Common Stocks
    (Cost: $14,156,425)
        

    14,365,886

      

    Money Market Funds 0.6%

      

    Shares

     

    Value ($)

     
    Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds — Treasury
    Instruments Fund, Institutional Shares, 2.263%(e)
      

    92,658

       

    92,658

      
    Total Money Market Funds
    (Cost $92,658)
        

    92,658

      
    Total Investments in Securities
    (Cost: $14,249,083)
        

    14,458,544

      

    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

        

    (8,442

    )

     

    Net Assets

        

    14,450,102

      

    Notes to Portfolio of Investments

    (a)  Non-income producing investment.

    (b)  Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2019, the value of these securities amounted to $288,304, which represents less than 2.00% of net assets.

    (c)  Valuation based on significant unobservable inputs.

    (d)  Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund's Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2019, the total value of these securities amounted to $313,034, which represents 2.17% of net assets.

    (e)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at March 31, 2019.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements

    The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

    Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    • Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

    • Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

    • Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

    Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

    Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

    Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

    The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

    For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

    Columbia ETF Trust II | Annual Report 2019
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    PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

    March 31, 2019

    Fair Value Measurements (continued)

    The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at March 31, 2019:

      Level 1
    quoted prices
    in active
    markets for
    identical
    assets ($)
     Level 2
    other
    significant
    observable
    inputs ($)
     Level 3
    significant
    unobservable
    inputs ($)
     

    Total ($)

     

    Investments in Securities

     

    Common Stocks

     

    Communication Services

      

    837,825

       

    —

       

    —

       

    837,825

      

    Consumer Discretionary

      

    1,160,091

       

    —

       

    288,304

       

    1,448,395

      

    Consumer Staples

      

    941,972

       

    —

       

    —

       

    941,972

      

    Energy

      

    106,093

       

    —

       

    —

       

    106,093

      

    Financials

      

    3,370,662

       

    —

       

    —

       

    3,370,662

      

    Health Care

      

    831,834

       

    —

       

    —

       

    831,834

      

    Industrials

      

    2,987,316

       

    —

       

    —

       

    2,987,316

      

    Information Technology

      

    1,624,881

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,624,881

      

    Materials

      

    1,200,941

       

    —

       

    —

       

    1,200,941

      

    Real Estate

      

    233,216

       

    —

       

    —

       

    233,216

      

    Utilities

      

    782,751

       

    —

       

    —

       

    782,751

      

    Total Common Stocks

      

    14,077,582

       

    —

       

    288,304

       

    14,365,886

      

    Money Market Funds

      

    92,658

       

    —

       

    —

       

    92,658

      

    Total Investments in Securities

      

    14,170,240

       

    —

       

    288,304

       

    14,458,544

      

    See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

    There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

    The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant observable and unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

      Balance as of
    03/31/2018
    ($)
     Increase
    (decrease)
    in accrued
    discounts/
    premiums ($)
     Realized
    gain
    (loss) ($)
     Change in
    unrealized
    appreciation
    (depreciation)(a)
    ($)
     

    Purchases ($)

     

    Sales ($)

     Transfers
    into
    Level 3 ($)
     Transfers
    out of
    Level 3 ($)
     Balance as of
    03/31/2019
    ($)
     

    Common Stocks

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    7,677

       

    280,627

       

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    288,304

      

    Total

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    7,677

       

    280,627

       

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    288,304

      

    (a)  Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities held at March 31, 2019 was $7,677 which is comprised of Common Stocks.

    The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain common stocks classified as Level 3 are valued using a market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors which may have included, but were not limited to, estimated cash flows of the securities, observed yields on securities deemed comparable, the subscription prices of the security, closing prices of similar securities from the issuer and single market quotation from broker dealers. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

    March 31, 2019

      Columbia
    Beyond BRICs
    ETF
     Columbia EM
    Core ex-China
    ETF
     Columbia EM
    Quality Dividend
    ETF
     

    Assets

     

    Investments in securities, at value

     

    Unaffiliated issuers (cost $24,471,482, $9,594,807 and $5,589,370, respectively)

     

    $

    24,932,616

      

    $

    11,388,913

      

    $

    5,601,129

      

    Cash

      

    —

       

    —

       

    13,929

      

    Foreign currency (cost $1,484, $847 and $1,132, respectively)

      

    1,484

       

    846

       

    1,132

      

    Receivable for:

     

    Investments sold

      

    —

       

    —

       

    2,766

      

    Dividends

      

    101,376

       

    44,650

       

    14,620

      

    Foreign tax reclaims

      

    25,156

       

    303

       

    9,406

      

    Total assets

      

    25,060,632

       

    11,434,712

       

    5,642,982

      

    Liabilities

     

    Due to custodian

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Payable for:

     

    Capital shares purchased

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Investments management fees

      

    13,218

       

    3,377

       

    3,001

      

    Foreign capital gains taxes deferred

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Accrued expenses and other liabilities

      

    1,772

       

    244

       

    —

      

    Total liabilities

      

    14,990

       

    3,621

       

    3,001

      

    Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

     

    $

    25,045,642

      

    $

    11,431,091

      

    $

    5,639,981

      

    Represented by:

     

    Paid-in capital

     

    $

    87,674,902

      

    $

    10,122,033

      

    $

    33,047,070

      

    Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2)

      

    (62,629,260

    )

      

    1,309,058

       

    (27,407,089

    )

     

    Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

     

    $

    25,045,642

      

    $

    11,431,091

      

    $

    5,639,981

      

    Shares outstanding

      

    1,500,000

       

    450,000

       

    400,000

      

    Net asset value per share

     

    $

    16.70

      

    $

    25.40

      

    $

    14.10

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

    March 31, 2019

      Columbia Emerging
    Markets Consumer ETF
     Columbia India
    Consumer ETF
    (Consolidated)
     Columbia India
    Infrastructure ETF
     

    Assets

     

    Investments in securities, at value

     

    Unaffiliated issuers (cost $296,062,814, $110,427,027 and $30,081,610, respectively)

     

    $

    290,026,374

      

    $

    131,096,308

      

    $

    31,395,533

      

    Cash

      

    —

       

    961

       

    —

      

    Foreign currency (cost $—, $12 and $—, respectively)

      

    —

       

    13

       

    —

      

    Receivable for:

     

    Investments sold

      

    1,212,271

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Dividends

      

    278,385

       

    326

       

    25,775

      

    Foreign tax reclaims

      

    14,378

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Total assets

      

    291,531,408

       

    131,097,608

       

    31,421,308

      

    Liabilities

     

    Due to custodian

      

    749

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Payable for:

     

    Capital shares purchased

      

    1,264,844

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Investments management fees

      

    147,154

       

    83,808

       

    19,328

      

    Foreign capital gains taxes deferred

      

    —

       

    577,251

       

    —

      

    Accrued expenses and other liabilities

      

    —

       

    305

       

    —

      

    Total liabilities

      

    1,412,747

       

    661,364

       

    19,328

      

    Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

     

    $

    290,118,661

      

    $

    130,436,244

      

    $

    31,401,980

      

    Represented by:

     

    Paid-in capital

     

    $

    498,944,218

      

    $

    115,397,035

      

    $

    88,065,221

      

    Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2)

      

    (208,825,557

    )

