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☆ This India ETF is beating its main rivals — and the S&P 500 — in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The WisdomTree India Earnings ETF (EPI) has a total return of 6.6% through Feb. 8, according to FactSet, and is up 18.7% over the past three months. That makes it the best performing of the five biggest India ETFs, with the iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA) and the Franklin FTSE India ETF (FLIN) both up less than 4% year to date.The WisdomTree fund is also beating The S & P 500, which up less than 5% over the same period. The WisdomTree fund has been a long-term winner as well, with an average annualized return of roughly 12% over the past decade. And, notably, the second-best performing major India ETF this year is the iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (SMIN) . That is above the 0.65% of the iShares INDA ETF and the 0.19% of Franklin Templeton's FLIN.

Persons: date.The, Jeremy Schwartz, it's, It's, Schwartz, Franklin Templeton's FLIN Organizations: Franklin FTSE, CNBC, India ETF Locations: India, Franklin FTSE India

☆ ‘Save the Whales’ was a shining success. Now can humpbacks save us from ourselves?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Bill Weir | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Antarctic Peninsula CNN —About 15 billion miles from where you sit, two 12-inch golden records are hurtling through outer space with multilingual greetings to the universe from 55 humans and one humpback whale. WWF's Johnson said the whales are not harmed by this -- to the whales, the dart feels like "a mosquito bite." It feels like “a mosquito bite” to the whales, Johnson said, but what they can test for is priceless: from stress hormones to toxins to — most importantly — pregnancy rates. Ten million copies were inserted into National Geographic magazine in 1979 — the largest single pressing in history — and a global movement to Save The Whales grew big enough to … save the whales. Seth Wenig/AP“I don’t think a wind turbine can kill a whale,” Friedlaender told CNN.

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☆ Stock market to 'nowhere?' Two ETF experts see more trouble ahead in China
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Meredith Mutter | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

ETF Action's Mike Akins sees challenges tied to the country's ability to generate stock market returns. Fool me twice, shame on me," the firm's founding partner told CNBC's ETF Edge this week. The stock market went nowhere. According to Atkins, emerging market ex-China products are among the largest inflows ETF Action is seeing. Or is it really a growth story in the economy alone and not in the actual return of the stock market?"

Persons: Mike Akins, You've, It's, Atkins, Franklin Templeton, David Mann, hesitancy, Mann Organizations: Edge, Franklin Templeton Investments, Investors Locations: China

☆ There are sectors in China that will be investible: Franklin Templeton
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThere'll be investing opportunities in China's manufacturing, services sectors: Franklin TempletonJenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, discusses the Chinese government's attempts to create a more consumer-driven economy and says "it's always better to swim with the current."

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☆ How investors are playing emerging market opportunities in India and Japan
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Anna Gleason | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors are increasingly looking to emerging market exchange-traded funds for growth at a reasonable price. David Mann, head of capital markets at Franklin Templeton, named India as one of the most popular countries with ETF investors in the past year. "[It] has been one of the emerging market standouts thus far, so India has been a great story." The firm's Franklin FTSE India ETF (FLIN) has risen 18.19% in the past year, as of Tuesday's close. As of Tuesday's close, the firm's Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP) gained 12.58% in the past year.

Persons: David Mann, Franklin Templeton, CNBC's, Mike Akins, Akins, Franklin Templeton's Mann, Action's Akins Organizations: Franklin, Franklin FTSE, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Toyota Motor, Sony Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Locations: India, Franklin, Franklin FTSE India, Japan, U.S, Franklin FTSE Japan

☆ Here’s how to squeeze a little more juice out of these tax-advantaged yields
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Indeed, investors get paid for taking a small step down in credit quality in the muni bond space. What's even sweeter is that municipal bond income is generally exempt from federal income tax. This also means high income investors would have to scoop up a higher yielding corporate bond to get the same tax-advantaged yield a muni bond would generate. A measured amount of risk Munis offer lower yields compared to their corporate counterparts, but they also carry significantly less risk. Lower risk, however, doesn't necessarily mean risk free.

