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).

Thematic specialist Defiance ETFs has launched the Defiance Next Gen H2 (HDRO US) on NYSE Arca, the first US-listed ETF to target companies involved in the development of hydrogen-based energy sources and technologies.

Harvest Global Investments has launched an ETF in Hong Kong providing ESG-adjusted exposure to large-cap China A-shares.

VanEck has introduced Australia’s first ETF targeting firms aligned with the clean energy investment theme.

VanEck has rolled out an ETF on NYSE Arca that attempts to pick outperforming US large-cap stocks by detecting investor-sentiment trends across social media platforms.

Sydney-based BetaShares has unveiled its latest ETF, a pure-play strategy targeting companies at the forefront of the fight against climate change.

Four-in-five investors plan to increase their allocation to thematic ETFs this year, according to the eighth annual global ETF investor survey conducted by Brown Brothers Harriman.

By Matthew Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at SSGA.

During the pandemic, we’ve seen an evolution of behavioral changes fuel transcendent trends across our economy that may create new future growth opportunities.

Lyxor Asset Management has outlined a roadmap to grow its ETF business by focusing on three key product pillars – ESG & climate, thematic, and core.

Mirae Asset has unveiled the Tiger Fn Renewable Energy ETF (377990 KS) on Korea Exchange, providing exposure to Korean companies aligned with the renewable energy investment theme.