Both companies are also planning to launch three types of Bitcoin Futures ETFs. Investment firms ARK Invest and 21Shares are proposing to offer two Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This follows earlier reports that the United States securities regulator might already be gearing up to start approving applications. Although, in May, the regulator had initially…
Scott Olson A few months ago, I wrote a bullish review on the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (BATS:MOAT), noting that the MOAT ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 Index over the long run by focusing on high quality companies with wide economic moats. For long-term investors, the MOAT ETF looks like a good bet…
da-kuk The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing. – Phillip Fisher Investing in a diverse range of international equities can serve as a strategic move for investors looking to diversify their portfolios, especially when domestic markets appear overvalued or volatile. One such instrument that…
Rasi Bhadramani/iStock via Getty Images Introduction At the end of May 2023, I published the article “5 Reasons To Get Out Of The Market“, which is still attracting readers, judging by the comments that still appear from time to time. As the title of that article suggests, I looked at 5 key reasons that should…
FeelPic Thesis Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF (NYSEARCA:DIVI) is one of the few large ETFs to aim for a dividend-focus methodology while exposing you to international markets. The fees are fair, the performance has been relatively impressive so far, and the current yield is high enough to be worth a closer look. I…
tadamichi Introduction I have a love-hate relationship with the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) – although I would replace hate with somewhat dislike. As most of my readers know, I do not usually buy ETFs. I prefer to buy single stocks, as it’s way more fun. I also believe that I can outperform most benchmark…
phaisarn2517 Investment Thesis The Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:PPA) has outperformed the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) by 1.68% per year since its October 2005 launch and did so with less volatility. This track record alone suggests it’s worth owning, and value investors should take note that PPA has lagged behind the market…
AsianDream Investors with a longer-term horizon will still find a lot to like with the Indonesian growth story. But selecting the right investment vehicle to ride the near-term shifts is key, and, in this regard, the iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF (NYSEARCA:EIDO) doesn’t screen as attractively here. To be clear, there are push-pull factors – on…
Extreme Media If a company gambles on leverage, it’ll probably go bankrupt on leverage. – Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr. The Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3x Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:LABU) is a 3x leveraged ETF that strives to yield a daily return three times the performance of the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index. It pursues this…
imaginima The dividend factor has had a tumultuous last several quarters. It performed well during 2022’s stock market drop, even as interest rates were on the rise. The calendar flipped to 2023, and so too did the script regarding value and growth stocks’ relative performances. High-dividend equities underperformed from January through this past May. Lately,…
Deagreez Option-based stock exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, like the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JEPI) were red hot last year because they fell less in a painful market and generated maximum yield when volatility was highest. YCharts Well, volatility has been collapsing all year. So several Dividend Kings members asked me to follow up on…
The Ether futures ETF tracks the futures contract of Ethereum. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly ready to approve Ether futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Bloomberg. Thus, its approval would mark a significant milestone for investors looking to gain exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. So far, there have…
Along with investing in Ether Futures, the Valkyrie Ethereum Strategy ETF will invest in other instruments like cash, cash-like instruments, or high-quality securities. On Wednesday, August 16, Valkyrie Funds filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a new fund that would specifically invest in Ether Futures. With this, Valkyrie joins the likes…
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has announced an extension of the numerous pending Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund approvals decision until 2024. This move highlights the SEC‘s commitment to thoroughly assess the potential risks and benefits of a Bitcoin ETF, considering its potential impact on both the crypto market and traditional financial systems. Regulatory Hurdles…
This is an opinion editorial by Dave Weisberger, co-founder and CEO of cryptocurrency trading platform CoinRoutes. “Blockchain not Bitcoin” is dead… May that nonsense rest in peace. None other than Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, recently echoed a sentiment I have been stressing for years: Bitcoin is uniquely positioned as…
zhengzaishuru I argued in January that the energy sector’s valuation discount to the broader market had declined substantially, suggesting the easy gains for the Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:VDE) were behind us. The underperformance since then despite rising oil prices suggests VDE is due another period of outperformance. The valuation discount is back to extremes and…
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The Jacobi FT Wilshere Bitcoin ETF listing marks a significant achievement for the firm and the broader European crypto investment landscape. Europe’s financial landscape is undergoing a significant change as Jacobi Asset Management company lists its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Euronext, a stock exchange platform based in Amsterdam. The move comes two…
Over a year after it’s initial planned launch, Jacobi Asset Management has now officially launched Europe’s first spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on Euronext Amsterdam. Operating under the ticker BCOIN, the ETF is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC), with Fidelity Digital Assets providing custodial services, while Flow Traders operate as market makers while Jane…
