This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. We’ve also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. According to Wikipedia, a cryptocurrency is “a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses cryptography to secure its transactions, to [...]...

On Wednesday, Innovator expanded its defined outcome ETF suite with the launch of the Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF (IMAY). The fund is actively managed and has a net expense ratio of 0.85%. It aims to achieve returns similar to those of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA). Primarily, IMAY invests in FLEX options [...] The post Innovator...

A less-than-stellar April that saw the S&P 500 push lower could be a distant memory as May gets underway. The momentum entering into the new month could be further fueled by tech earnings that could bolster the investment case for the Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO). The proverbial meat and potatoes of SPMO is [...] The post Positive Tech...

Tesla’s up and down market fluctuations of the past week could make any risk-averse investor queasy. But for traders who thrive on volatility, it presents plenty of opportunities. Namely, those opportunities are in leveraged ETFs like the Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 1.5X Shares (TSLL) and the Direxion Daily TSLA Bear 1X Shares (TSLS). The bearish case...

Coinbase (COIN), the largest regulated cryptocurrency broker, said Tuesday it is partnering with Lightspark to integrate bitcoin’s Lightning Network. This move is aimed at bringing new efficiencies to the realm of cryptocurrency payments. For now, Coinbase’s Lightning Network integration isn’t available to customers in all jurisdictions. However, those...

Investors have a lot on their plates right now. The Fed looks set to lock in a new paradigm in which the well-anticipated rate cuts become much less likely to arrive this year. Combine that higher for longer regime with a potential tech and AI bubble, and risks abound in equities portfolios. That’s where a [...] The post Don’t Ignore Your Midcap Allocation...