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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The rising price of Bitcoin makes their businesses more profitable because the input costs of mining (rigs, electricity, and the like) don't rise, but the revenue side of their income statements will increase, which creates operating leverage. When the price of Bitcoin rises, their balance sheets also improve.

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MAY 6, 2024

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dominated headlines for much of the last few months due to the arrival of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) along with its most recent halving, which occurred on April 19. To remedy this, its developers plan on leveraging Layer 2 networks to promote scalability.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

The new spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which launched back in January, have been a big hit with investors. In this category, I would include the new leveraged and inverse Bitcoin ETFs that give investors the opportunity to make even bigger bets on the future direction of Bitcoin.

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JULY 1, 2024

This can been seen in the performance of major sector exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSEMKT: ENFR) , up about 18% year to date, and the Alerian MLP ETF (NYSEMKT: AMLP) , up nearly 17%. Trading at a forward EV/EBITDA ratio of just 7.4

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JUNE 8, 2024

These accounts are separate from your employer-sponsored retirement plans and offer the freedom to choose from a wider range of investment options, such as: Dividend stocks Growth stocks Exchange-traded funds For 2024, you can contribute up to $8,000 to an IRA if you are 50 or older, thanks to the $1,000 catch-up contribution.

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JUNE 7, 2024

But that was because the cryptocurrency has had more than two straight weeks of daily inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). I mentioned Coinbase's custody benefit and it will also make money on higher trading volume. One of the odd market dynamics was Bitcoin being alone in making a big move higher this week.

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MAY 17, 2024

Bitcoin's move led to some big moves among leveraged Bitcoin players. this week before dropping slightly and trading 28.8% What's not clear is if that trading dynamic, which ultimately didn't drive fundamental value to any companies, will keep the market propped up. All of that led Bitcoin to jump 10.1% Will the pop last?

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MAY 26, 2024

Leverage the power of long-term investing and compound interest. a year in total return posted by the S&P 500 index , a key benchmark that comprises America's 500 largest publicly traded companies. And you don't have to be an investing wizard to reap the rewards. The simple trick? A passive approach works just fine.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Grayscale, a digital currency asset management company that has several crypto funds, has touted the upgrade as a catalyst for Ethereum long term. They also think it could be the next to be approved for an exchange-traded fund (ETF). There wasn't any specific news; speculation drove Near higher today.

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JULY 25, 2024

CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) : CrowdStrike leverages AI in its cybersecurity platform to detect and prevent threats in real time. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) : Palantir's data analytics platforms leverage AI to provide insights for government agencies and commercial clients.

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MAY 10, 2024

Exchange-traded funds are a great option Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can hold dozens or even hundreds of individual stocks either from one specific sector of the market, or to replicate the performance of a specific market index. Luckily for investors, there's a simple solution. Image source: Getty Images.

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AUGUST 26, 2023

From businesses operating in the final frontier to those offering innovative gene therapies, the exchange-traded funds ( ETFs ) that Cathie Wood manages offer investors a wide range of investment opportunities. For growth investors who want to follow in Cathie Wood's footsteps, however, the choices can seem overwhelming.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Ark Invest offers investors access to a host of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the majority of which are comprised of emerging technology businesses. Most portfolio managers emphasize concepts found in textbooks such as valuation multiples or intrinsic value. Wood is different.

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OCTOBER 22, 2023

Be like Buffett: Buy this low-cost ETF Buffett is a big fan of Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and for good reason. After all, the fund doesn't engage in actively trading stocks, employing overly complicated leverage schemes, or trying to pick the next big thing. Image Source: Getty Images.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are attractive vehicles. With their low costs and diverse holdings, these funds provide a convenient and accessible means of gaining exposure to the companies at the epicenter of the AI revolution. Image source: Getty Images. How can you gain exposure to this powerful trend?

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AUGUST 16, 2024

For example, if you invest your Roth IRA funds in individual stocks , exchange-traded funds , and other assets you've researched, and achieve a return of around 8% to 10% -- which aligns with historical stock market averages -- you could potentially accumulate a million dollars in your Roth IRA alone within three to four decades.

