Lyxor ETF has announced the launch of five new ETFs, which aim to offer access to megatrends reshaping industries globally through a set of MSCI thematic indices.
The funds aim to address growing investment themes including the digital economy, disruptive technology, smart cities, future mobility and the consumption habits of millennials. Lyxor launches ETF 'ecosystem' to tackle climate change Each fund will utilise indices developed in conjunction with MSCI through natural language processing, allowing for the identification of companies for inclusion according to certain keywords based on the proportion of their business linked to one of the themes. Stock weightings will be filtered through MSCI ESG ratings, controversy scores and an exclu...
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