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Back in 1973, an oil shock changed the way the world thought about energy. More than fifty years later, geopolitical tensions, rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and record renewable energy deployment are once again putting the sector in the spotlight. This blog explores why renewable energy is catching a second wind, how China is driving much of the growth, and why some emerging technologies may finally have found their moment. Investors, it seems, are keen to make hay while the sun is shining.
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Back in 1973, an oil shock changed the way the world thought about energy. More than fifty years later, geopolitical tensions, rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and record renewable energy deployment are once again putting the sector in the spotlight. This blog explores why renewable energy is catching a second wind, how China is driving much of the growth, and why some emerging technologies may finally have found their moment. Investors, it seems, are keen to make hay while the sun is shining.
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Rules and methodologies should consistently and transparently reflect the investment goal of their index. With the recent focus on SpaceX IPO, this principle is being rediscovered by investors. The WisdomTree US Quality Growth UCITS Index offers a consistent way to invest in US Growth. Discover how its focus on profitability and growth creates a differentiated portfolio and has outperformed major growth benchmarks since inception.
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Leading AI labs are scaling revenue at an unprecedented pace, but this growth depends on a vast physical infrastructure buildout. From semiconductors and servers to networking, power and data centres, a multi-year investment cycle is reshaping the AI value chain. Discover how the WisdomTree AI Infrastructure UCITS ETF provides exposure to the companies enabling AI at scale.
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Successful blockchains are built on thriving ecosystems, not technology alone. Using the analogy of prosperous islands, this article explores how developer activity, liquidity, user engagement and interoperability create lasting network effects, and why investors should focus on ecosystem health and connectivity when evaluating the next generation of blockchain winners.
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European defence equities have de-rated on sentiment, not fundamentals. Q1 2026 earnings were robust with most European defence primes confirming guidance, with book-to-bill ratios averaging 1.49x. Yet the sector trades at a 41% P/E discount to US peers, offering a materially improved entry point into the European rearmament cycle.
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Global oil inventories are falling at a record pace as the Strait of Hormuz disruption removes around 13 million barrels per day of supply. While headline inventories remain high, usable stocks are being depleted rapidly. As inventories approach operational limits, the market's ability to absorb further shocks diminishes, increasing the risk of a sharp spike in oil prices.
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