Birthday Bash for the Bold: ETFs That Keep Disrupting

Cue the confetti cannons—we’ve got anniversaries to celebrate! This month marks another lap around the sun for some serious ETF visionaries. 

We're celebrating the launch anniversaries of the 6 Meridian Suite of ETFs—each one seeking thoughtful, risk-managed strategies—and giving a shoutout to two tech standouts: the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (THNQ), seeks to capture the pulse of artificial intelligence and next-gen computing, and the Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ), seeks to capture the current of digital transformation through the crypto economy. Here's to their continued evolution, and impact on the investing landscape!

First up: the 6 Meridian ETF suite, a collection of equity strategies designed for investors who want more than just broad exposure.

Each fund brings its own personality to the table, blending quantitative discipline with targeted objectives across the equity landscape!

ETC 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy (SIXH) –  Utilizes index call option writing strategy to seek capital appreciation while aiming to mitigate downside risk. 

ETC 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF (SIXA) – Targets large-cap U.S. equities, providing exposure to established companies with significant market capitalizations.

ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF (SIXL) – Designed to emphasize high-quality securities with relatively low exposure to broad equity market risk (beta).

ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS) – Invests in high quality  small-cap companies, offering potential for growth and diversification.

ETC 6 Meridian Quality Growth ETF (SXQG) – Concentrates on high-quality growth stocks across various market capitalizations, emphasizing companies with strong fundamentals. 

Together, these ETFs seek to offer structure, diversification, and a dash of strategy to navigating today’s markets.

We’re also throwing a birthday bash for two thematic tech-forward ETFs that seek to capture some of the most exciting corners of the innovation economy:

The ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (THNQ) offers investors exposure to companies advancing artificial intelligence technologies and applications. Tracking the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence Index, THNQ includes firms involved in AI infrastructure—such as computing, data, and cloud services—as well as those applying AI across sectors like business processes, e-commerce, and healthcare. Launched in May 2020, THNQ spans multiple countries and subsectors, providing diversified access to the evolving AI landscape. THNQ represents a thematic approach to investing in the global AI value chain.

The Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ) is designed to give investors exposure to the growing ecosystem of companies building the infrastructure behind the crypto economy. Rather than investing directly in digital assets, BITQ focuses on the businesses driving innovation across blockchain technology, crypto trading, custody, and mining. The fund includes firms deeply embedded in the space—ranging from crypto-native companies like exchanges and wallet providers to publicly traded businesses with ties to the digital asset world. For investors interested in the broader crypto revolution—without holding tokens directly—BITQ seeks to offer a gateway to the industry’s impactful innovators.

To learn more about 6 Meridian click here: 6meridianfunds.com
To learn more about THNQ click here: roboglobaletfs.com
To learn more about BITQ click here: bitqetf.com

Diversication may not protect against market risk.

6 Meridian Disclosures:
Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Funds’ prospectus or summary prospectuses, which may be obtained by visiting https://6meridianfunds.com/investor-materials. Investors should read it carefully before investing or sending money.
The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. which is not affiliated with Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC or any of its affiliates.
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The funds are diversified. The funds are actively managed and there is no guarantee the securities selected or the strategies employed will achieve the intended results.
The funds rely heavily on quantitative models as well as data and information supplied by third parties that are utilized by the models. To the extent the models do not perform as designed or as intended, the Funds’ strategies may not be successfully implemented and the Funds may lose value. If the models or data are incorrect or incomplete, any decisions made in reliance thereon may lead to the inclusion or exclusion of securities that would have been excluded or included had the models or data been correct and complete.
Small cap risk for SIXH, SIXL, SIXS: Investments in smaller companies typically exhibit higher volatility.
REIT risk for SIXL, SIXS: In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility. REIT investments are subject to changes in economic conditions, credit risk and interest rate fluctuations.
SIXH-specific risk: By writing covered call options in return for the receipt of premiums, the Fund will give up the opportunity to benefit from potential increases in the value of the reference index above the exercise prices of such options, but will continue to bear the risk of declines in the value of the reference index. The premiums received from the options may not be sufficient to offset any losses sustained from the volatility of the underlying stocks over time. In addition, the Fund’s ability to sell the securities underlying the options will be limited while the options are in effect unless the Fund cancels out the option positions through the purchase of offsetting identical options prior to the expiration of the written options. An inverse ETF is designed to lose value as the underlying benchmark increases in value, a result that is opposite from traditional mutual funds, and shareholders of inverse ETFs will lose money when the value of the underlying benchmark rises.
Definition of index call option copied from the prospectus: As the seller of an index call option, the Fund receives a premium from the purchaser. The purchaser of the index call option has the right to any appreciation in the value of the index over the exercise price upon the exercise of the call option or the expiration date. If, at expiration, the purchaser exercises the index option sold by the Fund, the Fund will pay the purchaser the difference between the cash value of the index and the exercise price of the index option. The premium, the exercise price and the market value of the index determine the gain or loss realized by the Fund as the seller of the index call option. A covered call refers to transaction in the financial market in which the investor selling call options owns the equivalent amount of the underlying security. To execute this an investor holding a long position in an asset then writes (sells) call options on that same asset to generate an income stream. Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or portfolio, in comparison to the market as a whole.
For SIXA, SIXH, SIXL & SIXS: Beginning May 11, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if the official closing price isn't available, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of the time the ETF calculates current NAV per share. Prior to May 11, 2020, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The returns shown do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.
For SXQG: The market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if the official closing price isn't available, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of the time the ETF calculates current NAV per share, and do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

