The fifth-generation 5G technology appears promising, and investors are looking to benefit from the expected rise in share prices of the companies which are directly or indirectly involved in 5G business. Exchange-traded funds (ETF) offer a convenient way to invest in a mixed basket of stocks of such companies through the purchase of units of a single ETF. However, it also means that in terms of returns from the 5G ETF, one get the average performance which is the consolidated output of all the stocks in the 5G ETF basket. There are no pure-play 5G ETFs as of writing, though one can find a few niche category ETFs which invest in new-age telecom sector stocks. This article lists the popular exchange traded funds that fully or partially invest in the stocks of the '5G' companies which operate in the 5G technology space. A lot of variety is available for the new-generation themes through ETF investments. They include: - List of Internet ETFs - List of Robotics ETFs - List of Gaming ETFs - List of Blockchain ETFs - List of Cloud Computing ETFs
Following is the list of all 9 exchange-traded funds that FKnol has in its database for ETFs which belong to the 5G category:
The Global X Internet of Things ETF tracks an index composed of developed market companies that facilitate the Internet of Things industry. ...Full Details
Esoterica NextG Economy ETF is an actively managed exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund will invest in equity securities of companies that are meaningfully participating in a digital economy enabled by fifth generation digital cellular network ("5G") technology. ...Full Details
The Vanguard Communication Services ETF tracks a highly concentrated, market-cap-weighted index of US communication services companies. ...Full Details
FIVG offers investors liquid, transparent and low-cost access to companies engaged in the research & development or commercialization of systems and materials used in 5G communications ...Full Details
First Trust Indxx NextG ETF is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the Indxx 5G & NextG Thematic Index. The index seeks to include only companies that have devoted material resources or made material commitments to the use of 5G technology. ...Full Details
The ProShares Ultra Telecommunications ETF provides 2x exposure to a market-cap-weighted index of fixed-line and mobile telephone companies. ...Full Details
Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF
The Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF tracks a market-cap-weighted index of real estate firms related to data and infrastructure. ...Full Details
Such 5G ETFs invest the capital collected from ETF investors into buying the stocks of companies which are deriving their business income from activities related to 5G technology. The areas of operation may include telecom service provider space like AT&T, or the 5G equipment makers like Qualcomm, or those which are in the services of supporting, maintaining and operating 5G infrastructure like telecom towers and internet services. Some of the 5G ETFs are available at the global level - that is, they invest in global or overseas companies of the 5G sector. Investors should check for forex currency exposure for such 5G ETFs as it may impact the net returns.
Where do 5G ETFs Invest?
A long list of companies and different financial instruments exist where the 5G exchange-traded funds may invest the money collected from the ETF investors. Below is a small sample of companies whose stocks may qualify for investment by 5G ETFs, though there can be many more businesses and financial instruments where these ETFs can park the capital for returns: ▶ American Tower Corporation (REIT) (AMT): American Tower Corporation (ATC), incorporated on September 24, 1996, is a holding company. The Company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT), which owns, operates and develops multitenant communications ....Full Details....Dividend History
▶ Xilinx Inc (XLNX): Xilinx, Inc. (Xilinx), incorporated on February 5, 1990, is engaged in designing and developing programmable devices and associated technologies. The Companys programmable devices and associated technologies include integrated circuits (ICs) ....Full Details....Dividend History
▶ QUALCOMM Inc. (QCOM): QUALCOMM Incorporated, incorporated on August 15, 1991, is engaged in the development and commercialization of a digital communication technology called code division multiple access (CDMA). The Company is engaged in ....Full Details....Dividend History
▶ Charter Communications (CHTR): Charter Communications, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides cable services to residential and commercial customers in the United States. It offers subscription-based video services, including vid....Full Details....Dividend History
▶ Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL): Marvell Technology Group Ltd., incorporated on January 11, 1995, is a semiconductor provider of application-specific standard products. The Company is engaged in the design, development and sale of integrated circuits. ....Full Details....Dividend History