      

    15,039,209

       

    (56,663,241

    )

     

    Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

     

    $

    290,118,661

      

    $

    130,436,244

      

    $

    31,401,980

      

    Shares outstanding

      

    12,800,000

       

    3,100,000

       

    2,600,000

      

    Net asset value per share

     

    $

    22.67

      

    $

    42.08

      

    $

    12.08

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

    March 31, 2019

      Columbia India
    Small Cap ETF
     

    Assets

     

    Investments in securities, at value

     

    Unaffiliated issuers (cost $14,249,083)

     

    $

    14,458,544

      

    Cash

      

    —

      

    Foreign currency (cost $—)

      

    —

      

    Receivable for:

     

    Investments sold

      

    —

      

    Dividends

      

    713

      

    Foreign tax reclaims

      

    —

      

    Total assets

      

    14,459,257

      

    Liabilities

     

    Due to custodian

      

    —

      

    Payable for:

     

    Capital shares purchased

      

    —

      

    Investments management fees

      

    9,155

      

    Foreign capital gains taxes deferred

      

    —

      

    Accrued expenses and other liabilities

      

    —

      

    Total liabilities

      

    9,155

      

    Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

     

    $

    14,450,102

      

    Represented by:

     

    Paid-in capital

     

    $

    29,329,113

      

    Total distributable earnings (loss) (Note 2)

      

    (14,879,011

    )

     

    Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

     

    $

    14,450,102

      

    Shares outstanding

      

    950,000

      

    Net asset value per share

     

    $

    15.21

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

    For the Year Ended March 31, 2019

      Columbia
    Beyond BRICs
    ETF
     Columbia EM
    Core ex-China
    ETF
     Columbia EM
    Quality Dividend
    ETF
     

    Investment Income:

     

    Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

     

    $

    1,907,787

      

    $

    309,929

      

    $

    348,365

      

    Foreign taxes withheld

      

    (164,637

    )

      

    (40,380

    )

      

    (32,765

    )

     

    Total income

      

    1,743,150

       

    269,549

       

    315,600

      

    Expenses:

     

    Investment management fees

      

    365,515

       

    43,507

       

    47,889

      

    Mauritius taxes paid

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Line of credit interest

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Overdraft expense

      

    7,358

       

    21

       

    535

      

    Total expenses

      

    372,873

       

    43,528

       

    48,424

      

    Fees waived by the Investment Manager and its affiliates

      

    (61,339

    )

      

    (10,831

    )

      

    —

      

    Total net expenses

      

    311,534

       

    32,697

       

    48,424

      

    Net investment income

      

    1,431,616

       

    236,852

       

    267,176

      

    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

     

    Net realized gain (loss) on:

     

    Investments — unaffiliated issuers

      

    (2,322,850

    )

      

    (409,532

    )

      

    (466,883

    )

     

    In-kind transactions

      

    (1,624,353

    )

      

    —

       

    69,832

      

    Foreign currency translations

      

    (78,245

    )

      

    (6,172

    )

      

    (28,538

    )

     

    Net realized loss

      

    (4,025,448

    )

      

    (415,704

    )

      

    (425,589

    )

     

    Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

     

    Investments — unaffiliated issuers

      

    (5,329,271

    )

      

    (422,049

    )

      

    (855,380

    )

     

    Foreign capital gains tax

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Foreign currency translations

      

    (2,531

    )

      

    (380

    )

      

    (1,325

    )

     

    Net change in unrealized depreciation

      

    (5,331,802

    )

      

    (422,429

    )

      

    (856,705

    )

     

    Net realized and unrealized loss

      

    (9,357,250

    )

      

    (838,133

    )

      

    (1,282,294

    )

     

    Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

     

    $

    (7,925,634

    )

     

    $

    (601,281

    )

     

    $

    (1,015,118

    )

     

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (continued)

    For the Year Ended March 31, 2019

      Columbia Emerging
    Markets Consumer ETF(a)
    (Consolidated)
     Columbia India
    Consumer ETF
    (Consolidated)
     Columbia India
    Infrastructure ETF(b)
    (Consolidated)
     

    Investment Income:

     

    Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

     

    $

    8,650,029

      

    $

    1,430,962

      

    $

    737,452

      

    Interest

      

    24,430

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Foreign taxes withheld

      

    (617,794

    )

      

    —

       

    —

      

    Total income

      

    8,056,665

       

    1,430,962

       

    737,452

      

    Expenses:

     

    Investment management fees

      

    2,836,748

       

    1,036,908

       

    264,161

      

    Mauritius taxes paid

      

    52,942

       

    31,796

       

    43,722

      

    Line of credit interest

      

    —

       

    —

       

    2,167

      

    Overdraft expense

      

    35,845

       

    —

       

    14,488

      

    Total expenses

      

    2,925,535

       

    1,068,704

       

    324,538

      

    Net investment income

      

    5,131,130

       

    362,258

       

    412,914

      

    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

     

    Net realized gain (loss) on:

     

    Investments — unaffiliated issuers

      

    (26,138,022

    )

      

    2,790,427

       

    3,233,147

      

    In-kind transactions

      

    6,704,594

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Foreign currency translations

      

    (721,209

    )

      

    (167,903

    )

      

    (65,981

    )

     

    Net realized gain (loss)

      

    (20,154,637

    )

      

    2,622,524

       

    3,167,166

      

    Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

     

    Investments — unaffiliated issuers

      

    (89,089,306

    )

      

    (13,900,179

    )

      

    (8,950,143

    )

     

    Foreign capital gains tax

      

    —

       

    (577,251

    )

      

    —

      

    Foreign currency translations

      

    (6,529

    )

      

    8

       

    (17

    )

     

    Net change in unrealized depreciation

      

    (89,095,835

    )

      

    (14,477,422

    )

      

    (8,950,160

    )

     

    Net realized and unrealized loss

      

    (109,250,472

    )

      

    (11,854,898

    )

      

    (5,782,994

    )

     

    Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

     

    $

    (104,119,342

    )

     

    $

    (11,492,640

    )

     

    $

    (5,370,080

    )

     

    (a)  EG Shares Consumer Mauritius, the Fund's Subsidiary, was liquidated on November 30, 2018.

