By Anthony Beevers, Portfolio Manager at First Trust Global Portfolios.

The Covid-19 vaccine announcement on 9 November 2020 triggered a significant factor rotation in favour of value. Given the rally that value has recently enjoyed, many will be wondering if they might have missed the boat.

Viridi Funds, a Seattle-based investment advisor focused on the crypto-asset industry, has introduced its inaugural ETF with the launch of the Viridi Cleaner Energy Crypto-Mining & Semiconductor ETF (RIGZ US).

Amplify ETFs has launched a new exchange-traded fund providing exposure to multiple investment themes by targeting the companies most widely owned by US-listed thematic ETFs.

CSOP Asset Management has expanded its suite of thematic strategies with the launch of a new ETF providing exposure to innovative Chinese healthcare companies.

Hillman Capital Management, a value-focused equity boutique, has introduced its first ETF with the launch of the ALPS Hillman Active Value ETF (HVAL US) on NYSE Arca.

FinEx has launched the FinEx Video Gaming and eSports UCITS ETF (FXES RM) on Moscow Exchange, providing exposure to companies operating in the global video gaming and eSports industries.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has debuted its first actively managed ETF with the launch of the Goldman Sachs Future Planet Equity ETF (GSFP US) on NYSE Arca.

Nomura Asset Management has launched the NEXT FUNDS MSCI Japan Country ESG Leaders Index ETF (2643 JP) has listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange, providing exposure to Japanese companies with robust ESG characteristics.

Sweden-based AuAg Funds, an investment boutique focused on precious metals and clean energy, has launched Europe’s first ESG-screened gold mining ETF.

Invesco has boosted its line-up of socially responsible equity funds with the launch of the Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Universal Screened UCITS ETF on LSE and Xetra.