Jim Atkinson is the founder of Guinness Atkinson Funds, and he has been instrumental in developing the company's philosophy and in identifying the core themes of human progress and profound change. For Jim, there has never been a better time to be a human being, and this attitude shines through in everything he does.

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Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 12:53] What is Thematic Investing is

How thematic investing is a legitimate way to invest, despite early criticism
Since 2000, Jim and his team have invested in Asia, focusing on China specifically
How China has been a motor for growth, with their strong work ethic, high education levels, and client savings rate

[12:54 - 20:22] How Innovation Became a Mega Trend

How there are certain people who are against innovation
How innovation led Jim to launch the Global Innovators Fund
Why valuation is very important

[20:23 - 41:10] Misconceptions People Have about Innovations

How innovation can be below the waterline
How companies use technology to give them a competitive edge
Why the infrastructure will come as the demand comes forward

[41:11 - 42:45] Closing Segment

Key Quotes:

“The majority of people are gonna find to 10 cents a mile and getting their garage and freeing up all this parking space is gonna be a trade off worth having to not own their own car. Cause they can go wherever they want, whenever they want in an automated vehicle.” - Jim Atkinson

“The real argument for sustainable energy is not government or policy dependent. it's cost driven, it's economic stream.“ - Jim Atkinson

Connect with Jim:

Twitter: @SmartETFs

Websites: gafunds.com, smartetfs.com

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