Aside from the Grayscale Bitcoin Spot ETF, the SEC is also reviewing other Bitcoin ETF proposals. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to announce its decision on the Grayscale Bitcoin Spot ETF this week, according to pundits. The Grayscale Bitcoin Spot ETF was filed by Grayscale Investments, the largest digital currency asset…
Andres Victorero The iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:SLQD) tracks bonds with some low degree of credit risk from the US corporate sector. There is some duration risk here, as well as some corporate credit risk. We think markets are discounting the risks of higher rates, as well as the fact that…
Torsten Asmus I last wrote on the Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF (NYSEARCA:IVOL) in June and since then I have been aggressively adding to my position. While the IVOL uses various derivatives, it is essentially a bet on 2-year US bond yields falling relative to 10-year inflation expectations from their current elevated…
da-kuk Thesis The semiconductor industry appears to have a vast runway ahead of it. This by extension makes the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) an attractive fund for long-term investors. That being said, the realm of technology and innovation is wrought with creative destruction at every corner. Add the risk of a black swan event occurring…
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Friday morning, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) solicited comments on 21 Shares and Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application, further delaying the process. This is the second delay in the listing process for this ETF, with the first delay happening earlier this year. The third deadline for the SEC’s decision…
JHVEPhoto (This article was co-produced with Hoya Capital Real Estate) Introduction I like to view my equity allocation in two parts. One being a set of Core funds like the SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF (MDY) that are index-based and cover an entire segment of the equity market. For the second part, I look for…
The world of crypto is keen on seeing the US SEC approve a spot Bitcoin ETF for the first time. Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has made a bold claim about BlackRock having its application for United States’ first spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) approved. Citing insider sources from both Invesco and BlackRock, Novogratz…
The approval of spot-Bitcoin ETF remains a hot issue of debate among investors, regulators, and financial institutions. Cathie Wood, the CEO of ARK Invest has expressed belief that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may approve multiple spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) simultaneously. Cathie Wood Shifts Perspective on Bitcoin ETF Cathie Wood shared her…
Introduction An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of investment that tracks a specific asset or commodity, in this case, bitcoin. ETFs can be bought and sold on stock exchanges and brokerage accounts, with the custody of the underlying asset being held by the manager of the ETF. This allows for investors to get price…
Introduction As interest in bitcoin continues to grow, so does the demand for investment products that provide exposure to companies and funds alike. One such product that has gained significant attention is the Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). What Is An ETF? ETFs are designed to track the performance of a particular index, commodity or asset…
The rush to launch Ethereum spot ETFs has sparked interest in the crypto community. The crypto investment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as six entities have rushed to file applications with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for Ethereum (ETH) futures-based Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The Rise of Ethereum ETFs This whirlwind of activity…
Violka08 Uranium has been touted as a clean renewable energy source that is more dependable than solar, wind or hydro. Fundamentalists point towards a plethora of positive catalysts that are likely to lead to a resurgence in the uranium sector in the decades to come. That said, price is king. Price action must be constructive…
rvlsoft The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VDC) is a relatively cost-efficient fund (a 0.10% expense fee) that has a strong long-term performance track-record (see chart below) and has a relatively defensively positioned portfolio in an arguably expensive market. That being the case, the VDC ETF is a perfect “SWAN” fund for Nervous…
The article below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine PRO, Bitcoin Magazine’s premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. The Arrival Of BlackRock As most readers are likely aware, ripples were sent through the…
aluxum iShares MSCI South Africa ETF’s (NYSEARCA:EZA) month-over-month surge is not a surprise, given a shift in South Africa’s interest rate outlook and the exchange-traded fund’s (“ETF’s”) updated portfolio composition. Despite the negativity surrounding South Africa, a few structural changes have occurred in recent months that we believe deserve deeper analysis. EZA’s Month-Over-Month Return (Seeking…
Europe is on the verge of witnessing the launch of its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The long-awaited debut of the European spot bitcoin ETF comes after a significant delay, which has only intensified the anticipation surrounding its arrival. Coinciding with this news, the United States is also experiencing a surge of interest in…
This is an opinion editorial by David Waugh, a business development and communications specialist at bitcoin investing platform Coinbits. A few weeks ago, BlackRock and other major financial firms filed for permission to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Though the U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission(SEC) stated that these initial filings were inadequate, forcing the…
This is an opinion editorial by Phil Harvey, the CEO of cryptocurrency mining consultancy Sabre56. Launching the first unequivocally positive news cycle for the Bitcoin space since the collapse of FTX, BlackRock recently decided to file for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Within a few days, two additional behemoth money managers joined BlackRock as…