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Why the odds are firmly against thematic investors
Personal Finance
Why the odds are firmly against thematic investors
Morningstar's John Rekenthaler explores why investors chasing a theme typically lose more money than they make.
John Rekenthaler | 12 June 2023
Why ARKK shareholders are still underwater
Stocks
Why ARKK shareholders are still underwater
Despite a recent performance rebound, most ARK Innovation ETF investors have lost money.
Amy C. Arnott | 07 June 2023
Use caution when investing in a trend
ETFs
Use caution when investing in a trend
The investing industry has a love/hate relationship with thematic ETFs. We explore how a thematic ETF may fit into a well-rounded portfolio.
Joshua Peach | 05 June 2023
3 tips for picking an ETF
ETFs
3 tips for picking an ETF
You’ve decided to buy an ETF. These three tips will help you narrow the universe down to one that suits you, and keep out those that don't.
Sarah Dowling | 02 June 2023
What is thematic investing?
Personal Finance
What is thematic investing?
Our framework can categorise the universe into four broad themes: technology, physical world, social, and broad thematic
Ruth Saldanha | 18 April 2023
Five thematic investing myths busted
Video
Five thematic investing myths busted
'Just a flash in the pan,' 'too risky,' and 'more likely to close' are just some of the accusations made about thematic funds. But what does the data...
Ollie Smith | 17 April 2023
Thematic ETFs: Are they a good investment option?
ETFs
Thematic ETFs: Are they a good investment option?
Thematic ETFs continued to flood onto the market in 2022, giving investors exposure to niche trends like AI, cloud computing and food...
Joshua Peach | 06 March 2023
The next big thing: Gemma Dale explains thematic investing
Video
The next big thing: Gemma Dale explains thematic investing
Nabtrade’s Director of SMSF and Investor Behaviour Gemma Dale talks about thematic investing, volatility and ETFs.
Shani Jayamanne | 26 October 2022
Keep these two points in mind when picking your next ETF
Funds
Keep these two points in mind when picking your next ETF
Simple benchmarks help keep fast-footed fund managers honest. 
Jeremy Chunn | 06 July 2022
Thematic funds continue to capture investor imagination (and their money)
ETFs
Thematic funds continue to capture investor imagination (and their money)
But investors should think twice before chasing the next hot theme, writes Kenneth Lamont.
Kenneth Lamont | 29 March 2022