Thematic specialist Defiance ETFs has introduced the Big Data ETF (BIGY US) on NYSE Arca, a new fund investing in companies that specialize in data science and analytics.

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched a new ETF providing diversified exposure to the commodities futures market while using various smart rolling mechanisms to target the most effective contract maturity for each underlying commodity.

ETF Managers Group has launched a new ETF – the ETFMG 2x Daily Alternative Harvest ETF (MJXL US) on NYSE Arca – providing leveraged exposure to the global cannabis investment theme.

FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE EU Climate Benchmarks Index Series, a suite of climate-themed equity indices aligned with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to two degrees above pre-industrial levels.

Roundhill Investments has launched the Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF (META US), a new thematic equity ETF providing exposure to companies linked to the rapidly-growing market of the Metaverse.

AdvisorShares has teamed up with Los Angeles-based investment firm Gerber Kawasaki, a specialist in thematic investing, to launch a new actively managed ETF targeting US-listed companies benefitting from a variety of megatrends.

Horizons ETFs has unveiled Canada’s first thematic ETF to target companies operating within the global semiconductor industry.

Invesco has unveiled the Invesco MSCI China Technology All Shares Stock Connect UCITS ETF on LSE, providing exposure to Chinese companies expected to derive significant revenue from technological innovation.

Europe’s first and only pure-play semiconductor ETF has amassed $500m in assets in a little over six months.

BlackRock has added to its suite of ‘megatrend’ portfolios – strategies that look beyond traditional sector classifications – with the launch of the iShares Cloud and 5G Multisector ETF (IDAT US).