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.

New York-based Global X has introduced an ETF providing exposure to companies globally that are advancing the provision of clean water.

Global X Japan has launched two new Japanese equity ETFs on Tokyo Stock Exchange providing thematic exposure to companies operating in clean technology and companies with quality characteristics and strong corporate governance.

ChinaAMC has launched a new ETF in Hong Kong providing exposure to locally listed Chinese biotechnology companies.

Hartford Funds has introduced its first thematic equity ETF, the Hartford Longevity Economy ETF (HLGE US), on NYSE Arca.

Global X has launched two new China-focused equity ETFs on HKEX – the Global X China Innovator Active ETF (3058 HK) and the Global X China Global Leaders ETF (3050 HK).

Global X has launched its second actively managed ETF – the Global X China Disruption ETF (KEJI US) – this time targeting Chinese companies with disruptive business models.