New ETFs on Xetra and Börse Frankurt

7 ETFs and ETNs have been added to trading on Xetra and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

5 November, 2024 FRANKFURT (Frankfurt Stock Exchange).

• With the 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking ETP, investors gain access to the performance of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin and can also benefit from staking rewards. Staking is the process of locking crypto assets on the blockchain to validate transactions. In return, a reward, in this case in the form of CORE tokens, is generated separately and converted into Bitcoin on a daily basis.
   
• The Invesco Artificial Intelligence Enablers UCITS ETF provides investors with access to companies worldwide that are developing technologies, infrastructure, and services that drive the growth and functionality of artificial intelligence (AI). Investments are made in particular in companies that offer hardware, software and solution development for AI algorithms, infrastructure services for data-intensive AI functions, and products as well as services for AI applications and data management.
   
• The Invesco Cybersecurity UCITS ETF invests globally in companies active in the field of IT security. They offer systems for detecting, defending against or preventing cyberattacks, network and internet security, authentication and identity management, as well as application security, data security, encryption and protection.
   
• The Invesco Defence Innovation UCITS ETF focuses on companies worldwide that develop state-of-the-art weapons, defence systems and border security solutions. The focus is on activities such as smart borders and the securing of critical infrastructure, military applications of cybersecurity, space systems, robotics, drones, wearable technologies and virtual reality.
   
• The iShares Global Timber and Forestry UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the S&P Global Timber & Forestry Index, providing investors with access to the global timber and forestry sector. Companies may be based in developed or emerging markets and may be involved in the ownership, management or upstream supply chain of forests and timberland.
   
• The iShares $ Short Duration Corp Bond UCITS ETF EUR Hedged (Dist) gives investors access to a broadly diversified portfolio of US$ denominated, investment grade fixed income corporate bonds. The bonds must have a remaining term of at least 6 months and a maximum of 5 years. The weighting of an issuer is limited to 3 percent. Currency risks against the US$ are minimized.
   
• The Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia UCITS ETF tracks the performance of the FTSE Saudi Arabia 30/18 Capped Index and offers investors access to the equity market in Saudi Arabia. The index currently comprises 64 large and medium-sized companies from various sectors, weighted by market capitalization. The largest company has a maximum weighting of 30 percent. All other companies may not exceed the threshold of 18 percent in order to limit excessive concentration in a single stock.

The product offering in Deutsche Börse’s XTF segment currently comprises a total of 2,275 ETFs. With this selection and an average monthly trading volume of around €16 billion, Xetra is the leading trading venue for ETFs in Europe.

5 November 2024, © Deutsche Börse