As investors re-allocate in 2021, it is critical to look past the headlines to the overarching themes that will propel our economy into the future. Investors cannot afford to miss developments like digital telecommunications, cybersecurity, and robotics.
Actively managed exchange traded funds are breaking asset-gathering records, and ARK Investment Management remains a big reason why. Active ETFs “gathered net inflows of US$16.90 billion during February, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$33.80 billion.
Over the weekend, news broke that tens of thousands of Microsoft customers were victims of a cyber attack with ties to China. The latest large-scale hack could bring opportunity for investors with the newly minted WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (NASDAQ: WCBR) .
Batteries are pivotal to the electric vehicle (EV) equation. For instance, Tesla, a prime holding in the ARK Innovation ETF ( ARKK ), needs a robust battery pipeline to up production and meet demand for its EVs. Manufacturers are ramping up efforts to meet growing EV battery demand and reduce carbon emissions. “Automakers’ compliance with emission standards will drive growth in BEVs and battery capacity in the coming years
The United States and China have been locking horns when it comes to technological advances. ETF investors looking to capitalize on strength in U.S. biotech should give the VanEck Vectors® Biotech ETF ( BBH B- ) a look.
The rapid rise of Bitcoin has generated fierce debate concerning the long-term viability of investing in cryptocurrencies. While rapidly evolving blockchain technology can provide a discrete digital ledger to track transactions, many advisors remain concerned with the regulation and volatility of cryptocurrency products.
As the world continues to be powered by the internet of things (IoT), the heightened risk of a cyber attack remains, opening up more opportunity for ETFs like the Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) . BUG seeks to provide investment results that generally correspond to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Cybersecurity Index.
Digital wallets are taking the fintech world by storm. Among exchange traded funds, the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF ( ARKF ) is perhaps best-positioned to capitalize on the trend. Many investors are already familiar with digital wallets thanks to Cash App and Venmo, which come courtesy of Square ( NYSE : SQ ) and PayPal ( NASDAQ : PYPL ). Customers and investors are familiar with Cash App and Venmo as ways of transferring money, but the reality is that the digital wallet story is rapidly expanding.
Blockchain technology can add value to your exchange traded fund portfolio and do more than just track cryptocurrencies. In the recent webcast, Beyond Bitcoin: How Blockchain is Transforming the Investment Industry , Bill Belden, President, Amplify ETFs, highlighted the growth potential of blockchain technology.
By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little, Global X Internet of Things Surging Demand Sparks Semiconductor Sales Growth Semiconductors are indispensable when it comes to the evolution of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing hardware, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and others.
Clean energy and fintech are two of the premier disruptive technologies, yet in many cases, investors must get to them through individual funds. The ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF ( DTEC ) makes life easier for investors seeking exposure to both themes.
Some investors in North America will finally be able to access a Bitcoin exchange traded fund. Just not in the United States. Late Thursday, Canadian regulators approved the Purpose Bitcoin ETF , which will trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange ( TSE ) under the ticker ‘ BTCC ’. “This ETF is an alternative mutual fund.
Both the healthcare and technology sectors appear poised for more upside in 2021. With the ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (CBOE: DTEC) , investors don’t have to choose between the two. DTEC tracks the Indxx Disruptive Technologies Index, which identifies companies using disruptive technologies across ten thematic areas, including Healthcare Innovation, Internet of Things, Clean Energy and Smart Grid, Cloud Computing, Data and Analytics, FinTech, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, 3D Printing, and Mobile Payments.
One of the hottest names in the investing world in 2020 was Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Funds. The legendary fund manager had some of the best performing ETFs of the year and also saw strong inflows of money put into her actively managed funds.
