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It is not a fund issuer, broker-dealer or investment adviser and makes no recommendations. Every number here is calculated from a named public source and carries the date it applies to. These numbers do not change once published. etfiq.com \u00b7 the data file behind this report is at etfiq.com/data/monthly/2026-08-themes.json\n\n [ETFIQ] \u00b7 ETFIQ Monthly \u00b7 2026-08 themes \n ETFIQ Monthly \u00b7 August 2026 \u00b7 Aug 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026\n How much of a theme was already the index, August 2026\n Across the 187 thematic ETFs that traded the whole of August 2026 and filed a book inside it, the median had 30.8 percent of its money in companies already in the S&P 500, ranging from 0.0 percent at the tenth fund to 75.7 at the ninetieth, at a median fee of 0.50 percent that barely moves across that range.\n 187 funds measured over the whole month \n 30.8% median already in the S&P 500 \n 111 beat the S&P 500 \n 0.5% median fee \n\n What this month found The median fund had 30.8% of its money in companies the S&P 500 already holds, from 0.0% at the tenth fund to 75.7% at the ninetieth.\n 111 of 187 beat the S&P 500 over the month and 76 did not.\n The median fee is 0.5% , which barely moves across that range.\n \n ETFIQ Monthly. Free to quote with attribution for data ETFIQ computes; issuer data stays under its owner's terms. The file every number here was computed from is published with it.\n Download the PDF Print this page \n A month rarely contains a holdings filing, so every book here is the newest one filed at or before the month ended. These run from May 29, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026, and a fund whose newest book is older than a quarter and a filing lag is counted out rather than published stale.\n Every fund, August 2026\n All 187 funds that traded the whole of August 2026, sorted by the measure this category is built on. The last column is that measure as a percentile inside the set named beside it, computed on this window rather than taken from the fund pages.\n How much of a theme was already the index, August 2026. Source: ETFIQ, from the file linked below. Ticker Fund Theme Already in the S&P 500 of its weight It returned The S&P 500 did Difference percentage points S&P 500 Difference percentile in its set, this month \n AIEQ Amplify AI Powered Equity ETF Artificial intelligence 100.0% +0.8% +1.2% \u22120.4 pts 37.2 \n AINT FINQ DOLLAR NEUTRAL U.S. Large Cap AI-Managed Equity ETF Artificial intelligence 100.0% +1.1% +1.2% \u22120.1 pts 39.8 \n AIUP FINQ FIRST U.S. Large Cap AI-Managed Equity ETF Artificial intelligence 100.0% +3.6% +1.2% +2.4 pts 60.7 \n XIGV Defiance US 100 Tech Ex Software ETF Cloud and software 95.5% +2.0% +1.2% +0.8 pts 47.3 \n AIX Defiance US 100 Tech AI Moat ETF Artificial intelligence 92.6% +3.9% +1.2% +2.7 pts 62.3 \n SHOC Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF Semiconductors 90.7% +2.2% +1.2% +0.9 pts 50.5 \n FTXL First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF Semiconductors 86.3% +1.5% +1.2% +0.3 pts 42.5 \n AGIQ SoFi Agentic AI ETF Artificial intelligence 85.6% +8.0% +1.2% +6.8 pts 81.6 \n FDN First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund Internet and e-commerce 84.4% +3.4% +1.2% +2.2 pts 58.6 \n SOXQ Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF Semiconductors 84.0% +0.9% +1.2% \u22120.4 pts 37.7 \n IGV iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF Cloud and software 83.2% +12.9% +1.2% +11.7 pts 91.2 \n SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF Semiconductors 82.0% +2.0% +1.2% +0.8 pts 48.4 \n POWR iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF Electrification and the grid 81.3% \u22125.3% +1.2% \u22126.5 pts 7.8 \n SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF Semiconductors 80.8% +0.7% +1.2% \u22120.6 