Persons: Jennifer Johnston, Franklin Templeton, Lyle Fitterer, munis, corporates, Cooper Howard, Jonathan Mondillo, Franklin Templeton's Johnston Organizations: Federal Reserve, Franklin, AAA, muni, Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, York Life Investments, Moody's Investors Service, Charitable, Schwab Center, Financial Research Locations: muni, Abrdn

☆ ETF Edge: India and Japan see big international investing inflows while investors flee China
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailETF Edge: India and Japan see big international investing inflows while investors flee ChinaDave Mann, global head of product and capital markets at Franklin Templeton, joins CNBC's Bob Pisani on 'Halftime Report' to discuss the opportunity investors should keep an eye on overseas.

Persons: China Dave Mann, Franklin Templeton, Bob Pisani Organizations: Franklin Locations: India, Japan, China

☆ Perspective: spot bitcoin uptake
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPerspective: spot bitcoin uptakeDavid Mann, Global Head of Product and Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, and Mike Akins, ETF Action founding partner, join CNBC's Bob Pisani on 'ETF Edge' to discuss Franklin Templeton's new spot bitcoin ETF and action the new ETFs are seeing.

Persons: David Mann, Franklin Templeton, Mike Akins, Bob Pisani, Franklin Organizations: Global, Product, Markets, Franklin

☆ ETF Edge, January 22, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailETF Edge, January 22, 2024David Mann, Global Head of Product and Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, and Mike Akins, ETF Action founding partner, join CNBC's Bob Pisani on 'ETF Edge' to discuss investing overseas and take a look at the flows in bitcoin ETFs.

Persons: David Mann, Franklin Templeton, Mike Akins, Bob Pisani Organizations: Global, Product, Markets, Franklin

☆ Up & Over-seas: India & Japan
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailUp & Over-seas: India & JapanDavid Mann, Global Head of Product and Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, and Mike Akins, ETF Action founding partner, join CNBC's Bob Pisani on 'ETF Edge' to discuss why investors are flocking to Japanese and India investments.

Persons: David Mann, Franklin Templeton, Mike Akins, Bob Pisani Organizations: Global, Product, Markets, Franklin Locations: India

☆ Franklin Templeton CEO on bitcoin: Fueling the next real opportunity in the blockchain world
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFranklin Templeton CEO on bitcoin: Fueling the next real opportunity in the blockchain worldFranklin Templeton President and CEO Jenny Johnson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the firm's spot bitcoin ETF offering, latest market trends, the Fed's rate path outlook, and more.

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☆ The bar for the Fed to make massive rate cuts is high, says Franklin Templeton Sonal Desai
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe bar for the Fed to make massive rate cuts is high, says Franklin Templeton Sonal DesaiBarbara Doran, BD8 Capital Partners CEO, and Sonal Desai, Franklin Templeton fixed income chief investment officer, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk a record day for the three major indices and what's ahead for the markets.

Persons: Franklin Templeton Sonal Desai Barbara Doran, Sonal Desai, Franklin Templeton Organizations: Fed, BD8 Capital Partners

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Franklin Templeton President and CEO Jenny Johnson
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Franklin Templeton President and CEO Jenny JohnsonFranklin Templeton President and CEO Jenny Johnson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the firm's spot bitcoin ETF offering, latest market trends, the Fed's rate path outlook, and more.

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DAVOS, Switzerland — Bitcoin does nothing, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Wednesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. "This is the last time I'm talking about this with CNBC, so help me god," Dimon said. "I defend your right to do bitcoin," Dimon added, saying, "I don't want to tell you what to do. When asked what he made of Larry Fink changing his view on bitcoin as BlackRock jumped into the spot ETF business, Dimon said, "I don't care. "I don't know what he would say about blockchain versus currencies that do something versus bitcoin that does nothing," Dimon added.

