Thematic investing flourishes in Asia
Thematic investing will drive the next evolution of ETFs. The first generation of ETFs were broad market products, and second stage included regional Asia-Pacific ETFs. Then came sectors like technology or finance. Now, thematic ETFs are becoming more popular. In this article, Will Tu, ICE’s Director of index business development in the Asia Pacific, explores the rise of thematic ETFs and what investors need to look for.