iShares Digitalisation UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
| Issuer: iShares |
| Asset Class: Equity |
| TER: 40bps |
| Trading Currency: GBX |
| Pays Income: False |
| Listing Date: 12 Sep 2016 |
| Ticker: DGIT |
| ISIN: IE00BYZK4883 |
This fund offers targeted exposure to the global megatrend of digitalisation by investing in companies that are at the forefront of this technological transformation. The investment strategy focuses on businesses across both developed and emerging markets that are poised to benefit substantially from the growing adoption and advancement of digital technologies. By capturing a diverse range of firms, from software developers and semiconductor manufacturers to e-commerce platforms and digital payment providers, the portfolio provides a comprehensive look at the ecosystem driving the modern digital economy. It seeks to track the performance of an index composed of companies with significant revenue exposure to sectors associated with the theme.
The portfolio delves into various sub-themes that are crucial components of the digitalisation narrative. These include cybersecurity, a critical area as reliance on digital infrastructure grows; financial technology (FinTech), which is revolutionizing banking and payments; and the automation of industrial processes, often referred to as Industry 4.0. The fund also provides exposure to companies applying digital solutions in healthcare, consumer services, and communications. This approach allows investors to access not just pure-play technology companies but also established businesses from traditional sectors that are successfully integrating digital strategies to drive growth and efficiency.
For investors with a long-term horizon, this product can serve as a strategic satellite holding to complement a core global equity allocation. It provides a specific tilt towards a powerful, structural growth theme that is reshaping industries and consumer behavior worldwide. By investing in the enablers and beneficiaries of the digital revolution, the fund aims to capture the potential upside from ongoing innovation and the expanding integration of technology into every facet of life and business.