    (b)  EG Shares India Infrastructure Mauritius, the Fund's Subsidiary, was liquidated on November 16, 2018.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (continued)

    For the Year Ended March 31, 2019

      Columbia India
    Small Cap ETF(a)
    (Consolidated)
     

    Investment Income:

     

    Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

     

    $

    479,849

      

    Foreign taxes withheld

      

    —

      

    Total income

      

    479,849

      

    Expenses:

     

    Investment management fees

      

    145,780

      

    Mauritius taxes paid

      

    1,010

      

    Line of credit interest

      

    —

      

    Overdraft expense

      

    3,020

      

    Total expenses

      

    149,810

      

    Net investment income

      

    330,039

      

    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

     

    Net realized gain (loss) on:

     

    Investments — unaffiliated issuers

      

    (8,431,975

    )

     

    In-kind transactions

      

    —

      

    Foreign currency translations

      

    (9,084

    )

     

    Net realized loss

      

    (8,441,059

    )

     

    Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

     

    Investments — unaffiliated issuers

      

    2,814,309

      

    Foreign capital gains tax

      

    —

      

    Foreign currency translations

      

    1,422

      

    Net change in unrealized appreciation

      

    2,815,731

      

    Net realized and unrealized loss

      

    (5,625,328

    )

     

    Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

     

    $

    (5,295,289

    )

     

    (a)  EG Shares India Small Cap Mauritius, the Fund's Subsidiary, was liquidated on August 24, 2018.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

      

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

     

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

     
      Year Ended
    March 31, 2019
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2018
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2019
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2018
     

    Operations

     

    Net investment income

     

    $

    1,431,616

      

    $

    1,947,687

      

    $

    236,852

      

    $

    230,653

      

    Net realized gain (loss)

      

    (4,025,448

    )

      

    (1,284,006

    )

      

    (415,704

    )

      

    1,044,388

      

    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      

    (5,331,802

    )

      

    14,501,873

       

    (422,429

    )

      

    663,520

      

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      

    (7,925,634

    )

      

    15,165,554

       

    (601,281

    )

      

    1,938,561

      

    Distributions to shareholders

     

    Net investment income and net realized gains

      

    (1,602,594

    )

      

    —

       

    (269,920

    )

      

    —

      

    Net investment income

      

    —

       

    (1,818,029

    )

      

    —

       

    (212,870

    )

     

    Net realized gain

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    (617,043

    )

     

    Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2)

      

    (1,602,594

    )

      

    (1,818,029

    )

      

    (269,920

    )

      

    (829,913

    )

     

    Shareholder transactions

     

    Proceeds from shares sold

      

    —

       

    —

       

    2,491,783

       

    3,931,470

      

    Cost of shares redeemed

      

    (36,553,343

    )

      

    (13,238,286

    )

      

    —

       

    (6,438,578

    )

     

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions

      

    (36,553,343

    )

      

    (13,238,286

    )

      

    2,491,783

       

    (2,507,108

    )

     

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

      

    (46,081,571

    )

      

    109,239

       

    1,620,582

       

    (1,398,460

    )

     

    Net Assets:

     

    Net assets at beginning of year

      

    71,127,213

       

    71,017,974

       

    9,810,509

       

    11,208,969

      

    Net assets at end of year

     

    $

    25,045,642

      

    $

    71,127,213

      

    $

    11,431,091

      

    $

    9,810,509

      

    Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)

     

    $

    198,405

      

    $

    447,628

      

    $

    52,149

      

    $

    38,617

      

    Capital stock activity

     

    Shares outstanding, beginning of year

      

    3,650,000

       

    4,400,000

       

    350,000

       

    450,000

      

    Subscriptions

      

    —

       

    —

       

    100,000

       

    150,000

      

    Redemptions

      

    (2,150,000

    )

      

    (750,000

    )

      

    —

       

    (250,000

    )

     

    Shares outstanding, end of year

      

    1,500,000

       

    3,650,000

       

    450,000

       

    350,000

      

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

     Columbia Emerging Markets
    Consumer ETF(a) (Consolidated)
     
      Year Ended
    March 31, 2019
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2018
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2019
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2018
     

    Operations

     

    Net investment income

     

    $

    267,176

      

    $

    312,749

      

    $

    5,131,130

      

    $

    3,316,550

      

    Net realized gain (loss)

      

    (425,589

    )

      

    1,193,776

       

    (20,154,637

    )

      

    (11,616,922

    )

     

    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      

    (856,705

    )

      

    662,997

       

    (89,095,835

    )

      

    64,475,955

      

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      

    (1,015,118

    )

      

    2,169,522

       

    (104,119,342

    )

      

    56,175,583

      

    Distributions to shareholders

     

    Net investment income and net realized gains

      

    (238,019

    )

      

    —

       

    (2,714,200

    )

      

    —

      

    Net investment income

      

    —

       

    (279,712

    )

      

    —

       

    (3,335,918

    )

     

    Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2)

      

    (238,019

    )

      

    (279,712

    )

      

    (2,714,200

    )

      

    (3,335,918

    )

     

    Shareholder transactions

     

    Proceeds from shares sold

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    102,899,683

      

    Cost of shares redeemed

      

    (4,309,714

    )

      

    (3,767,028

    )

      

    (412,983,788

    )

      

    (87,000,586

    )

     

    Transaction fees

      

    —

       

    —

       

    24,964

       

    1,275

      

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions

      

    (4,309,714

    )

      

    (3,767,028

    )

      

    (412,958,824

    )

      

    15,900,372

      

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

      

    (5,562,851

    )

      

    (1,877,218

    )

      

    (519,792,366

    )

      

    68,740,037

      

    Net Assets:

     

    Net assets at beginning of year

      

    11,202,832

       

    13,080,050

       

    809,911,027

       

    741,170,990

      

    Net assets at end of year

     

    $

    5,639,981

      

    $

    11,202,832

      

    $

    290,118,661

      

    $

    809,911,027

      

    Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)

     

    $

    2,431

      

    $

    (9,998

    )

     

    $

    1,147,300

      

    $

    (666,235

    )

     

    Capital stock activity

     

    Shares outstanding, beginning of year

      

    700,000

       

    950,000

       

    30,750,000

       

    29,950,000

      

    Subscriptions

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    3,900,000

      

    Redemptions

      

    (300,000

    )

      

    (250,000

    )

      

    (17,950,000

    )

      

    (3,100,000

    )

     

    Shares outstanding, end of year

      

    400,000

       

    700,000

       

    12,800,000

       

    30,750,000

      

    (a)  EG Shares Consumer Mauritius, the Fund's Subsidiary, was liquidated on November 30, 2018.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

      Columbia India
    Consumer ETF (Consolidated)
     Columbia India
    Infrastructure ETF(a) (Consolidated)
     
      Year Ended
    March 31, 2019
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2018
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2019
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2018
     

    Operations

     

    Net investment income

     

    $

    362,258

      

    $

    16,257

      

    $

    412,914

      

    $

    655,425

      

    Net realized gain

      

    2,622,524

       

    1,435,618

       

    3,167,166

       

    1,537,495

      

    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      

    (14,477,422

    )

      

    18,166,972

       

    (8,950,160

    )

      

    956,065

      

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      

    (11,492,640

    )

      

    19,618,847

       

    (5,370,080

    )

      

    3,148,985

      

    Distributions to shareholders

     

    Net investment income and net realized gains

      

    (167,832

    )

      

    —

       

    (433,673

    )

      

    —

      

    Net investment income

      

    —

       

    (79,763

    )

      

    —

       

    (363,029

    )

     

    Total distributions to shareholders (Note 2)

      

    (167,832

    )

      

    (79,763

    )

      

    (433,673

    )

      

    (363,029

    )

     

    Shareholder transactions

     

    Proceeds from shares sold

      

    —

       

    52,477,343

       

    —

       

    23,501,348

      

    Cost of shares redeemed

      

    (2,192,452

    )

      

    (15,827,789

    )

      

    (12,406,577

    )

      

    (18,202,473

    )

     

    Transaction fees

      

    —

       

    (975

    )

      

    —

       

    (1,199

    )

     

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions

      

    (2,192,452

    )

      

    36,648,579

       

    (12,406,577

    )

      

    5,297,676

      

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

      

    (13,852,924

    )

