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⚓ Why Buffered ETFs Are Making A Comeback
Plus, Cathie Wood is buying the blood on the streets, and more
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It’s Friday! As market volatility intensifies, investors are increasingly turning to buffered ETFs like those from TrueShares to hedge downside risk without abandoning equity exposure. Here’s why these strategies are gaining traction — and how investors can position accordingly. Also, learn why Cathie Wood is loading the boat with Tesla.
—Josh Enomoto
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MARKET RECAP
Yesterday: Stocks slipped Thursday as the post-Fed bounce lost steam, with materials and staples leading declines amid cautious global sentiment. Bond yields fell, and oil prices climbed following new U.S. sanctions, while investors weighed soft jobless claims and economic growth signals.
On Our Radar: Analysts will next turn to U.S. manufacturing PMI data for clues regarding economic trajectory. On the earnings front, home manufacturing firm KB Home will disclose its quarterly results on Monday.
TOP STORY
TrueShares’ uncapped approach offers a fresh take on buffered ETFs, aiming to preserve capital while capturing more of the market’s upside.
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Coming Home: Home builder Lennar posted Q1 results, beating on both the top and bottom lines. However, market weakness led to volatility in the after-hours session.
Quantum Leap: Shares of Quantum Computing Inc. fell lower following its Q4 disclosure. Here's how management is framing its financial position.
Come Back: Athletic apparel giant Nike posted its fiscal Q3 results, beating on the top and bottom lines. Discover the encouraging developments for the brand.
ONE FOR THE ROAD
On Thursday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and Meta Platforms Inc (META). The trades occurred amid Tesla’s recall of over 46,000 Cybertrucks and Meta’s ongoing privacy challenges.
The Tesla trade saw Ark Invest’s ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) acquiring 9,351 shares of the Elon Musk-led automaker. This purchase, valued at approximately $2.21 million based on Tesla’s closing price of $236.26, comes at a time when Tesla is under scrutiny. The company recently announced a recall of 46,096 Cybertruck vehicles due to safety concerns with an exterior panel.
Additionally, Tesla is grappling with a $1.4 billion discrepancy in capital expenditure. This financial gap has contributed to a significant drop in Tesla’s market valuation, from $1.7 trillion to under $800 billion. However, Ark’s purchase suggests a belief in Tesla’s ability to overcome these hurdles and continue its growth trajectory.
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