tools-only Thematic ETF Catalog
This catalog maps market themes to their associated ETFs. The ETF count per theme is used for the etf_proliferation_score in lifecycle maturity assessment.
ETF Proliferation Scoring:
| ETF Count | Score |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 20 |
| 2-3 | 40 |
| 4-6 | 60 |
| 7-10 | 80 |
| >10 | 100 |
Higher ETF proliferation indicates more retail/institutional interest and a potentially more mature (crowded) theme.
AI & Semiconductors
ETF Count: 11 | Proliferation Score: 100
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductor equities | Large |
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductor equities | Large |
| SOXQ | Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductor equities | Medium |
| AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | AI & big data | Medium |
| BOTZ | Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | AI & robotics | Medium |
| ROBT | First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robotics ETF | AI & robotics | Small |
| IRBO | iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF | AI multi-sector | Small |
| CHAT | Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | Generative AI | Small |
| WTAI | WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund | AI innovation | Small |
| IGPT | North Shore AI Powered Large Cap Growth ETF | AI large-cap | Small |
| AIVI | WisdomTree International AI Enhanced Value Fund | AI value | Small |
Clean Energy & EV
ETF Count: 9 | Proliferation Score: 80
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICLN | iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | Global clean energy | Large |
| QCLN | First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy ETF | Clean energy technology | Medium |
| TAN | Invesco Solar ETF | Solar energy | Medium |
| FAN | First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | Wind energy | Small |
| LIT | Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | Lithium & batteries | Medium |
| DRIV | Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | EVs & autonomous driving | Medium |
| IDRV | iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF | EVs & self-driving tech | Small |
| ACES | ALPS Clean Energy ETF | US clean energy | Small |
| PBW | Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | Clean energy innovation | Small |
Cybersecurity
ETF Count: 4 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | Cybersecurity equities | Large |
| HACK | ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF | Cybersecurity equities | Medium |
| BUG | Global X Cybersecurity ETF | Cybersecurity equities | Small |
| IHAK | iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF | Cybersecurity & tech | Small |
Cloud Computing & SaaS
ETF Count: 4 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKYY | First Trust Cloud Computing ETF | Cloud computing | Medium |
| WCLD | WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund | Cloud software | Small |
| CLOU | Global X Cloud Computing ETF | Cloud computing | Small |
| CLDL | Direxion Daily Cloud Computing Bull 2X Shares | Cloud computing (leveraged) | Small |
Biotech & Genomics
ETF Count: 6 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| XBI | SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | Biotech equities (equal-weight) | Large |
| IBB | iShares Biotechnology ETF | Biotech equities (cap-weight) | Large |
| ARKG | ARK Genomic Revolution ETF | Genomics & biotech | Medium |
| GNOM | Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF | Genomics | Small |
| IDNA | iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF | Genomics & immunology | Small |
| LABU | Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3X Shares | Biotech (leveraged) | Medium |
Infrastructure & Construction
ETF Count: 3 | Proliferation Score: 40
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAVE | Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF | US infrastructure | Large |
| IFRA | iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF | US infrastructure equities | Medium |
| SIMS | SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF | Smart infrastructure | Small |
Cannabis
ETF Count: 3 | Proliferation Score: 40
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSOS | AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF | US cannabis operators | Medium |
| MJ | ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF | Global cannabis | Small |
| THCX | The Cannabis ETF | Cannabis equities | Small |
Blockchain & Crypto
ETF Count: 5 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITO | ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Bitcoin futures | Large |
| BLOK | Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF | Blockchain companies | Medium |
| BITQ | Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF | Crypto industry equities | Small |
| DAPP | VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Digital assets ecosystem | Small |
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Spot Bitcoin | Large |
Defense & Aerospace
ETF Count: 5 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA | iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & defense equities | Large |
| PPA | Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & defense equities | Medium |
| ROKT | SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF | Space & deep sea exploration | Small |
| UFO | Procure Space ETF | Space industry | Small |
| ARKX | ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Space exploration & innovation | Small |
Obesity & GLP-1
ETF Count: 2 | Proliferation Score: 40
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLIM | Themes Obesity & Cardiometabolic ETF | Obesity & cardiometabolic drugs | Small |
| HRTS | Tema Cardiovascular and Metabolic ETF | Cardiovascular & metabolic health | Small |
Nuclear Energy