      

    56,187,663

       

    (18,210,330

    )

      

    8,083,632

      

    Net Assets:

     

    Net assets at beginning of year

      

    144,289,168

       

    88,101,505

       

    49,612,310

       

    41,528,678

      

    Net assets at end of year

     

    $

    130,436,244

      

    $

    144,289,168

      

    $

    31,401,980

      

    $

    49,612,310

      

    Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)

     

    $

    (165,192

    )

     

    $

    (211,068

    )

     

    $

    128,461

      

    $

    214,089

      

    Capital stock activity

     

    Shares outstanding, beginning of year

      

    3,150,000

       

    2,300,000

       

    3,550,000

       

    3,200,000

      

    Subscriptions

      

    —

       

    1,200,000

       

    —

       

    1,600,000

      

    Redemptions

      

    (50,000

    )

      

    (350,000

    )

      

    (950,000

    )

      

    (1,250,000

    )

     

    Shares outstanding, end of year

      

    3,100,000

       

    3,150,000

       

    2,600,000

       

    3,550,000

      

    (a)  EG Shares India Infrastructure Mauritius, the Fund's Subsidiary, was liquidated on November 16, 2018.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

      Columbia India Small Cap
    ETF(a) (Consolidated)
     
      Year Ended
    March 31, 2019
     Year Ended
    March 31, 2018
     

    Operations

     

    Net investment income

     

    $

    330,039

      

    $

    4,915

      

    Net realized gain (loss)

      

    (8,441,059

    )

      

    5,356,315

      

    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      

    2,815,731

       

    (3,725,155

    )

     

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      

    (5,295,289

    )

      

    1,636,075

      

    Distributions to shareholders

     

    Net investment income

      

    —

       

    (247,725

    )

     

    Shareholder transactions

     

    Proceeds from shares sold

      

    —

       

    7,647,176

      

    Cost of shares redeemed

      

    (8,536,653

    )

      

    (6,314,661

    )

     

    Transaction fees

      

    —

       

    (3,706

    )

     

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions

      

    (8,536,653

    )

      

    1,328,809

      

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

      

    (13,831,942

    )

      

    2,717,159

      

    Net Assets:

     

    Net assets at beginning of year

      

    28,282,044

       

    25,564,885

      

    Net assets at end of year

     

    $

    14,450,102

      

    $

    28,282,044

      

    Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)

     

    $

    —

      

    $

    (427,545

    )

     

    Capital stock activity

     

    Shares outstanding, beginning of year

      

    1,450,000

       

    1,400,000

      

    Subscriptions

      

    —

       

    350,000

      

    Redemptions

      

    (500,000

    )

      

    (300,000

    )

     

    Shares outstanding, end of year

      

    950,000

       

    1,450,000

      

    (a)  EG Shares India Small Cap Mauritius, the Fund's Subsidiary, was liquidated on August 24, 2018.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    The following tables are intended to help you understand each Fund's financial performance. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total Return at NAV is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period. Total Return at Market is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption on the last day of the period. The total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed/waived by the Investment Manager. The price used to calculate Total Return at Market is based on the midpoint of the 4:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) bid/ask spread on the NYSE and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    Year Ended March 31,

     
      

    2019

     

    2018

     

    2017

     

    2016

     

    2015

     

    Per share data

     

    Net asset value, beginning of year

     

    $

    19.49

      

    $

    16.14

      

    $

    15.77

      

    $

    19.87

      

    $

    21.01

      

    Income (loss) from investment operations:

     

    Net investment income

      

    0.49

       

    0.49

       

    0.34

       

    0.40

       

    0.56

      

    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      

    (2.39

    )

      

    3.36

       

    0.43

       

    (3.83

    )

      

    (1.43

    )

     

    Total from investment operations

      

    (1.90

    )

      

    3.85

       

    0.77

       

    (3.43

    )

      

    (0.87

    )

     

    Less distributions to shareholders:

     

    Net investment income

      

    (0.89

    )

      

    (0.50

    )

      

    (0.40

    )

      

    (0.67

    )

      

    (0.25

    )

     

    Net realized gains

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    (0.02

    )

     

    Total distribution to shareholders

      

    (0.89

    )

      

    (0.50

    )

      

    (0.40

    )

      

    (0.67

    )

      

    (0.27

    )

     

    Net asset value, end of year

     

    $

    16.70

      

    $

    19.49

      

    $

    16.14

      

    $

    15.77

      

    $

    19.87

      

    Total Return at NAV

      

    (9.46

    )%

      

    24.11

    %

      

    5.12

    %

      

    (17.05

    )%

      

    (4.16

    )%

     

    Total Return at Market

      

    (10.15

    )%

      

    25.97

    %

      

    4.01

    %

      

    (17.00

    )%

      

    (4.78

    )%

     

    Ratios to average net assets:

     

    Total gross expenses(a)

      

    0.72

    %(b)

      

    0.86

    %(c)

      

    0.85

    %

      

    0.85

    %

      

    0.85

    %

     

    Total net expenses(a)(d)

      

    0.60

    %(b)

      

    0.59

    %(c)

      

    0.58

    %

      

    0.58

    %

      

    0.58

    %

     

    Net Investment income

      

    2.75

    %

      

    2.69

    %

      

    2.18

    %

      

    2.26

    %

      

    2.65

    %

     

    Supplemental data

     

    Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

     

    $

    25,046

      

    $

    71,127

      

    $

    71,018

      

    $

    92,242

      

    $

    301,041

      

    Portfolio turnover

      

    23

    %

      

    34

    %

      

    36

    %

      

    32

    %

      

    33

    %

     

    Notes to Financial Highlights

    (a)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

    (b)  The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2019 attributed to overdraft expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (c)  The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2018 attributed to line of credit interest expense, overdraft expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    Year Ended March 31,

     
      

    2019

     

    2018

     

    2017

     

    2016(a)

     

    Per share data

     

    Net asset value, beginning of year

     

    $

    28.03

      

    $

    24.91

      

    $

    21.23

      

    $

    20.00

      

    Income (loss) from investment operations:

     

    Net investment income

      

    0.65

       

    0.66

       

    0.41

       

    0.22

      

    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      

    (2.51

    )

      

    4.83

       

    3.55

       

    1.52

      

    Total from investment operations

      

    (1.86

    )

      

    5.49

       

    3.96

       

    1.74

      

    Less distributions to shareholders:

     

    Net investment income

      

    (0.62

    )

      

    (0.61

    )

      

    (0.28

    )

      

    (0.51

    )

     

    Net realized gains

      

    (0.15

    )

      

    (1.76

    )

      

    —

       

    —

      

    Total distribution to shareholders

      

    (0.77

    )

      

    (2.37

    )

      

    (0.28

    )

      

    (0.51

    )

     

    Net asset value, end of year

     

    $

    25.40

      

    $

    28.03

      

    $

    24.91

      

    $

    21.23

      

    Total Return at NAV

      

    (6.38

    )%

      

    22.76

    %

      

    18.83

    %

      

    8.98

    %

     

    Total Return at Market

      

    (7.37

    )%

      

    20.45

    %

      

    23.20

    %

      

    8.49

    %

     

    Ratios to average net assets:

     

    Total gross expenses(b)

      

    0.47

    %(c)

      

    0.70

    %(d)

      

    0.70

    %

      

    0.70

    %(e)

     

    Total net expenses(b)(f)

      

    0.35

    %(c)

      

    0.35

    %(d)

      

    0.35

    %

      

    0.35

    %(e)

     

    Net Investment income

      

    2.54

    %

      

    2.40

    %

      

    1.80

    %

      

    1.92

    %(e)

     

    Supplemental data

     

    Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

     

    $

    11,431

      

    $

    9,811

      

    $

    11,209

      

    $

    1,062

      

    Portfolio turnover

      

    24

    %

      

    37

    %

      

    30

    %

      

    45

    %

     

    Notes to Financial Highlights

    (a)  Based on operations from September 2, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

    (b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

    (c)  The ratio includes less than 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2019 attributed to overdraft expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (d)  The ratio includes less than 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2018 attributed to line of credit interest expense, overdraft expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (e)  Annualized.

