Amundi MSCI Semiconductors ESG Screened UCITS ETF Acc

Issuer: Amundi ETF

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 35bps

Trading Currency: USD

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 22 Feb 2019

Ticker: SEMU

ISIN: LU1900066033

This investment vehicle offers targeted exposure to the global semiconductor industry, a critical and high-growth sector at the heart of the modern digital economy. Semiconductors, or microchips, are the essential building blocks for a vast array of technologies, from consumer electronics like smartphones and PCs to advanced applications in artificial intelligence, 5G networking, cloud computing, and autonomous vehicles. As the world becomes increasingly connected and data-driven, the demand for more powerful and efficient chips is expected to continue its strong upward trajectory, positioning the industry for significant long-term growth. The fund provides a diversified portfolio of companies involved in the design, manufacturing, and sale of semiconductors and related equipment, capturing the entire value chain.

By investing in a broad basket of these companies across different countries and market capitalizations, the fund mitigates the idiosyncratic risks associated with holding individual stocks in a highly competitive and capital-intensive industry. The strategy is designed to mirror the performance of a specialized, ESG-filtered global semiconductor index, ensuring comprehensive market coverage while adhering to environmental, social, and governance principles. This approach allows investors to participate in the innovation and expansion of the semiconductor sector through a single, convenient, and cost-effective instrument, making it suitable for those looking to add a focused technology component to a well-diversified portfolio. The accumulating share class structure means that any dividends paid by the underlying companies are automatically reinvested, fostering the potential for compounded growth over time.