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.
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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.
Fount launches ‘metaverse’ and ‘subscription economy’ ETFs
Fount Investment , a South Korean fintech firm, has made its ETF debut with the launch of a pair of thematic equity strategies on NYSE Arca . The funds – the Fount Metaverse ETF (MVTR US) and Fount Subscription Economy ETF (SUBS US) – provide exposure to stocks globally (including emerging markets) associated with the metaverse and subscription services.
The Intersection of On-Demand Services and Big Data
The digital future is one that is increasingly lived online. As such, the companies that succeed are the ones that not only know how to collect and organize deep, high-quality sets of data, but that can also refine that data into meaningful, actionable insight.
Cosmos launches crypto miners ETF on Chi-X Australia
Sydney-based crypto specialist Cosmos Asset Management has launched a conentrated thematic equity ETF in Australia providing exposure to companies that are focused on digital asset mining and blockchain infrastructure. The ETF provides exposure to companies worldwide that are focused on digital asset mining and blockchain infrastructure.
ARKW Has Right Angles on Emerging Social Commerce
While many shoppers view e-commerce as a mainstay of the retail industry, and it is, the truth is that it’s still in the early innings. However, online retail isn’t so young as to prevent new, innovative derivatives from emerging.
As Cryptocurrency Goes Mainstream, Look at DAPP
Soros Fund CEO and CIO Dawn Fitzpatrick said in an interview with Bloomberg that billionaire investor George Soros’ family office has invested in Bitcoin. This is another sign that cryptocurrencies have become more mainstream. In addition, Forbes recently printed its newest listing of the 400 richest individuals.
2021 Proving to Be a Record Year for Cybersecurity Market
The first half of 2021 proved to be fruitful for the cybersecurity market, setting new records in investing and activity within the space. A recent report from Momentum Cyber tracked the record gains in stocks, as well as business movements by way of acquisitions, mergers, and general performance.
How Machine Learning Is Contributing to Cybersecurity
The benefits of using artificial intelligence and machine learning are being capitalized on across industries, and sectors and businesses continue to find new ways to integrate the technology into their business models. One such area is cybersecurity, which is reaping the benefits of machine learning algorithms.
ProShares Launches Three New Thematic ETFs: MAKX, DAT, & CTEX
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) .