Disruptive Technology Archives

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The Consumer Pulse: Regional Banking Crisis

Global X ETFs recently surveyed 1,300 individuals on the regional banking shakeout, which produced some interesting insights. By Mayuranki De

The Next Big Theme: May 2023

At Global X ETFs, we keep our finger on the pulse of disruptive trends. This month, we discuss lithium, artificial intelligence, and more. By Mayuranki De

Listening to Earnings, But Hearing Implied Growth

Examining terminal growth rates, or market implied long-term growth, may help investors discover potentially attractive themes. By Scott Helfstein, PhD

The Consumer Pulse: PropTech Adoption

In April 2023, Global X Research surveyed 1,079 individuals in the United States regarding their priorities and views on the housing sector ... By Mayuranki De

The Next Big Theme: April 2023

Digital Health & Cybersecurity FDA Prioritizes Safety in Medical Devices The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) updated regulations and guidelines for medical ... By Mayuranki De

Inflection Points: Credit Crunch May Not Deliver Market Punch

Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping the thematic investing landscape. ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD

Global X ETFs Survey: Digital Health Trends & Technologies

In March 2023, Global X Research surveyed 1,032 individuals in the United States regarding their openness to and reservations regarding digital health ... By Mayuranki De

Inflection Points – March 2023: Beneficiaries of Innovation Beyond Big Tech

Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping the thematic investing landscape. ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD

The Next Big Theme: February 2023

Digital Health & Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Prioritizes Wearables The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that it designated 135 medical devices with ... By Mayuranki De

Global X ETFs Survey: Future of Generative AI

In February 2023, Global X Research surveyed 302 individuals in the United States regarding their reservations and expectations concerning generative artificial intelligence ... By Mayuranki De

FinTech: Offline Shoppers Stick to Digital Habits

Shoppers may be going back into stores, but they still want to pay digitally, providing a long runway for FinTech growth. By Mayuranki De

Inflection Points – February 2023: Mind-Bending Breakthroughs

Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping the thematic investing landscape. ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD

Global X ETFs Survey: Consumers Weigh in on Commodities

In January 2023, Global X Research surveyed 296 individuals in the United States regarding their thoughts on the current state of commodities. ... By Mayuranki De

The Next Big Theme: January 2023

Metaverse & Video Games Virtual Reality Immerses Itself in 2023 Meta Platforms will allocate an estimated 20% of its overall costs and ... By Mayuranki De

Inflection Points – January 2023: Regime Change, Recession, Reality Check

Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping the thematic investing landscape. ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD

Inflection Points – November 2022

Entry Points and Burning Buildings Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD

Thematic Investing Whitepaper: Fintech (FinTech & Blockchain)

This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing in Thematics From a PM Perspective. Paper currency is dying a fast death ... By Global X ETF Model Portfolio Team

Thematic Investing Whitepaper: Digital Experiences (Social Media and Video Games & Esports)

This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing in Thematics From a PM Perspective. In 1996, Bill Gates published an essay ... By Global X ETF Model Portfolio Team

The Next Big Theme: July 2022

Electric Vehicles Up-and-coming Players Make Their Mark, Battery Tech Remains a Focus Electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to surge, with companies topping ... By Mayuranki De

The Next Big Theme: April 2022

Renewable Energy Private Sector Publicizes Climate Change Effects The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed mandating publicly traded companies to report ... By Mayuranki De

The Next Big Theme: March 2022

Renewable Energy Energy on the Front Lines In recent years, Europe imported about 45% of its natural gas, a third of its ... By Mayuranki De

Thematic ETF Report: February 2022

The Global X research team is pleased to release the February 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team

The Next Big Theme: February 2022

Solar & Renewable Energy Solar Power Heats Up U.S. Power Grid The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects 46.1 gigawatts (GW) of ... By Mayuranki De

Rising Cybersecurity Threats Expected to Continue in 2022

We expect the cat-and-mouse game between organizations, consumers and the cybercriminals who covet their data to intensify this year. The latest concern ... By Pedro Palandrani and Alec Lucas

CES 2022 Recap: Tech Becoming More Accessible and Interoperable

The showroom floor at CES 2022 was quieter than in previous years with many companies canceling their on-site presentations due to omicron. ... By Global X Research Team

The Next Big Theme: January 2022

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Mayuranki De

Thematic ETF Report: Q4 2021

The Global X research team is pleased to release the Q4 2021 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. By Pedro Palandrani

Social Commerce: Finding Growth at the Crossroads of Social Media & E-commerce

How does the social commerce phenomenon leverage social networking to completely transform the e-commerce landscape? By Mayuranki De

The Next Big Theme: December 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: November 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

Congress Passed the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. What Does This Mean for Investors?

Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. We believe spending will translate to revenues for thematically exposed companies. By Global X Research Team

Thematic ETF Report: Q3 2021

The Global X research team is pleased to release the Q3 2021 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: October 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: September 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

The Metaverse Takes Shape as Several Themes Converge

What is the metaverse and why is it the likely successor to today’s internet? And which themes are best positioned to benefit from ... By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: August 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little

What the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Could Mean for Infrastructure Investors

Federal spending on infrastructure could translate to revenues for involved companies with exposure to the U.S. By Global X Research Team

The Next Big Theme: July 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little

Thematic ETF Report: Q2 2021

The Global X research team is pleased to release the Q2 2021 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. By Pedro Palandrani

All EV Roads Lead to Lithium Miners & Battery Producers

The electric vehicle supply chain is reaching an inflection point as the shift away from internal combustion engines accelerates. By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: June 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little

The Next Big Theme: May 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little

Key Themes for the New Normal Economy

Thematic investments that target specific areas that could thrive in New Normal Economy may be well-positioned for multi-year growth. By Jay Jacobs, Morgane Delledonne & Pedro Palandrani

Charting Disruption: Q2 2021

Looking back at Q1 2021 trends in CleanTech & Renewables, U.S. Infrastructure, Cannabis, FinTech, & more. By Global X Research Team

Telemedicine & Digital Health Are Crossing the Chasm

Telemedicine and digital health became critical during the pandemic. Yet, the transition to value-based healthcare points to a bright future. By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: April 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

Webinar Replay: Greening the Future – Exploring CleanTech & Renewables

Greening the Future: Exploring CleanTech & Renewables, by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

Thematic ETF Report: Q1 2021

The Global X research team is pleased to release the Q1 2021 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. By Pedro Palandrani

What President Biden’s $2T+ American Jobs Plan Could Mean for U.S. Infrastructure

The long-awaited $2T U.S. infrastructure plan has arrived. It seeks to invest in physical infrastructure, clean energy, and more. By Global X Research Team

The Next Big Theme: March 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

Video Games & Esports: Building on 2020’s Rapid Growth

As pivotal and successful as 2020 was, we believe that it was just part of the industry’s growth journey, and not its destination. By Pedro Palandrani

FinTech Trends Beyond Digital Payments

FinTech’s scope continues to increase. As it grows, we believe investors should broaden their view of FinTech. By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: February 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

Four Companies Leading the Rise of Cybersecurity

A look at four companies in the rapidly emerging field of Cybersecurity. By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: January 2021

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

Thematic ETF Report: Q4 2020

The Global X research team is pleased to release the Q4 2020 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. By Pedro Palandrani

Reconciling Robotics in a Post-Pandemic World

Over the course of the pandemic, businesses increasingly turned to robotics as a viable solution to protect consumers and employees. By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: December 2020

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

Four Companies Leading the Rise of Lithium & Battery Technology

The four companies highlighted here represent key aspects of the growing and evolving lithium and battery technology ecosystem By Pedro Palandrani

How a Biden Presidency & COVID-19 Could Impact Infrastructure Development

Biden's win and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have implications for infrastructure development in the United States. By Global X Team

The Value of Data in a Digital World

With widespread internet connectivity we now live in a digital world where many of the world’s leading companies derive their value from data By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: November 2020

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

Introducing the Global X CleanTech ETF (CTEC)

The negative environmental impacts of human activity are mounting. CleanTech is proving essential to correcting our path. By Global X Team

Introducing the Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN)

On 10/29, we introduced VPN, which invests in companies expected to benefit from the development of 5G, cloud computing, and other technologies. By Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: October 2020

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

Webinar Replay: How Disruptive Technologies are Enabling the Re-Opening Economy

In this webcast, the Global X research team explores how the Re-Opening Economy both drives and benefits thematic areas. By Pedro Palandrani

Thematic ETF Report: Q3 2020

The Global X research team is pleased to release the Q3 2020 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. By Pedro Palandrani

Disruptive Technologies Are Enabling the Re-Opening Economy

Amid uncertainty, a handful of groundbreaking technologies are playing critical roles in promoting safety while maintaining flexibility. By Global X Research Team

The Next Big Theme: September 2020

Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani

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