‘ Themes and Strategy ’

Horizons launches multi-thematic ‘BBIG Technology’ ETF

Apr 13th, 2021 | By
Steve Hawkins, President and CEO of Horizons ETFs.

Horizons ETFs has launched a multi-thematic equity ETF in Canada providing exposure to batteries, biotechnology, internet, and gaming.


Fortify your 40% with emerging markets bonds

Apr 12th, 2021 | By
Fran Rodilosso, Portfolio Manager, Head of Fixed Income ETF Portfolio Management at VanEck.

By Fran Rodilosso, Head of Fixed Income ETF Portfolio Management at VanEck.

Emerging market bonds historically do well in rising rate environments—particularly when rates rise due to higher growth prospects rather than a taper tantrum.


Harvest Portfolios launches space innovation ETF on TSX

Apr 9th, 2021 | By
Harvest Portfolios launches space innovation ETF on TSX

Canadian fund manager Harvest Portfolios has unveiled a thematic ETF providing exposure to companies linked to the global space industry.


GinsGlobal, HANetf to revamp cloud technology and healthcare innovation ETFs

Apr 8th, 2021 | By
Anthony Ginsberg, Founder and Managing Director of GinsGlobal Index Funds

GinsGlobal Index Funds and its white-label partner HANetf are set to make changes to two ETFs that target the global cloud technology and healthcare innovation investment themes.


Daiwa launches two Chinese innovation ETFs including Japan’s first STAR Market fund

Apr 8th, 2021 | By
Amundi launches Chinese Treasury & policy bank bond ETF

Daiwa Asset Management has launched two new equity ETFs on Tokyo Stock Exchange providing exposure to innovative Chinese companies listed on the SSE STAR Market or domiciled in the Greater Bay Area.


Is now the time for sector investing?

Apr 6th, 2021 | By
Matthew J Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research

By Matthew J Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street Global Advisors.

The current market environment appears highly conducive to sector investing based on two variables: correlation and dispersion.


Democracy Investments launches global ex-US equity ETF

Apr 5th, 2021 | By
Democracy Investments ETFs

Democracy Investments, a San Francisco-based asset manager focused on promoting democracy by influencing capital flows, has launched its first ETF. The Democracy International Fund ETF (DMCY US) has been listed on NYSE Arca.


Emerge partners with ARK on actively managed space exploration ETF

Apr 1st, 2021 | By
VanEck launches Europe’s second space industry ETF

Toronto-based Emerge Canada has expanded its partnership with New York-based ARK Investment Management with the launch of an actively managed ETF targeting companies linked to the space industry.


Global X launches clean tech and quality governance ETFs in Japan

Apr 1st, 2021 | By
Global X launches clean tech and quality governance ETFs in Japan

Global X Japan has launched two new Japanese equity ETFs on Tokyo Stock Exchange providing thematic exposure to companies operating in clean technology and companies with quality characteristics and strong corporate governance.


UBS unveils 1.5°C Paris-aligned equity ETFs

Apr 1st, 2021 | By
Suni Harford, President of UBS Asset Management

UBS has unveiled a suite of equity ETFs aligned with the Paris Agreement’s most ambitious goal to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.