By Pierre Debru, Director of Research at WisdomTree.

Whether thematic investments are used tactically or strategically, investors’ portfolio allocation should be able to accommodate them efficiently.

VanEck has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Europe providing exposure to companies deriving significant revenue from the digital assets ecosystem.

BlackRock has cut the fees charged on its two actively managed carbon transition ETFs less than one month after the funds launched on NYSE Arca.

BlackRock has launched a pair of socially responsible equity ETFs in Europe which are aligned with the Paris Agreement’s objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Invesco has launched a sustainability-focused real estate ETF on NYSE Arca that invests in companies specializing in ‘green buildings’.

Amundi has expanded its responsible investment offering with the launch of a Japanese equity ETF that sits within its ‘ESG Universal’ product lineup.

AdvisorShares has unveiled two new actively managed thematic ETFs – the AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ US) and the AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ US) – which target industries expected to prosper as the economy reopens from the Covid-19 shutdown.

Paris-headquartered Lyxor Asset Management has launched its first ETF in Israel by listing the Lyxor Robotics & AI UCITS ETF (LYFF1 IT) on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

VanEck has launched a new thematic equity ETF providing exposure to companies deriving significant revenue from the digital assets ecosystem.

New York-based Global X has introduced an ETF providing exposure to companies globally that are advancing the provision of clean water.