Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea

Pedro Palandrani: The Exponential Age, Disruptive Materials & Thematic Investing, Explained

December 15, 2022 Haydn Brain & Ed Gotham Season 1 Episode 146
Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea
Pedro Palandrani: The Exponential Age, Disruptive Materials & Thematic Investing, Explained
Show Notes

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Pedro Palandrani is Director of Research at Global X. With around $43bn of AUM in Global X ETFs listed worldwide, and 36 funds in their Thematic Growth suite – 22 of which are available to UK investors -, Global X is a thought-leader in thematic investing, and provide one of the most comprehensive product offerings around.

The Thematic Growth offering covers three broad trends – Disruptive technology, People & demographics, and the Physical environment. Funds from across this universe include a Metaverse ETF, an Aging Population ETF, and a Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF.

We discuss the Exponential Age, and how society is at an inflection point for technological innovation. We discuss how Global X identify trends and decide which ETFs to bring to market, and finish with Pedro’s take on ‘the next big idea’.  Enjoy!

Global X's Approach to Thematic Investing: https://www.globalxetfs.com/thematic-growth-etfs/

Disruptive Materials Infographic: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/should-you-invest-in-disruptive-materials/

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