By Savii Digital
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Being financially savvy is important these days, and ETFs have been around for a while. But what are they? And what do they have to do with crypto and blockchain? Tune in and listen to me, Aviva Õunap and Forbes.com writer Ben Jessel explain what ETFs are and what they do, and how it may impact you and investments in the future.
One thing is that during this podcast we mention two of the more popular indices, the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000, and I wanted to put more information here for you to read so that you would be able to look anyone in the eye as they talked about ETPs and indices. Thank you, Investopedia!
The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) is a market-capitalization, weighted index of some of the largest publicly traded U.S. corporations. Most analysts see the S&P 500 as the best indicator of the U.S. equity market. This index is a commonly used benchmark for many portfolio managers, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds.
The three most commonly traded ETFs that track the performance of the S&P 500 index include:
1. State Street’s SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
2. BlackRock’s iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV)
3. Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
The common theme between all three funds is, of course, the index they track—the S&P 500. Many investors consider this index to be the pulse of the U.S. equity market. It is calculated using the market capitalizations of the 500 largest U.S. companies with stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or the Nasdaq Stock Market. Index constituents are selected by a committee, which takes into account criteria such as market capitalization, liquidity, financial viability, length of trading, and other factors.
On the opposite side of the spectrum is the Russell 2000 Index that follows the performance of around 2,000 U.S. small-cap firms. Like the S&P, the index is weighted and regularly serves as a benchmark index.
As the name suggests, Russell 2000 ETFs closely track the Russell 2000 Index, which combines 2000 of the small-cap companies in the Russell universe of 3000 stocks. The Russell 3000 tracks nearly 98% of all publicly traded U.S. stocks.
Both the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 indexes are market-capitalization-weighted. Unlike the S&P 500 index, however, the securities in the Russell 2000 index are not selected by a committee, but rather through a formula based on their market cap and current index membership.
The most notable ETFs tracking the Russell 2000 index, in the order of their significance, are:
1. BlackRock’s iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
2. Vanguard’s Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO)
3. Direxion Daily Small Cap Bill 3x Shares (TNA)
Russell 2000 ETFs may look more attractive than S&P 500 ETFs at the start of a bull market. The Russell 2000 constituents on average are bound to outperform their big brothers in the S&P 500 Index if the uptrend continues. The challenge is the volatility of their returns. So, as an investor, you may be in for a rough ride.
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Savings? Nope. Debt? Yes. Humans Suck at Finance. It is a fact. We have no clue about saving and spending as a species. The average human has almost no savings and is full of debt, despite working. Should we be teaching finance in schools, from kindergarten? I certainly think so! It should be right next to, "Johnny. how do you add 2+2? So can you afford the $5 toy? Tell me WHY." Regardless, there are sometimes external circumstances that can push you even further into debt and despair, such as a pandemic. Yet, it is still down to you to learn and get smarter about these things, and that is why you are listening to this podcast because there are resources out there that help you learn and stretch your mind to making the most of your money, and life.
Tune in to CryptoAndBlockchainTalk.com, the podcast that makes you smarter about the worlds of blockchain and cryptocurrency, and everything in between. It is our mission to interview the brightest stars in this space, bringing them straight to your ears for your listening pleasure, and best of all, for free! In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music! So stay tuned and enjoy. We LOVE having you as our listener, and friend!
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The world is still turning and we all know that the world of crypto is still churning - churning out the news, that is! Join the host of Crypto and Blockchain Talk, Aviva Ounap, as she brings in one of her favourite people, Karhrman Zeigenbein, to talk about the news and what is going on in the world and how it all relates to what's in your pocket. Tune in today whether you are in the bath, taking a walk in the rain, sitting on the train, or swinging in a hammock in the tropics. Remember as well that all of our podcasts can also be heard on crypto24radio.com - news and interviews 24/7 around the world!
In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music!
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The information on this channel/website is provided for education and informational purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this channel is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. The information on this channel/website and provided from or through this channel/website is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user, or anyone else. This channel/website is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the factual circumstances of your individual situation. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading, or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this channel/website without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor.
Bitcoin is not just a power player in the crypto markets! The power of Bitcoin is now being talked about as being a main influencer within the traditional stocks and commodities markets. But this can only be a good thing, right? Join the host of Crypto and Blockchain Talk, Aviva Õunap, as she talks to Rob Levy of HXRO.io, and they look at the correlations between Bitcoin, stocks, and gold - and examine the reasons behind possible tandem movements.
Tune in to CryptoAndBlockchainTalk.com, the podcast that makes you smarter about the worlds of blockchain and cryptocurrency, and everything in between. It is our mission to interview the brightest stars in this space, bringing them straight to your ears for your listening pleasure, and best of all, for free!
In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music!
So stay tuned and enjoy.
