Capital Link Global Green Energy Transport & Technology Leaders ETF (EKAR) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investment results corresponding to the performance of the Solactive Capital Link Global Green Energy Transport & Technology Leaders Index. The ETF invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities of companies that are involved in green energy transport and technology sectors, including electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, battery technology, renewable energy infrastructure, and related supply chain components; it employs a passive management strategy with full replication of the underlying index, which selects global leaders based on market capitalization, liquidity, and sustainability criteria. EKAR targets institutional and retail investors focused on thematic exposure to the transition toward low-carbon transportation and energy systems, with geographic operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Launched in 2023 and domiciled in the United States with primary listing on the NYSE Arca exchange, the ETF is issued and managed by Capital Link Partners LLC, a New York-based alternative investment manager specializing in niche ETFs. The fund's portfolio includes leading companies such as Tesla Inc., BYD Co. Ltd., and contemporary hydrogen and battery innovators, categorized into electric vehicle manufacturers, energy storage providers, charging infrastructure developers, and green aviation technology firms. In recent developments as of late 2025, EKAR announced a strategic index rebalancing to incorporate emerging leaders in solid-state battery technology and maritime electrification, alongside a distribution agreement expansion with major European brokers to enhance accessibility amid rising demand for ESG-aligned products; additionally, the fund completed a seed capital raise exceeding $150 million in Q3 2025, supporting assets under management growth to over $500 million.