Social investing giant eToro further solidified its position as a multi-asset leader by adding three new thematic indices to its global lineup. This strategic expansion aims to meet a 20% surge in demand for index-based trading, as retail investors increasingly prioritize sector-specific diversification over individual stock picking in the volatile 2026 market.
The new instruments—$Cybersecurity, $Quantum, and $GoldMiners—are designed to provide users with a 15% improvement in portfolio diversification by targeting uncorrelated high-growth and defensive sectors.
The New 2026 Index Lineup
The addition of these indices follows eToro’s successful launch of $Semiconductors and $AI.Leaders earlier this quarter. The new assets provide exposure to critical megatrends:
$Cybersecurity: Tracks global leaders in digital defense, including CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet. With enterprise security budgets projected to rise by 15% this year, this index serves as a non-discretionary growth play.
$Quantum: Follows 31 pioneering firms advancing quantum computing, such as IBM, IonQ, and Rigetti. This index targets the “next frontier” of high-performance computing beyond traditional silicon.
$GoldMiners: Offers direct exposure to industry giants like Newmont and Barrick Gold. This index has seen immediate traction as gold prices recently smashed the $5,200/oz mark, providing a leveraged hedge against inflation.
Strategic Context: The Move Toward “Maturity”
According to eToro’s latest Retail Investor Beat report, the “opportunistic” trading style of 2021 has been replaced by disciplined portfolio construction.
Diversification Goals: eToro’s data shows that users utilizing diversified indices carry a 15% higher risk-adjusted return profile compared to those with single-stock concentrations.
Global Expansion: In addition to these indices, eToro recently launched 250 new UCITS ETFs and deepened its partnership with Amundi to offer “Key Themes & Convictions” portfolios, specifically targeting European and Middle Eastern markets.