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At the beginning of August of 2022, Nomad, the cryptocurrency bridge that lets users swap tokens between blockchains, was hit by hackers which stole $190 million of its funds. Nomad is a cross-chain bridge that allows users to send tokens between Ethereum, Avalanche, Evmos, Milkomeda C1, and Moonbeam networks, and the hackers managed to pull this off by first withdrawing 100 WBTC, which they immediately swapped for WETH and ETH. Interestingly enough, the hackers returned just a mere $9 million! Not long before this major hack, Aviva Ounap, host of Crypto and Blockchain Talk, interviewed Barbara Liau, COO of Nomad, touching on the security, vision, and future of Nomad. Join us for an interesting introspective into a blockchain prior to a major hack, and the dedicated people who really want nothing but to support the vision of a decentralized future for all.
In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music!
So stay tuned and enjoy.
We LOVE having you as our listener, and friend!
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Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
The information on this channel/website is provided for education and informational purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this channel is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. The information on this channel/website and provided from or through this channel/website is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user, or anyone else. This channel/website is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the factual circumstances of your individual situation. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading, or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this channel/website without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor.
Why in the world are mortgages in the news, from China to the US? Join the host of Crypto and Blockchain Talk, Aviva Ounap, as she and Josip Rupena, CEO of Milo, talk about the latest news as well as his own company which offers crypto-backed mortgages. Milo is basically a new class of loans that allows individuals to put up cryptocurrencies as collateral. We will explore why in this crypto marketplace Milo could withstand this turbulence and what they see for their future, especially when everything is just a bit murky in the financial space at the moment.
In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music!
So stay tuned and enjoy.
We LOVE having you as our listener, and friend!
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Do you want us to talk about your project or company? Email us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
The information on this channel/website is provided for education and informational purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this channel is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. The information on this channel/website and provided from or through this channel/website is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user, or anyone else. This channel/website is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the factual circumstances of your individual situation. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading, or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this channel/website without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor.
We will do our first test drive of a platform, giving our 100% honest assessment after talking to Mattias Tengblad, CEO of Corite.com! Mattias is nothing short of amazing with a background that should assure success in the music and blockchain space - but the proof is in the pudding! Corite.com allows fans to invest in their favourite artists and share in their success by receiving a portion of revenues when the music is released. He has worked for Universal Music Group and MTG alumni, and also managed the Pop House Group, owned by Conni Jonsson and ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus,(you know, that ABBA Experience in London!) - so he has the Midas touch. Join the host of Crypto and Blockchain Talk, Aviva Ounap, as she finds out what makes Mattias tick, and challenges him to a podcast first - as she will upload her world-acclaimed Crypto Christmas Album to the Corite.com platform and then report to all of our pod fans if Corite is a hit... or a miss!
In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music!
So stay tuned and enjoy.
We LOVE having you as our listener, and friend!
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Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
The information on this channel/website is provided for education and informational purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this channel is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. The information on this channel/website and provided from or through this channel/website is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user, or anyone else. This channel/website is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the factual circumstances of your individual situation. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading, or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this channel/website without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor.
Talk about a man with nine lives! Author Lars Emmerich is nothing short of amazing, and we are not even talking about his million-selling Sam Jameson series! He is an avid bitcoin enthusiast and retired fighter pilot, and of course, with the movie Top Gun topping the charts, we had no choice but to get the real deal in! Join the host of Crypto and Blockchain Talk, Aviva Ounap, as she and Lars talk about what makes a fighter pilot, becoming an internationally renown, million-selling copies author, and the latest breaking news in the cryptosphere.
In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music!
So stay tuned and enjoy.
We LOVE having you as our listener, and friend!
__________________________
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Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
The information on this channel/website is provided for education and informational purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this channel is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. The information on this channel/website and provided from or through this channel/website is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user, or anyone else. This channel/website is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the factual circumstances of your individual situation. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading, or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this channel/website without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor.
Are STOs/ICOs still a viable investment? Are people really investing at this point in the crypto timeline? Join the host of Crypto and Blockchain Talk, Aviva Ounap, as she talks to Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities platform. Bitfinex Securities is pretty new on the block, but Jesse has been in the fintech space for some time. Tune in and find out about Jesse’s journey, the latest news, and what Jesse intends on achieving with Bitfinex Securities’ STO platform.
In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music!
So stay tuned and enjoy.
We LOVE having you as our listener, and friend!
__________________________
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Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
The information on this channel/website is provided for education and informational purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this channel is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. The information on this channel/website and provided from or through this channel/website is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user, or anyone else. This channel/website is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the factual circumstances of your individual situation. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading, or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this channel/website without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor.
According to Rafael Cosman, CEO of TrustToken, this is not a time that anyone participating in the cryptosphere should be panicking, This is the time when builders are building, and investors are Investing! Join the host of Crypto and Blockchain Talk, Aviva Ounap, as she talks to Rafael about the state of the crypto marketplace, the latest news, and his company, TrustToken!
In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music!
So stay tuned and enjoy.
We LOVE having you as our listener, and friend!
__________________________
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Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
The information on this channel/website is provided for education and informational purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this channel is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. The information on this channel/website and provided from or through this channel/website is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user, or anyone else. This channel/website is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the factual circumstances of your individual situation. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading, or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this channel/website without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor.
The podcast currently has 201 episodes available.