Thematic investing has become increasingly popular in recent years, bolstered by a growing interest in market trends. Offering exposure to specific market segments, this strategy can pr🦄ovide some unique benefits for investors.

The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased the popularity of thematic investing. As the world has adapted to the challenges of social distancing and working from home, new economic opportunities have emerged. These opportunities have led to increased inflows for thematic investments. In fact, thematic ETFs hit $133 billion this year, up from $27 billion in 2019. Popular themes inclu🐭de cloud computing, infrastructure, and climate ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚchange.

Below, we break down some of the key benefits of thematic investing♌ and how to incorporate this strategy💧 into your portfolio.

Thematic Investing Provides Access to♊ Specific Market Trends

One of the main upsides of thematic investing is the ability to access major market trends. Also known as megatrends, these market movements signify shifts happening across the inves▨tment landscape. 

By allowing investors to zero in on these trends, thematic investments provide the opportunity to align investments with personal interests. For example, if you’re passionate about renewable energy, you can seek out environme𒈔ntally-focused investments designed to help you tap into that theme. The same is true for other trends including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and gaming. 

Like sector inve🅠sting, thematic investing has a niche focus that speaks directly to investor interests. Unlike sector investing, it presents the opportunity to capitalize on trends spanning multiple market segments rather than a particu🦩lar sector. 

ꦆInvestment Vehicles Such as Them▨atic ETFs Can Help With Diversification

Exchange-traded funds are one of the most . Offering ওexposure to a range of underlying assets, ETFs make thematic investing accessible to those looking to expand beyond specific companies or stocks.

The proliferation of ETFs in recent years has also opened up a variety of options for every type of thematic investor. Between 2015 and 2021, the number of thematic ETFs more than doubled and it currently encompasses 9% of all sector ETFs. Incorporating thematic ETFs into your investment strategy can make it easier to diversify your portfolio and choose funds that align with the themes y🍸ou’re most interested in. 

Thematic Investments May Also Se♌rve as a Hedge Against Risk

Another benefit of th🥃ematic investing is that it can help investors manage risk. This is especially true with ETFs and mutual funds, both of which are designed to provide exposure to a broader range of assets. While some thematic ETFs can be more prone to risk due to the themes they target, the exꦬposure ETFs offer can serve as a hedge against volatility when added to a well-balanced portfolio. 

One of the key trends of 2021, thematic investing is gaining momentum with both new and seaꦚsoned investors. To help investors tap into these areas of the market, VanEck has developed offering access to different themes. 

Depending on your particular interests, ETFs su🅠ch as the could be helpful additions to your portfolio, allowing you✅ to tap into some of the top advancements in those spaces. With , VanEck also offers relevant market updates to help investors make informed decisions.

As thematic investing continues to grow in popularity, having the right opportunities at your fingertips can help you capitaliz🐼e on market trends. By understanding the factors involved in thematic investments, you can dete💞rmine which funds are right for you.

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