U.S. Global Investors Launches Its Smart Beta 2.0 SEA ETF on the Mexican Stock Exchange, Joining JETS and GOAU
U.S. Global Investors (NASDAQ: GROW) has announced the listing of its U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF (NYSE: SEA) on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), marking its third ETF available in Mexico alongside JETS and GOAU ETFs. The BMV, Latin America's second-largest stock exchange with a market cap exceeding $530 billion, provides a strategic platform for SEA's expansion.
Launched in January 2022, SEA employs a Smart Beta 2.0 strategy to track the U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo Index (SEAX), focusing on efficient marine shipping, air freight, and port companies. The ETF's launch aligns with Mexico's significant investment in modernizing its seaports to enhance East Asian trade relations, targeting the maritime sector that handles over 80% of global trade.
- Strategic expansion into Latin America's second-largest stock exchange with $530B market cap
- First pure-play maritime shipping and air freight ETF on Mexican Stock Exchange
- Aligns with Mexico's port modernization initiatives and expanding Asian trade
- Leverages Smart Beta 2.0 strategy for efficient market exposure
- ETF faces risks from foreign securities and emerging markets exposure
- Concentrated industry focus increases potential volatility
- Non-diversified investment approach may lead to higher risk
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GROW expands global footprint by listing its SEA ETF on Mexican Stock Exchange, complementing existing JETS and GOAU ETFs there.
U.S. Global Investors' expansion into Mexico's stock market represents a strategic international growth initiative that builds upon its existing presence in Latin America. The company is now listing its third ETF product鈥攖he Sea to Sky Cargo ETF (SEA)鈥攐n the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), which is Latin America's second-largest exchange with a market cap exceeding
This move specifically targets the shipping and logistics sector, an area where Mexico is making substantial infrastructure investments. The Mexican government is currently directing billions toward modernizing seaports, particularly to enhance trade with East Asia. This alignment between the ETF's focus and Mexico's national infrastructure priorities creates a potentially advantageous market position.
The SEA ETF employs a Smart Beta 2.0 methodology to identify efficient marine shipping, air freight, and port/harbor companies globally. This approach combines passive investment benefits with active strategy advantages, potentially appealing to Mexican investors seeking specialized exposure to global shipping without having to select individual stocks.
By being the first pure-play maritime shipping and air freight ETF on the BMV, U.S. Global Investors gains a first-mover advantage in this specialized segment of the Mexican investment market. With over
San Antonio, TX, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (:听) (the 鈥淐ompany鈥�), a registered investment advisory firm with expertise in gold mining stocks and the airline industry, today is pleased to announce that its shipping ETF, the U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF (), is now listed on Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV), also known as the Mexican Stock Exchange.
The ETF becomes the third U.S. Global ETF to be made available to investors in Mexico, joining the U.S. Global Jets ETF () and U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (). 听听
Expansion into Latin America
The BMV is Latin America鈥檚 second-largest stock exchange, with a total market cap of over
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud that SEA will be the first pure-play maritime shipping and air freight ETF on the BMV,鈥� comments Frank Holmes, the Company鈥檚 CEO and Chief Investment Officer. 鈥淭he Mexican government is currently investing billions to improve and modernize its nation鈥檚 seaports, with an eye on increasing trade with East Asia. SEA is right at home where global trade is expanding, especially along vital supply chains that connect North America and Asia.鈥�
A Distinct Approach to Global Shipping and Air Freight
Launched in January 2022, SEA seeks to provide investors diversified access to the global shipping and air freight industries. Its index, the U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo Index (SEAX), uses a Smart Beta 2.0 strategy to help determine the most efficient marine shipping, air freight and port and harbor companies in the world.
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We invite investors to learn more about SEA at
About U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
The story of U.S. Global Investors goes back more than 50 years when it began as an investment club. Today, U.S. Global Investors, Inc. () is a registered investment adviser that focuses on niche markets around the world. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the Company provides investment advisory and other services to U.S. Global Investors Funds and U.S. Global ETFs.
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Smart beta 2.0 combines the benefits of passive investing and the advantages of active investing strategies.
The U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo Index is a benchmark designed to track the performance of companies involved in the global sea shipping and air freight industries.聽It includes marine shipping, air freight and courier, and port and harbor companies from both developed and emerging markets.聽The index aims to provide diversified exposure to these sectors by including companies across different market capitalizations.聽
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