Toronto-based Sprott Asset Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the $850m NYSE Arca-listed North Shore Global Uranium Mining ETF (URNM US).

Global X ETFs has expanded its product line-up in Europe with the launch of three thematic equity strategies on the London Stock Exchange.

Roundhill Investments has launched the Roundhill IO Digital Infrastructure ETF (BYTE US), a new thematic equity ETF on NYSE Arca providing exposure to growth-oriented companies associated with digital infrastructure.

New York-based Global X has made changes to its $40 million Global X SuperDividend Alternatives ETF (ALTY US) including a tweak to the name, modifications to the underlying strategy, and a much pared back expense ratio.

New York-based Global X has unveiled two new climate-related thematic ETFs providing exposure to companies involved in the solar and wind energy industries.

New York-based Global X has launched six new US equity ETFs that employ options-based strategies to achieve specific outcomes such as generating additional income or managing downside risk.

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.

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.

CSOP Asset Management has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Hong Kong providing exposure to China A-share companies involved in the photovoltaic industry.

By Rahul Sen Sharma, Managing Partner, and Varun Raju, Senior Analyst Index Research at Indxx.

Thematic ETFs, with an agenda to achieve value over the long term, have necessitated the birth of funds with far sights on the future.