pts 34.5 \n RACK VanEck Data Center Supply Chain ETF Digital infrastructure and data centers 79.0% +0.8% +1.2% \u22120.4 pts 36.4 \n RBLD First Trust Alerian U.S. NextGen Infrastructure ETF Infrastructure 79.0% \u22122.6% +1.2% \u22123.9 pts 16.3 \n AOTG AOT Growth and Innovation ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 77.4% +4.4% +1.2% +3.1 pts 66.6 \n ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF Defense 76.6% \u22127.2% +1.2% \u22128.4 pts 2.9 \n IFRA iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF Infrastructure 75.7% \u22123.8% +1.2% \u22125.1 pts 9.9 \n FAI First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF Artificial intelligence 72.8% +4.7% +1.2% +3.5 pts 68.7 \n FDTX Fidelity Disruptive Technology ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 71.1% +5.0% +1.2% +3.8 pts 70.3 \n XAIX Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF Artificial intelligence 70.6% +4.7% +1.2% +3.5 pts 68.2 \n CLOD Themes Cloud Computing ETF Cloud and software 70.1% +8.1% +1.2% +6.8 pts 82.1 \n FRWD Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 70.1% +2.6% +1.2% +1.4 pts 53.7 \n ILDR First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 67.4% +3.6% +1.2% +2.3 pts 60.2 \n DTCR Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF Digital infrastructure and data centers 67.1% +0.3% +1.2% \u22120.9 pts 30.7 \n WTAI WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund Artificial intelligence 65.1% +2.1% +1.2% +0.9 pts 49.7 \n AIQ Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF Artificial intelligence 64.8% +6.2% +1.2% +4.9 pts 73.5 \n TNXT T. Rowe Price Innovation Leaders ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 64.3% +3.5% +1.2% +2.3 pts 59.6 \n CIBR First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF Cybersecurity 64.1% +6.6% +1.2% +5.4 pts 76.7 \n TCAI Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF Artificial intelligence 63.2% \u22125.5% +1.2% \u22126.7 pts 6.7 \n BUYZ Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 62.5% +2.2% +1.2% +1.0 pts 51.1 \n PAVE Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF Infrastructure 62.1% \u22124.9% +1.2% \u22126.2 pts 8.8 \n DUTY U.S. Defense ETF Defense 61.8% +4.4% +1.2% +3.1 pts 67.1 \n OGIG ALPS | O'Shares Global Internet Giants ETF Shares Internet and e-commerce 61.8% +6.2% +1.2% +5.0 pts 74.6 \n XDAT Franklin Exponential Data ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 61.1% +5.5% +1.2% +4.2 pts 71.4 \n CHPS Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF Semiconductors 61.0% +1.2% +1.2% 0.0 pts 40.4 \n SMHX VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF Semiconductors 60.7% +0.4% +1.2% \u22120.9 pts 31.3 \n ALAI Alger AI Enablers & Adopters ETF Artificial intelligence 60.0% +0.9% +1.2% \u22120.3 pts 38.2 \n IDGT iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF Digital infrastructure and data centers 59.5% +0.7% +1.2% \u22120.5 pts 35.0 \n FMET Fidelity Metaverse ETF Metaverse and immersive tech 58.9% +2.5% +1.2% +1.2 pts 53.2 \n ANEW ProShares MSCI Transformational Changes ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 58.7% +4.0% +1.2% +2.7 pts 62.8 \n CHPX Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF Artificial intelligence 58.5% +4.1% +1.2% +2.9 pts 63.9 \n NATO Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF Defense 58.4% \u22126.2% +1.2% \u22127.4 pts 5.6 \n MISL First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF Defense 57.9% \u22120.4% +1.2% \u22121.6 pts 26.5 \n CARZ First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 56.5% +2.9% +1.2% +1.6 pts 57.0 \n ARVR First Trust Indxx Metaverse ETF Metaverse and immersive tech 56.2% +4.6% +1.2% +3.3 pts 67.6 \n FDCF Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 56.1% +1.9% +1.2% +0.7 pts 46.3 \n AIPO Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF Artificial intelligence 