Pure-play thematic equities

Exposure to megatrends shaping the future

Our approach

We collaborate with experts from industry and academia aiming to identify powerful secular growth trends likely to shape our lives for years to come. By cutting across traditional investment classifications, we strive to select attractively valued companies poised to take advantage of secular growth embedded in these trends. 
 
Our pure-play focus aims to maximize exposure to those trends – or themes – as we invest in disruptors and innovators with at least 50% in revenues attributable to a given theme. This can lead to greater exposure to small- and medium-sized companies, offering clients diversification away from well-known index stocks.

Pure-Play

Taking a pure-play approach to thematic investing

By using a pure-play focus to hone in on disruptors and innovators, we maximize exposure to powerful forces shaping the world.

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Using, copying, redistributing or republishing any part of this document without prior written permission from UBS Asset Management is prohibited. Any statements made regarding investment performance objectives, risk and/or return targets shall not constitute a representation or warranty that such objectives or expectations will be achieved or risks are fully disclosed. The information and opinions contained in this document is based upon information obtained from sources believed to be reliable and in good faith but no responsibility is accepted for any misrepresentation, errors or omissions. All such information and opinions are subject to change without notice. A number of comments in this document are based on current expectations and are considered “forward-looking statements”. Actual future results may prove to be different from expectations and any unforeseen risk or event may arise in the future. The opinions expressed are a reflection of UBS Asset Management’s judgment at the time this document is compiled and any obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise is disclaimed.
 
You are advised to exercise caution in relation to this document. The information in this document does not constitute advice and does not take into consideration your investment objectives, legal, financial or tax situation or particular needs in any other respect. Investors should be aware that past performance of investment is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Potential for profit is accompanied by possibility of loss. If you are in any doubt about any of the contents of this document, you should obtain independent professional advice.
 
Source for all data and charts (if not indicated otherwise): UBS Asset Management. © UBS 2024. The key symbol and UBS are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of UBS. All rights reserved.
 
UBS Asset Management is a large-scale asset manager, with a presence in more than 20 countries worldwide. We take a globally connected approach to find the answers to our clients' investment challenges and draw on the best ideas and capabilities of our global set-up. To provide you with first class solutions, UBS Asset Management may outsource business areas and services to (other) business divisions of UBS Group AG, affiliated companies of UBS Group AG and carefully selected third party service providers on a global level. This applies both with respect to different services provided to you as a prospect and as a client, such as analyzing and providing investment solutions, negotiations regarding our future relationship, onboarding, as well as to ongoing know-your-client due diligence, transactions, processing of securities and other financial instruments, compliance, risk management and monitoring, data processing, and IT and back- and middle-office services. Such a global approach may require transmitting client data to affiliated companies and carefully selected third party service providers. This might include entities that are not subject to banking secrecy (if applicable at all) and or that are not subject to the data protection laws applicable in your location, the location of the UBS Asset Management entity you are in contact with, or to your future relationship with UBS Asset Management. This global approach also may require storing client data in global IT systems. UBS Asset Management is subject to statutory obligations regarding the confidentiality of data relating to the business relationship with its clients.

You can rely on UBS Asset Management and its affiliated companies treating all data with strictest confidentiality; third party service providers are carefully selected and contractually bound to strictest confidentiality obligations in line with highest UBS standards.

Robotics

How to invest in innovation

Watch Angus Muirhead, Head of Thematic Equities, as he shares his insights on robotics.

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This document and its contents have not been reviewed by, delivered to or registered with any regulatory or other relevant authority in any jurisdiction. This document is for informational purposes and should not be construed as an offer or invitation to the public, direct or indirect, to buy or sell securities. This document is intended for limited distribution and only to the extent permitted under applicable laws in any jurisdiction. No representations are made with respect to the eligibility of any recipients of this document to acquire interests in securities under the laws of any jurisdiction.
 
Using, copying, redistributing or republishing any part of this document without prior written permission from UBS Asset Management is prohibited. Any statements made regarding investment performance objectives, risk and/or return targets shall not constitute a representation or warranty that such objectives or expectations will be achieved or risks are fully disclosed. The information and opinions contained in this document is based upon information obtained from sources believed to be reliable and in good faith but no responsibility is accepted for any misrepresentation, errors or omissions. All such information and opinions are subject to change without notice. A number of comments in this document are based on current expectations and are considered “forward-looking statements”. Actual future results may prove to be different from expectations and any unforeseen risk or event may arise in the future. The opinions expressed are a reflection of UBS Asset Management’s judgment at the time this document is compiled and any obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise is disclaimed.
 
You are advised to exercise caution in relation to this document. The information in this document does not constitute advice and does not take into consideration your investment objectives, legal, financial or tax situation or particular needs in any other respect. Investors should be aware that past performance of investment is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Potential for profit is accompanied by possibility of loss. If you are in any doubt about any of the contents of this document, you should obtain independent professional advice.
 
Source for all data and charts (if not indicated otherwise): UBS Asset Management. © UBS 2024. The key symbol and UBS are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of UBS. All rights reserved.
 
UBS Asset Management is a large-scale asset manager, with a presence in more than 20 countries worldwide. We take a globally connected approach to find the answers to our clients' investment challenges and draw on the best ideas and capabilities of our global set-up. To provide you with first class solutions, UBS Asset Management may outsource business areas and services to (other) business divisions of UBS Group AG, affiliated companies of UBS Group AG and carefully selected third party service providers on a global level. This applies both with respect to different services provided to you as a prospect and as a client, such as analyzing and providing investment solutions, negotiations regarding our future relationship, onboarding, as well as to ongoing know-your-client due diligence, transactions, processing of securities and other financial instruments, compliance, risk management and monitoring, data processing, and IT and back- and middle-office services. Such a global approach may require transmitting client data to affiliated companies and carefully selected third party service providers. This might include entities that are not subject to banking secrecy (if applicable at all) and or that are not subject to the data protection laws applicable in your location, the location of the UBS Asset Management entity you are in contact with, or to your future relationship with UBS Asset Management. This global approach also may require storing client data in global IT systems. UBS Asset Management is subject to statutory obligations regarding the confidentiality of data relating to the business relationship with its clients.

You can rely on UBS Asset Management and its affiliated companies treating all data with strictest confidentiality; third party service providers are carefully selected and contractually bound to strictest confidentiality obligations in line with highest UBS standards.

Our strategies

Security

Investments in pure-play companies operating within IT security, crime prevention, transportation security, health protection, and environmental security.

AI and robotics

Diversified exposure to companies providing automation solutions in areas such as discreet and process automation, semiconductor tools, design, engineering and IT automation software.

Digital health

Investments in pure-play companies that develop innovative technology applications that are capable of fundamentally changing the healthcare system.

Infrastructure

Investments are made along the value chain of the global infrastructure opportunity set found within the subthemes of climate change, mobility, and smart cities.

Energy evolution

The strategy invests in pure-play companies that offer products and services that enable, support, and promote the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.

Climate solutions

Investments in pure-play companies operating within the areas of sustainable infrastructure, resources, waste mitigation, and carbon reduction technologies.

Thematic opportunities

The strategy offers diversified exposure to all our themes in a single investment vehicle by investing worldwide in companies offering disruptive products and services.

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