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The next major technological platform for creative expansion of the mind will be cyberspace, or more specifically the metaverse, a functional successor to today’s 2D Internet, with virtual places instead of webpages.”
Alex M. VikoulovThe Syntellect Hypothesis: Five Paradigms of the Mind's Evolution

What is Metaverse?

Metaverse is a shared virtual and mixed reality powered by several digital technologies. It is an evolution of the internet as we know it – that’s why we talk about Internet 3.0, where users experience an interactive and immersive world. It is expected to influence many aspects of people’s lives from how they interact, socialize, learn, shop, work and play virtually. With the market potential to grow to $5 trillion in value by 20301, the metaverse is too big to be ignored.

Widely regarded as the next iteration of the internet, merging our digital and physical lives seamlessly.

Combines aspects of social media, online gaming, and augmented and virtual reality (Examples include buying digital art (NFTs) or real estate (land), building virtual homes, buying/selling virtual goods, or attending virtual events such
as concerts).

It could revolutionise the education industry - from how we teach students from preschool to university to how we train professionals in various fields such as medical, aviation and defense and security. 

Allows you to be “plugged-into” the Internet via an avatar where you can design and participate in a virtual world and interact with other (digital) humans.

Why choose Franklin AI, Metaverse and Blockchain UCITS ETF?

The fund seeks to provide equity exposure to listed companies around the world that are involved in the metaverse. It closely tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Metaverse Innovation Net Total Return Index while seeking to minimise, as far as possible, the tracking error.

Join the revolution
This ETF provides access to companies revolutionizing how we interact digitally through new virtual worlds.

Diversification is key
A thematic technology portfolio tracking a diversified index of companies that are the main players in this nascent, fast-growing segment.

We don’t like standards
A unique, forward-looking technology strategy that incorporates sustainability and excludes companies that are deemed by the United Nations Global Compact Principles to be harmful. 

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Complete the Mini Metaverse Experience and discover the companies and sectors building this brand new virtual world of real opportunities. Start your adventure now and become a Franklin Templeton Metaverse Expert!

 

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Franklin AI, Metaverse and Blockchain UCITS ETF

Ticker: METU  
ISIN: IE000IM4K4K2  
ETF Type: Thematic  
Use of Income: Accumulating  
Product Structure*: Physical * The Product Structure indicates whether an ETF is holding physical securities (i.e. Physical) or whether it is tracking the index performance using derivatives (swaps, i.e. Synthetic).
TER**: 0,30% ** A fund’s Total Expense Ratio (TER) is a measure of its total costs and fees expressed as a percentage of the average net assets of the fund in the previous financial year and with reference to the asset class shown in the performance table.

 

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Outdated tech: a drag on retirement industry innovation

To succeed with today’s employees and future generations, the global workplace and retirement industry needs to envision a new era and delivery model.

11 NOVEMBER 2025

The Future of Retirement: From standardized workplace and retirement offerings to client-centric lifestyle planning

Franklin Templeton’s Industry Advisory Services conducts annual surveys and interviews with industry leaders. In this paper, we explore the evolving landscape of workplace and retirement planning, highlighting the need for a more client-centric approach that incorporates personalization, innovative investment options, and integrated advice to better serve individuals’ diverse needs and goals to further the future of the industry.

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The Future of Investing: Future of advisory—The role of networks and community in high-touch advisory

The final article in our “Future of Investing” series focuses on high-touch advisory services that seek to build communities and foster relationships within networks. Current platforms fall short in meeting the complex needs of high-net-worth clients, who are increasingly exploring diverse investment techniques and direct opportunities.

Footnotes

  1. Source: McKinsey & Company, June 2022
  2. Source of all data stated above: Statista, 2022; McKinsey & Company, June 2022; Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, World Bank, United Nations.

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