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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
