The firm is positioning itself as a specialist in thematic and income-focused ETF strategies, aiming to deliver targeted exposures that align with structural economic trends. Aura’s launch comes at a time when ETF innovation is accelerating, with increasingly complex strategies entering the market and investors seeking more defined portfolio roles.
DUTY, Aura’s inaugural offering, is designed to tap into the expanding global defense ecosystem, spanning military technology, cybersecurity, space and critical infrastructure.
Tracking the Solactive US Defense Index, the ETF arrives amid a structural upswing in defense spending, driven by geopolitical tensions, rising cyber threats and policy tailwinds such as the CHIPS and Science Act. With the U.S. accounting for roughly a third of global military expenditure, the fund seeks to capture long-term growth opportunities across…