Procure Space ETF (UFO) Blasts Past $100 Million in Assets
Pivotal milestone achieved as investor interest in the commercial space industry heats up
LEVITTOWN, PA / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2021 / The Procure Space ETF (Nasdaq:UFO), the inaugural fund launched by innovative exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer ProcureAM, has eclipsed $100 million in assets under management (AUM) less than two years after its debut.
Brought to market in April 2019, UFO is the world's first exchange-traded fund (ETF) to offer investors pure-play exposure to the multibillion-dollar global space economy. The fund tracks (before fees and expenses) the S-Network Space Index, which focuses on companies that are significantly involved in space-related activities.
"The commercial space industry has been thrust to the forefront of many investors' minds," said Andrew Chanin, co-founder and CEO of ProcureAM. "Competition among global superpowers for space dominance is escalating, while reliance on satellite infrastructure is increasing to meet data-transfer needs and industry participation is picking up amid lowered launch costs. Numerous trends signal a new age for space, and through UFO, investors can harness the sector's potential future growth."
UFO's underlying index was created by space industry expert Micah Walter-Range, former director of research and analysis for the Space Foundation, and is the first Certified Space Data Product™ to be acknowledged by the nonprofit organization. Approximately 80% of index constituents derive the majority of their revenues directly from involvement in the space industry, giving investors pure-play access to this expanding segment of the global economy.
Last year, UFO was named "ETF Innovation of the Year" at the Mutual Fund Industry & ETF Virtual Awards 2020, an award that recognizes the most successful ETF focused on a novel strategy or approach to the market.
For more information, please visit www.ProcureETFs.com or contact ProcureAM at [email protected].
About ProcureAM
ProcureAM, LLC (ProcureAM) is an innovative exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer based in Levittown, Pennsylvania. Established by renowned industry veterans Robert Tull and Andrew Chanin, ProcureAM offers a unique platform for the creation of both proprietary and partnered ETPs. ProcureAM listens to clients and endeavors to provide investors with access to distinct investment opportunities. Whether you are looking to invest in ETPs or create one, contact ProcureAM to explore your performance potential: www.ProcureETFs.com.
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The S-Network Space Index focuses on companies that are significantly engaged in space-related activities. Index constituents span multiple industries, including satellite-based consumer products and services, rocket and satellite manufacturing, space technology hardware, and space-based imagery and intelligence services. Approximately 80 percent of companies in the index derive the majority of revenues directly from their involvement in the space industry.
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SOURCE: ProcureAM