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![BlackRock’s iShares launches tech-focused thematic ETF of ETFs powered by STOXX indices](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PO539-3rd-option-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Thematic Investing
BlackRock’s iShares launches tech-focused thematic ETF of ETFs powered by STOXX indices
The Australia-listed iShares Future Tech Innovators ETF seeks exposure to companies driving the technological innovation that’s disrupting our modern world, by investing in six thematic ETFs. Target investments include the themes of automation & robotics, breakthrough healthcare and digitalization.
![ESG fund flows show resilience amid 2022 market sell-off](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PO543-intro-900x350.jpg)
This year has seen a steep slowdown in net purchases of global ESG funds, but inflows remain positive. Broader funds, meanwhile, registered USD 139 billion in net outflows in the first six months of 2022, according to Morningstar data.
![Three different DAX benchmarks to build distinct German ESG portfolios](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PO490_intro-900x350.jpg)
Investors can access three different German benchmarks that follow an ESG strategy designed to meet specific needs and responsible objectives, and that have the same rules and transparency characteristics as the blue-chip DAX index.
![Stocks jump by most since 2020 in July on interest-rate outlook, earnings beats](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PO542-original-2-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index gained 7.9% in dollars last month, its best monthly showing since November 2020. The index is still down 14.4% in 2022.
![Trading in STOXX, DAX listed derivatives jumps in H1 2022 amid market volatility](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO541-intro-900x350.jpg)
Futures and options enable investors to take directional views and hedge portfolios as markets pull back and price swings increase this year.
![Thematic investing offers alternative approach amid market volatility](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO533-intro-900x350.jpg)
This year’s market volatility and macro shocks have raised a challenge to the thematic investing boom, but also offer a chance to reappraise the benefits of the investment approach. Overall, the funds continue to attract net inflows as investors seek alternatives to traditional sector-based portfolios in their search for long-term outperformance.
![Not so fast. Factor investing is alive and doing well!](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO538-original-2-900x350.jpg)
A new white paper from Qontigo analyzes the components of a multi-factor alpha forecast in a universe of US stocks. The alpha has enhanced market returns over the last 20 years, with 2021 showing the best annual results.
![Measuring the implied risk tolerance of SDG-optimized portfolios](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SDG-July-2022-intro-900x350.jpg)
The ROOF methodology can capture the ‘sentiment’ of a portfolio relative to its benchmark. We run ROOF scores to determine the risk appetite of investors holding four portfolios aligned with respective Sustainable Development Goals.
![DAX indices to change rules around corporate actions, keep single-stock capping at 10%](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO531-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Benchmarks
DAX indices to change rules around corporate actions, keep single-stock capping at 10%
Changes follow a market consultation with stakeholders and were devised to bring the German equity benchmarks in line with international standards.
![STOXX Global 1800 index slides into bear market in June on recession fears](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO536-intro-900x350.jpg)
The global benchmark plunged 8.7% in dollars last month, wrapping up its worst month and quarter since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the first quarter of 2020. The index is down 21% so far in 2022.
![The future of school and play: a look at the STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO537-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Thematic Investing
The future of school and play: a look at the STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index
We examine the composition and profile of the STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index, a thematic index that underlies a new iShares ETF, for investors interested in understanding the portfolio’s composition and drivers of returns.
![MIT Prof. Rigobon: Dealing with confusion and incongruity in the ‘ESG data zoo’](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Roberto-rigobon-NY-Summit-2022-2-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
MIT Prof. Rigobon: Dealing with confusion and incongruity in the ‘ESG data zoo’
MIT Professor of Applied Economics Roberto Rigobon took the stage at the recent Qontigo Investment Intelligence Summit in New York to explain how inconsistencies in measurement, scope and priorities are leading to vast discrepancies in ESG ratings. To avoid confusion and mismanagement, he said, decision-makers must strive to understand what’s behind the data and carefully choose what best fits their goals.