Thematics Asset Management
A Better Future Starts with a Powerful Vision
Our thematic equities can help you tap into long-term innovation – and invest in the themes that are fueling the future of humanity, society, and the planet. Their goal is to produce greater potential returns, and they are powered by a new breed of dynamic, thematic investors.
Our thematic equity investments track disruptive, secular growth themes – including AI & Robotics, Safety, Subscriptions, Water and Wellness – and are managed by a team with decades of thematic investing experience. They target markets that may have the potential to grow at a rate superior to that of the broader global economy. See how this can help you make the most of the innovation and trends shaping tomorrow.
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Water is essential to life. One of our most important natural resources, water is affected by global issues, such as population growth, urbanization and climate change. Thematics Water Fund invests in companies participating in the provision of water utilities, pollution control and water infrastructure services.
Artificial intelligence and robotics are becoming more and more ingrained in every aspect of modern life. Significant advancements are boosting performance and lowering costs across a variety of sectors of the economy – and dramatically shifting the way we do business, live, and interact. Thematics AI and Robotics Fund invests in companies that focus on the provision of products and services powered by AI and/or Robotics.
Every-day activities – from travel and online shopping to energy production and networking – are secured by forces that are practically invisible. These intangible resources underpin the framework of human safety in our global world today. Thematics Safety Fund invests in companies that offers products and services for the physical and digital protection of individuals, business and government.
While some companies and industries were born as subscription services, others are increasingly using subscriptions to monetise their services or products – from video and music streaming to fitness, video games and retail. Shifting consumer preferences, technological innovation and increasing sustainability concerns mean the subscription economy is poised for accelerating future growth. Thematics Subscription Economy Fund invests in companies that provide products or services on a subscription basis.
It has never been clearer that a focus on mental health, physical activity and diet are among the most effective ways to prevent illness and maintain good health. As such individual consumers are increasingly focused on being and remaining healthy in body and mind. The Thematics wellness Fund invests in companies identified as participating or contributing positively to the wellness economy including (but not limited to) food, cosmetics, diagnostics, health data, sports equipment, fitness applications or remote learning.
We believe that each of our funds invests in the themes that are driving the future humanity, society, and the planet. To that end, Thematics Meta Fund is comprised of the strategies within our thematic franchise – offering broad exposure to these critical themes in a single place. It invests directly in equity of companies and is not a fund of funds.
Expertise that Keeps you Ahead of the Curve
Our team has deep experience in the long-term growth trends that are shaping tomorrow, including AI & robotics, safety, technology and the subscription economy. Our portfolio managers have an average of more than a decade of thematic investing experience.
Thematics Water Fund Team
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"Water remains the most important source of life and is facing an acute global supply and demand imbalance further exaggerated by pollution problems. In this respect, the capacity to solve water-related problems through knowledge, operational and financial resources is a global issue beyond sovereignty. We therefore aim to invest in predominantly profitable, well-capitalised companies in the Global Water value chain and Municipal Solid Waste markets."
Thematics AI & Robotics Fund Team
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"Factory automation has existed for more than 50 years, especially in industries where repetitive, difficult and dangerous tasks could easily be automated.
With technology advancements, robots can perform more diversified tasks, whether physical or cognitive, and collaborate with humans. Artificial Intelligence has also emerged as a promising investment opportunity thanks to easy access to computing power and proliferation of data.
As such through a focused, bottom- up approach we aim to invest in predominantly profitable, well- capitalised companies in the global Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation value chain."
Thematics Safety Fund Team
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"There is recognised evidence that safety and security are a primary consideration for governments, corporations and consumers alike, as well as being at the top of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs."
Thematics Subscription Economy Fund Team
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"The increased usage by companies of subscriptions as a way to monetize products and services is driven by secular changes such as technological innovation, shifting consumer preferences and sustainability considerations.
While some industries were created based on subscription business models, many other industries and corporates with more traditional business models are increasingly turning to subscriptions.
As such through a focused, bottom-up approach we aim to invest in predominantly profitable, well- capitalised companies that provide services or products on a subscription basis.”
Thematics Wellness Team
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"The world has begun to witness health-conscious consumers actively seeking to make healthier choices regarding exercise, diet, self-care and looking after their downtime and mental health. We expect these trends to substantially accelerate post-Covid.”
Thematics Meta Fund Team
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"Each single thematic strategy is represented at equal weight in the portfolio. Therefore, the fund benefits from substantial diversification across different sectors and geographies, but also across different themes that offer multiple growth drivers.”
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The specific risks of investing in the Thematics Funds are linked to: Equity securities, Exchange rates, Global investing, Large and Smaller capitalization companies, Geographic concentration, Changes in laws and/or tax regimes, Portfolio concentration, Emerging marges, Investing in A-Shares through Stock Connects, ESG driven investments. For a complete description of these risks, please refer to the prospectus.
The Fund has been recognized under the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore, and Natixis Investment Managers Singapore Limited is appointed as its Singapore Representative and agent for service of process. Past performance of the Fund or managers, and any economic and market trends or forecast, are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the Fund or the manager. The value of investments and the income accruing, if any, may go up or down and investors may lose the full amount invested. Investors investing in funds denominated in non-local currency should be aware of the risk of exchange fluctuations that may cause a loss of principal. Investments in the Fund involve risk, which are fully described in the prospectus. The Fund may use derivatives for hedging and/or investment purposes. The net asset value of the Fund may be subject to volatility as a result of its investment policy and/or use of financial derivative instruments. Investors should consider the Fund’s investment objective, risks, charges, expenses and read the prospectus and Product Highlights Sheet carefully and discuss with their financial adviser to determine if the investment is appropriate for them before investing. However if an investor chooses not to seek advice from a financial adviser, he/she should consider whether the product is suitable for him/her. The Prospectus is available for collection from Natixis Investment Managers Singapore Limited at 5 Shenton Way, #22-05 UIC Building, Singapore 068808 or any appointed Singapore distributor.
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