##  [# Hot Reads: The Next Big ETF Themes](/sections/daily-hot-reads/hot-reads-next-big-etf-themes) 

 

# Hot Reads: The Next Big ETF Themes

 

 

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[**2021’s Next Big Themes**](https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/07/26/here-are-2021s-next-big-themes-according-to-two-pros.html) (CNBC)  
 Look for a big shift to hydrogen from lithium batteries as well as digital online trading bases.

[**Fed Says Economic Recovery Remains On Track Despite COVID-19 Surge**](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/blip-or-bad-moon-rising-fed-meets-amid-covid-19-surge-inflation-jitters-2021-07-28/) (Reuters)  
 The Fed hinted on Wednesday the economic recovery is nearing a place where it may not need as much monetary support.

[**Is The Boom Over For US-Listed Chinese Companies?**](https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/b1swmvymxvnxqh/Is-the-End-Near-for-U-S-Listed-Chinese-Companies-Probably-Says-Carson-Block) (Institutional Investor)  
 One short seller argues Beijing is responding to a recently passed law requiring companies to use U.S.-regulated auditors or face delisting.

[**5 Most Loved Funds Of The Booming ETF Industry**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-most-loved-funds-booming-151003725.html) (Yahoo Finance)  
 These ETFs can continue to be investors’ darlings for the rest of 2021 if the current market trends prevail.

[**ProFunds Launches 1st US Bitcoin Strategy Mutual Fund**](https://www.fa-mag.com/news/profunds-launches-first-u-s--bitcoin-strategy-etf-63337.html) (Financial Advisor)  
 The fund invests primarily in bitcoin one-month futures contracts.

[**Midyear Responsible Investing Update**](https://www.parametricportfolio.com/blog/midyear-responsible-investing-update) (Parametric Portfolio)  
 COVID has prompted increased interest in all things ESG.

[**Factors In Focus: Momentum**](https://www.evidenceinvestor.com/factors-in-focus-momentum-4-5/) (Evidence-Based Investor)  
 Compared to other factors, momentum is countercyclical. So is tilting toward it really a good idea?

[**Delta Variant Vs Inflation**](https://ritholtz.com/2021/07/delta-variant-vs-inflation/) (The Big Picture)  
 Inflation is no longer seen as the biggest risk to markets.

[**The 'Remarkable' Business Investment Recovery**](https://www.axios.com/business-investment-recovery-0f7e7080-269e-4838-976a-fc91debb8d4f.html) (Axios)  
 Businesses are positioning themselves for even more growth.



 

 

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