55.9% \u22125.8% +1.2% \u22127.0 pts 6.1 \n THMZ Lazard Equity Megatrends ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 55.2% +1.0% +1.2% \u22120.3 pts 38.8 \n TEKY Lazard Next Gen Technologies ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 51.5% +1.5% +1.2% +0.3 pts 42.0 \n FCLD Fidelity Cloud Computing ETF Cloud and software 51.1% +11.1% +1.2% +9.9 pts 85.3 \n AGIX KraneShares Artificial Intelligence and Technology ETF Artificial intelligence 51.0% +3.5% +1.2% +2.2 pts 59.1 \n VEGI iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF Food and agriculture 51.0% +7.2% +1.2% +6.0 pts 79.9 \n VOLT Tema Electrification ETF Electrification and the grid 50.1% \u22125.4% +1.2% \u22126.7 pts 7.2 \n ARTY iShares Future AI & Tech ETF Artificial intelligence 49.7% +8.0% +1.2% +6.8 pts 81.0 \n FIW First Trust Water ETF Water 48.3% \u22120.6% +1.2% \u22121.9 pts 25.4 \n ELFY ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF Electrification and the grid 48.1% \u22122.6% +1.2% \u22123.9 pts 15.8 \n HACK Amplify Cybersecurity ETF Cybersecurity 46.7% +6.7% +1.2% +5.4 pts 77.3 \n QQQJ Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 46.2% +1.7% +1.2% +0.5 pts 44.1 \n METV Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF Metaverse and immersive tech 46.0% +9.0% +1.2% +7.7 pts 83.2 \n FDFF Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 45.1% +4.9% +1.2% +3.7 pts 69.5 \n VERS ProShares Metaverse ETF Metaverse and immersive tech 44.9% +0.8% +1.2% \u22120.4 pts 36.4 \n SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF Defense 44.8% +1.7% +1.2% +0.5 pts 43.3 \n AGNG Global X Aging Population ETF Longevity and aging 44.6% +2.8% +1.2% +1.5 pts 55.9 \n FBOT Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF Robotics and automation 44.5% +2.1% +1.2% +0.8 pts 48.9 \n FINX Global X FinTech ETF Fintech and digital payments 42.9% +2.9% +1.2% +1.6 pts 56.4 \n AIS VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF Artificial intelligence 42.3% +4.3% +1.2% +3.1 pts 66.0 \n ONLN ProShares Online Retail ETF Internet and e-commerce 42.1% \u22125.0% +1.2% \u22126.2 pts 8.3 \n SKYY First Trust Cloud Computing ETF Cloud and software 42.1% +11.7% +1.2% +10.5 pts 87.4 \n MOO VanEck Agribusiness ETF Food and agriculture 41.7% +6.2% +1.2% +4.9 pts 74.1 \n ISHP First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF Internet and e-commerce 41.3% +0.6% +1.2% \u22120.6 pts 34.0 \n GRID First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund Electrification and the grid 40.8% \u22122.0% +1.2% \u22123.2 pts 19.0 \n EKG First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF Healthcare innovation and GLP-1 40.5% +10.3% +1.2% +9.0 pts 84.2 \n GCAD Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF Defense 40.2% \u22129.2% +1.2% \u221210.4 pts 1.9 \n WQTM WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund Quantum computing 38.5% \u22122.2% +1.2% \u22123.4 pts 17.4 \n WAR U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF Defense 38.3% +4.0% +1.2% +2.8 pts 63.4 \n DTRE First Trust Alerian Disruptive Technology Real Estate ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 37.1% \u22121.7% +1.2% \u22122.9 pts 20.1 \n QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF Quantum computing 35.6% +1.3% +1.2% +0.1 pts 40.9 \n WDGF WisdomTree Global Defense Fund Defense 34.9% \u22120.1% +1.2% \u22121.3 pts 28.6 \n WCBR WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund Cybersecurity 34.0% +10.7% +1.2% +9.4 pts 84.8 \n EFRA iShares Environmental Infrastructure and Industrials ETF Infrastructure 33.4% \u22120.1% +1.2% \u22121.4 pts 27.0 \n XSD State Street(R) SPDR(R) S&P(R) Semiconductor ETF Semiconductors 33.4% \u22122.0% +1.2% \u22123.3 pts 18.4 \n CLOU Global X Cloud Computing ETF Cloud and software 33.2% +11.6% +1.2% +10.4 pts 86.9 \n ROBT First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF Artificial intelligence 