By Pierre Debru, Director of Research at WisdomTree.

Whether thematic investments are used tactically or strategically, investors’ portfolio allocation should be able to accommodate them efficiently.

Evolve Funds has launched two new ETFs on Toronto Stock Exchange providing carbon-neutral exposure to mainstream Canadian and US equity indices – the S&P/TSX 60 and S&P 500.

Investors remain optimistic about the ongoing US technology rally and show a strong preference for ETFs in gaining access to this segment, according to research commissioned by Invesco.

VanEck has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Europe providing exposure to companies deriving significant revenue from the digital assets ecosystem.

CSOP Asset Management has launched the CSOP Hang Seng Index ETF (3037 HK) in Hong Kong, providing low-cost, fully replicated exposure to the Hang Seng Index.

Evolve Funds has launched an ETF on TSX providing exposure to a basket of popular US technology stocks.

New York-based growth specialist Alger has launched its second ETF, a semi-transparent actively managed fund offering access to a high-conviction portfolio of US large-cap equities.

Schwab Asset Management has launched the Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY US), a new ETF providing exposure to non-US stocks with quality fundamentals and a record of consistently paying dividends.

BlackRock has launched a pair of socially responsible equity ETFs in Europe which are aligned with the Paris Agreement’s objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Amundi has expanded its responsible investment offering with the launch of a Japanese equity ETF that sits within its ‘ESG Universal’ product lineup.