Persons: Jamie Dimon, bitcoin, Dimon, blockchain, Smart, Franklin Templeton, Larry Fink, I'm Organizations: JPMorgan, Economic, CNBC, SEC, WisdomTree, Chartered, BlackRock Locations: DAVOS, Switzerland, Davos, BlackRock, bitcoin

☆ SEC approves bitcoin ETFs for some investment firms
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“While we approved the listing and trading of certain spot bitcoin ETP shares today, we did not approve or endorse bitcoin. The SEC had a deadline of January 10 to offer a decision for just one of the 11 firms that applied to offer bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs, like bitcoin, carry risks for investorsFor those considering jumping on the bitcoin bandwagon, it’s important to note that the price of a bitcoin will be just as volatile whether you invest in it directly yourself or through an ETF. Those sentiments have been echoed by many financial advisers and the investor watchdog group Better Markets, which strongly opposed the SEC’s approval of bitcoin ETFs. The full list of companies that got SEC approval to launch bitcoin ETFs are: Ark Invest together with 21 Shares; Bitwise, BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, Hashdex, Invesco, WisdomTree, Valkyrie and VanEck.

Persons: Gary Gensler, bitcoin, ”, Gensler, Dennis Kelleher, “, Sheila Warren, Franklin Templeton Organizations: New, New York CNN, Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, FBI, Investments, Better, Street, Crypto, Innovation, Fidelity Locations: New York, BlackRock

☆ 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

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☆ Cryptocurrency investors eagerly awaiting SEC ruling on bitcoin ETFs
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Crypto investors are eagerly awaiting an imminent ruling from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that will likely approve the trading of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, more than a decade after initial attempts were rejected. 13 companies have filed for a spot bitcoin ETF:Grayscale Bitcoin TrustArk/21Shares Bitcoin TrustBitwise Bitcoin ETF TrustBlackRock Bitcoin ETF TrustVanEck Bitcoin TrustWisdomTree Bitcoin TrustValkyrie Bitcoin FundInvesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETFFidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin TrustGlobal X Bitcoin TrustHashdex Bitcoin ETFFranklin Templeton Digital Holdings TrustPando Asset Spot Bitcoin TrustHow the SEC will proceedThere are two components to the applications:1) A 19b-4 filing, which is a form used by exchanges to inform the SEC of a proposed rule change. In this case, each company filing for the spot bitcoin ETF has differences in the way the product might be structured. Invesco's Galaxy Bitcoin ETF has set its expense ratio at 59 basis points, which are waived for the initial six months and the first $5 billion in assets. Grayscale Bitcoin Trust currently charges 2% but has said it's committed to lowering the fee once its application to convert to a bitcoin ETF is approved.

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☆ These bonds offering tax-free income will still be a good deal in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-27 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Municipal bonds, favored for their tax-free income, are looking at a solid year in 2024 and could be a compelling purchase for investors hoping to lock in attractive yields. "We will likely see positive total returns," said Cooper Howard, fixed income strategist at the Schwab Center for Financial Research. "Munis are one of the best things going in the fixed income space," he said. It provides all the attributes of fixed income, and it serves as ballast to an overall diversified portfolio." Naturally, rates are on the minds of fixed income investors and strategists, as well as recession risk.

Persons: Cooper Howard, who've, Peter Higgins, Ben Barber, Schwab's Howard, Paul Malloy, It's, Beth Foos, Malloy, Howard, you've Organizations: Schwab Center, Financial Research, Morningstar U.S, Municipal, Shelton Capital Management, York Life Investments, Franklin, AAA, Vanguard, Bond, Morningstar Locations: New York , New Jersey, California

☆ I've made $27K renting my clothes to strangers. Here's how I started this side hustle that takes 1 hour a day.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-08 | by ( Pooja Shah | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I was shocked at how many dresses she had for the wedding and asked her how she did it. She told me she rented them on a platform called By Rotation , a website where you can rent out clothes and accessories. Over the past 18 months, I have made over £21,392, or nearly $27,000, by renting on By Rotation and Hurr. AdvertisementI reinvest some of my rental earnings to buy more inventoryI reinvest some of my rental income by buying a couple of dresses a month, building my inventory. Make your wardrobe work for you, but don't rent out items with sentimental attachments on the rare chance they get damaged.