33.2% +7.0% +1.2% +5.8 pts 78.9 \n QCLN First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund Clean energy 33.0% \u22123.0% +1.2% \u22124.3 pts 15.2 \n BUG Global X Cybersecurity ETF Cybersecurity 32.6% +11.2% +1.2% +9.9 pts 85.8 \n INVN Alger Russell Innovation ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 32.5% +12.3% +1.2% +11.0 pts 89.0 \n PAWZ ProShares Pet Care ETF Pets and consumer themes 32.4% +2.7% +1.2% +1.5 pts 54.8 \n WISE Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF Artificial intelligence 32.4% +2.3% +1.2% +1.1 pts 51.6 \n XAR State Street(R) SPDR(R) S&P(R) Aerospace & Defense ETF Defense 32.4% \u22126.3% +1.2% \u22127.5 pts 5.1 \n IBLC iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 31.6% +2.7% +1.2% +1.5 pts 55.3 \n RCTR First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF Nuclear and uranium 31.2% +0.8% +1.2% \u22120.5 pts 35.6 \n BLOK Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 30.8% +2.0% +1.2% +0.8 pts 47.9 \n KROP Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF Food and agriculture 30.7% +6.6% +1.2% +5.4 pts 76.2 \n IBOT VanEck Robotics ETF Robotics and automation 30.0% \u22120.1% +1.2% \u22121.3 pts 28.1 \n FTAG First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF Food and agriculture 29.4% +5.4% +1.2% +4.2 pts 70.9 \n DRIV Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF Electric vehicles and batteries 29.3% +1.8% +1.2% +0.6 pts 45.7 \n HEAL Global X HealthTech ETF Healthcare innovation and GLP-1 28.9% +6.9% +1.2% +5.7 pts 78.3 \n IBUY Amplify Online Retail ETF Internet and e-commerce 28.7% \u22120.9% +1.2% \u22122.1 pts 24.3 \n POW VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF Electrification and the grid 28.6% \u22123.6% +1.2% \u22124.8 pts 13.1 \n PSWD Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF Cybersecurity 28.4% +7.8% +1.2% +6.5 pts 80.5 \n SNSR Global X Internet of Things ETF Digital infrastructure and data centers 27.7% 0.0% +1.2% \u22121.3 pts 29.1 \n FITE State Street(R) SPDR(R) S&P Kensho Future Security ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 26.7% +1.1% +1.2% \u22120.2 pts 39.3 \n SPAM Themes Cybersecurity ETF Cybersecurity 26.4% +7.0% +1.2% +5.8 pts 79.4 \n AQWA Global X Clean Water ETF Water 25.4% \u22121.9% +1.2% \u22123.1 pts 19.5 \n FMED Fidelity Disruptive Medicine ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 25.4% +12.7% +1.2% +11.5 pts 90.6 \n COPP Sprott Copper Miners ETF Electrification and the grid 25.1% +15.2% +1.2% +14.0 pts 93.3 \n CRPT First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 25.0% +27.9% +1.2% +26.6 pts 99.7 \n OZEM Roundhill GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF Healthcare innovation and GLP-1 24.8% +3.7% +1.2% +2.5 pts 61.2 \n URAN Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF Nuclear and uranium 24.7% +5.8% +1.2% +4.6 pts 72.5 \n BNGE First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF Gaming, esports and betting 24.4% +2.6% +1.2% +1.4 pts 54.3 \n NUKZ Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF Nuclear and uranium 23.1% \u22121.2% +1.2% \u22122.5 pts 22.2 \n WDRN WisdomTree Physical AI, Humanoids, and Drones Fund Artificial intelligence 23.1% \u22120.6% +1.2% \u22121.8 pts 25.9 \n UPGR Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ETF Infrastructure 22.9% \u22126.8% +1.2% \u22128.0 pts 4.5 \n CNRG State Street(R) SPDR(R) S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF Clean energy 22.1% \u22128.1% +1.2% \u22129.4 pts 2.4 \n LENS Sarmaya Thematic ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 21.7% +15.3% +1.2% +14.1 pts 93.9 \n FDRV Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportation ETF Electric vehicles and batteries 21.3% \u22123.7% +1.2% \u22125.0 pts 11.0 \n FDIG Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 20.2% +4.2% +1.2% +3.0 pts 65.0 \n BCDF Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 