ROBO Global Disclosures:
Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found on the Funds' full or summary prospectuses, which may be obtained at www.roboglobaletfs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. which is not affiliated with Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC or any of its affiliates.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. International investments may also involve risk from unfavorable fluctuations in currency values, differences in generally accepted accounting principles, and from economic or political instability. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume. Narrowly focused investments and investments in smaller companies typically exhibit higher volatility. There is no guarantee the funds will achieve their stated objective. ROBO, HTEC, and THNQ are non-diversified.
The liquidity of the A-shares market and trading prices of A-shares could be more severely affected than the liquidity and trading prices of other markets because the Chinese government restricts the flow of capital into and out of the A-shares market. The funds may experience losses due to illiquidity of the Chinese securities markets or delay or disruption in execution or settlement of trades.
The risks associated with investments in Robotics and Automation Companies include, but are not limited to, small or limited markets for such securities, changes in business cycles, world economic growth, technological progress, rapid obsolescence, and government regulation. Robotics and Automation Companies, especially smaller, start-up companies, tend to be more volatile than securities of companies that do not rely heavily on technology. Rapid change to technologies that affect a company's products could have a material adverse effect on such company's operating results. Robotics and Automation Companies may rely on a combination of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secret laws to establish and protect their proprietary rights in their products and technologies. There can be no assurance that the steps taken by these companies to protect their proprietary rights will be adequate to prevent the misappropriation of their technology or that competitors will not independently develop technologies that are substantially equivalent or superior to such companies' technology.
The risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Companies include, but are not limited to, small or limited markets, changes in business cycles, world economic growth, technological progress, rapid obsolescence, and government regulation. Rapid change to technologies that affect a company’s products could have a material adverse effect on such company’s operating results. AI Companies also rely heavily on a combination of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secret laws to establish and protect their proprietary rights in their products and technologies. There can be no assurance that the steps taken by these companies to protect their proprietary rights will be adequate to prevent the misappropriation of their technology or that competitors will not independently develop technologies that are substantially equivalent or superior to such companies’ technology. AI Companies typically engage in significant amounts of spending on research and development, and there is no guarantee that the products or services produced by these companies will be successful.
The risks associated with Medical Technology Companies include, but are not limited to, small or limited markets for such securities, changes in business cycles, world economic growth, technological progress, rapid obsolescence, and government regulation.
Beginning September 2, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if the official closing price isn't available, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of the time the ETF calculates current NAV per share. Prior to September 2, 2020, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The returns shown do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.

Bitwise Disclosures:
Carefully consider the fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Fund’s full or summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting https://www.bitqetf.com/materials. Investors should read it carefully before investing.
The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. which is not affiliated with Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC or any of its affiliates.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee or assurance that the methodology used to create the Index will result in the Fund achieving positive investment returns or outperforming other investment products. Indices are unmanaged and do not include the effect of fees. One cannot invest directly in an index.
The Fund is non-diversified and will not invest in crypto assets directly or through the use of derivatives and also will not invest in initial coin offerings. The Fund may, however, have indirect exposure to crypto assets by virtue of its investments in Crypto Innovators that use one or more crypto assets as part of their business activities or that hold crypto assets as proprietary investments.
In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, international investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from social, economic or political instability in other nations. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume. Narrowly focused investments and investments in small companies typically exhibit higher volatility.
Investors in the fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the fund involves a substantial degree of risk.
Certain of the Fund’s investments may be subject to the risks associated with investing in crypto assets, including cryptocurrencies and crypto tokens. Because crypto assets are a new technological innovation with a limited history, they are a highly speculative asset. Future regulatory actions or policies may limit actions that can be taken with regard to crypto assets. The price of a crypto asset may be impacted by the transactions of a small number of holders of such crypto asset. Crypto assets may decline in popularity, acceptance or use, which may impact their price.
The technology relating to crypto assets and blockchain is new and developing. Currently, there are a limited number of publicly listed or quoted companies for which crypto assets and blockchain technology represent an attributable and significant revenue stream.
Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC serves as the investment advisor of the fund. The Fund is distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), which is not affiliated with Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC, Bitwise, or any of its affiliates.