All five ETFs track Solactive ISS ESG Net Zero Pathway indices which satisfy the requirements of the EU’s Paris Aligned Benchmark (PAB) regulation, aligning with a trajectory to limit global warming to 1.5°C
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Germany ETFs Are Under Pressure as Economy Faces a Recession
Economists project that the German economy is on pace for three consecutive quarters of contractions beginning now after Russia halted gas delivers and triggered surging energy prices ahead of the winter
URA: Japan Restarting Is Bullish
I saw two macro drivers to be bullish: 1) nuclear power has much lower carbon emissions than fossil fuels, and 2) after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, governments around the world will be reassessing their energy
FEZ: Continental Europe Is Still On Hold For Me
The thought could easily be central and western Europe are not Russia or Ukraine, so there isn’t as much risk in buying this fund as meets the eye. However, in 2022 my outlook on it has been modest, driven primarily
3 Great International ETFs Having a Tough Year
2022 has been a tough year for stocks in general and international stocks in particular. So, the three international stock ETFs on tap for today all focus on high-quality companies. We think all three are great long-term
VanEck launches space industry ETF in Europe
VanEck has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Europe providing pure-play exposure to companies operating within the global space industry. The fund is linked to the MVIS Global Space Industry ESG Index
Franklin Templeton unveils EM sovereign debt ‘Catholic Principles’ ETF
Franklin Templeton has launched a new fixed income ETF in Europe providing exposure to emerging market government bonds while considering climate criteria and aligning with Roman Catholic principles.
An Alternative ETF Strategy to Hedge Against Weakness in Europe
European equities slipped to a more than one-year low on Thursday after slowing Eurozone business activity fueled growth concerns, and German shares were especially hit hard after the country triggered the “alarm
CoinShares rolls out zero-fee staked Polygon and Cosmos ETPs
Crypto investment firm CoinShares has launched two new ETPs in Europe providing zero-fee, staked exposure to MATIC and ATOM, the native tokens underpinning the Polygon and Cosmos blockchains. Frank
LGIM introduces its first Paris-aligned equity ETFs
The funds, which target stocks from the US and developed markets in Europe, have been created by enhancing the methodology underpinning two of LGIM’s sustainability-focused ETFs – the $850 million L&G US
BlackRock rolls out four new ESG-focused sector ETFs in Europe
Listed in US dollars on Euronext Amsterdam and SIX Swiss Exchange, the new ETFs target stocks from the materials, communication services, industrials, and energy sectors while incorporating various environmental,
SparkChange cross-lists physical carbon ETC in Germany and Italy
SparkChange has cross-listed the first ETP providing physically-backed exposure to EU Allowances (EUAs), the world’s foremost carbon credit, on Deutsche Börse Xetra and Borsa Italiana . The SparkChange Physical
As China’s Lockdowns Ease, South Korea Could Be a Rebound Opportunity
COVID-19 lockdowns are easing in China, which could give help revitalize South Korea’s economy. Additionally, stimulus measures by South Korea’s government should also help prop up the economy.
Fidelity launches metaverse ETF in Canada
Fidelity Investments has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Canada providing exposure to companies that are developing and enabling the metaverse.