Investors Eye NIO Exposure Through ETFs Amid EV Market Surge
NIO shares surged over 70% in 2025, fueled by record deliveries, a $1 billion capital injection, and anticipation for its new ES8 SUV and budget brands Onvo and Firefly. While profitability remains elusive and Chinese EV competition intensifies, the company's battery-swapping technology and European expansion continue to draw speculative interest.
Two ETFs—Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ) and VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG)—offer indirect exposure to NIO's volatility. PGJ allocates 4.58% of its $163 million portfolio to NIO, alongside Chinese tech heavyweights like Baidu and Alibaba. The fund tracks Nasdaq's Golden Dragon China Index, providing a conduit to U.S.-listed Chinese equities without mainland market risks.