AXS Investments Launches the AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) to Invest in Global Innovators
AXS Investments has launched the AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO), a rebranded version of the KLDW ETF. This actively managed ETF aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks of highly innovative companies in the developed world. The fund focuses on 'knowledge leaders' - companies with significant intangible capital from investments in R&D, brand development, and employee education.
The ETF is managed by Steven Vannelli, who developed the 'Knowledge Effect' thesis. KNO offers a geographically diverse portfolio of innovative companies, designed to play a core role in providing global equity exposure. The strategy has been in the market for over nine years and is now part of the AXS family of alternative funds.
AXS Investments ha lanciato il AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO), una versione ribrandizzata dell'ETF KLDW. Questo ETF gestito attivamente mira a un'apprezzamento del capitale a lungo termine investendo in azioni di aziende altamente innovative nel mondo sviluppato. Il fondo si concentra sui 'leader della conoscenza' - aziende con un significativo capitale intangibile derivante da investimenti in R&D, sviluppo del marchio e formazione dei dipendenti.
L'ETF è gestito da Steven Vannelli, che ha sviluppato la tesi dell' 'Effetto Conoscenza'. KNO offre un portafoglio geograficamente diversificato di aziende innovative, progettato per svolgere un ruolo centrale nella fornitura di esposizione azionaria globale. La strategia è presente sul mercato da oltre nove anni ed è ora parte della famiglia AXS di fondi alternativi.
AXS Investments ha lanzado el AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO), una versión reformulada del ETF KLDW. Este ETF, gestionado activamente, tiene como objetivo la apreciación del capital a largo plazo invirtiendo en acciones de empresas altamente innovadoras en el mundo desarrollado. El fondo se centra en los 'líderes del conocimiento' - empresas con un capital intangible significativo procedente de inversiones en I+D, desarrollo de marca y educación de empleados.
El ETF está gestionado por Steven Vannelli, quien desarrolló la tesis del 'Efecto Conocimiento'. KNO ofrece un portafolio geográficamente diverso de empresas innovadoras, diseñado para desempeñar un papel central en la provisión de exposición global a acciones. La estrategia ha estado en el mercado por más de nueve años y ahora forma parte de la familia de fondos alternativos de AXS.
AXS Investments는 AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO)를 출시했습니다. 이는 KLDW ETF의 리브랜딩 버전입니다. 이 적극적으로 관리되는 ETF는 선진국의 혁신적인 기업 주식에 투자하여 장기적인 자본 증대를 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 펀드는 R&D, 브랜드 개발 및 직원 교육에 대한 투자에서 중요한 무형 자본을 가진 '지식 리더'에 중점을 두고 있습니다.
ETF는 '지식 효과' 이론을 개발한 Steven Vannelli가 관리합니다. KNO는 혁신적인 기업의 지리적으로 다양한 포트폴리오를 제공하며, 글로벌 주식 노출을 제공하는 핵심적인 역할을 할 수 있도록 설계되었습니다. 이 전략은 시장에서 9년 이상 운영되어 왔으며 현재 AXS 대체 펀드 가족의 일부입니다.
AXS Investments a lancé le AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO), une version rebrandée de l'ETF KLDW. Cet ETF géré activement vise une appréciation du capital à long terme en investissant dans des actions d'entreprises hautement innovantes dans le monde développé. Le fonds se concentre sur les 'leaders du savoir' - des entreprises avec un capital immatériel significatif provenant d'investissements en R&D, développement de marque et formation des employés.
L'ETF est géré par Steven Vannelli, qui a développé la thèse de 'l'Effet Connaissance'. KNO offre un portefeuille géographiquement diversifié d'entreprises innovantes, conçu pour jouer un rôle central dans la fourniture d'une exposition globale aux actions. La stratégie est sur le marché depuis plus de neuf ans et fait désormais partie de la famille AXS de fonds alternatifs.