    (f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    Year Ended March 31,

     
      

    2019

     

    2018

     

    2017

     

    2016

     

    2015

     

    Per share data

     

    Net asset value, beginning of year

     

    $

    16.00

      

    $

    13.77

      

    $

    12.81

      

    $

    14.25

      

    $

    16.15

      

    Income (loss) from investment operations:

     

    Net investment income

      

    0.48

       

    0.38

       

    0.37

       

    0.38

       

    0.77

      

    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      

    (1.93

    )

      

    2.21

       

    0.90

       

    (1.45

    )

      

    (2.08

    )

     

    Total from investment operations

      

    (1.45

    )

      

    2.59

       

    1.27

       

    (1.07

    )

      

    (1.31

    )

     

    Less distributions to shareholders:

     

    Net investment income

      

    (0.45

    )

      

    (0.36

    )

      

    (0.31

    )

      

    (0.37

    )

      

    (0.59

    )

     

    Net asset value, end of year

     

    $

    14.10

      

    $

    16.00

      

    $

    13.77

      

    $

    12.81

      

    $

    14.25

      

    Total Return at NAV

      

    (9.01

    )%

      

    18.96

    %

      

    10.05

    %

      

    (7.38

    )%

      

    (8.37

    )%

     

    Total Return at Market

      

    (10.44

    )%

      

    20.31

    %

      

    11.09

    %

      

    (7.78

    )%

      

    (8.34

    )%

     

    Ratios to average net assets:

     

    Total gross expenses(a)

      

    0.60

    %(b)

      

    0.82

    %(c)

      

    0.85

    %

      

    0.85

    %

      

    0.89

    %(d)

     

    Total net expenses(a)(e)

      

    0.60

    %(b)

      

    0.82

    %(c)

      

    0.85

    %

      

    0.85

    %

      

    0.89

    %(d)

     

    Net Investment income

      

    3.29

    %

      

    2.55

    %

      

    2.79

    %

      

    2.88

    %

      

    4.76

    %

     

    Supplemental data

     

    Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

     

    $

    5,640

      

    $

    11,203

      

    $

    13,080

      

    $

    16,012

      

    $

    24,935

      

    Portfolio turnover

      

    71

    %

      

    91

    %

      

    100

    %

      

    85

    %

      

    168

    %

     

    Notes to Financial Highlights

    (a)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

    (b)  The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2019 attributed to overdraft expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (c)  The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2018 attributed to overdraft expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (d)  The ratio includes 0.04% for the year ended March 31, 2015 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF(a) (Consolidated)

      

    Year Ended March 31,

     
      

    2019

     

    2018

     

    2017

     

    2016

     

    2015

     

    Per share data

     

    Net asset value, beginning of year

     

    $

    26.34

      

    $

    24.75

      

    $

    22.60

      

    $

    26.45

      

    $

    26.53

      

    Income (loss) from investment operations:

     

    Net investment income

      

    0.25

       

    0.10

       

    0.18

       

    0.21

       

    0.25

      

    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      

    (3.72

    )

      

    1.59

       

    2.13

       

    (3.83

    )

      

    (0.03

    )

     

    Total from investment operations

      

    (3.47

    )

      

    1.69

       

    2.31

       

    (3.62

    )

      

    0.22

      

    Less distributions to shareholders:

     

    Net investment income

      

    (0.20

    )

      

    (0.10

    )

      

    (0.16

    )

      

    (0.23

    )

      

    (0.30

    )

     

    Net asset value, end of year

     

    $

    22.67

      

    $

    26.34

      

    $

    24.75

      

    $

    22.60

      

    $

    26.45

      

    Total Return at NAV

      

    (13.08

    )%

      

    6.81

    %

      

    10.35

    %

      

    (13.63

    )%

      

    0.88

    %

     

    Total Return at Market

      

    (13.90

    )%

      

    7.16

    %

      

    10.75

    %

      

    (13.64

    )%

      

    0.74

    %

     

    Ratios to average net assets:

     

    Total gross expenses(b)

      

    0.61

    %(c)

      

    0.81

    %(d)

      

    0.85

    %(e)

      

    0.85

    %

      

    0.83

    %

     

    Total net expenses(b)(f)

      

    0.61

    %(c)

      

    0.81

    %(d)

      

    0.85

    %(e)

      

    0.85

    %

      

    0.83

    %

     

    Net Investment income

      

    1.07

    %

      

    0.37

    %

      

    0.77

    %

      

    0.86

    %

      

    0.92

    %

     

    Supplemental data

     

    Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

     

    $

    290,119

      

    $

    809,911

      

    $

    741,171

      

    $

    612,360

      

    $

    1,145,158

      

    Portfolio turnover

      

    61

    %

      

    27

    %

      

    17

    %

      

    32

    %

      

    12

    %

     

    Notes to Financial Highlights

    (a)  EG Shares Consumer Mauritius, the Fund's Subsidiary, was liquidated on November 30, 2018.

    (b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

    (c)  The ratio includes 0.02% for the year ended March 31, 2019 attributed to overdraft expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (d)  The ratio includes less than 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2018 attributed to overdraft expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (e)  The ratio includes less than 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2017 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Columbia India Consumer ETF (Consolidated)

      

    Year Ended March 31,

     
      

    2019

     

    2018

     

    2017

     

    2016

     

    2015

     

    Per share data

     

    Net asset value, beginning of year

     

    $

    45.81

      

    $

    38.31

      

    $

    31.16

      

    $

    35.48

      

    $

    24.72

      

    Income (loss) from investment operations:

     

    Net investment income (loss)

      

    0.12

       

    0.01

       

    (0.03

    )

      

    0.04

       

    (0.12

    )

     

    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      

    (3.80

    )

      

    7.52

       

    7.21

       

    (4.36

    )

      

    10.91

      

    Total from investment operations

      

    (3.68

    )

      

    7.53

       

    7.18

       

    (4.32

    )

      

    10.79

      

    Less distributions to shareholders:

     

    Net investment income

      

    (0.05

    )

      

    (0.03

    )

      

    (0.03

    )

      

    —

       

    (0.03

    )

     

    Net asset value, end of year

     

    $

    42.08

      

    $

    45.81

      

    $

    38.31

      

    $

    31.16

      

    $

    35.48

      

    Total Return at NAV

      