ETF Count: 3 | Proliferation Score: 40
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLR | VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Uranium & nuclear energy | Medium |
| NUKZ | Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF | Nuclear renaissance | Small |
| NUCL | Horizons Global Uranium Index ETF | Global uranium | Small |
Water Resources
ETF Count: 3 | Proliferation Score: 40
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHO | Invesco Water Resources ETF | Water utilities & infrastructure | Medium |
| FIW | First Trust Water ETF | Water industry | Medium |
| CGW | Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | Global water equities | Small |
Robotics & Automation
ETF Count: 3 | Proliferation Score: 40
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO | Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF | Robotics & automation | Medium |
| ARKQ | ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | Autonomous tech & robotics | Medium |
| IRBO | iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF | Robotics & AI (also in AI theme) | Small |
Lithium & Battery Technology
ETF Count: 2 | Proliferation Score: 40
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIT | Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | Lithium mining & battery tech (also in Clean Energy) | Medium |
| BATT | Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | Battery technology value chain | Small |
Gold & Precious Metals
ETF Count: 5 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold mining equities | Large |
| GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Junior gold miners | Large |
| RING | iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | Global gold miners | Medium |
| SGDM | Sprott Gold Miners ETF | Gold miners (rules-based) | Small |
| SIL | Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver miners | Medium |
Uranium
ETF Count: 3 | Proliferation Score: 40
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| URA | Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium mining & nuclear components | Medium |
| URNM | Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | Pure-play uranium miners | Medium |
| URNJ | Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | Junior uranium miners | Small |
Oil & Gas (Energy)
ETF Count: 6 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLE | Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund | US energy sector | Large |
| XOP | SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | Oil & gas E&P | Large |
| OIH | VanEck Oil Services ETF | Oil services equities | Medium |
| AMLP | Alerian MLP ETF | Energy MLPs | Medium |
| FCG | First Trust Natural Gas ETF | Natural gas equities | Small |
| CRAK | VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | Oil refiners | Small |
Financial Services & Banks
ETF Count: 5 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLF | Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | US financial sector | Large |
| KBE | SPDR S&P Bank ETF | US bank equities | Medium |
| KRE | SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | Regional bank equities | Large |
| IAI | iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF | Broker-dealers | Small |
| KBWB | Invesco KBW Bank ETF | Large-cap bank equities | Medium |
Healthcare & Pharma
ETF Count: 5 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLV | Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund | US healthcare sector | Large |
| IHE | iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF | US pharmaceutical equities | Medium |
| XHS | SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF | Healthcare services | Small |
| IHI | iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF | Medical devices | Medium |
| PPH | VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF | Pharmaceutical equities | Small |
Real Estate & REITs
ETF Count: 4 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| VNQ | Vanguard Real Estate ETF | US REITs | Large |
| XLRE | Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund | US real estate sector | Large |
| IYR | iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF | US real estate equities | Large |
| MORT | VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF | Mortgage REITs | Small |
Retail & Consumer
ETF Count: 4 | Proliferation Score: 60
| Ticker | Name | Focus | AUM Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLY | Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | Consumer discretionary | Large |
| XRT | SPDR S&P Retail ETF | Retail equities | Medium |
| XLP | Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund | Consumer staples | Large |
| IBUY | Amplify Online Retail ETF | Online retail equities | Small |
Summary Table
| Theme | ETF Count | Proliferation Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI & Semiconductors | 11 | 100 |
| Clean Energy & EV | 9 | 80 |
| Biotech & Genomics | 6 | 60 |
| Oil & Gas (Energy) | 6 | 60 |
| Gold & Precious Metals | 5 | 60 |
| Defense & Aerospace | 5 | 60 |
| Blockchain & Crypto | 5 | 60 |
| Financial Services & Banks | 5 | 60 |
| Healthcare & Pharma | 5 | 60 |
| Cloud Computing & SaaS | 4 | 60 |
| Cybersecurity | 4 | 60 |
| Real Estate & REITs | 4 | 60 |
| Retail & Consumer | 4 | 60 |
| Infrastructure & Construction | 3 | 40 |
| Cannabis | 3 | 40 |
| Nuclear Energy | 3 | 40 |
| Water Resources | 3 | 40 |
| Robotics & Automation | 3 | 40 |
| Uranium | 3 | 40 |
| Obesity & GLP-1 | 2 | 40 |
| Lithium & Battery Technology | 2 | 40 |
Notes:
- Some ETFs appear in multiple themes (e.g., LIT in both Clean Energy and Lithium, IRBO in both AI and Robotics)
- AUM Tier: Large (>$1B), Medium ($100M-$1B), Small (<$100M)
- Leveraged ETFs (LABU, CLDL) included for completeness but not recommended for theme exposure measurement
- Catalog should be updated quarterly to capture new ETF launches and closures