KraneShares Hosts AI Investor Day at Nasdaq to Mark the Launch of its Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX)
New York, NY – November 22th, 2024—KraneShares is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its inaugural AI Investor Day, held at the Nasdaq on Friday, November 8th, 2024. This landmark event brought together industry leaders, institutional investors, and top executives from the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem to explore AI's transformative impact on global markets and investment strategies.
The day commenced with a celebratory Opening Bell Ceremony at Nasdaq to mark the official launch of the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX). The ETF is designed to provide investors with exposure to the full spectrum of the AI value chain, from cutting-edge hardware to scalable infrastructure and groundbreaking applications.
KraneShares CEO Jonathan Krane delivered opening remarks, highlighting the pivotal role of AI in reshaping industries and creating new opportunities for investors.
Event Highlights:
- The AI Investment Opportunity: KraneShares Senior Investment Strategist Derek Yan, CFA, and Etna Portfolio Manager Solomon Bier introduced AGIX and provided a comprehensive overview of the evolving AI investment landscape.
- Fireside Chats: Brooker Belcourt, GM of Finance at Perplexity, discussed the paradigm shift from traditional search engines to AI-driven answer engines. Jeff Boes, Head of FSI at Anthropic, shared insights on AI's transformative potential for enterprise applications.
- Global AI Leadership: Brendan Ahern, KraneShares CIO, examined how global tech giants are leading AI innovation.
- Panel Discussion on Enterprise AI Adoption: Moderated by Florence Moon, KraneShares Managing Director and Head of Institutional Business Development, this panel featured experts from Duolingo, Palantir, and Etna discussing the return on investment (ROI) challenges and opportunities in enterprise AI.
The day concluded with networking over lunch, where attendees exchanged ideas and built connections to further their understanding of AI's potential to drive innovation and growth.
Jonathan Krane emphasized the importance of understanding AI's broader ecosystem: "The rapid advancements in AI are opening unprecedented opportunities for investors. Events like AI Investor Day are critical to fostering dialogue and insight into how this technology will shape the future."
About KraneShares
KraneShares is a specialist investment manager focused on China, Climate, and Uncorrelated Assets. KraneShares seeks to provide innovative, high-conviction, and first-to-market strategies based on the firm and its partners' deep investing knowledge. KraneShares identifies and delivers groundbreaking capital market opportunities and believes investors should have cost-effective and transparent tools for attaining exposure to various asset classes. The firm was founded in 2013 and serves institutions and financial professionals globally. The firm is a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).
About Etna
Etna is an investment management firm specializing in artificial intelligence ventures. Established by AI-native investors and engineers, Etna’s research leverages its deep technical expertise and extensive network to identify and support groundbreaking AI companies. Its portfolio companies include Anthropic, xAI, and Perplexity.
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