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A survey finds that 45% of investors are interested in alternative investments like private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies, with ETFs being a popular and accessible way to gain exposure. Financial advisors suggest limiting such investments to a small portion of portfolios and emphasize that traditional stocks and bonds remain reliable for long-term growth, highlighting that 'boring investing still works.'
SPACs are making a comeback in 2025, with increased investor interest and new deals, driven by a younger generation seeking speculative opportunities. Despite a poor track record from previous years, some SPACs linked to high-profile figures like Donald Trump are performing well, and the market is seeing a mix of successful and lackluster post-merger performances. Investors are attracted by the potential for quick profits, although the overall performance remains mixed.
Shares of Alphabet, Apple, and Tesla are declining due to various challenges, including slowing demand in China and concerns about the sustainability of AI-related hype. While AI has piqued investor interest, the recent struggles of tech giants like Alphabet in implementing functional AI solutions have led to a loss of investor engagement. The market is witnessing a divergence in the performance of tech stocks, with the success of AI plays hinging on their ability to demonstrate practical use cases and maintain strong fundamentals amidst market challenges.
The Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF, a leading exchange-traded fund in the cannabis industry, is set to close as investor interest in the legally restricted sector diminishes. The fund, managed by AdvisorShares, will liquidate assets and pay shareholders on September 1. The closure reflects the broader decline in the cannabis industry, which has struggled to scale due to federal laws and limited access to banking services. Wholesale prices have declined, and sliding equity values have deterred investors, leading to a drop in capital. The closure of the Poseidon ETF follows a series of setbacks in the industry, including a failed merger between Cresco Labs and Columbia Care and Mastercard's decision to stop allowing cannabis transactions on its debit cards.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to India to attend a G-20 meeting, highlighting the strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries and the growing investor interest in India's economy.
According to a report by JPMorgan, the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States is unlikely to be a game changer for crypto markets, as similar ETFs in Canada and Europe have failed to attract significant investor interest. However, the report suggests that an ETF approval could bring more liquidity to Bitcoin markets and potentially lead to a migration of trading activity from BTC futures products. BlackRock's success in filling ETFs has raised optimism for its Bitcoin ETF application, with other companies also seeking regulatory approval.
Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava's successful IPO could encourage other restaurant companies to go public, as they watch to see how the chain fares in the public market. Cava's decision to raise its initial price range is an early indication the IPO will perform well. Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão and Korean barbecue chain Gen Restaurant Group have both filed regulatory paperwork confidentially, while both Panera Bread and Fat Brands' Twin Peaks have shared intent to issue an IPO in the near future. However, sudden volatility in the market can spook investors and the private companies hoping to attract them.