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1 month ago | 
etf.com | Sumit Roy |David Tony |DJ Shaw
The first U.S.-listed Solana ETFs, the Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the 2x Solana ETF (SOLT), dipped in their first day of trading today. The Volatility Shares funds hold Solana futures contracts, which began trading on the CME earlier this week. SOLZ dipped 0.7% before noon while SOLT lost 1.9%. Solana is a smart contract platform that competes with Ethereum.
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1 month ago | 
etf.com | DJ Shaw |David Tony |Mallika Mitra
The recently launched SPDR SSGA Apollo IG Public & Private Credit ETF (PRIV) garnered widespread attention for its groundbreaking approach to private credit investing, but analysis reveals a gap between its marketing and reality. According to a research report from CFRA, the fund received Securities and Exchange Commission approval to exceed the standard 15% limit on illiquid securities stipulated in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Joanne Cleaver |Paul Curcio |David Tony
Money Investing By Joanne Cleaver Paul Curcio David Tony, CNN Underscored Money Published 7:00 AM EDT, Thu October 31, 2024 Link Copied! vm/iStock Decades ago, hedge funds were concocted by money managers who wanted to take advantage of rapid or dramatic shifts in the market — making fast trades to “hedge” their portfolios when the market dropped. But since then, the term “hedge fund” has become a catchall for a variety of “alternative” assets that include ownership in privately held...
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Joanne Cleaver |Paul Curcio |David Tony
Money Investing / Wealth By Joanne Cleaver Paul Curcio David Tony, CNN Underscored Money Published 6:00 AM EDT, Thu October 31, 2024 Link Copied! Eva-Katalin/iStock Though their sassier sibling, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), claim attention and investor affection, sober, staid mutual funds offer unique advantages, too. Here’s the rundown on what plain-vanilla mutual funds offer and how to figure out if this type of classic investment vehicle suits your needs. We receive compensation from our...
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Debbie Carlson |Paul Curcio |David Tony
Money Investing By Debbie Carlson Paul Curcio David Tony, CNN Underscored Money Published 7:00 AM EDT, Wed October 30, 2024 Link Copied! AzmanL/iStock Mutual funds are a solid choice for investors looking for a diversified investment vehicle for long-term investing. They have a long history as well, with the first mutual funds launched over 100 years ago. Mutual funds are options in most people’s 401(k) and 403(b) workplace retirement plans, and they can also be found at major brokerages....
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Debbie Carlson |Paul Curcio |David Tony
Money Investing / Wealth By Debbie Carlson Paul Curcio David Tony, CNN Underscored Money Published 6:00 AM EDT, Wed October 30, 2024 Link Copied! Eva-Katalin/iStock Investors who seek income and potential capital appreciation may weigh the differences between owning individual bonds and bond funds. Both involve investing in debt markets, in which people or entities loan money to corporations or governments and are contracted to receive the return of their principal, plus interest. Whether...
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Joanne Cleaver |Paul Curcio |David Tony
Money Investing / Retirement By Joanne Cleaver Paul Curcio David Tony, CNN Underscored Money Updated 3:19 PM EDT, Tue October 29, 2024 Link Copied! Onfokus/iStock For some retirees, annuities offer the appeal of guaranteed income for a specific amount of time. That time could be a few years or a lifetime, however long that turns out to be. But annuities can be hard to understand. How much money do you have to commit to get an income that’s worth sacrificing flexibility? How can you figure out...
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Evan Cooper |Paul Curcio |David Tony
Money Investing / Wealth By Evan Cooper Paul Curcio David Tony, CNN Underscored Money Published 8:04 AM EDT, Tue October 29, 2024 Link Copied! VioletaStoimenova/iStock To understand how to invest in an S&P 500 index fund, you’ll first need to know a bit about the underlying index. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index tracks the stock market performance of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States. It is one of the most widely followed equity indices for two reasons: The shares...
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Mallika Mitra |Paul Curcio |David Tony
Money Investing / Wealth By Mallika Mitra Paul Curcio David Tony, CNN Underscored Money Published 6:00 AM EDT, Tue October 29, 2024 Link Copied! bopav/iStockPhoto Index funds have become a favorite investment among experienced and beginner investors alike thanks to their ability to provide exposure to a wide range of companies all at once. These baskets of securities mimic the performance of major market indexes, meaning that investors don’t have to pick and choose stocks but can still take...
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
cnn.com | Ellen Chang |Paul Curcio |David Tony
Money Investing / Taxes By Ellen Chang Paul Curcio David Tony, CNN Underscored Money Published 6:00 AM EDT, Mon October 28, 2024 Link Copied! mediaphotos/iStock The amount of taxes paid can affect the amount of money individuals can access once they retire, but learning about its implications can reduce the sticker shock. While some individuals choose to pay taxes on their investments now, others prefer to defer it and foot the bill once they retire. Many people do both, as they have a mix of...
