First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF

The First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide targeted exposure to companies involved in the mining and processing of critical metals. These metals are defined by the fund’s underlying index as essential materials at high risk of supply chain disruption and crucial for supporting major trends in clean energy and advanced technology sectors. The fund tracks the Indxx Global Critical Metals Index, which selects the top 50 companies by free-float market capitalization, primarily from the U.S., North America, and significant global markets. The ETF segments its holdings across three main themes: sustainable energy materials used in solar and wind power infrastructure; next-generation mobility metals essential for electric vehicle batteries; and other high technology metals required for products like smartphones, LED lighting, and computer components. By focusing on these sub-sectors, the ETF reflects broader shifts toward renewable energy, electrification, and digitalization, positioning itself at the intersection of materials supply and the demand from rapidly evolving industries. The portfolio is reconstituted semi-annually, ensuring ongoing alignment with developments in the critical materials landscape.