20.1% +5.6% +1.2% +4.3 pts 71.9 \n XSW State Street(R) SPDR(R) S&P(R) Software & Services ETF Cloud and software 19.8% +11.6% +1.2% +10.3 pts 86.4 \n KOID KraneShares Global Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI Index ETF Artificial intelligence 19.1% \u22123.1% +1.2% \u22124.4 pts 14.7 \n BOTZ Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF Robotics and automation 18.7% \u22120.1% +1.2% \u22121.4 pts 27.5 \n SMOG VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF Clean energy 18.7% +1.9% +1.2% +0.7 pts 46.8 \n AWAY Amplify Travel Tech ETF Pets and consumer themes 17.9% \u22121.1% +1.2% \u22122.3 pts 22.7 \n GNOM Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF Genomics and biotech innovation 17.9% +17.4% +1.2% +16.1 pts 96.0 \n TNUK Tortoise Nuclear Renaissance ETF Nuclear and uranium 17.5% \u22121.0% +1.2% \u22122.2 pts 23.3 \n NERD Roundhill Video Games ETF Gaming, esports and betting 17.2% +4.9% +1.2% +3.7 pts 69.5 \n DAPP VanEck Digital Transformation ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 17.1% +6.4% +1.2% +5.2 pts 75.7 \n HAIL State Street(R) SPDR(R) S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF Electric vehicles and batteries 16.8% \u22123.6% +1.2% \u22124.8 pts 12.6 \n WCLD WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund Cloud and software 15.7% +18.0% +1.2% +16.7 pts 97.1 \n DRNZ REX Drone ETF Robotics and automation 15.4% \u22121.4% +1.2% \u22122.7 pts 20.6 \n HELX Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF Healthcare innovation and GLP-1 15.1% +8.2% +1.2% +7.0 pts 82.6 \n NLR VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF Nuclear and uranium 15.1% +6.0% +1.2% +4.8 pts 73.0 \n BOTT Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF Robotics and automation 15.0% 0.0% +1.2% \u22121.2 pts 29.7 \n ACES ALPS Clean Energy ETF Clean energy 14.7% \u22123.6% +1.2% \u22124.9 pts 12.0 \n BATT Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF Electric vehicles and batteries 14.6% +9.3% +1.2% +8.1 pts 83.7 \n HERO Global X Video Games & Esports ETF Gaming, esports and betting 14.0% +2.4% +1.2% +1.1 pts 52.1 \n HUMN Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF Robotics and automation 13.4% \u22123.5% +1.2% \u22124.8 pts 13.9 \n ESPO VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF Gaming, esports and betting 13.3% +3.0% +1.2% +1.8 pts 57.5 \n STCE Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 12.7% +0.6% +1.2% \u22120.7 pts 33.4 \n TAN Invesco Solar ETF Clean energy 11.7% \u22127.2% +1.2% \u22128.4 pts 3.5 \n EMET VanEck Copper and Electrification Metals ETF Electrification and the grid 11.2% +16.5% +1.2% +15.3 pts 95.5 \n ICOP iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF Electrification and the grid 11.2% +16.0% +1.2% +14.8 pts 94.9 \n ARMY Tema International Defense ETF Defense 10.1% \u22122.3% +1.2% \u22123.6 pts 16.8 \n FRNW Fidelity Clean Energy ETF Clean energy 9.7% \u22123.5% +1.2% \u22124.8 pts 13.9 \n LITP Sprott Lithium Miners ETF Electric vehicles and batteries 9.7% +19.3% +1.2% +18.1 pts 98.7 \n BKCH Global X Blockchain ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 9.5% +2.4% +1.2% +1.2 pts 52.7 \n COPA Themes Copper Miners ETF Electrification and the grid 8.6% +18.8% +1.2% +17.5 pts 98.1 \n LIMI Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF Electric vehicles and batteries 7.5% +14.6% +1.2% +13.4 pts 92.2 \n ILIT iShares Lithium Miners and Producers ETF Electric vehicles and batteries 7.2% +14.3% +1.2% +13.0 pts 91.7 \n KARS KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF Electric vehicles and batteries 6.8% +4.2% +1.2% +2.9 pts 64.4 \n FAN First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF Clean energy 6.6% \u22120.7% +1.2% \u22122.0 pts 24.9 \n MNRS Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 5.0% \u221210.7% +1.2% \u221211.9 pts 0.8 \n WARP VanEck Space ETF Space 4.4% +1.5% +1.2% +0.2 