

MAKX, a thematic ETF focused on manufacturing automation, has low assets and liquidity, posing a high risk of discontinuation. MAKX and its peers' poor track record highlights the pitfalls of thematic ETFs, which often fail to translate trends into profitable investments. Investing in well-managed manufacturing companies with automation projects is a better strategy than thematic ETFs like MAKX, which focus on infrastructure suppliers.

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The U.S. labor market continues to experience a shortage, with the economy adding only 194,000 jobs in September. This is a trend that has economists and analysts concerned, as prolonged workforce shortages wear on economic performance in the midst of the pandemic.

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The pandemic has caused massive supply shortages. MAKX is a new ETF for investing in smart factories, a key tool in avoiding future shocks.
SEC filings for MAKX aren't indexed yet — common for recently launched funds. Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.