BetaShares will launch three thematic ETFs centred providing access to the electric vehicle, electronic payments and video game sectors.

Vanguard has launched an automated scheduled investment feature for its Personal Investor platform to make the process easier for regular investors.

ETF Securities has announced the launch of an ETF on the ASX using the semiconductor industry as the underlying asset.

SMSF investors have been long-term users of ETFs, but market expansion has changed how they use them within their portfolios.

Retail investors have been urged to learn about the true nature of underlying assets or indices of a particular ETF before making a portfolio allocation.

Following the strong growth of its active hybrid ETF, BetaShares has launched a passive fund focused on hybrid securities issued by major banks.

The growth of the ETF sector is being driven by the rise of thematic funds tapping into global trends as investors demand access to these movements.