THIS IS A TEST. “We live in a digital world and semiconductors are the new oil in this world. Not only are semiconductors crucial for most components of our daily lives, but they’re also critical for national security. Semiconductors have matured as a sector with now a majority of demand coming from non-consumer sectors. This diversified demand structure will help the semiconductor industry’s revenue stream be less cyclical in nature, furthering the attractiveness of the sector. In our view, the biggest risk of investing in semiconductors is geopolitical. With tensions surrounding China and Taiwan continuing to grow, VanEck’s U.S. Semiconductor fund, SMH, offers investors exposure to this growing industry while minimizing geopolitical risk.”

– Joe Bloggs, Head of Thematic Equity Strategies, VanEck

Nornickel-backed Global Palladium Fund has launched an ETC providing physical access to a basket of metals that are essential to the production of electric vehicles. The GPF Physical Electric Vehicle Metals ETC reflects the performance of up to six metals with allocations to each metal dependent on its use within the electric vehicle market.

HSBC Asset Management has become the latest issuer in Europe to roll out a semiconductor ETF with the launch of the HSBC Nasdaq Global Semiconductor UCITS ETF (HNSC LN) on LSE.

The Royal Mint’s physical gold ETC – the Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC – is now fully accessible to French investors courtesy of a local listing in Paris (RMAU FP).

Global X has introduced the Global X Blockchain UCITS ETF (BKCH LN), providing exposure to companies globally that are positioned to benefit from the increased adoption of blockchain technology.

Strategy Shares has announced the launch of the actively managed Strategy Shares Halt Climate Change ETF (NZRO US) on Nasdaq.

John Hancock Investment Management has introduced a preferred income ETF on NYSE Arca, providing a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital.

Nationwide has rolled out a further three risk-managed ETFs on NYSE Arca.

AXS Investments has launched its first ETF: the AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF (PPI US). Listed on NYSE Arca, the fund is a multi-asset strategy designed to combat the adverse effects of inflation.

PGIM Investments has expanded access to its flagship core-plus bond strategy with the launch of the PGIM Total Return Bond ETF (PTRB US) on NYSE Arca.