9. Industrial Innovation ETF (ARKQ)
The last ARK ETF on our list, the Industrial Innovation ETF, gives investors a new way to play the industrial equities sector. The actively managed fund invests in companies that are involved in the development of new products or services, technological improvements and advancements in scientific research related to a wide array of sub-sectors, including:
• Robotics
• Alternative Energy Sources
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Energy Storage
• Development of Infrastructure
• 3D Printing
• Innovative Materials
• Space Exploration
Currently, ARKQ’s top three holdings include Tesla Motors (TSLA), Stratasys LTD (SSYS), and AutoDesk Inc (ADSK).
10. Emerging Markets Real Estate ETF (EMRE)
Launched in September of 2014, Guggenheim’s Emerging Markets Real Estate ETF is the first fund of its kind to provide broad exposure to emerging market real estate. EMRE consists of publicly traded companies and real estate investment trusts (REITs) which derive the majority of their revenues from emerging market countries.
The fund invests in a wide away of real estate sub-sectors including residential, office, and retail. Securities from China make up roughly one-third of the portfolio, though meaningful exposure is given to real estate in South Africa, Philippines, Mexico, Thailand, Taiwan, and Indonesia.
The Bottom Line
These ETFs are just a handful of the many intriguing funds launched this year. But for those looking for unique exposure to up-and-coming industries, these 10 ETFs may be a compelling option.
Daniela Pylypczak writes for ETFdb, which offers a comprehensive and original ETF database and analytical consulting services for advisors and investors, as well as a free newsletter. Learn more about their services by visiting ETFdb.com.