ARK Invest has brought its first actively managed ETFs to Europe with the introduction of three global equity funds targeting innovation, genomics, and artificial intelligence investment themes. Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest, said: “Our mission is to empower investors to capitalize on the most promising innovation of our age. The convergence of disruptive technologies across sectors is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, and we believe it presents one of the most exciting investment opportunities right now.”

ARK Invest has acquired London-based thematic ETF provider Rize ETF in a move that showcases the global expansion ambitions of the investment firm run by famed technology investor Cathie Wood.

European thematic specialist Rize ETF has launched two new funds delivering impact investment strategies.

European thematic ETF issuer Rize ETF has introduced a new fund targeting companies that are facilitating the transition to a so-called ‘circular economy’.

Rize ETF has unveiled a new fund that seeks to tap into the consumer growth story within emerging markets by targeting locally listed internet and e-commerce companies.

Rize ETF has introduced Europe’s first thematic ETF to target the global pet care industry.

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.

European thematic specialist Rize ETF has unveiled a new fund providing exposure to companies forming the backbone of the digital payments economy.

AdvisorShares’ actively managed US cannabis ETF has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, less than six months after its debut on NYSE Arca.

ETFs providing exposure to the medical cannabis investment theme appear poised to enter a new stage of growth fuelled by merger and acquisition activity.