Horizons and Evolve have introduced Canada’s first thematic equity ETFs to provide dedicated exposure to the ‘metaverse’.

Direxion has introduced a new thematic equity ETF in the US providing exposure to companies involved in nanotechnology.

Cathay Securities has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Taiwan providing exposure to companies worldwide that are aligned with the sub-themes of vaccine breakthroughs, gene technology, and regenerative medicine.

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.

Global X has launched an actively managed ETF that taps into the digital assets investment theme by combining bitcoin futures with equities of companies poised to benefit from advances in blockchain technology.

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AdvisorShares has introduced its third actively managed cannabis ETF: the AdvisorShares Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF (PSDN US), on NYSE Arca.

Crypto specialist ETC Group and white-label issuer HANetf have extended their partnership with the unveiling of the ETC Group Digital Assets & Blockchain Equity UCITS ETF.

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

VanEck has launched a new ETF in the US targeting companies that mine and process metals and other minerals that are essential inputs to technologies enabling the transition to a low-carbon, clean energy world.