Thematic

Thematic

45 funds and ETFs in this catalog give exposure to a specific thematic sector, from 9 different providers. The cheapest one charges a 0.25% TER — but fees are only part of the decision, also check the index each one tracks.

iSharesETFThematic

iShares Global Water

TER

0.65%

Hist. return*

~8%

Index
S&P Global Water
ISIN
IE00B1TXK627
Ticker
IH2O
Replication
Physical
Distribution
Distributing
Currency
USD
Domicile
Irlanda
Risk
4/7
VanEckETFThematic

VanEck Semiconductor

TER

0.35%

Hist. return*

~14%

Index
MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 10% Capped
ISIN
IE00BMC38736
Ticker
SMH
Replication
Physical
Distribution
Accumulating
Currency
USD
Domicile
Irlanda
Risk
6/7
iSharesETFThematic

iShares Agribusiness

TER

0.55%

Hist. return*

~6%

Index
S&P Global Agribusiness
ISIN
IE00B6R52143
Ticker
Replication
Physical
Distribution
Distributing
Currency
USD
Domicile
Irlanda
Risk
4/7

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest thematic fund?+

Xtrackers MSCI World Information Technology (Xtrackers), with a 0.25% TER. If another fund in this list tracks the exact same index, compare them directly in the comparator.

What does "Thematic" mean here?+

Funds and ETFs that give exposure to a specific thematic sector. It's a grouping for browsing this catalog, not an official classification.

Which one should I pick?+

Depends on your strategy: the index tracked, TER, distribution policy (accumulating vs distributing) and where you can buy it all matter. Simulate a few in the calculator before deciding.

* Indicative long-term annualized historical return of the benchmark index, not the fund. Always check the up-to-date TER, risk and data in the official factsheet linked. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

Index funds and ETFs with their factsheets