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☆ This market rally is taking out funds that hedged against recent investor fears
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Simplify Tail Risk ETF , which trades under the cheeky ticker "CYA," is headed for liquidation later this month after a brutal money-losing stretch. CYA 1Y mountain Simplify's Tail Risk ETF has been beaten down by the market rally. "Tail protection, which was heavily desired in 2020, has no bids right now. And that way if you're losing money on it, and it's a tail risk ETF where you're buying a put [option], then you understand why that's happening," Armour said. "A tail risk ETF is going to go potentially over a decade without working, and that's okay.

Persons: Michael Green, Green, subpar, Bryan Armour, Armour, CYA, Philip Toews, Vix, Toews Organizations: CNBC, Fidelity, North, Asset Management Locations: North America

☆ Bitcoin ETFs have a key difference from their stock fund counterparts
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pushed for bitcoin exchange-traded funds to have a key difference from major stock funds, and that decision's effect on how the funds trade will only become clear over time. The bitcoin funds that launched Thursday are using a share redemption process that turns the underlying crypto into cash. Most ETFs primarily use an in-kind redemption process, where the underlying asset does not have to be actually sold. There is some concern that using the cash-only redemption model could make the plumbing of the ETFs less efficient. Using cash-only redemption could result in ETFs that have weaker liquidity and wider bid-ask spreads, Grayscale argued.

Persons: Bryan Armour, Steven McClurg, McClurg, Jeremy Senderowicz, Vedder Price, Gary Gensler, Senderowicz Organizations: U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, North America, Morningstar, SEC, APs, CNBC PRO Locations: bitcoin

☆ What to know before buying the first bitcoin ETFs. FOMO ‘is a poor investment strategy,’ expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The agency signed off on 11 bitcoin ETF applications, including funds from BlackRock , Fidelity, Ark Invest, WisdomTree and Grayscale. But there are things to consider before rushing to purchase bitcoin ETFs. 'Better than anything else on the market'While bitcoin carries risk, if you want to add exposure, experts say the new bitcoin ETFs could be worth considering compared to owning bitcoin directly or bitcoin futures ETFs. "These spot bitcoin ETFs are better than anything else on the market," said Armour, referring to other bitcoin investing options. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) charged 2.0% before converting to a spot bitcoin ETF, and now has fees of 1.5%.

Persons: Bryan Armour, Armour, I'm, Ivory Johnson, Gary Gensler Organizations: . Securities, Exchange Commission, Fidelity, Ark Invest, North America, Morningstar, SEC, Delancey Wealth Management, CNBC's Locations: U.S, BlackRock, bitcoin, Washington ,

☆ What will it cost you to buy a bitcoin ETF? Here are the cheapest and most expensive funds
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) has the lowest expense ratio of all the new bitcoin funds, at 0.20%. Several other funds are close behind, including the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) at 0.21% and the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) at 0.25%. Other proposed funds have similar waivers, meaning early adopters of the bitcoin ETFs will have little or zero management cost for a brief time. Bitcoin ETF fee comparison Fund Ticker Fee Bitwise Bitcoin ETF BITB 0.20%* Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF ARKB 0.21%* Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund FBTC 0.25%* iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT 0.25%* Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund BRRR 0.25%* VanEck Bitcoin Trust HODL 0.25% Franklin Bitcoin ETF EZBC 0.29% WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund BTCW 0.30%* Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF BTCO 0.39%* Hashdex Bitcoin ETF DEFI 0.94% Grayscale Bitcoin Trust GBTC 1.5%Source: SEC filings; * indicates temporary waiver for part or all of the management feeThe fees for bitcoin funds are higher than many broad stock index funds, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) charging less than 0.10%. For example, Ark-21Shares, Valkyrie, Invesco-Galaxy and others had shown higher fees initially but lowered them in subsequent filings.

