BlackRock has expanded its suite of socially responsible ETFs in Europe with the launch of a pair of European equity strategies that are aligned with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

BlackRock has launched a new actively managed global equity ETF providing diversified exposure to companies aligned with climate-conscious and sustainable economy investment themes.

Mirae Asset Global Investments has launched three new ETFs in Hong Kong targeting Asian semiconductor, e-commerce & logistics, and games and entertainment investment thematic exposures within China or the wider Asia region.

Purpose Investments has launched an ETF in Europe providing exposure to US enterprise software companies.

BNP Paribas has introduced a new ETF providing socially responsible exposure to Chinese equities across all major share types.

Hong Kong-based Premia Partners has expanded its product line-up with the launch of a STAR 50 ETF on HKEX.

Specialist thematic issuer Rize ETF has unveiled a new strategy providing exposure to 100 companies developing innovative solutions to the world’s environmental challenges.

Climate investment boutique iClima Earth has made its US debut with the launch of a pair of ETFs designed to provide investors with exposure to the next generation of companies leading the fight against climate change

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.

Direxion has launched a new ETF targeting penny and so-called ‘meme stocks’.