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☆ Coinbase comeback has further to go as retail investors are only starting to rediscover crypto, Needham says
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Coinbase shares have even further to climb despite already being up 13% since the start of December and the low appetite for crypto coming from retail investors, according to Needham. Needham raised its price target on Coinbase on Tuesday to $160 from $120, implying about 13% upside from its closing price Monday. Meanwhile, although retail investors' appetite for crypto has improved since bottoming a year ago after the collapse of FTX, interest is generally low, according to Needham. "Retail crypto engagement is considerably lower than in prior years and despite the recent price gains, has been fairly muted," Todaro said. Dominance tends to rise in bear markets as investors rotate into the safety of bitcoin compared to other crypto coins .

Persons: Needham, John Todaro, Todaro, Coinbase, Franklin Templeton, Michael Bloom Organizations: U.S . Department of Justice, Apple Locations: Needham, U.S, BlackRock, WisdomTree, bitcoin

Coinbase has the added benefit of having survived the so-called crypto winter, while so many of its rivals disappeared or downsized. Combination showing Former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried (L) and Zhao Changpeng (R), founder and chief executive officer of Binance. With assets of more than $65 billion on the platform, Binance remains the world's largest crypto exchange globally. watch nowBoth Coinbase and Binance still face legal battles with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which was noticeably absent from the Binance settlement. Regulatory approval would open up many more avenues for people to buy bitcoin.

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☆ Risk reduction will lead to higher inflows in 2024, says Franklin Templeton’s Jennifer Johnston
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRisk reduction will lead to higher inflows in 2024, says Franklin Templeton’s Jennifer JohnstonJennifer Johnston, SVP and director of municipal bond research Franklin Templeton, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the state of muni bonds, the impact of interest rates, and more.

Persons: Franklin Templeton’s Jennifer Johnston Jennifer Johnston, Franklin Templeton Locations: muni

☆ Turn to this high-quality income play for the new year, Wells Fargo Investment Institute says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Investors who hope to generate portfolio income while recession fears ramp higher can seek some safety in municipal bonds. Wells Fargo Investment Institute recently issued its fixed income guidance for 2024, forecasting "higher for longer" rates across the yield curve as the Federal Reserve remains vigilant to bring down inflation. Municipal bonds offer a combination of characteristics that appeal to investors: General obligation bonds are backed by the revenue of the municipality issuing them. "Going into a slowdown, you anticipate rates to fall," said Brian Rehling, head of global fixed income strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute. The top marginal income tax rate is 13.3% in California and well over 10% in New York and New Jersey.

Persons: Brian Rehling, Jennifer Johnston, Franklin Templeton, Johnston Organizations: Wells, Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Federal Reserve, Fargo Investment Institute, AAA, Muni Bond ETF, Vanguard, Bond, Fed, New York Life Investments, Investors, York State, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Locations: Wells Fargo, Fargo, New, California, New York, New Jersey, York

☆ What the Binance settlement means for crypto investors—and why it could clear the path for a bitcoin ETF
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Industry insiders are cheering the end of a "CZ"-led Binance as a necessary move for crypto going forward. Some say it was perhaps even critical for what could be the next big step for the industry: the approval of a bitcoin ETF. Having this settlement behind us could be the final big, big step needed for this ETF." The crypto industry has long sought the creation of a bitcoin ETF (efforts to launch one go back at least a decade). "Binance is globally the major liquidity pool for crypto trading despite losing market share this year," she said.

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Ten-year Treasury yields hit a 16-year high of 5.021% in late October, but have fallen back to 4.414%. Some big investors and advisers believe, however, that reasons to cheer are short-lived and growing concerns over the economy will start weighting on asset prices early next year. His focus now is more on earnings, credit markets and broader economic data for signs of a potential slowdown. The U.S. presidential race next year is also a concern because it could be a source of more market instability. For a new boost in market performance, tech stocks will depend more on showing how AI can lift results, investors said.

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