On Thursday, ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, announced the launch of three new thematic ETFs: the ProShares S&P Kensho Smart Factories ETF (MAKX) , the ProShares Big Data Refiners ETF (DAT) , and the ProShares S&P Kensho Cleantech ETF (CTEX) .
Northern Trust ’s FlexShares has rolled out a new suite of ETFs providing low-cost core portfolio exposures with improved ESG scores and reduced carbon risk compared to traditional broad market benchmarks. Chris Huemmer, Senior Investment Strategist for FlexShares ETFs.
On Wednesday, Defiance ETFs launched the Big Data ETF ($BIGY). Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, BIGY will give investors exposure to data science and analytics companies.
It’s often said that disruptive technologies frequently intersect with each other. For example, cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) are frequently linked to advancements in cybersecurity. Likewise, electric vehicle (EV) adoption is in part dependent on improving clean energy and smart grid technology.
On Wednesday, Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced the launches of three ETFs on Nasdaq: the Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH), the Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (KROP), and the Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR).
The explosion of environmental, social, and governance ( ESG ) investing has become a worldwide phenomenon. This is spurring a rise in green bonds, with the next catalyst coming from a synergy between two parts of the globe, the European Union (EU) and China. “Green investments have gone mainstream as portfolios divest themselves of fossil fuels to add green bonds and environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) investments instead,” a South China Morning Post article said.
The use of digital payments increased during the pandemic, and data from Finaria suggest that the industry could reach over $6 trillion by the end of 2021. This could certainly benefit fintech-focused funds like the Global X FinTech ETF ( FINX ). “The global digital payments industry has seen many innovations over the past few years, including mobile wallets, P2P mobile payments, real-time payments and cryptocurrencies,” a CPA Practice Advisor article pointed out.
With Bitcoin in the headlines again, blockchain investing is receiving renewed attention. Certain fintech exchange traded funds like the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF ( ARKF ) can help investors marry those two concepts.
Thematic Investing Channel There are a lot of growth themes to consider right now. ETF investors can opt for a thematic macro perspective with the Global X Thematic Growth ETF ( GXTG ), which is up over 70%. GXTG seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Thematic Growth Index.
It’s obviously been a rough 2020, but out of the ashes came opportunities for financial technology or fintech for short. As such, a pair of ETFs can afford investors opportunities in a space that’s growing exponentially with the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (NasdaqGM: BOTZ) .and the Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) .
Clean energy has been one of the prime plays in the ETF landscape this year, and with an incoming Biden administration, more strength could be on the way. Both the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) and VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) have already delivered massive gains this year.
Every year, the top asset-gathering exchange traded funds are pure beta, broad market funds. Think the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA: VTI), Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ ) or, in the fixed income department, the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA: AGG).
Investors can turn to exchange traded funds to track the expansion of U.S. infrastructure, even if the incoming Joe Biden administration doesn’t make good on
Healthcare is often viewed as a defensive sector, but it’s evolving, offering investors more credible avenues for growth. One of the prime avenues for tapping
