There has been a lot of movement lately in global currencies - the pound, euro, and Canadian dollar have all shown signs of weakness, putting further pressure on investors and consumers. So as investors grapple with how the dip in regulated currencies are affecting their portfolio, many are looking to alternative asset classes, particularly cryptocurrencies. Recently, Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency, made a big move on the blockchain network called “The Merge”, and leading to an increased investor interest as it paves the way for a greener crypto future. On September 28th Fidelity Investments Canada announced the launch of two new products: Fidelity Advantage Ether ETF and Fidelity Advantage Ether ETF Fund. On today’s show we welcome Portfolio Manager Reetu Kumra and Digital Assets Strategist Meghan Chen, joining host Pamela Ritchie for a look at what exactly is Ether, how does it differ from Bitcoin, and how could these two new products for Canadian investors leverage your portfolio in a time of market volatility?

Recorded on September 28, 2022.

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