What’s next for Spot Ethereum… plus, tug-of-war in the semi trade 5/28/24

What could new experiments in asset “tokenization” portend for an ETF industry that’s riding high? Plus, assessing post-fed market strengths here… and abroad.    

We’re two days away from one of the most consequential Fed meetings in recent years. Will the market get a half-point cut or only 25 basis points? We’ll look at the latest odds and what it means for investors. Plus, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman joins us ahead of the decision with what it will mean for the housing market. And the Dean of Valuation, NYU Professor Aswath Damodaran, is here with his take on Apple and the three companies facing life cycle challenges.

“Thematic” tech funds were big winners on the back of MAG 7 and Nvidia. But with recent market volatility, are they still the vehicle to stay in for the rest of the year? 

There are lots of indications that volatility may be here to stay this September. But that’s great for ETFs which have proven to thrive during times of market upheaval.  

Volatility in the tech sector is rippling across the rest of the markets. On the other hand, the fed is also poised to cut rates again. ETFs have taken in record amounts of new money year-to-date but will they be able to log another full-year record? 

More investors are looking at small caps but 40% of the Russell 1000 are unprofitable. One fund seeks the best of the rest. Plus, with interest rates lower, interest in dividends is higher.

We put last week’s volatility spike into historical perspective. Plus, we discuss the option of employing so-call “buffered” funds that provide downside protection… but at a price.   

Amid the market selloff, fluctuating yields have investors taking a second look at their bond holdings.   

Oceans of money are flowing into ETFs. But where’s is all suddenly coming from and, perhaps more importantly, where’s it all going? Plus, could the election suddenly reverse this tide?

A slew of Spot Ethereum ETFs begin trading. How was the premier and what’s next for the digital “spot” market? Plus, as the election landscape rapidly changes, learn about the new politics and positioning around cryptos.