CSOP Asset Management has launched a new thematic equity ETF in Hong Kong providing exposure to companies operating with the ‘smart driving’ ecosystem.

Hartford Funds has launched the Hartford Schroders ESG US Equity ETF (HEET US), an actively managed multi-factor US equity fund that is the firm’s first ETF to directly incorporate a socially responsible investment mandate.

RBC iShares has launched four new fixed income ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The new listings include two ESG-screened Canadian corporate bond ETFs and two non-ESG US aggregate bond ETFs.

SPEAR Invest has debuted the SPEAR Alpha ETF (SPRX US), an actively managed fund targeting disruptive, growth-oriented companies from several industrial technology sub-themes.

Nuveen has launched a trio of semi-transparent US equity ETFs that replicate the strategies of three existing mutual funds already offered by the New York-based asset manager.

Purpose Investments has launched an ETF in Europe providing exposure to US enterprise software companies.

Impact Shares has launched a new actively managed ETF providing exposure to mortgage-backed securities (MBS) backed by home loans made to traditionally underserved communities.

Climate investment boutique iClima Earth has made its US debut with the launch of a pair of ETFs designed to provide investors with exposure to the next generation of companies leading the fight against climate change

By Anthony Beevers, Portfolio Manager at First Trust Global Portfolios.

The Covid-19 vaccine announcement on 9 November 2020 triggered a significant factor rotation in favour of value. Given the rally that value has recently enjoyed, many will be wondering if they might have missed the boat.

Direxion has launched a new ETF targeting penny and so-called ‘meme stocks’.