Tangible assets like gold appreciate over time because they are limited in supply, have universal demand, and are highly exchangeable worldwide. Gold has been seen as a sign of wealth for many centuries. Its intrinsic store of value and negative correlation to stock markets have made it one of the few asset classes that reached … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, US President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. This move shifts the spotlight onto Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, who have both built substantial careers in public service and amassed significant wealth through a diverse portfolio … Read more
A Stanford graduate, Dr. Ankur Crawford co-manages the top 1% Alger Capital Appreciation Fund (ACAAX) and the top 3% Alger Spectra Fund (SPECX), which are growth-focused funds. In a recent interview with Business Insider, Crawford said the two funds share similarities and are “different flavours of the same process.” She holds several US patents and … Read more
Many Wall Street fund managers know only to play offence, pushing up stock targets even when economic indicators signal otherwise. Many stock analysts recommend the “buy and hold” strategy despite obvious signs of impending market upheavals, such as a recession or high inflation. Convincing clients to “hold” on to their “offence only” assets ensures a … Read more
Jack Kellogg was only 19 and working as a car valet when he first heard about stock trading from a friend and decided to invest money in the market to make a profit. Watching his parents struggle financially instilled in him the goal of becoming economically secure beyond just earning a paycheck. Kellogg’s desire to … Read more
A new stock exchange in Dallas, Texas, is set to begin securities trading next year, with plans to start listing companies by 2026. The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) Group has secured $120 million in funding from over two dozen investors, including Larry Fink’s Blackrock and Kenneth Griffin’s Citadel, making it “the most well-capitalised exchange entrant … Read more
The recent approval of 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent ripples of excitement through the global crypto community. This milestone has been heralded as a game-changer, with industry experts anticipating significant shifts in the market dynamics. Edul Patel, CEO & Co-founder of Mudrex, asserts, “The … Read more
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought 4.3 million shares of ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, which is popularly known as ‘BITO’ and tracks the price of futures tied to the world’s largest cryptocurrency, a trading note showed on Thursday. Based on the fund’s closing price on Wednesday, ARK’s stake is worth roughly $92 million, according to Reuters’ … Read more
Crypto assets over the last couple of years have gained spectacular popularity as a niche asset class. Cryptos have the potential to deliver mammoth-sized returns despite ultra-high volatility. There are various products in the market for investors that can help them participate in the new-age asset and brace volatility. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are one such … Read more