    (8.03

    )%

      

    19.64

    %

      

    23.06

    %

      

    (12.18

    )%

      

    43.64

    %

     

    Total Return at Market

      

    (8.44

    )%

      

    19.98

    %

      

    23.67

    %

      

    (12.57

    )%

      

    44.04

    %

     

    Ratios to average net assets:

     

    Total gross expenses(a)

      

    0.77

    %(b)

      

    0.87

    %(c)

      

    0.89

    %(d)

      

    0.89

    %

      

    0.90

    %(e)

     

    Total net expenses(a)(f)

      

    0.77

    %(b)

      

    0.87

    %(c)

      

    0.89

    %(d)

      

    0.89

    %

      

    0.90

    %(e)

     

    Net Investment income (loss)

      

    0.26

    %

      

    0.01

    %

      

    (0.09

    )%

      

    0.13

    %

      

    (0.36

    )%

     

    Supplemental data

     

    Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

     

    $

    130,436

      

    $

    144,289

      

    $

    88,102

      

    $

    71,679

      

    $

    88,710

      

    Portfolio turnover

      

    15

    %

      

    28

    %

      

    31

    %

      

    47

    %

      

    82

    %

     

    Notes to Financial Highlights

    (a)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

    (b)  The ratio includes 0.02% for the year ended March 31, 2019 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (c)  The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2018 attributed to line of credit interest expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (d)  The ratio includes less than 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2017 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (e)  The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2015 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF(a) (Consolidated)

      

    Year Ended March 31,

     
      

    2019

     

    2018

     

    2017

     

    2016

     

    2015

     

    Per share data

     

    Net asset value, beginning of year

     

    $

    13.98

      

    $

    12.98

      

    $

    10.24

      

    $

    13.08

      

    $

    11.35

      

    Income (loss) from investment operations:

     

    Net investment income

      

    0.15

       

    0.18

       

    0.03

       

    0.30

       

    0.12

      

    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      

    (1.89

    )

      

    0.92

       

    3.03

       

    (3.04

    )

      

    1.65

    (b)

     

    Total from investment operations

      

    (1.74

    )

      

    1.10

       

    3.06

       

    (2.74

    )

      

    1.77

      

    Less distributions to shareholders:

     

    Net investment income

      

    (0.16

    )

      

    (0.10

    )

      

    (0.32

    )

      

    (0.10

    )

      

    (0.04

    )

     

    Net asset value, end of year

     

    $

    12.08

      

    $

    13.98

      

    $

    12.98

      

    $

    10.24

      

    $

    13.08

      

    Total Return at NAV

      

    (12.39

    )%

      

    8.41

    %

      

    30.61

    %

      

    (21.00

    )%

      

    15.59

    %

     

    Total Return at Market

      

    (14.36

    )%

      

    9.13

    %

      

    30.93

    %

      

    (21.41

    )%

      

    15.93

    %

     

    Ratios to average net assets:

     

    Total gross expenses(c)

      

    0.92

    %(d)

      

    0.84

    %(e)

      

    0.98

    %(f)

      

    0.88

    %(g)

      

    0.88

    %(h)

     

    Total net expenses(c)(i)

      

    0.92

    %(d)

      

    0.84

    %(e)

      

    0.98

    %(f)

      

    0.88

    %(g)

      

    0.88

    %(h)

     

    Net Investment income

      

    1.17

    %

      

    1.25

    %

      

    0.28

    %

      

    2.68

    %

      

    0.90

    %

     

    Supplemental data

     

    Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

     

    $

    31,402

      

    $

    49,612

      

    $

    41,529

      

    $

    39,938

      

    $

    47,736

      

    Portfolio turnover

      

    88

    %

      

    54

    %

      

    34

    %

      

    59

    %

      

    75

    %

     

    Notes to Financial Highlights

    (a)  EG Shares India Infrastructure Mauritius, the Fund's Subsidiary, was liquidated on November 16, 2018.

    (b)  The realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions of fund shares in relation to the investment performance during the period and contributions made by Authorized Participants to compensate the Fund for additional costs incurred in purchasing securities that were not transferred in kind (See Note 1).

    (c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

    (d)  The ratio includes 0.17% for the year ended March 31, 2019 attributed to line of credit interest expense, overdraft expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (e)  The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2018 attributed to overdraft expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (f)  The ratio includes 0.13% for the year ended March 31, 2017 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (g)  The ratio includes 0.03% for the year ended March 31, 2016 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (h)  The ratio includes 0.03% for the year ended March 31, 2015 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (i)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF(a) (Consolidated)

      

    Year Ended March 31,

     
      

    2019

     

    2018

     

    2017

     

    2016

     

    2015

     

    Per share data

     

    Net asset value, beginning of year

     

    $

    19.50

      

    $

    18.26

      

    $

    13.59

      

    $

    17.48

      

    $

    12.74

      

    Income (loss) from investment operations:

     

    Net investment income (loss)

      

    0.28

       

    0.00

    (b)

      

    (0.02

    )

      

    0.06

       

    0.05

      

    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      

    (4.57

    )

      

    1.41

       

    4.82

       

    (3.86

    )

      

    4.77

      

    Total from investment operations

      

    (4.29

    )

      

    1.41

       

    4.80

       

    (3.80

    )

      

    4.82

      

    Less distributions to shareholders:

     

    Net investment income

      

    —

       

    (0.17

    )

      

    (0.13

    )

      

    (0.09

    )

      

    (0.08

    )

     

    Net asset value, end of year

     

    $

    15.21

      

    $

    19.50

      

    $

    18.26

      

    $

    13.59

      

    $

    17.48

      

    Total Return at NAV

      

    (22.00

    )%

      

    7.61

    %

      

    35.62

    %

      

    (21.78

    )%

      

    37.86

    %

     

    Total Return at Market

      

    (22.98

    )%

      

    8.51

    %

      

    36.29

    %

      

    (22.27

    )%

      

    39.17

    %

     

    Ratios to average net assets:

     

    Total gross expenses(c)

      

    0.77

    %(d)

      

    0.86

    %(e)

      

    0.86

    %(f)

      

    0.86

    %(g)

      

    0.92

    %(h)

     

    Total net expenses(c)(i)

      

    0.77

    %(d)

      

    0.86

    %(e)

      

    0.86

    %(f)

      

    0.86

    %(g)

      

    0.92

    %(h)

     

    Net Investment income (loss)

      

    1.70

    %

      

    0.02

    %

      

    (0.12

    )%

      

    0.40

    %

      

    0.33

    %

     

    Supplemental data

     

    Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

     

    $

    14,450

      

    $

    28,282

      

    $

    25,565

      

    $

    19,027

      

    $

    28,850

      

    Portfolio turnover

      

    84

    %

      

    107

    %

      

    71

    %

      

    45

    %

      

    117

    %

     

    Notes to Financial Highlights

    (a)  EG Shares India Small Cap Mauritius, the Fund's Subsidiary, was liquidated on August 24, 2018.

    (b)  Rounds to zero.

    (c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

    (d)  The ratio includes 0.02% for the year ended March 31, 2019 attributed to overdraft expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (e)  The ratio includes 0.02% for the year ended March 31, 2018 attributed to line of credit interest expense, overdraft expense and tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (f)  The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2017 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (g)  The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2016 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (h)  The ratio includes 0.07% for the year ended March 31, 2015 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unitary Fee (as defined in Note 3).

