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Thematic investing
Thematic investing focuses on forward-looking themes, including technological advancements like robotics and semiconductors, as well as consumer-driven trends such as electric vehicles and home builders. iShares provides ETFs, along with timely insights and portfolio analysis tools, to help advisors gain exposure to themes that are top of mind for their clients.
Trending thematic ETFs
iShares Future AI & Tech (ARTY)
Massive investment in AI infrastructure, along with increasingly powerful semiconductors and models, may be laying the groundwork for increased adoption. ARTY is indexed to Morningstar Indexes.
iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA)
The U.S. physical economy infrastructure is being rebuilt. Themes centered around rebuilding may benefit in the post-election environment. IFRA is indexed to ICE Indices.
Investing thematically
Thematic, sub-sector, country, & real asset ETFs offer precise exposures to capture the impact of mega forces. BlackRock offers the widest range of ETFs to help investors position their portfolios for these seismic shifts — from custom thematic exposures to those built around traditional market classifications.
Thematic ETFs
Purpose-built to capture themes from bottom-up, often using a sector & geography-agnostic approach.
Sub-sector ETFs
Focus on a specific subset of companies within an industry. Allowing investors to make targeted bets on particular themes.
Region & country ETFs
Target growth in specific geographies, driven by themes like geopolitics & demographics.
Real asset ETFs
Access tangible assets that have intrinsic value. Including exposure to commodities, real estate, infrastructure, & natural resources.
Capture mega forces with iShares Thematic ETFs
Artificial intelligence can automate laborious tasks, analyze huge sets of data and help generate fresh ideas. Digital disruption goes beyond AI.
Themes centered around rebuilding and national security may benefit in the post-election environment, due to the intersection of policy tailwinds and structural changes.
iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF (THRO) provides dynamic and active thematic exposure in a single trade.
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AI technology relies on large data sets, which can lead to inaccuracies. Companies in AI face competition, rapid obsolescence, and depend on demand from various industries. Regulatory scrutiny could limit AI development, with data collection facing closer examination and potential fines. Country-specific regulations could also impact AI and big data companies.
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