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JULY 30, 2024

The company, formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, is leveraging its combined strengths to compete in the evolving auto industry. A well-constructed portfolio might include a mix of these high-yield stocks, along with a handful of high-yield dividend exchange-traded funds.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings notably exclude any gains or losses from its closely watched investment portfolio , which includes nearly 50 stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Those trends boosted its operating earnings 26% year over year in the first half of 2024.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

The co-founder, CEO, and investment manager of Ark Invest publishes daily transactions for her family of exchange-traded funds. Recursion is hoping to reinvent the drug discovery process by leveraging AI and machine learning. Cathie Wood is always making moves. We know what's she's selling.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

More specifically to Bitcoin, investors have been pleased with the progress made toward finally gaining regulatory approval for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Indeed, MicroStrategy has even used leverage to invest in Bitcoin , borrowing money to finance further purchases.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Cathie Wood kicked off the new trading year with three fresh purchases for her Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds. All three stocks coincidentally begin with the letter "R" -- even though it wasn't a pirate-themed shopping spree. Arrr , anyone?) Recursion isn't your garden-variety biotechnology upstart.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

The founder, CEO, and main stock-picker for the Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds has been busy adding to some of her positions this week. It offers an operating system that leverages machine learning algorithms and searchable biology and chemistry relationships to help speed up the development of potential treatments.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

The past couple of months have shown how low-priced tokens like Shiba Inu can make leveraged moves when Bitcoin rallies. While you're at it, keep tabs on new developments in BlackRock 's quest to get a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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DECEMBER 17, 2023

Investors have shown a lot of interest in thematic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since 2019. These funds focus on specific themes or sectors expected to grow rapidly in the future. One of the prominent players in this space is ARK Invest, headed by Cathie Wood.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

yield they can get in low-cost consumer staples exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF or the mere 1.3% And with a 3% yield, the stock offers investors a better passive income opportunity than the 2.6% yield in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Below, I'll explore two companies that have prominent positions in Wood's exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and detail how each is disrupting AI. Wood recently took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and proclaimed that "AI is the most transformative technology in history."

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Granted, a large part of this has to do with the massive trading of meme coins on Solana, but this trend shows no signs of fading anytime soon. These exchange-traded fund (ETF) products have been a smash hit for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, so spot Solana ETFs could be coming soon.

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MARCH 30, 2024

Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a fantastic way to generate wealth with minimal effort. The stocks in these types of funds have the potential for faster-than-average growth, so these ETFs are more likely to beat the market. Growth ETFs, in particular, are designed to earn above-average returns over time.

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MARCH 28, 2024

With the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) soaring, it's no surprise that companies highly leveraged to the price of the cryptocurrency are also soaring. The erosion of the "proxy stock" effect In 2023, investors viewed MicroStrategy much like a giant spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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JANUARY 13, 2024

Marathon's main strategies Marathon plans to grow by continuously expanding its fleet of BTC miners, leveraging its increasing scale to reduce its energy costs, and periodically selling some of its own BTC to boost its liquidity. Could Marathon's stock soar even higher over the next 10 years as Bitcoin becomes a mainstream asset?

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Many of these positions can be viewed as long-term call options on emerging technologies, complementing core holdings like broad market exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The volatile nature of early stage companies means investors should only use capital they can afford to lose entirely.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

But for others, it's precisely why exchange-traded funds (ETFs) exist. For instance, if you want to mirror the performance of a major index, there are index funds. With more than 3,000 publicly traded ETFs, there's a good chance there's an ETF for pretty much any investment strategy you can think of.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Court of Appeals has given a favorable interpretation for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be launched. Additionally, the amount of leverage in the crypto sector could drive significant moves to the downside in short order, should some sort of shock materialize.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Cathie Wood caught investors' attention during the last bull market when the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by her company, Ark Invest, skyrocketed. Funds managed by Ark Invest stumbled that year, and then tanked altogether in 2022. Some of Ark's top holdings include Coinbase , Tesla , and UiPath.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 30, 2024

And the introduction of Bitcoin spot-price exchange-traded funds marks a significant leap toward integrating cryptocurrencies into the mainstream financial ecosystem. These developments not only underscore the market's maturity but also widen the investor base, channeling more transactions through platforms like Coinbase.

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JULY 21, 2024

Many Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are market-cap weighted -- so the most valuable companies in a theme or sector have the highest weighting. ExxonMobil would top the list of energy funds. Berkshire Hathaway would be a core holding in a value fund, etc.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If you're looking for cash distributions and diversification, you may want to consider income-generating exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to round out your portfolio. The ETF currently yields a hearty 5.4%, and that's not including the impact of share repurchases and leverage reduction.

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