Erste Asset Management is focusing on digitalisation as an investment theme
- New ERSTE DIGITAL ASSETS fund invests in technology, energy, security, and cryptocurrencies
- An all-in-one solution across the digital value chain – a combination of global equities, thematic ETFs, and crypto investments
- Please note: investments in securities, and in particular in cryptocurrencies, involve risks. There is no guarantee of a positive investment return.
With the new ERSTE DIGITAL ASSETS fund (ISIN AT0000A3S438 T), Erste Asset Management (Erste AM) is expanding its range to include an innovative investment approach that specifically targets the structural growth drivers of the digital economy. The fund combines traditional equity investments with thematic investments and crypto-assets, thereby reflecting the increasing interconnection of key future technologies.
The digital transformation is increasingly shaped by the interplay of several key areas. Artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, new business models, and data-driven applications are driving innovation and investment. At the same time, the demand for energy, security, and stable infrastructure is rising. “Digitalisation is increasingly evolving into an integrated ecosystem in which technologies, energy supply, and security are closely interlinked. With the ERSTE DIGITAL ASSETS fund, we are creating a solution that comprehensively reflects this development,” emphasises Markus Kaller, Head of Retail Sales at Erste Asset Management.
Digitalisation as long-term growth driver
The rapid development of artificial intelligence and data-driven business models is leading to a growing demand for computing power, infrastructure, and energy. At the same time, issues such as cybersecurity and resilient systems are becoming increasingly important. The fund takes these trends into account across the entire value chain and invests specifically in companies and technologies that are driving this transformation. These include, amongst others:
- AI and Big Data
- Cybersecurity
- Digital infrastructure
- Renewable forms of energy
- Blockchain technologies
This holistic approach means that digitalisation is not viewed in isolation, but rather as the interplay of several structural trends.
Broadly diversified access to the digital economy
ERSTE DIGITAL ASSETS is designed as a multi-asset solution, offering investors easy access to various components of the digital economy:
- 50% global equity ETFs as robust basis
- 30% thematic ETFs focusing on future-oriented themes such as artificial intelligence, Big Data, cyber security, alternative energy, and gaming
- Up to 20% crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum
The portfolio holdings shown reflect market conditions as at 17 March 2026. As part of active management, the portfolio positions mentioned may change at any time.
A key feature of the fund is the integration of cryptocurrencies into a regulated fund vehicle. The exposure is achieved via exchange-traded products (ETPs) within clearly defined limits. “This gives investors access to this asset class without having to worry about custody, trading, or technical implementation themselves – all within a diversified overall portfolio,” explains Erste AM expert Kaller.
The fund thus combines traditional capital market investments with new forms of digital investment in a single solution. Asset allocation is managed actively and independently of any benchmark index. “By combining established equity markets with innovative digital assets, we offer investors a structured way to benefit from the increasing digitalisation of the economy – without having to manage the individual components themselves,” Kaller concludes.
Long-term investment horizon and increased volatility
The fund is geared towards long-term capital growth and is aimed in particular at risk-aware investors with an appropriate risk tolerance. Due to the combination of different asset classes – particularly the proportion of crypto-assets – the fund may experience increased levels of volatility. Please note that investing in securities involves risks as well as the opportunities described.
For enquiries, please contact:
Communications & Digital Marketing
Paul Severin
Tel. +43 (0)50 100 19982
E-Mail: paul.severin@erste-am.com
Dieter Kerschbaum
Tel. +43 (0)50 100 19858
E-Mail: dieter.kerschbaum@erste-am.com
Philipp Marchhart
Tel. +43 (0)50 100 19854
E-Mail: philipp.marchhart@erste-am.com
Erste Asset Management GmbH
Am Belvedere 1, A-1100 Wien
www.erste-am.com
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Key information ERSTE DIGITAL ASSETS
* The ongoing costs shown comprise administrative fees and other administrative or operating costs. The calculation is based on the relevant cost breakdown in the Key Information Documents (KID). The figure given is based on the KID valid at the time of preparation. Ongoing transaction costs as per the KID, as well as any performance-related fees, are not included in this figure. Please refer to the KID (published on 17 March) for detailed information on the cost components.
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Erste Asset Management GmbH (Erste AM) is an international asset management company with more than 60 years of experience in the market. Erste Asset Management is backed by the financial strength of Erste Group Bank AG (Erste Group). At its locations in Austria, Germany, Croatia, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, Erste AM manages assets of EUR 107.1bn (as of April 2026). The company employs about 500 people.
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