Persons: Jonathan Raa, Bitwise, Bryan Armour Organizations: Nurphoto, Franklin, SEC, Trust, United States Oil Fund, Fund, North America, Morningstar

☆ You can now invest in bitcoin ETFs. But should you?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday gave the green light to the listing and trading of 11 bitcoin exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. Understand what bitcoin is … and what it isn’tIt’s important to grasp what kind of asset bitcoin is. Plus, bitcoin ETFs will make it easier for financial advisers to access the cryptocurrency for their clients who can afford to invest in alternative asset classes. Deciding if a bitcoin ETF makes sense for youThe investment firms that have received approval to offer bitcoin ETFs are competing fiercely for investor dollars. And if you normally invest on a platform that automatically rebalances your portfolio for you, make sure the system does not rebalance your holdings based on your bitcoin investment.

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☆ Coinbase threatened by bitcoin ETFs after almost 400% surge in stock last year
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

"We estimate Bitcoin custody and surveillance revenue will more than offset decline in Bitcoin trading volume as assets migrate to ETFs," the analysts said. "Spot bitcoin ETFs appear poised to take volume away from crypto exchanges," said Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research for North America at Morningstar. watch nowMizuho sees the income from custody fees as fairly modest given how far investors have pushed up the stock. "They are essential infrastructure in terms of custody, trading, and surveillance for the majority of the ETF proposals," Carter said. WATCH: Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton on changes in bitcoin trading

Persons: Brian Armstrong, Michael Nagle, Coinbase, Franklin Templeton, they'll, Bernstein, bitcoin, Emilie Choi, —, Mizuho, Bryan Armour, Choi, we've, Nic Carter, Carter, Jay Clayton Organizations: Coinbase Global Inc, Bloomberg, Getty, SEC, Coinbase, BlackRock, JPMorgan, Mizuho, FactSet, Circle's U.S, CNBC, North America, Morningstar, Fidelity, Castle, Ventures Locations: New York, BlackRock, Coinbase, bitcoin

☆ Spot ETFs offer an easier and cheaper way to invest in bitcoin
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Though approval of multiple spot bitcoin ETFs translates to increased fee competition and a way out for current GBTC investors, many traders would take a capital gains tax hit if they exited their GBTC position to purchase another ETF. watch nowWhether the appetite for spot bitcoin ETFs is overblown is another key concern among investors. "Gold ETFs are currently 1.4% of above ground (investible) gold," the JPMorgan analysts wrote. "We believe that the cryptocurrency markets are pricing in an optimistic impact from Bitcoin ETFs that is likely to fall short of expectations." WATCH: SEC approves 11 bitcoin spot ETFs

Persons: Omar Marques, Emilie Choi, GBTC, Bryan Armour, Bernstein, CNBC's Jordan Smith Organizations: Lightrocket, Getty, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, BlackRock, Fidelity, North America, Morningstar, Research, JPMorgan, Mizuho, SEC Locations: U.S

☆ ETFs have been 'a huge growth engine in the fund universe,' expert says. What to know before you invest
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

ETFs offer 'the best of both worlds'Year over year, more money has gone into ETFs than mutual funds. ETFs also come with lower average expense ratios, fees investors pay for the management of a fund, Armour said. Mutual fund investors may owe either short- or long-term capital gains on those distributions, depending on how long they have been invested in the fund. Bryan Armour director of passive strategies research for North America at Morningstar"As a fund holder in a mutual fund, you're at the whims of other fund holders," Armour said. "They're much, much more tax-efficient than a mutual fund," Armour said.

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☆ Fidelity rolls out suite of new ETFs, slashes fees
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Suzanne Mcgee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 13 (Reuters) - Fidelity launched a group of six new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) Monday and announced sharp reductions on management fees on nearly a third of its total ETF lineup, kicking off what analysts expect to be another strong week for ETF debuts. So far this year, asset managers have launched 419 ETFs, according to Morningstar Direct, taking 2023 a step closer toward breaking the 2021 record of 475 new ETFs. The move will boost Ark's lineup from eight ETFs to a total of 15. The Fidelity products offer fees of 18 basis points to 28 basis points, compared with an average fee of around 63 basis points for actively managed ETFs, according to Bryan Armour, mutual fund analyst at Morningstar. "These are very, very substantial reductions, and the new fees are very low," said Armour.

