Q2 2026
Market Themes to Watch
As we enter Q2, several secular trends remain firmly in focus—most notably the massive investment supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and the ongoing buildout of electrification infrastructure. At the same time, geopolitics and policy uncertainty have reintroduced volatility, challenging growth assumptions and asset‑class positioning. In this environment, constructing durable portfolios that can absorb near‑term shocks while maintaining exposure to long‑term opportunities remains paramount for investors.
Electrification of Everything (EOE)
AI is driving a surge in power demand that will require years of sustained investment in grids, transmission networks, energy infrastructure and critical materials. At the same time, consumer products, supply chain reshoring and automation are competing for the same limited energy resources. Now is the time to look beyond headline AI, robotics and semiconductor names and identify growth opportunities among the companies building the backbone of the electrified economy.
Electrification & Grid Infrastructure ETFsReal Assets
As geopolitical risk and supply constraints drive greater dispersion across markets, real assets can provide differentiated sources of return—anchored in scarcity value, inflation sensitivity and cash flows backed by physical assets. Natural resources equities, commodities and real estate can help diversify portfolios away from crowded growth exposures while participating in infrastructure development and energy‑transition investment.
Real Assets & Commodities ETFsVolatility and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Elevated geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty can drive sharp market rotations and higher cross‑asset volatility. In this environment, investors may benefit by reducing concentration risk within equities while adding risk‑aware fixed income exposures designed to help manage drawdowns and diversify portfolio return drivers.
Risk-Managed & Volatility-Aware ETFs