The world is changing rapidly, bringing new opportunities to financial markets. Thematic funds offer you the chance to invest specifically in the major megatrends of our time while benefiting from long-term growth potential. Whether it’s climate protection, digitalisation, the circular economy, or healthy longevity – thematic funds allow you to align your portfolio with the future.
What are thematic funds?
Thematic funds are specialised investment funds that focus on specific future-oriented themes. They invest in companies that stand to benefit from global trends and structural changes. These funds are not only about economic success but also about sustainable solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. Thematic funds enable you to invest in areas that matter to you while benefiting from the opportunities these developments present.
With a clearly defined and professionally implemented investment process, thematic funds offer broad diversification within a specific theme. This means you can spread your risk while investing in companies that benefit from the megatrends of the future.
Why invest in thematic funds?
Thematic funds are an attractive way to expand your portfolio while making a positive contribution to society and the environment. They combine sustainability with innovation and focus on companies developing forward-looking technologies and solutions. By investing in thematic funds, you benefit from:
Investing in the megatrends of tomorrow
Swisscanto thematic funds provide access to the major future themes that are shaping our world. These include digital transformation, the circular economy, climate protection, securing resources such as water, and the challenges of an ageing society. These themes not only influence economic development but also impact our society and environment. With your investment, you can be part of these positive changes.
Each thematic fund is managed by an experienced team of experts specialising in sustainable investment strategies. The funds focus on companies offering innovative products and services that address tomorrow’s challenges. They follow an ESG-integrated investment approach, emphasising ecological, social, and corporate responsibility.
Your opportunity for sustainable growth
Thematic funds are ideal for investors with a long-term investment horizon who are ready to benefit from the opportunities and fluctuations of the markets. They give you the chance to align your portfolio with the future while contributing to a more sustainable world.
Discover the diversity of Swisscanto thematic funds now and find out which theme suits you best. Whether you are interested in the digital economy, climate protection, the circular economy, or other forward-looking themes – Swisscanto thematic funds offer you the opportunity to invest in the megatrends of tomorrow and benefit from their growth potential.
Use the features of Finanzinfos+
Which internet browser settings are required?
In order to use the financial information of Zürcher Kantonalbank without any restrictions, cookies and Java scripts have to be activated. As problems may occur with the browsers Internet Exöorer 9 and elder versions, Zürcher Kantonalbank recommends to use the latest browser versions.
Is it possible to use the financial information of Zürcher Kantonalbank with the Safari browser?
Yes, this application is compatible with the Safari browser.
What is the meaning of the selection "UK" with respect to the disclaimer?
This declaration helps to call up a page on which tax reports for the ZKB funds, suitable for the UK, can be retrieved. These tax reports exclusively serve UK authorities and resident clients.
How do I find a security?
A security can be found through the general security search (green box on the right) by entering the security number, the ISIN number or the icon Unambiguous entering and a click on a specific security in the dynamic choice box shown below directly lead to the data details. Pressing the enter key in the field security search opens an empty search mask in the enlarged search function.
There are various stock exchanges, which is the right one?
Where do I find the paid prices and volumes per security?
The paid prices will be listed on the detailed pages of the various securities under the tab "paid prices". In each case, the latest 20 prices and volumes will be displayed. Historical data cannot be retrieved from this overview. In the view "Chart Details" historical data can be retrieved by indicating the period.
Why don't I see real time prices?
Real-time prices for Swiss stocks and the NYSE and Nasdaq exchanges are only available if the user is in possession of a valid subscription for financial information+.
Where and how do I find a Zürcher Kantonalbank fund?
You will find the ZKB funds under the navigation point "ZKB investment products, funds / ETFs". The requested fund has to be searched by means of the fund finder. The former inflexible overviews no longer exist. The filter provides numerous choice options. This mechanism applies to public and institutional funds.
https://zkb-finance.mdgms.com/products/funds/public/index.html?LANG=en
Where do I find the virtual portfolio and the watch list?
You will find the virtual portfolio and the watch list under the navigation point "my area". To be able to use this area, the user has to be logged in. A registered user or a user of financial information+ is required.
https://zkb-finance.mdgms.com/my_area/index.html?LANG=en
How can I add a security to a virtual portfolio?
You can add a new security by means of the button "position" (on the detailed page portfolio). Alternatively, a new security can be added by means of the action button (blue button with arrow) from the overviews (add to the virtual portfolio).
How can I delete single positions within the virtual portfolio?
In order to delete single positions within the virtual portfolio, you have to change in the drop-down menu from "sum per security" to "each individual security". By clicking on the icon "waste basket" the chosen position can irrevocably be deleted.
Where do I find the various tools?
All available tools are listed under the navigation point "tools". Some tools can only be used when logged in. To guarantee an impeccable functioning of the tools, the program Java has to be activated in the internet browser.
https://zkb-finance.mdgms.com/tools/index.html?LANG=en
How does the new download function for csv and pdf data files work?
A single data file or several data files can simultaneously be downloaded by means of the download function. In order to download several data files simultaneously, the appropriate line in the box has to be chosen. In case of csv data files, the chosen data will automatically be packed into a data file. In case of pdf data file, downloading will be effected by means of a zip data file.
Why don't I find individual securities by means of the security number?
A few foreign securities from certain stock exchanges cannot be found on the financial information of Zürcher Kantonalbank by means of a security number. These securities have to be searched by means of the ISISN number or the name due to the fact that contractual alignments have been effected and Zürcher Kantonalbank no longer holds the license for the display.
Why do I see in some indices no detailed positions?
Due to the fact that Zürcher Kantonalbank has not unlocked every index, no detailed data is available for these indices.
Why are the buying respectively selling buttons not visible when I am logged in?
If you don't see the buying respectively selling buttons, the option to hide these buttons has been activated under the user settings (above the logout button on the right side). The user can change these settings at any time.
Are my portfolios and watch lists in sync with those in the prime terminal?
Yes, they are always in sync.
How should I interpret the display "shares fallen respectively risen" in the virtual portfolio?
With respect to the closing price of the day, this graphical display shows those securities with price changes which are greater or less than 0.5%. A performance between -0.5 and +0.5% is interpreted as neutral.