Defiance ETFs has introduced the Defiance Photonics UCITS ETF (PHOT), the first European ETF focused on photonics technology, which uses light to generate, transmit, and process data. This ETF allows investors to target companies involved in photonics development, manufacturing, and commercialization, addressing growing demand driven by AI and data center infrastructure needs. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and Borsa Italiana, with plans to join Xetra, PHOT expands Defiance's European UCITS ETF offerings amid a booming AI investment cycle. The fund targets sectors like optical components, photonic semiconductors, and manufacturing infrastructure, positioning investors to benefit from the rising importance of photonics in modern tech ecosystems.
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