Global X ETFs Announces the Release of its Second Annual 'Charting Disruption' Thematic Outlook for 2023 and Beyond

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Dec 12, 2022, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of 'Charting Disruption 2023', its second annual landmark research report that seeks to help readers navigate the current landscape of accelerating change. The Global X Research Team partnered with a panel of hand-picked experts – across academia, the consulting industry, and the investing world – to chart these changes and identify the most critical developments on the horizon.

Pedro Palandrani, Director of Research at Global X, commented: "I am incredibly proud to share Charting Disruption 2023 with the world. We promised something better, bigger, and stronger than last year, and I believe we have far exceeded our own expectations. Change is accelerating all around us, and this interactive report offers a roadmap for those looking to explore the disruptions that might lie ahead – both next year and beyond. From navigating disruptive technologies to unpacking changing consumer demand to preparing for the unique challenges of the future, Charting Disruption 2023 presents a guide to the trends, technologies and ideas transforming the world, and a glimpse into what might be next."

Charting Disruption 2023 consists of seventeen chapters, including insightful data sets and analyses, accompanied by bold predictions and forecasts. Throughout Charting Disruption 2023, Global X leveraged its contributors' expertise and rigorous research to best anticipate the changes and critical developments that may lay ahead. The following key insights emerged:

Genomic Sequencing & Diagnostics: The global sequencing industry is expected to reach $15 billion in revenue by 2030, opening the floodgates for a wide variety of healthcare segments that rely on the technology and spearheading improvements in early disease detection.
Therapeutics: The future of medicine offers a more nuanced, personalized approach to treat illnesses. Sales of next-generation medicines could potentially comprise 18% of the $1.35 trillion pharmaceutical market in 2030, up from 3% of the $856 billion market in 2022.
Telemedicine & Digital Health: The increased utilization of digital offerings is driving telemedicine adoption. At maturity, 1 in every 3 patient visits is expected to be virtual.
Climate Change: The wind and solar power sectors are forecast to account for a combined 87.5% of net electricity capacity additions from 2022 to 2032.
Mobility: Electric vehicles (EVs), including battery EVs (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs), are forecast to reach annual sales of 63.1 million units in 2035, up from a projected 10.1 million units in 2022.ⁱ
Disruptive Materials: Mining revenue from disruptive materials could increase five-fold to over $250 billion by 2040, while coal mining revenues could decline by 59%.ⁱⁱ
U.S. Infrastructure Development: About 83% of the U.S. population is concentrated in urban areas, up from 70% six decades ago, exacerbating the need for infrastructure improvements, especially in population centers.ⁱⁱⁱ
Global Decarbonization: Demand for the compliance and voluntary carbon markets is likely to increase significantly as corporations with net zero commitments work toward meeting targets, and prices in these markets are expected to rise with demand.
Big Data & SaaS: More than 180 zeta-bytes of data will be processed worldwide by 2025—nearly 3x that of 2020. As a result, we should see a rise in consumption of cloud-deployed software as businesses struggle to store, process, and understand their data.
Future of Commerce: Global e-commerce revenues are expected to top $10 trillion by the end of the decade, accounting for nearly one-third of all retail spend.
Metaverse & Digital Experiences: By 2030, 88% of the global population (over 6 years of age) is expected to be digitally connected, and in less than five years nearly 4.4 billion people worldwide are expected to have 5G connectivity.
Robotics: Sales of professional service robots, such as those used for delivery or healthcare, are become larger than industrial robotics, serving as a catalyst for a paradigm shift in 2023.
Artificial Intelligence: The global graphics processing unit (GPU) market is set to grow tenfold from $25 billion in 2020 to $247 billion by 2028.
Connectivity: By 2030, Internet of Things (IoT) adoption could generate $12.6 trillion in economic value, a nearly 8-fold increase from 2020.^iv Adoption is set to continue its rise, in many instances accelerated by the pandemic shifting consumer behaviors.
Future of Money: Survey data found that 3 in 4 Americans, including the vast majority of Millennial and Gen Z participants, prefer digital banking.
Blockchain: The rise of smart contract blockchains has catalyzed the development of a new software stack that provides users with the tools to harness the potential of these general-purpose computing platforms. These protocols and applications make up the software infrastructure for the decentralized web.
Web3: As innovations across Web3 hardware and software stacks accelerate, there is evidence to suggest a positive feedback loop between application development, user adoption, and investment has been set in motion.

"Charting Disruption 2023 utilizes Global X's unparalleled research capabilities to their fullest extent. As a leader in thematic investing, it is our responsibility to provide clients and investors around the world with the tools to understand and capitalize on powerful trends shaping the global economy," said Luis Berruga, CEO of Global X. "We are thrilled to be able to share this transformational report, which spans a wide variety of innovative topics and is the culmination of many months of in-depth research and analysis."

Charting Disruption 2023 was produced in partnership with Wall Street Journal Custom Content. To explore the interactive website, click here or visit www.chartingdisruption.com. To download the full report, click here.

Wall Street Journal Custom Content is a unit of The Wall Street Journal Advertising Department. The Wall Street Journal news organization was not involved in the creation of this content.

About Global X ETFs

Global X ETFs was founded in 2008. For more than a decade, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features 100 ETF strategies and over $37 billion in assets under management.^v While we are distinguished for our Thematic Growth, Income and International Access ETFs, we also offer Core, Commodity, and Alpha funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at www.globalxetfs.com.

Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group, a global leader in financial services with more than $482 billion in assets under management worldwide.^vi Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam with over $80bn in assets under management.^vii

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The information presented is not investment advice, should not be relied on as such, and should not be viewed as a recommendation by Global X Management Company LLC (Global X). Content has been developed and/or obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however, Global X does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of such information. Predictions, opinions, and other information are subject to change continually and without notice of any kind and may no longer be true after the date indicated. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Global X assumes no duty to, and does not undertake to update, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated.

ⁱ Global X analysis of information derived from Rho Motion, 2022.
ⁱⁱ International Energy Agency, 2022
ⁱⁱⁱ World Development Indicators, 2022
^iv McKinsey, 2021
^v Source: Global X, as of November 2022
^vi Mirae Asset, as of September 2022
^vii Mirae Asset, as of August 2022

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