US-based thematic investment boutique ProcureAM is set to introduce Europe’s first ETF offering pure-play exposure to the space economy.

First Trust has expanded its suite of thematic equity ETFs with the launch of the actively managed First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR US) on NYSE Arca.

CSOP Asset Management has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Hong Kong providing exposure to China A-share companies involved in the photovoltaic industry.

Thematic specialist Defiance ETFs has launched a new ETF targeting companies involved in the ‘next generation of medicine’ – those developing therapeutic solutions using cannabis or psychedelics.

By Rahul Sen Sharma, Managing Partner, and Varun Raju, Senior Analyst Index Research at Indxx.

Thematic ETFs, with an agenda to achieve value over the long term, have necessitated the birth of funds with far sights on the future.

Legal & General Investment Management has launched the L&G Digital Payments UCITS ETF, a new thematic equity ETF listed in Europe providing exposure to companies poised to benefit from the global transition to a cashless economy.

Fischer Gaming, in partnership with HANetf, is set to introduce Europe’s first ETF targeting firms in the sports betting and online gambling industries.

SonicShares, a new ETF issuer focused on thematic investing, has launched its debut fund – the SonicShares Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Lines ETF (TRYP US) on NYSE Arca.

EQM Indexes is set to introduce The Solar Energy UCITS ETF (TANN LN), Europe’s first ETF exclusively dedicated to the global solar industry. The fund is being brought to market in collaboration with white-label platform HANetf.

Tuttle Tactical Management has unveiled two new ETFs on NYSE Arca providing long or short exposure to de-SPACs – public firms that have come to market by merging with Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.