Jay Jacobs of Global X ETFs - Thematic Investing: Capitalizing on Trends

The world of investing is constantly evolving. The traditional approach of diversifying portfolios is no longer the only way to go. Today, thematic investing is one of the most exciting investment strategies. The popularity of thematic investing continues to skyrocket, and for good reason. It allows investors to invest in themes or sectors that may be performing well now or have the potential for growth in the future based on current trends and market conditions. In today’s episode, Rusty and Robyn talk with Jay Jacobs, Head of Research and Strategy at Global X ETFs, about the biggest investing themes of 2022 and how these trends impact the market.  Key Takeaways [03:15] - How Global X formulated the outlook for 2022. [04:46] - The eight major themes of Charting Disruption. [05:46] - What investors need to know about robotics and artificial intelligence. [07:31] - What the future holds for mobility. [08:41] - The future of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and digital assets. [10:27] - Why climate change is a very complex theme. [12:44] - How the digital economy is becoming a major part of the market economy. [15:49] - Why robotics and artificial intelligence will be a trend in the future. [17:07] - The most overlooked theme for the coming years. [18:48] - The market's response to electric vehicles and infrastructures. [20:47] - Why thematic investing is on the rise. [22:41] - An ideal investment for thematic investing. [23:56] - How Jay maintains a high level of physical and mental performance. Quotes [11:00] - "We're at this inflection point in the world where, especially coming out of the COVID 19 pandemic, I think there's this enhanced sense of collaboration that if we tackle this pandemic, we can tackle the next big challenges for the world. And that certainly is looking like climate change." - Jay Jacobs [13:42] - “What we're seeing in the post-pandemic is that people have shifted to this digital world and are getting more and more comfortable with it. And more of that economy is happening online." - Jay Jacobs [19:14] - "Thematic investing is really done best when focused on long-term trends. Not just taking profits or cutting losses in the short term, but seeing it fully through over the decades that it takes for a theme to fully play out." - Jay Jacobs Links  Jay Jacobs on LinkedIn Jay Jacobs on Twitter All Along the Watchtower with Jimi Hendrix Paul Reed Smith Guitars Marshall Amps Global X ETFs Website Global X ETFs on Twitter Global E ETFs Research Charting Disruption Erik Brynjolfsson Elon Musk Coinbase Costco Grand Theft Auto V Peleton Project Hail Mary The Martian A Gentleman in Moscow Connect with our hosts Rusty Vanneman Robyn Murray Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 3107-OPS-12/14/2021