    (i)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

    The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    March 31, 2019

    Note 1. Organization

    Columbia ETF Trust II (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end registered investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust. The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value).

    Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following series of the Trust (each, a Fund and collectively, the Funds): Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF, Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF, Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF, Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF, Columbia India Consumer ETF, Columbia India Infrastructure ETF, and Columbia India Small Cap ETF. Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF and Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF are currently classified as diversified funds. Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF, Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF, Columbia India Consumer ETF, Columbia India Infrastructure ETF and Columbia India Small Cap ETF are currently classified as non-diversified funds.

    Basis for Consolidation

    The Consolidated Portfolio of Investments; Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, of Operations and of Changes in Net Assets; and the Consolidated Financial Highlights of the Funds listed below include (or previously included) the accounts of wholly owned subsidiaries (each, a Subsidiary and collectively, the Subsidiaries) located in the Republic of Mauritius (Mauritius). All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidations.

    Fund

     

    Wholly owned subsidiary

     

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

     

    EG Shares Consumer Mauritius

     

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

     

    EG Shares India Consumer Mauritius

     

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

     

    EG Shares India Infrastructure Mauritius

     

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

     

    EG Shares India Small Cap Mauritius

     

    As of the date of this report, Columbia India Consumer ETF invests in Indian securities both directly (in India), and through its corresponding Subsidiary, which in turn invests virtually all of its assets in Indian securities.

    As of the date of this report, Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF, Columbia India Infrastructure ETF and Columbia India Small Cap ETF have transitioned all of their Indian securities out of their corresponding Subsidiary and hold investments in Indian securities directly in the Fund.

    Each Fund listed in the table above has historically relied on a tax treaty between India and Mauritius for relief from certain Indian taxes. The enactment of general anti-avoidance rules in India, the signing of a protocol amending the India-Mauritius tax treaty, and enactment of a 10% tax on long-term capital gains from sales of Indian shares after March 31, 2018 (not otherwise exempt under a tax treaty) have resulted in the imposition of additional taxes by India on each Fund and Subsidiary listed in the table above. For more information, see India-Mauritius Tax Treaty Risk.

    A summary of each Fund's investment in its corresponding Subsidiary is as follows:

    Funds

     % of
    consolidated
    fund net
    assets
     Net
    assets ($)
     Net
    investment
    income
    (loss) ($)
     Net
    realized
    gain
    (loss) ($)
     Net change in
    unrealized
    appreciation
    (depreciation) ($)
     

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    0.0

    %

      

    —

       

    955,012

       

    36,926,304

       

    (37,343,283

    )

     

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    72.5

    %

      

    94,548,810

       

    1,218,907

       

    3,436,219

       

    (11,663,047

    )

     

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    0.0

    %

      

    —

       

    374,050

       

    3,216,931

       

    (10,263,968

    )

     

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    0.0

    %

      

    —

       

    17,641

       

    (1,565,514

    )

      

    1,278,558

     

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    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

    March 31, 2019

    Fund shares

    The market prices of each Fund's shares may differ to some degree from the Fund's net asset value (NAV). Unlike conventional mutual funds, each Fund issues and redeems shares on a continuous basis, at NAV, only in a large specified number of shares, each called a "Creation Unit." A Creation Unit consists of 50,000 shares. Creation Units are issued and redeemed generally in-kind for a basket of securities and/or for cash. Investors such as market makers, large investors and institutions who wish to deal in Creation Units directly with a Fund must have entered into an authorized participant agreement (Authorized Participants) with the Fund's principal underwriter and the transfer agent, or purchase through a dealer that has entered into such an agreement. Authorized participants may purchase or redeem Fund shares directly from the Fund only in Creation Units. The Funds' shares are also listed on the New York Stock Exchange for which investors can purchase and sell shares on the secondary market through a broker at market prices which may differ from the NAV of the Fund.

    Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies

    Basis of preparation

    Each Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

    Security valuation

    All equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

    Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at the close of London's exchange at 11:00 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time.

    Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.

    The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

    GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Funds' Portfolio of Investments.

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    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

    March 31, 2019

    Foreign currency transactions and translation

    The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of the London Stock Exchange on any given day. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

    For financial statement purposes, the Funds do not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

    Security transactions

    Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

    Income recognition

    Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

    Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis.

    Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

    Expenses

    General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Funds based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to that Fund.

    Determination of net asset value

    The NAV per share of each Fund is computed by dividing the value of the net assets of a Fund by the total number of outstanding shares of that Fund, rounded to the nearest cent, at the close of regular trading (ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) every day the New York Stock Exchange is open.

    Federal income tax status

    For federal income tax purposes, each Fund is treated as a separate entity. Each Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provisions are recorded.

    Foreign taxes

    The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

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    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

    March 31, 2019

    Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

    Distributions to shareholders

    Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter for Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF. The remaining Funds declare and distribute net investment income annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

    Guarantees and indemnifications

    Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Funds' contracts with their service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Funds cannot be determined, and the Funds have no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

    Recent accounting pronouncements

    Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities

    In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU No. 2017-08 updates the accounting standards to shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The update applies to securities with explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management does not expect the implementation of this guidance to have a material impact on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures.

    Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement

    In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13 Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implication of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement disclosures, if any.

    Disclosure Update and Simplification

    In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Final Rule 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which amends certain financial statement disclosure requirements that the SEC determined to be redundant, outdated, or superseded in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP, or changes in the information environment. As a result of the amendments, management implemented disclosure changes which included removing the components of distributable earnings presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and combining income and gain distributions paid to shareholders as presented on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Any values presented to meet prior year requirements were left unchanged. The amendments had no effect on the Funds' net assets or results of operation.

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    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

    March 31, 2019

    Note 3. Investment management fees

    Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is a unitary fee paid monthly to the Investment Manager at an annual rate based on each Fund's average daily net assets. In return for this fee, the Investment Manager pays the operating costs and expenses of each Fund other than the following expenses (which will be paid by the Fund): taxes; interest incurred on borrowing by the Funds (including but not limited to overdraft fees), if any; brokerage expenses, fees, commissions and other portfolio transaction expenses (including but not limited to service fees charged by custodians of depository receipts and scrip fees related to registrations on foreign exchanges); interest and fee expense related to the Funds' participation in inverse floater structures; infrequent and/or unusual expenses, including without limitation litigation expenses (including but not limited to arbitrations and indemnification expenses); distribution and/or service fees; expenses incurred in connection with lending securities; and any other expenses approved by the Board of Trustees.

