So, you want to invest into mining companies because you’ve heard that lithium is the “next big thing”. But, with a myriad of options, where do you begin? This article (including a case study) explores how Electronic Traded Funds or ETFs are evolving so that investors can allocate their money into specific investment themes and trends.

What are some of the big ideas, the themes, that are likely to influence the economy, both locally and globally, in coming years? How about Australia’s aging population? As we collectively grow older we should see increasing demand for assisted accommodation, leisure and entertainment services, escorted travel, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and more. Waste is a growing problem. What does this mean for the development of new recycling technologies and recycled products? Which is the next emerging market or technology set to grow at a spectacular rate?