Thematic Update: Rising Economies Disruptors Index and Cyber Defense & Security Index

Rising Economies Disruptors – Strong growth potential in China

Since its launch in February, the strategy has gained around +14%, significantly outperforming the broader Chinese equity market. At the same time, the correction in July highlighted the high volatility of Chinese growth stocks and underlined the importance of active portfolio management. China continues to invest heavily in strategic technologies of the future. The focus is particularly on semiconductors, AI, Physical AI, humanoid robotics and industrial automation. The recent correction could therefore offer attractive entry opportunities.  

Cyber Defense and Security – strongest-performing strategy year-to-date

Cyber Defense and Security has performed particularly strongly, gaining around +34.5% year-to-date. At the same time, the increasing use of AI agents is raising cyber risks and, consequently, the demand for security solutions. The strategy increasingly combines cybersecurity software with companies from the Defense & Security segment. High defense budgets, the growing need to protect critical infrastructure and strong order intake continue to support the positive outlook.  

 

Both thematic investments are tradable in the secondary market for different currency tranches:

Underlying	Vontobel Rising Economies Disruptors Index
Issuer	Bank Vontobel AG, Zurich
Product Type	Open End Tracker Certificate
CHF tranche	CH1511986908
EUR tranche	CH1511986916
USD tranche	CH1511986924
CNY tranche	CH1511986932

 

Underlying	Vontobel Cyber Defense & Security Index
Issuer	Bank Vontobel AG, Zurich
Product Type	Open End Tracker Certificate
CHF tranche	CH1470281606
EUR tranche	CH1470281622
USD tranche	CH1470281531