    The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets and is paid as follows:

      

    Effective August 1, 2018

     

    Prior to August 1, 2018

     

    Fund

     

    Assets (billions)

     Investment
    management
    fee rate (%)
     

    Assets (billions)

     Investment
    management
    fee rate (%)
     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

     

    All

      

    0.59

      

    All

      

    0.85

      

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

     

    All

      

    0.35

      

    All

      

    0.70

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

     

    All

      

    0.59

      

    All

      

    0.59

      

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

     

    All

      

    0.59

      

    All

      

    0.59

      

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

     

    All

      

    0.75

      

    All

      

    0.75

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

     

    All

      

    0.75

      

    All

      

    0.75

      

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

     

    All

      

    0.75

      

    All

      

    0.75

      

    The effective management services fee rate for the year ended March 31, 2019 was as follows:

    Fund

     Effective investment
    management
    fee rate (%)
     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    0.70

      

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    0.47

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    0.59

      

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    0.59

      

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    0.75

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    0.75

      

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    0.75

      

    The Investment Manager had contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of the investment management fee for the periods disclosed below, so that each Fund's investment management fee was limited as a percentage of the respective Fund's average daily net assets to the annual rate noted below:

    Fund

     Prior to
    September 1, 2018
     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    0.58

    %

     

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    0.35

      

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    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

    March 31, 2019

    Compensation of board members

    Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Funds as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. Each Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Funds. The expenses of the compensation of the members of the Board of Trustees that are allocated to the Fund are payable by the Investment Manager.

    Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

    The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Funds in accordance with federal securities regulations. A portion of the Chief Compliance Officer's total compensation is allocated to the Funds, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets. The expenses of the Chief Compliance Officer allocated to the Funds are payable by the Investment Manager.

    Distribution and service fees

    ALPS Distributors, Inc., (the Distributor) serves as the distributor for the Funds. The Funds have adopted a distribution and service plan (the Plan). Under the Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay distribution fees to the Distributor and other firms that provide distribution and shareholder services at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets of each Fund. No distribution or service fees are currently paid by the Funds or have been approved for payment by the Board of Trustees, and there are no current plans to impose these fees.

    Note 4. Federal tax information

    The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

    At March 31, 2019, these differences are primarily due to differing treatments for deferral/reversal of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, disallowed capital gains (losses) on a redemption in-kind, re-characterization of distributions for investments and passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the applicable Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications.

    In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

    Funds Undistributed
    (excess of
    distributions
    over) net
    investment
    income ($)
     Accumulated
    net realized
    gain (loss) ($)
     Paid-in capital
    increase
    (decrease) ($)
     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    (78,245

    )

      

    2,046,170

       

    (1,967,925

    )

     

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    (6,096

    )

      

    6,096

       

    —

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    (16,728

    )

      

    (31,266

    )

      

    47,994

      

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    (603,395

    )

      

    (2,860,263

    )

      

    3,463,658

      

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    (148,550

    )

      

    167,903

       

    (19,353

    )

     

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    (64,869

    )

      

    64,869

       

    —

      

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    97,506

       

    727

       

    (98,233

    )

     

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    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

    March 31, 2019

    Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

    The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

     

    Year Ended March 31, 2019

     

    Year Ended March 31, 2018

     
    Funds Ordinary
    income ($)
     Long-term
    capital gain ($)
     

    Total ($)

     Ordinary
    income ($)
     Long-term
    capital gain ($)
     

    Total ($)

     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    1,602,594

       

    —

       

    1,602,594

       

    1,818,029

       

    —

       

    1,818,029

      

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    224,521

       

    45,399

       

    269,920

       

    308,666

       

    521,247

       

    829,913

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    238,019

       

    —

       

    238,019

       

    279,712

       

    —

       

    279,712

      

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    2,714,200

       

    —

       

    2,714,200

       

    3,335,918

       

    —

       

    3,335,918

      

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    167,832

       

    —

       

    167,832

       

    79,763

       

    —

       

    79,763

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    433,673

       

    —

       

    433,673

       

    363,029

       

    —

       

    363,029

      

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    247,725

       

    —

       

    247,725

      

    Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

    At March 31, 2019, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

    Funds Undistributed
    ordinary income ($)
     Undistributed
    long-term capital
    gains ($)
     Capital loss
    carryforwards ($)
     Net unrealized
    appreciation
    (depreciation) ($)
     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    198,405

       

    —

       

    (61,479,061

    )

      

    (1,348,604

    )

     

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    64,208

       

    —

       

    (468,339

    )

      

    1,713,189

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    38,244

       

    —

       

    (27,327,654

    )

      

    (117,679

    )

     

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    1,147,300

       

    —

       

    (202,083,868

    )

      

    (7,888,989

    )

     

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    —

       

    —

       

    (2,518,272

    )

      

    17,722,673

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    128,461

       

    —

       

    (52,619,357

    )

      

    (4,172,345

    )

     

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    —

       

    —

       

    (14,773,105

    )

      

    (105,906

    )

     

    At March 31, 2019, the cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes along with the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

    Funds 

    Tax cost ($)

     Gross unrealized
    appreciation ($)
     Gross unrealized
    depreciation ($)
     Net appreciation
    (depreciation) ($)
     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    26,279,177

       

    3,378,980

       

    (4,725,541

    )

      

    (1,346,561

    )

     

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    9,675,417

       

    2,035,767

       

    (322,271

    )

      

    1,713,496

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    5,718,225

       

    424,584

       

    (541,680

    )

      

    (117,096

    )

     

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    297,913,251

       

    16,368,710

       

    (24,255,587

    )

      

    (7,886,877

    )

     

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    112,796,385

       

    28,563,598

       

    (10,263,675

    )

      

    18,299,923

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    35,567,763

       

    1,993,666

       

    (6,165,896

    )

      

    (4,172,230

    )

     

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    14,564,449

       

    531,492

       

    (637,397

    )

      

    (105,905

    )

     

    Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.

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    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

    March 31, 2019

    The following capital loss carryforward, determined at March 31, 2019, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Funds No expiration
    short-term ($)
     No expiration
    long-term ($)
     

    Total ($)

     

    Utilized ($)

     Expired ($) 

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    17,918,647

       

    43,560,414

       

    61,479,061

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    21,430,417

       

    5,897,237

       

    27,327,654

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    5,503,691

       

    196,580,177

       

    202,083,868

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    2,518,272

       

    —

       

    2,518,272

       

    3,004,148

       

    —

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    16,835,384

       

    35,783,973

       

    52,619,357

       

    3,438,824

       

    —

      

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    6,379,617

       

    8,393,488

       

    14,773,105

       

    —

       

    —

      

    Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date, if any, may be more likely to expire unused.

    Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. At March 31, 2019, the Funds will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses as arising on April 1, 2019.

    Funds Late year ordinary
    losses ($)
     Post-October
    capital losses ($)
     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    —

       

    —

      

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    —

       

    468,339

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    —

       

    —

      

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    —

       

    —

      

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    165,192

       

    —

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    —

       

    —

      

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    —

       

    —

      

    Management of the Funds has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Funds that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Funds' federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

    Note 5. Portfolio information

    The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, for the year ended March 31, 2019, were as follows:

    Funds 

    Purchases ($)

     Proceeds from
    sales ($)
     

    Columbia Beyond BRICs ETF

      

    11,847,408

       

    28,828,234

      

    Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF

      

    3,608,072

       

    2,233,816

      

    Columbia EM Quality Dividend ETF

      

    5,811,941

       

    8,271,488

      

    Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF

      

    293,599,851

       

    384,557,833

      

    Columbia India Consumer ETF

      

    20,676,608

       

    24,853,692

      

    Columbia India Infrastructure ETF

      

    31,275,967

       

    44,347,762

      

    Columbia India Small Cap ETF

      

    16,202,635