Savvy investors had the foresight (guts) to surf the wavy markets of cannabis and Bitcoin early on. Those hoping to board the next big kahuna, take note.

A recent survey by Institutional Investors revealed the 3 biggest trends watched by investors: digitalization, aging populations, and climate change. Thematic ETFs give investors the chance to benefit from these trends, in diverse and safer ways…

Let’s get digital: Automation, AI, and digitalization will transform the global economy — and survey respondents want in.

• ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (NYSE:ARKQ) invests in self-driving vehicles, 3D printing, and space exploration — key areas prominently featured in recent news.
• The Innovator Loup Frontier Tech ETF (NYSE:LOUP) holds stocks in 30 mostly-US AI, robotics, and virtual reality companies.

New age products: As the average age of developed nations creeps up, investors predict products geared towards this growing demographic will become more important.

• The Global X Aging Population ETF (NYSE:AGNG) focuses on healthcare and adjacent industries such as real estate — sectors affected most by a greying society.
• The iShares Ageing Population UCITS ETF (LON:AGES) follows cutting edge pharmaceutical and therapeutics companies.

Greenbacks, meet green stocks: Investors expect significant climate change over the next two decades — favoring renewable energy and clean technology.

• The iShares MSCI Global Impact ETF (NASDAQ:SDG) exposes investors to companies combating climate change with innovative new technologies.
• The Alps Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:ACES) offers investments in efficient semiconductor and hydrogen fuel firms.

The next wave is coming. Is your portfolio ready?