Disruptive technologies are changing the way new products and services are being brought to market, which is already being seen in the development of artificial intelligence and robotics. As the number of companies that focus on highly advanced computer integration grows, so does the number of targeted ETF strategies that have been designed to capture the best growth opportunities. Are you future proofing your clients’ portfolios?
In the upcoming Disruptive ETF Virtual Summit, an online virtual conference hosted by ETF Trends on Oct. 18, 2018, Sue Thompson, Head of SPDR Americas Distribution for State Street Global Advisors; Jeremie Capron, Director of Research at ROBO Global; and Catherine Wood, Chief Investment Officer and CEO of ARK Invest, will touch upon why there is no slowing down in Robotics, AI, and Automation; identify the rapid changes and growth opportunities around the world; and help financial advisors apply disruptive themes in portfolios using ETFs.
For example, the SPDR Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (NYSEArca: XKII), SPDR Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (NYSEArca: XKST) and SPDR Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSEArca: XKFS) may help investors focus on the potential growth opportunity in next-generation technologies.
The Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF follows companies whose products and services are driving innovation behind intelligent infrastructure, such as smart building infrastructure, smart power grids, intelligent transportation infrastructure, and intelligent water infrastructure.
The Kensho Smart Mobility ETF includes companies whose products and services are engaged in smart transportation, which includes the areas of autonomous and connected vehicle technology, drones and drone technologies used for commercial and civilian applications, and advanced transportation tracking and transport optimization systems.
Lastly, the Kensho Future Security ETF tracks companies involved with innovation behind future security, which includes the areas of cyber security and advanced border security, along with military applications like robotics, drones and drone technologies, space technology, wearable technologies and virtual or augmented reality activities.
The ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (NYSEArca: ROBO), the original ETF dedicated to robotics investing, provides investors with the ability to gain targeted exposure to the robotics industry.
Additionally, ARK Invest’s flagship ARK Innovation Fund (NYSEArca: ARKK) seeks to invest in the cornerstone companies taken from healthcare, technology and industrial sectors that focus on investing in disruptive innovation. Such companies may include ones that benefit from big data, cloud computing, cryptocurrencies, the sharing economy, genomic sequencing, molecular medicine, agricultural biology, 3D printing, energy storage, and autonomous vehicles.
To get more insight on disruptive ETFs, sign up for the Disruptive ETF Virtual Summit set to take place this fall.