HANetf co-founder and co-CEO Hector McNeil speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the recent developments in their exchange-traded products (ETPs). McNeil discussed the Royal Mint's e-waste recycling initiative and its impact on the The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC (LSE:RMAU), which is now backed by over 50% recycled gold.
McNeil also highlighted the performance of the HAN-GINS Tech Megatrend Equal Weight UCITS ETF (LSE:ITEK), which utilises a unique double equal-weighting strategy, reducing concentration risk and offering broad exposure to megatrends like robotics, big data, and cloud computing.
In addition, McNeil commented on the geopolitical shifts in Eastern Europe and their influence on the Future of Defence UCITS ETF (LSE:NATO). The fund, which focuses on companies from NATO countries, has seen significant growth, reflecting the rising defence budgets across Europe. McNeil emphasised the importance of such investments in today's volatile environment, mentioning that the ETF recently reached an all-time high of £10 per share.