Eight out of 10 wealth managers expect to see an increase in thematic exchange-traded funds (ETF) in 2023, according to a survey by HANetf.
The independent white-label ETF and exchange-traded commodities provider published a thematic & digital assets review covering the final quarter of 2022 and an outlook for the new year.
Some 87% of those surveyed reported increased investment in ETFs in 2022, with 81% saying they expect to see increased investment in ETFs this year.
Including a thematic survey of 100 wealth managers and a range of professional investor commentary, the review spans topics such as the future of cryptocurrency investing, expectations for gold and gold miners in 2023, the outlook for global travel sector and a deep dive into the digital infrastructure theme.
Of the wealth managers surveyed, almost nine out of 10 (89%) said they expect investors to increase their exposure to gold over the next 12 months, while four out of five said they expect institutional investors to place more focus on the responsibility and sustainability of the gold they invest in over the next two years.
HANetf provides the platform for The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC (LSE:RMAU), which offers exposure to the spot price of gold by physically holding gold bars with the Royal Mint, which are in compliance with responsible sourcing guidelines and some is 100% recycled.
Hector McNeil, co-CEO and co-founder of HANetf, said, “wealth managers believe that thematic ETF investing is going to continue growing apace in 2023. At HANetf we believe that providing timely and high-quality research and content is a must for any ETF issuer today.”
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