New York-headquartered Global X has made a big push into Europe with the launch of seven new thematic equity ETFs. The new funds include strategies targeting autonomous & electric vehicles, e-commerce, robotics & AI, cybersecurity, clean technology, fintech, and the IoT.

By Gregg Guerin, Senior Product Specialist for First Trust.

For most investors, Blockchain means crypto. Some believe Bitcoin (or other digital currencies) are a valid asset; others think it’s a Ponzi scheme. But investors rarely pause to consider the underlying technology, Blockchain, and its vast applicability in the real world.

First Trust has extended its suite of defined outcome strategies with the launch of two so-called ‘Buffered Allocation’ ETFs, funds-of-funds that invest across the firm’s S&P 500 Target Outcome ETFs.

First Trust has expanded its actively managed multi-manager ETF line-up by launching a new fund on NYSE Arca focused on US small-cap equities.

First Trust has teamed up with SkyBridge Capital to launch an ETF that invests in companies operating in the crypto industry and broader digital economy.

New York-based Global X has unveiled two new climate-related thematic ETFs providing exposure to companies involved in the solar and wind energy industries.

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.

First Trust Advisors has begun rolling out a new series of Target Outcome ETFs that provide leveraged upside exposure to the S&P 500 with single exposure and a buffer to the downside.

First Trust has introduced its second ETF in Europe in collaboration with IPO index specialists IPOX Schuster.

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.