Andrew Chanin, CEO of ProcureAM, and Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, joined Nate Geraci on this week’s ETF Prime to discuss specialized thematic opportunities. The Procure Space ETF (UFO) has grown from $50 million to over $800 million in assets over the past year while gaining nearly 150% in the same period, according to Chanin.
Key Takeaways:
- Procure Space ETF surges from $50M to $800M in one year with 150% gain.
- Index rebrands to VettaFi Space Index, adds fast-track rule for major IPOs.
- AI infrastructure sectors represent under 10% of S&P 500 despite rising demand.
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The fund’s index will rebrand to the VettaFi Space Index on May 15 and is implementing a mega-cap IPO rule to include major space companies the day after their IPO price is calculated. The potential SpaceX IPO serves as a catalyst for the theme, Chanin said.
Baiocchi discussed the physical infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence (AI), noting that while the S&P 500 is over 50% technology and communication services, the materials, utilities, and energy sectors that power AI make up less than 10% of the index. SS&C ALPS manages 26 ETFs with nearly $22 billion in assets, including funds targeting electrification infrastructure, energy pipelines, nuclear technology, and data center REITs.
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