It’s campaign season, and not just for presidential candidates. It’s also proxy season, when shareholders get to vote on proposals to change policies at the companies they invest in. Mutual funds are no exception, and the world of closed-end funds is often home to some epic battles. Case in point: In dueling statements, Saba Capital
How are financial advisors feeling about Bitcoin these days? In years past, many have expressed deep skepticism, citing price volatility, regulatory uncertainties, and even cryptocurrencies’ use in criminal activities. While plenty of doubts remain, the landscape has changed. In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs. Two of the biggest, BlackRock’s
The new crop of exchange-traded funds offering direct exposure to Bitcoin may have accumulated billions in new assets in the two months since they hit the market, but experts say that’s not because advisors have suddenly jumped on the crypto bandwagon. Most advisors aren’t permitted to talk to clients about the so-called spot Bitcoin funds,