Persons: John Hooson, Harriman, Bryan Armour, Suzanne McGee, Ira Iosebashvili, Deepa Babington Organizations: Fidelity, Morningstar, Invest, 21Shares, Brown, Thomson

☆ Spot bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC is approaching, experts say. What that means for investors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bitcoin investors are eagerly waiting for regulators to approve the first U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, which could be significant for cryptocurrency investors, experts say. Last week, the price of bitcoin notched an 18-month high, climbing to $37,970, after BlackRock took first steps toward an ether ETF. At least nine asset management firms — including BlackRock, WisdomTree, Valkyrie and others — are waiting for Securities and Exchange Commission approval to issue a spot bitcoin ETF. Currently, U.S. investors can buy bitcoin futures ETFs, which own bitcoin futures contracts, or agreements to buy or sell the asset later for an agreed-upon price. The long-awaited bitcoin spot ETF would invest in the digital asset directly.

Persons: it's, WisdomTree, Bryan Armour Organizations: BlackRock, Securities, Exchange, North America, Morningstar Locations: U.S, BlackRock

☆ 3 big reasons exchange-traded funds went 'mainstream' with investors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Mutual fund trades, by contrast, are executed once a day and all investors get the same price. Investors pulled more than $900 billion from mutual funds in 2022 and funneled about $600 billion into ETFs, according to Morningstar. There were 419 U.S. ETF fund inceptions in 2022, versus 197 mutual funds, Morningstar found. 3 big reasons ETFs have gotten popularThere are three big reasons investors, in aggregate, have preferred ETFs over mutual funds, experts said. When asset managers buy and sell securities within mutual funds, those trades may trigger capital gains taxes for fund investors.

Persons: Kathrin Ziegler, Morningstar, Bryan Armour, Armour, Rosenbluth Organizations: Digitalvision, Getty, Mutual, North America, Morningstar, of Iowa Locations: U.S

☆ Eyeing dividend-paying stocks? Don’t rush to pick up the richest yielding names
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Today's higher interest rate environment drives home the reason why investors should scrutinize stocks offering tempting double-digit yields. Digging beneath the surface Multiple factors may contribute to a stock touting high dividend yields at first blush. First, there are dividend sustainers – companies that have made steady payments for years, including Merck , Johnson & Johnson and Southern Co . Investors who want to hunt dividend payers shouldn't go for the biggest yielders, but instead look for names that are in the second or third quintile among dividend payers, he said. "For many investors, you can get a pretty good dividend play and a good yield through ETFs at a low cost," said Ebersole.

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☆ Simplify Asset Management to roll out ETFs based on AI-driven stockpicking
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Suzanne Mcgee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 12 (Reuters) - Simplify Asset Management plans to roll out three new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that rely on artificial intelligence rather than human beings to select portfolio holdings, adding to a nascent sub-sector that has so far delivered underwhelming results for investors. "A large portion of the investment community remains wary of putting their money into a product that depends on algorithms," Sohn said. The largest fund in this $673.5 million slice of the $7 trillion market for U.S. ETFs is the WisdomTree U.S. AI Enhanced Value Fund (AIVL.P), with net assets of $363.4 million. "I'm not sure the technology is there yet, or that it's speaking to investors,” said Bryan Armour, an ETF analyst at Morningstar. Read NextReporting by Suzanne McGee; Editing by Ira Iosebashvili and Chris ReeseOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Boosted.ai, Todd Sohn, Sohn, AIEQ, I'm, ”, Bryan Armour, Suzanne McGee, Ira Iosebashvili, Chris Reese Organizations: Management, SEC, Morningstar, Strategas Securities, AI, Equity ETF, Fund, Momentum, Thomson Locations: U.S

JPMorgan Chase Bank is seen in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2023. In the first 10 days of this month, the $1.46 billion Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB.O) saw net outflows of $336.18 million, while the $2.49 billion SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF saw net outflows of $19.58 million. Overall, the Invesco fund and the SPDR fund posted net inflows of $381.16 million and $565.15 million so far this year. The prices of the ETFs are down 23% and 28.4%, respectively, as bank stocks fell sharply earlier this year following the collapse of California-based Silicon Valley Bank and two other U.S. lenders. "Although, our equity research team indicates that selling may have pushed prices down too far and created a buying opportunity."

