By Shaheen Contractor, ESG Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence.

ESG ETF assets hit $218bn last year as the number of funds grew and asset managers launched new funds to capitalize on the growth in the market. However, even though ESG factors have become a major influence in the market, it is still difficult for investors to understand what exactly ESG ETFs offer.

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.

Invesco Canada has announced it will trim the management fee charged on the C$400m Invesco QQQ Index ETF (QQC.F CN) from 0.25% to 0.20%, effective 14 May.

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

Invesco has launched a sustainability-focused real estate ETF on NYSE Arca that invests in companies specializing in ‘green buildings’.

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

Invesco has launched an ETF in Europe providing equal-weight exposure to the companies that make up the S&P 500.

Invesco has unveiled two new ETFs in Europe, the Invesco Nasdaq-100 Swap UCITS ETF and the Invesco Nasdaq Next Generation 100 UCITS ETF.

WisdomTree has added new listings on LSE and Deutsche Börse for its recently launched low-cost “core” gold ETP.

By Rene Reyna, Head of Thematic ETFs and Specialty Products, Invesco US.

The leisure and entertainment sector could offer investors a unique way to play the economic re-opening.