The $5.52 billion CIBR is the largest fund in this category and tracks the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index.Among other cybersecurity names, analysts also favor Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW).
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Million-Dollar Real Estate Is a Thing in the World of Digital Assets
Exotic, million-dollar real estate is moving from Saint-Tropez or the Amalfi Coast to a new location: the blockchain ecosystem via digital assets. It seemed like it was heading in this direction given the rising popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are also pulling in millions of dollars in investment capital from institutional money.
Global X launches copper miners ETF in Europe
The fund is linked to the Solactive Global Copper Miners v2 Index which selects its constituents from a universe of stocks worldwide that have market capitalizations above $200 million and average daily trading volumes greater than $500,000.
Disruptive Tech Will Fuel Online Learning Growth
Even before the pandemic, online learning was already a growing industry, but disruptive technology could further enhance the space, translating to gains for the Global X Education ETF (EDUT).
“E-learning platforms have been witnessing an exponential uptake by the education and corporate sectors over the past three to five years,” Global Market Insights adds, noting that $1.6 billion was invested in educational technology in 2019.
Fantastic Fertilizer Fuels MOO Momentum
“World fertilizer prices continue to soar as tightening supplies send costs up for farmers and consumers across the globe,” reports Elizabeth Elkin for Bloomberg.
When the Chips Are Up, SOXQ Could Be Stellar
This year, the semiconductor industry is one of the epicenters of global supply chain stress, but that’s not hampering chip stocks and the related exchange traded funds.
Opportunity Could Be Knocking for Disruptive Healthcare Strategies
Disruptive, next-generation healthcare strategies, including the ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (CBOE: ARKG), are scuffling this year, but those struggles belie opportunity — something the healthcare sector is ripe with.
HSBC unveils sustainable EUR and USD corporate bond ETFs
HSBC Asset Management has unveiled its first two sustainable fixed income ETFs, the prelude to a more extensive rollout in due course. The new ETFs, which provide access to euro and US dollar corporate bond markets, filter out companies according to a comprehensive set of business activity, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and carbon intensity screens before tilting towards issuers with superior ESG profiles.
A Little DAPP’ll Do Ya – The Pros of Digital Assets
As bitcoin, ether, and other cryptocurrencies gain popularity, investors would be wise to look at the digital asset space. The SEC remains unwilling to approve a spot bitcoin ETF , leaving investors with two options.
Global X makes big push into Europe with seven new thematic ETFs
New York-headquartered Global X has made a big push into the European ETF market with the launch of seven new thematic equity UCITS ETFs. They include strategies targeting autonomous & electric vehicles, e-commerce, robotics & AI, cybersecurity, clean technology, fintech, and the internet of things.
Crypto Platform’s Sports Partnership Helps in This ETF
With the buzz growing from the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, the noise is only getting louder as crypto platforms are forming strategic partnerships with sports franchises. One franchise, the Dallas Mavericks, owned by famed investor and “Shark Tank” TV personality Mark Cuban, is linking up with cryptocurrency platform Voyager Digital.
iShares Launches Low Volatility and Fixed Income ESG ETFs
To deliver on their commitment to expanding their sustainable product offerings, on Wednesday, iShares launched the iShares ESG Advanced Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ( ELQD ) and, on November 4, 2021, launched the iShares ESG MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF ( ESMV ). ESMV and ELQD are sustainable versions of two of the firm’s flagship equity factor and fixed income funds. “We are proud to further expand our line-up today with ESG factor and fixed income funds.
Harvest launches sports & entertainment ETF on TSX
The underlying index tracks the performance of companies engaged in five industries – iGambling, eGaming, sports equipment & apparel, event bookings & entertainment, and professional sports.
VanEck Launches Green Metals ETF, GMET
On Thursday, VanEck announced the launch of the VanEck Green Metals ETF (GMET) , a new fund that provides comprehensive global exposure to the producers, refiners, processors, and recyclers of the green metals that are essential to the world’s ongoing transition to a low-carbon economy. “New technologies, from electric vehicles to offshore wind farms, cannot function without green metals such as lithium, copper, zinc and manganese.