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The EATV ETF turns 3 this month! For the 3rd Quarter 2024, EATV, the Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, was up 10.09% at market while the S&P 500 Index was up 5.89%. This is as of 9/30/24. For standardized performance of EATV click here: www.eatvetf.com. The performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance please call +1 424 237-8393 or visit the Fund’s website at www.EATVetf.com. Performance of EATV takes into account the gross expense ratio, which is 0.76%.

?? Can we feed the world AND protect the planet? A recent Guardian article explores one of the most urgent questions of our time — how to sustainably feed a growing population without further degrading ecosystems or depleting natural resources? The truth? Our global food system must change. ?? According to Our World In Data, current agricultural practices already occupy half of all habitable land and are responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, climate change is reducing crop yields and increasing food insecurity — a vicious cycle. ?? The solution lies in investing in the transformation of our global food system — from reducing waste and overconsumption to rethinking protein and how it is made. It’s not just a policy issue — it’s an investment opportunity. ?? At VegTech Invest, we believe that investing in food innovation and sustainable agtech is key to creating a future where nutritious food is accessible AND ecosystems are protected. This includes alternative protein, precision fermentation, and next-gen farming models that decouple growth from environmental harm. ?? A new food era is emerging. It’s time to finance the transformation and potentially capitalize on its growth. Learn more at VegTechInvest.com and read the full article at the link in the comments. #ImpactInvesting #FoodInnovation #FoodSystemsTransformation

? How is the age of data influencing the age of impact? Matt Patsky, CEO and Portfolio Manager of Trillium Asset Management, discussed this topic with our CEO and host Elysabeth Alfano in an episode of the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast. This episode, a highlight clip, and an article discussing the conversation and perception surrounding impact investing is on Advisorpedia’s website. Links to the website and to the podcast are in the comments. ?? Want to always get the latest Upside & Impact podcast? Subscribe on iTunes and sign up for the VegTech Invest newsletter at www.VegTechInvest.com. #ESG #impactinvesting #sustainability

Is “Make America Healthy Again” more than just a slogan? With rising healthcare costs, increasing rates of diet-related diseases, and shifting consumer preferences, the demand for healthier, sustainable, and innovative food solutions has never been higher. This convergence of economic, technological, and regulatory trends presents a compelling case for investment in the food innovation sector. The latest VegTech Invest newsletter discusses the shifting preferences towards healthier food and the prime market signals for investing in food innovation. To never miss a newsletter, go to VegTechInvest.com to sign up or follow the VegTech Invest LinkedIn page. #MAHA #foodsystemstransformation #health

?? What happens when one alt-protein pioneer acquires another? A major shift in the future of food. ?? Unilever has announced it will sell The Vegetarian Butcher to Vivera (owned by meat company JBS), creating one of the largest plant-based protein companies in Europe. The move brings together two influential players in the diversified protein space—combining heritage, scale, and innovation under Vivera’s ownership. Unilever originally acquired The Vegetarian Butcher in 2018 as part of its commitment to sustainable nutrition and scaling plant-based options. Now, with a sharpened strategic focus, it's divesting the brand to a company fully dedicated to meat alternatives. This consolidation signals the accelerating transformation of food systems—where purpose-driven companies are building the next generation of protein to reduce reliance on industrial animal agriculture. At VegTech? Invest, we see this as another example of the momentum building behind food system innovation. The future of food is diversified and tech-enabled. Read more with the article link in the comments. #FoodSystemsTransformation #DiversifiedProteins

The U.S. Department of Defense is investing heavily in food innovation. Via the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP), it has allotted 12 of its 34 awards, representing $60 million in total, to food innovation. Diversified proteins, sustainable oils, fungi and fermented products and production are all interests of the DoD. Each awardee has the potential for a follow-on award of $100 million. “The next industrial revolution will be a bio manufacturing revolution. DoD is keenly aware of that reality,” said Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. “DBIMP’s investment in a diverse set of companies will help transition U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing from the laboratory to a network of large-scale production facilities, able to fortify defense supply chains…while positioning the U.S. bio economy for surging growth.” Including global food security as part of national security and U.S. competitiveness, Dr. Laura Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment noted that “The introduction of new investment and funding strategies aligned to the National Defense Industrial Strategy offers the DoD rapid access to commercial solutions for defense requirements.” #investment #dod #food #innovation

What is the EATV fund methodology? The latest VegTech Invest newsletter dives into the systematic, consistent and unwavering methodology behind the EATV ETF. To never miss a newsletter, go to VegTechInvest.com to sign up or follow the VegTech Invest LinkedIn page. #investing #methodology #ETF

? Is 2025 the year for financing food fast? Ertharin Cousin, CEO and Managing Director of Food Systems for the Future and former Executive Director of the World Food Programme, discussed this topic with our CEO and host Elysabeth Alfano in an episode of the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast. This episode, a highlight clip, and an article discussing the investment opportunities surrounding the food system is on Advisorpedia’s website. Some of these investment opportunities include - agtech, - biotech, - fermentation technologies, and - sustainable ingredient production. Links to the website and to the podcast are in the comments. ?? Want to always get the latest Upside & Impact podcast? Subscribe on iTunes and sign up for the VegTech Invest newsletter at www.VegTechInvest.com. #2025 #investing #foodsystemtransformation

Will you be at The Exchange Conference in Las Vegas? Comment below and connect with our CEO Elysabeth Alfano in person March 24 and 25. #theexchange #lasvegas #investing

Be sure to join us on March 31st at 1:30p ET on our LinkedIn page when Senior Director and Head of North American Exchange Traded Product Listings at Cboe Global Markets, Victor Werny, joins our CEO Elysabeth Alfano to discuss the current state of the ETF industry. This is a live podcast recording of our Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast, so be sure to watch live and bring your questions! Register at the link in the comments. #ETF #investing #finance