Global X Funds launches Millennials Thematic ETF Global X Funds, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today launched the Global X Millennials Thematic ETF (Nasdaq: MILN). MILN is the ninth ETF in Global X’s suite of thematic funds, and the first in its ’People’ category, which focuses on emerging trends pertaining to changing demographics and consumer behaviors. Global X plans to further expand the ’Thematic – People’ category with launches of the Global X Longevity Thematic ETF (LNGR) and the Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF (BFIT) expected next week.

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There are over 90 million Millennials in the United States, making it the largest generation. MILN includes those companies that are among the best positioned to benefit as Millennials, those aged 16-36, gradually enter peak earning years, and become a major force within the U.S. economy.

Millennials currently earn roughly $2 trillion in income, and are poised to earn roughly $8 trillion by 2025. Additionally, the total transfer of wealth from Baby Boomers to Millennials is expected to reach $40 trillion.

”As Millennials enter their prime earning years, companies that cater to their unique spending preferences are expected to gain market share,” said Jay Jacobs, director of research of Global X. ”These companies can come from a broad range of industries and hit on a variety of sub-themes inherent with millennials, such as the use of social media, consumption of digital content, a focus on health and wellness, and investment in education and career advancement, among many others.”

Thematic investments aim to access the high growth potential of companies at the forefront of a long-term, structural changes in the economy. By transcending classic sector and industry classifications, thematic investing seeks to harness macro-level trends and the investments best suited to benefit from those trends.

”Thematic investing is a research-driven approach that has long been available to institutional investors seeking growth opportunities,” added Mr. Jacobs. ”At a time of weak earnings and low GDP growth, we’re excited to broaden our growth-seeking thematic suite of ETFs to now include strategies that seek to benefit from substantial shifts in demographics and consumer behavior.”

ABOUT GLOBAL X

Seeking to provide access to high-quality and cost-efficient investment solutions, Global X is a New York-based sponsor of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Founded in 2008, we are distinguished by our smart core, income, alpha, risk management and access suites of ETFs and have more than 40 funds available across U.S. and foreign exchanges. Global X is recognized as a leader in developing intelligent investment solutions for our clients.

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Global X Management Company, LLC serves as an advisor to the Global X Funds. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co., which is not affiliated with Global X Management Company or any of its affiliates.