Persons: Caitlin Ochs, Hogan, Riley, JPMorgan Chase, Wells, Bryan Armour, Bansari Mayur, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: JPMorgan Chase Bank, REUTERS, Exchange, KBW Bank, Regional Banking, Valley Bank, U.S, Federal, JPMorgan, Citigroup, North America, Morningstar, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, California, Bengaluru

Striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members from the General Motors Lansing Delta Plant picket in Delta Township, Michigan U.S. September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 4 (Reuters) - Exchange-traded funds tracking automakers saw net outflows last month on worries over the United Auto Workers' (UAW) strike against the "Detroit Three" and higher interest rates. Production at General Motors (GM.N), Ford (F.N) and Chrysler parent Stellantis (STLAM.MI) have taken a beating as the UAW strike headed into the 20th day. "The redemption of ~20% of the (First Trust) ETF's net assets in mid-September could have been related to the UAW strike, although it's tough to say with certainty." The $1.02 billion Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 1.5X Shares ETF (TSLL.O) saw its first month of outflows in four.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Bryan Armour, that's, Todd Sohn, Bansari Mayur, Anil D'Silva Organizations: United Auto Workers, UAW, General Motors Lansing Delta Plant, Michigan U.S, REUTERS, Exchange, United Auto Workers ', General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Nasdaq Transportation, North America, Morningstar, JPMorgan, GM, X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles, Trust, Global, Strategas Securities, Thomson Locations: Delta Township, Michigan, Bengaluru

☆ Direxion rolls out Nvidia-focused ETFs for bulls and bears
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1.5x Shares ETF (NVDU.O) seeks to deliver 1.5 times the price return of daily moves in Nvidia’s shares, which have more than tripled year-to-date. Meanwhile, the Direxion Daily NVDD Bear 1x Shares ETF allows bearish investors to profit when Nvidia’s shares decline. Single-stock ETFs made their debut in 2022, but only a handful of products have since been introduced by five firms, including Direxion. Because of their increased exposure, investors’ losses in leveraged exchange traded products can be staggering, analysts said. Only four leveraged single-stock ETFs currently have more than $50 million, according to Morningstar.

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☆ A key question as a true bitcoin ETF gets closer to reality: How much will it cost?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Many crypto and asset management industry professionals now expect the first so-called spot bitcoin funds to launch in 2024 . The number of firms jockeying for a spot bitcoin ETF has already broken into double digits, and it's still growing. The largest bitcoin futures ETF, the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) , has an expense ratio of 0.95%. Valkyrie has a Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BTF) that holds futures and has also applied to launch a spot product. He pointed to a Roundhill Ether Futures ETF filing with a proposed 0.19% fee as a more realistic target.

Persons: Franklin Templeton, Steven McClurg, we're, else's, McClurg, Ric Edelman, Bryan Armour, Armour Organizations: Securities, Exchange Commission, BlackRock, Valkyrie Investments, Digital Assets, Financial Professionals, North America, Morningstar, Fidelity Locations: BlackRock, Invesco

☆ SEC delays decision on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. What that means for investors
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Even as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission delays a decision on several applications for the first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, many in the crypto industry are still feeling optimistic for a future blessing from the agency. SEC filings dated Aug. 31 indicated the agency would give itself until mid-October to make decisions on several applications. The update came two days after a federal appeals court sided with Grayscale in a lawsuit against the SEC for denying its application to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust to an ETF. U.S. investors currently have access to bitcoin futures ETFs, which invest in bitcoin futures contracts, or agreements to buy or sell the asset later for an agreed-upon price. The long-awaited bitcoin spot ETF, however, would invest in the digital currency directly.

Persons: Jay Clayton, Bryan Armour Organizations: U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC, Finance, Morningstar, Fidelity Locations: Blackrock, U.S

☆ This is the top performing dividend fund this year, according to Morningstar. Here's its 'secret sauce'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Capital Group Dividend Value ETF has a "secret sauce" that led it to outperform its peers this year, according to Morningstar. The fund, ticker CGDV, is the top performing dividend fund so far this year, said Bryan Armour, Morningstar's director of passive strategies research for North America. However, the fund also invests in some non-dividend paying companies, which helped give it a boost this year. CGDV, Capital Group's largest exchange traded fund, is one of the first six ETFs the firm launched in February 2022. "Investors appreciate its non-traditional value strategy focusing on above average income while also generating long-term capital appreciation through an emphasis on companies trading below their intrinsic value," Gerber said.

