First Trust has expanded its defined outcome investment suite with an ETF-of-ETFs that diversifies across the firm’s four Nasdaq 100 ‘Buffer’ funds.

First Trust has launched a new thematic equity ETF in the US targeting firms shaping the development of the metaverse.

First Trust has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Europe providing exposure to the global smart grid infrastructure sector.

First Trust has launched a new thematic ETF targeting companies providing the physical infrastructure underpinning innovative technologies such as 5G, cloud computing, and e-commerce.

First Trust has launched a new thematic equity ETF in the US providing exposure to fast-growing companies operating within technology-enabled segments of the healthcare sector.

First Trust has launched a trio of new thematic equity ETFs in the US that are aligned with digitalization and enhanced mobility investment trends.

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.

New York-headquartered Global X has made a big push into Europe with the launch of seven new thematic equity ETFs. The new funds include strategies targeting autonomous & electric vehicles, e-commerce, robotics & AI, cybersecurity, clean technology, fintech, and the IoT.

By Gregg Guerin, Senior Product Specialist for First Trust.

For most investors, Blockchain means crypto. Some believe Bitcoin (or other digital currencies) are a valid asset; others think it’s a Ponzi scheme. But investors rarely pause to consider the underlying technology, Blockchain, and its vast applicability in the real world.

First Trust has extended its suite of defined outcome strategies with the launch of two so-called ‘Buffered Allocation’ ETFs, funds-of-funds that invest across the firm’s S&P 500 Target Outcome ETFs.