AXS Investments hat den AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) eingeführt, eine umbenannte Version des KLDW ETF. Dieser aktiv verwaltete ETF zielt auf eine langfristige Kapitalsteigerung ab, indem er in Aktien von hochinnovativen Unternehmen in der entwickelten Welt investiert. Der Fonds konzentriert sich auf 'Wissensführer' - Unternehmen mit signifikantem immateriellem Kapital aus Investitionen in F&E, Markenentwicklung und Mitarbeiterschulung.
Der ETF wird von Steven Vannelli verwaltet, der die 'Wissenseffekt'-These entwickelt hat. KNO bietet ein geografisch diversifiziertes Portfolio innovativer Unternehmen, das darauf ausgelegt ist, eine zentrale Rolle bei der Bereitstellung von globaler Aktienexposition zu spielen. Die Strategie ist seit über neun Jahren auf dem Markt und gehört jetzt zur AXS-Familie alternativer Fonds.
- Rebranding of a time-tested ETF strategy with over 9 years of market presence
- Focuses on innovative companies with high intangible capital investments
- Offers geographical diversification across developed markets
- Managed by experienced portfolio manager Steven Vannelli, creator of the 'Knowledge Effect' thesis
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AXS Investments' launch of the AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) is significant for several reasons. Firstly, the renaming and strategic positioning of the ETF as a global innovator fund diversifies its appeal beyond U.S. borders. This could attract a broader investor base looking for international exposure to cutting-edge companies that heavily invest in intangible assets. Secondly, the continued leadership of Steve Vannelli, who has a proven track record, adds credibility and stability to the ETF's management. From a financial standpoint, this alignment might lead to strong inflows, given the robust historical performance of the predecessor fund (KLDW). Lastly, the 'Knowledge Effect' investment thesis emphasizes companies with strong innovation capital, potentially leading to higher long-term returns. Retail investors should consider this ETF for both its innovative approach and the potential for diversified growth.
The AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) targets a niche yet increasingly significant market segment: companies with substantial intangible assets. These 'knowledge leaders' operate across various sectors and geographies, making the ETF a unique proposition compared to more region-specific or sector-specific funds. The fund’s global reach offers investors exposure to diverse economic environments, potentially reducing risk through diversification. Moreover, the emphasis on companies that invest in R&D, branding and employee education aligns with long-term growth trends. However, investors should note that such a strategy also comes with risks related to market volatility, especially in foreign markets which may have different economic cycles and regulatory landscapes.
Rebrands time-tested KLDW ETF, continuing its distinctive equity strategy based on Steve Vannelli's "Knowledge Effect"
The AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) is an actively managed ETF that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks of highly innovative companies in the developed world. These companies, identified as "knowledge leaders," possess deep reservoirs of intangible capital as a result of their history of investing in knowledge-intensive activities like research & development, brand development and employee education. The result is a portfolio designed to play a core role in providing equity exposure to companies across the globe.
The KNO ETF was formerly known as the Knowledge Leaders Developed World ETF (KLDW), which has been in the market for over nine years. It was developed and managed by Steven Vannelli, CFA, former CEO of Knowledge Leaders Capital, who has now joined AXS Investments and will continue to be the primary portfolio manager for KNO. He has over 25 years of experience analyzing the growth of the stock prices of companies that invest heavily in intangible assets, which has formed the thesis he calls the "Knowledge Effect."
"Over years of observing what makes innovative companies tick, we deciphered a clear pattern in their books, particularly how aggressively they invest in the intangibles that set them apart from the pack," said Steve Vannelli, Portfolio Manager at AXS Investments. "KNO is highly differentiated from other equity ETFs because we find these knowledge leaders in all corners of the world, not just the
"Steve Vannelli has built an impressive methodology to translate the Knowledge Effect into a valuable ETF for investors," said Greg Bassuk, CEO of AXS Investments. "This partnership has been long in the making, and today we are proud to welcome Steve to the firm and add KNO to the AXS family of alternative funds."
For more on the ETF, visit www.axsinvestments.com.
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