pts 41.4 \n ION ProShares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF Electric vehicles and batteries 3.2% +12.4% +1.2% +11.2 pts 89.6 \n JEDI Defiance Drone and Modern Warfare ETF Robotics and automation 3.2% +3.3% +1.2% +2.1 pts 58.0 \n HYDR Global X Hydrogen ETF Clean energy 2.8% +4.2% +1.2% +3.0 pts 65.5 \n WGMI CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF Blockchain and crypto equities 2.5% \u221221.5% +1.2% \u221222.7 pts 0.3 \n NASA Tema Space Innovators ETF Space 2.4% +1.8% +1.2% +0.6 pts 44.9 \n BETZ Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF Gaming, esports and betting 0.0% +1.7% +1.2% +0.5 pts 43.3 \n CNBS Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF Cannabis 0.0% +14.6% +1.2% +13.4 pts 92.8 \n COPJ Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF Electrification and the grid 0.0% +18.4% +1.2% +17.2 pts 97.6 \n DRAI Draco Evolution AI ETF Artificial intelligence 0.0% +0.1% +1.2% \u22121.2 pts 30.2 \n DRGN Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF Artificial intelligence 0.0% \u22122.0% +1.2% \u22123.3 pts 17.9 \n EMQQ EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ETF Internet and e-commerce 0.0% \u22123.8% +1.2% \u22125.0 pts 10.4 \n EUAD Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF Defense 0.0% \u22123.7% +1.2% \u22124.9 pts 11.5 \n FDNI First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF Internet and e-commerce 0.0% \u22120.9% +1.2% \u22122.1 pts 23.8 \n FMQQ FMQQ The Next Frontier Internet ETF Internet and e-commerce 0.0% +0.5% +1.2% \u22120.7 pts 32.9 \n GXDW Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 0.0% +3.9% +1.2% +2.6 pts 61.8 \n INQQ INQQ The India Internet ETF Internet and e-commerce 0.0% +1.8% +1.2% +0.6 pts 44.9 \n IPAV Global X Infrastructure Development ex-U.S. ETF Infrastructure 0.0% +2.1% +1.2% +0.9 pts 49.7 \n KDEF PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF Defense 0.0% +12.5% +1.2% +11.3 pts 90.1 \n KGRN KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF Clean energy 0.0% \u22126.9% +1.2% \u22128.2 pts 4.0 \n KWEB KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF Internet and e-commerce 0.0% \u221210.2% +1.2% \u221211.4 pts 1.3 \n LFSC F/m Emerald Life Sciences Innovation ETF Broad innovation and megatrends 0.0% +0.4% +1.2% \u22120.9 pts 31.8 \n MJ Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF Cannabis 0.0% +11.9% +1.2% +10.7 pts 88.0 \n MSOS AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF Cannabis 0.0% +17.6% +1.2% +16.3 pts 96.5 \n ORBX Global X Space Tech ETF Space 0.0% +0.5% +1.2% \u22120.8 pts 32.4 \n QTUP Defiance Long Pure Quantum ETF Quantum computing 0.0% \u22123.9% +1.2% \u22125.2 pts 9.4 \n URNJ Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF Nuclear and uranium 0.0% +15.7% +1.2% +14.5 pts 94.4 \n URNM Sprott Uranium Miners ETF Nuclear and uranium 0.0% +12.0% +1.2% +10.8 pts 88.5 \n UX Roundhill Uranium ETF Nuclear and uranium 0.0% +6.3% +1.2% +5.1 pts 75.1 \n WDAF WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund Defense 0.0% +6.7% +1.2% +5.5 pts 77.8 \n WDEF WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund Defense 0.0% \u22121.4% +1.2% \u22122.6 pts 21.1 \n WEED Roundhill Cannabis ETF Cannabis 0.0% +19.4% +1.2% +18.1 pts 99.2 \n XDEF Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF Defense 0.0% \u22121.3% +1.2% \u22122.6 pts 21.7 \n\n Where the month starts\n Each return here runs from the first close inside the month to the last, so the move on the month\u2019s first trading day is left out. An issuer\u2019s monthly number starts at the prior month-end close, so the two can differ by that day\u2019s move, which for a leveraged or single-stock fund can be several points.\n Check it yourself\n Every number above is in the file below, fund by fund, with the excluded funds and the reason for each. 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