Persons: Morningstar, Bryan Armour, Armour, Jacob Gerber, Gerber, Morningstar's Armour Organizations: Capital, North, SEC, Royal, Meta, Capital Group, industrials Locations: North America, Meta, Royal Caribbean, Capital

☆ Use this strategy to generate portfolio income from your stocks as markets rise
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

An options strategy that's done just right will let you capture appreciation as stocks rise and generate some portfolio income. Enter covered calls. With covered calls, rising markets introduce an element of risk: Sell a covered call against a stock that takes off on a hot streak, and you miss an opportunity. "The Nasdaq 100 has had some incredible runs, and investors missed out on those if they were in the covered calls strategy," Armour said. "In a year like 2022, I'm not sure the Nasdaq 100 covered calls strategy would feel defensive."

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BlackRock filed for a prospective spot bitcoin ETF on June 15, undeterred by the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) past record of rejecting every such application. Bitcoin's market value has grown to comprise nearly half of the $1.1 trillion overall crypto market, its highest share in over two years, according to data tracker CoinMarketCap.com. Since the BlackRock filing, Invesco and WisdomTree have also reapplied for spot bitcoin ETFs after they had previous applications rejected by the regulator. Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research for North America at Morningstar, said a spot bitcoin ETF could be a more cost-effective way for investors to trade. "It doesn't appear that most crypto ETF holders are institutional – assets are pretty spread out," he added.

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☆ The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is getting a boost from BlackRock. Here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) , which has long traded at a steep discount to its net asset value, rose 12.8% on Friday after BlackRock filed to launch a spot bitcoin ETF. GBTC 5D mountain The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust has rallied more than bitcoin in recent days. The proposed BlackRock fund would also use Coinbase as a custodian for cryptocurrency, even though Coinbase was recently sued by the SEC . "If BlackRock is getting an ETF, I would want to own the BlackRock ETF. Wilshire Phoenix's wShares has a pending registration filing for its own bitcoin trust, but that product is not an ETF.

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☆ The push for a bitcoin ETF is going to court. Here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The years-long push for an exchange traded fund that tracks bitcoin will finally get its day in court this week. Several different firms tried to bring a spot bitcoin ETF to market in the U.S. without success, but Grayscale Investments is taking it a step further for the future of its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) . The largest of those funds, the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) , now has nearly $800 million in assets under management. Over the past year, the market price of a GBTC share has fallen by roughly 60%, according to Grayscale's website. Crypto winter The excitement around a bitcoin ETF has cooled considerably along with the prices for crypto markets in general.

☆ New structured credit ETFs are hitting the market just as investors hunt for income
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

BlackRock launched the AAA CLO ETF (CLOA) less than a month ago, and the product already has about $30 million in assets under management. Panagram Structured Asset Management is exploring riskier versions in the same ETF sector, launching the BBB-B CLO ETF (CLOZ) and surpassing the $20 million mark in less than two weeks. Fixed income funds boom The growth of these funds comes after a boom in fixed income ETFs in 2022, as rising interest rates and high inflation sent investors hunting for ways to generate additional yield. Invesco and VanEck also launched CLO ETFs last year, presenting additional investment options. However, there are diversification benefits to having floating rate ETFs for investors, especially in the U.S. where most fixed income products have a fixed rather than a floating rate, Kerschner said.

☆ Earnings season is the first big test for single-stock ETFs after a slow start in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The nascent single-stock ETFs have reached a key period to prove their worth after a slow start for the group in the United States. I know we're in the first inning here, but it has not been a very good start for single-stock ETFs," Aniket said. However, the issuers of the funds — AXS, Direxion and GraniteShares, so far — have stressed that trading volume is a key test for these short-term focused funds. But if investors don't follow the daily trading prescribed for the funds, performance can suffer. What comes next Single-stock funds are already well established in Europe.

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