Hexis Active Nicotine Engagement ETF (NICO) is an actively managed, sector-focused exchange-traded fund that delivers targeted exposure to the global tobacco and nicotine industry, with a specific emphasis on companies participating in the shift toward reduced‑risk nicotine products. Classified in the Consumer Staples — Tobacco niche, NICO constructs a concentrated portfolio of manufacturers, brand owners and related businesses that derive revenue from combustible tobacco as well as next‑generation alternatives; inclusion requires that holdings generate at least 1% of their tobacco and nicotine revenue from reduced‑risk products such as vapes, e‑cigarettes and other alternative nicotine formats.
By combining active security selection with a thematic focus on harm‑reduction innovation, product diversification and supply‑chain players, the fund aims to capture structural industry trends—product reformulation, consumer migration away from combustible products, and potential regulatory momentum favoring reduced‑risk offerings—while managing exposure across geographies and company types. Investors should note the strategy’s concentrated, sector‑specific profile and attendant risks, including regulatory and litigation sensitivity, reputational and ESG concerns, and commodity‑ and demand‑driven volatility. NICO is positioned for investors seeking deliberate, actively managed access to the evolving nicotine ecosystem rather than broad consumer staples diversification.
Hexis Active Nicotine Engagement ETF (NICO) Fund Flow Chart
Hexis Active Nicotine Engagement ETF (NICO) 1 year Net Flows: $2M