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Megatrends investment strategy

Megatrends: Invest into the future

Invest in important future trends easily and automatically with ETFs.

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Is the Megatrends Portfolio a fit for me?

The Megatrends Portfolio might be of interest to you if you:

  • want to invest in forward-looking technologies such as AI,

  • want to benefit from global trends,

  • want to build wealth over the long term.

Do you want to discover more? Our further strategies offer different investment focuses.

How the Megatrends Portfolio works

Diversified investment in pioneering trends such as big data, AI, biotechnologies and robotics.

Megatrends are long-term, global and transformative developments that have a lasting impact on our economy, society and environment, such as demographic change, the fight against climate change and Industry 4.0. The Megatrends portfolio allows you to invest in the companies solving these global challenges. Despite the thematic focus, your investment remains broadly diversified across more than 700 stocks worldwide.

Megatrends are long-term, global and transformative developments that have a lasting impact on our economy, society and environment, such as demographic change, the fight against climate change and Industry 4.0. The Megatrends portfolio allows you to invest in the companies solving these global challenges. Despite the thematic focus, your investment remains broadly diversified across more than 700 stocks worldwide.

Through a selection of equity ETFs, the portfolio covers eight megatrends: 

Artificial intelligence (AI)

AI influences many aspects of our lives, from the use of voice assistants to the development of self-driving vehicles. With huge potential for increased efficiency and innovation, AI is a key trend of the future and will fundamentally change the way we live and work.

Future Mobility

Electromobility, autonomous driving and shared mobility services are radically transforming the transport sector. These innovations reduce traffic, decrease pollution and increase the efficiency of transport.

Semiconductors

The backbone of modern technology. From computers and smartphones to cloud computing, chips are the essential enablers of every major technological breakthrough.

Biotechnology

Advances in biotechnology are revolutionising healthcare. This sector focuses on combating diseases and enhancing global life expectancy and quality of life worldwide.

Blockchain

The revolutionary technology fundamentally changes the execution and verification of transactions and provides the basis for cryptocurrencies. It promises to transform various industries from finance to healthcare.

Cybersecurity

In our digitalised world, protecting sensitive data and systems is of crucial importance. Cybersecurity plays a central role in preventing and combating digital threats and attacks. This ensures the security and integrity of our data and systems.

Robotics

From production to care – robots are already being used in numerous areas and are becoming increasingly important. They can not only help us with dangerous or monotonous tasks, but also open up new opportunities in areas such as healthcare.

Renewable energies

The transition to clean energy is the key to tackling climate change. This sector is fundamental to building a sustainable and efficient global energy system.

Performance at a glance

Note: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Portfolio allocation

The Megatrends investment strategy is a pure equity investment (100% stock allocation). Accordingly, both the potential returns and the risk are increased.

Financial Product
Weight
Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF
12.50%
iShares Nasdaq US Biotechnology ETF
12.50%
Invesco CoinShares Global Blockchain ETF
12.50%
iShares Digital Security ETF
12.50%
Xtrackers Future Mobility ETF
12.50%
VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF
12.50%
L&G Clean Energy ETF
12.50%
iShares Automation & Robotics ETF
12.50%

Costs

Megatrends incurs ETF costs of 0.423% per year as well as ongoing costs for portfolio management and trading of 0.49 to 0.75% per year, depending on the investment amount. Learn more.

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FAQ

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