Friedrich Merz empört als "ich liege jedenfalls nicht unter der Million"-Millionär.
Ich hingegen denke mir: wie reich hätte er sein können, wenn er gewusst hätte, was ein ETF ist.
Mein Mitgefühl gegen euren Hass, ihr Hater!
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#ArmerMerz #taxwealthnotwork #iShares
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US Top News and Analysis | Parabolic AI rally has bulls eyeing a comeback for this one-time meme metal trade
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The article discusses how the AI‑driven market rally is shifting attention to silver, a “meme metal” that has recently spiked 7% to its highest level since March, while copper hit a record $6.50. Both metals are crucial for the thermal conductivity and wiring in data‑center hardware that powers AI demand, but retail interest has gravitated more toward silver. Options activity on the iShares Silver ETF (SLV) reflects bullish sentiment, with call buying outpacing puts more than two‑to‑one and over 90,000 calls versus just 31,000 puts. One notable trade involved selling 1,000 $70‑strike puts for $259,000 and using the proceeds to buy roughly 1,900 $80‑strike calls, creating a $1 million exposure that bets on an 11% price rise over the next 5½ weeks. Despite SLV’s 300% surge since early 2025, it has lagged behind the broader semiconductor rally this year, as interest‑rate dynamics and commodity volatility have weighed on precious‑metal performance.
qwant news | BlackRock launches four iShares ETFs with domestic and foreign focuses
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BlackRock has introduced four new iShares exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) that target both domestic and international markets, expanding its iShares franchise which recently drew €34 billion in Q1 and placed the firm at the top of the European fund‑flow rankings. The new ETFs track STOXX Focus indices, reflecting BlackRock’s strategy to broaden its product offering and meet growing investor demand for diversified, index‑based investment solutions.
US Top News and Analysis | Investors are hunting for value in a part of the market that was once a growth darling: Software
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Investors are now seeking value in the software sector after a steep decline that left the iShares Expanded Tech‑Software Sector ETF (IGV) down 20% in 2026 and more than 29% below its 52‑week high. Value‑focused managers at First Eagle Investments see this sell‑off as an opportunity, citing Workday as a heavily entrenched, under‑priced name—trading at a forward P/E of 11 versus the S&P 500’s 23—and pointing to its vital role for two‑thirds of Fortune 500 firms. Other analysts highlight Adobe’s recent 5% rebound, fueled by a new $25 billion share‑repurchase program and positive comments from Nvidia’s CEO, as well as ServiceNow, Dynatrace, Box, Microsoft, Oracle and Snowflake, which trade below 20‑times cash flow and show strong growth and competitive moats. While the software category may face disruption, these “bottom‑up” investors believe selective, deeply embedded companies can deliver attractive returns amidst the broader market weakness.
#iShares #FirstEagle #Nvidia #JensenHuang #ChristianHeck #JulienAlbertini #GilLuria
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US Top News and Analysis | BlackRock says investors need to look beyond the 60/40. Here’s how it is diversifying portfolios right now
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BlackRock’s chief investment strategist for the Americas, Gargi Chaudhuri, warned that traditional 60 %‑stock/40 %‑bond portfolios are no longer reliable as bonds have lost their ballast function and the stock‑bond correlation spiked to its highest level since May 2024. She urged investors to add “liquid alternatives” — mutual‑fund or ETF strategies that mimic hedge‑fund tactics while offering daily liquidity — as a way to generate returns regardless of S&P 500 movements; BlackRock’s iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF (IALT) already holds 95 % of its assets in cash or derivatives and is up about 9 % year‑to‑date. Chaudhuri also suggested a modest gold exposure (1‑3 % of the portfolio) for diversification, noting its recent volatility and emphasizing that any allocation should be small and thoughtful. When incorporating these new assets, she recommended taking modest amounts from both the equity and bond portions of a portfolio (typically 2‑10 %) rather than heavily diluting either side.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/22/blackrock-on-60/40-and-portfolio-diversifiers.html
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BlackRock Inc., the world's largest asset manager, reported first-quarter earnings per share of $12.53, beating estimates by 9%, as its iShares ETF platform attracted $132 billion in net inflows with fee-based revenue doubling year-over-year, driving shares up 3.02% to $1,054.56 in New York trading.
yahoo news | BlackRock Posts Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows As Morgan Stanley Debuts MSBT With...
Inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs jumped sharply on Thursday, driven primarily by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which pulled in **$269.3 million**—its strongest single‑day gain in five weeks. The sector‑wide surge brought total net inflows to **$358.1 million**, reversing two consecutive days of outflows amid geopolitical‑related volatility. Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) recorded the second‑largest inflow at **$53.3 million**, while smaller contributors included Bitwise, ARK‑Invest’s 21Shares fund, Franklin Templeton and VanEck, each adding between **$2 million and $12 million**.
Earlier in the week, Morgan Stanley entered the spot‑bitcoin ETF market with its **Bitcoin Trust (MSBT)**, posting what the bank called its “best first day of trading for any of our ETFs.” The fund logged roughly **$34 million** in first‑day trading volume and **$30.6 million** in net inflows, and a second‑day boost of **$14.9 million**. MSBT carries a **14 basis‑point fee**, undercutting several rivals and intensifying competition among the twelve U.S. spot‑bitcoin products.
Even as the broader sector saw a **$94 million** net outflow that day—driven by redemptions from Fidelity’s FBTC, ARK/21Shares’ ARKB and Grayscale’s GBTC—BlackRock’s IBIT continued to attract capital, adding **$40.4 million**. Year‑to‑date, IBIT has amassed **$1.5 billion** in net inflows, while the entire U.S. spot‑bitcoin ETF universe holds roughly **$56.5 billion**, just shy of its 2025 breakeven level. Analysts view Morgan Stanley’s launch as a structural shift; its $6 trillion wealth‑management platform and extensive advisor network could reshape fee dynamics and distribution channels, making future MSBT inflows a key barometer for traditional banks’ ability to challenge the current ETF leaders.
Read more: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/blackrock-massive-bitcoin-etf-inflows
undefined | BlackRock rips page from hedge fund playbook, applies it to exchange-traded funds
BlackRock is bringing hedge‑fund techniques into its exchange‑traded fund business, focusing on liquid‑alternatives ETFs that employ market‑neutral, long‑short strategies. Senior portfolio manager Jeffrey Rosenberg explained that these “alts” give investors a way to diversify beyond the traditional bond‑stock relationship, which has weakened in recent market turmoil. According to the firm’s website, BlackRock’s iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF (IALT) is up almost 8 percent year‑to‑date, while the iShares Managed Futures Active ETF (ISMF) has gained nearly 5 percent.
Rosenberg said demand for liquid‑alternatives is rising because investors want “diversifiers of diversifiers” that can generate returns independent of market direction. He highlighted the concentration risk in equity portfolios, which are now dominated by a handful of large‑cap tech winners, and argued that liquid‑alternatives can restore diversification and add value to portfolio construction. The approach challenges the classic 60‑40 fixed‑income versus equities mix, especially in a post‑COVID environment where that correlation has broken down.
Industry observers, such as VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth, note that liquid‑alternatives ETFs remain a relatively small segment compared with traditional equity and fixed‑income funds, but they are gaining attention from advisors seeking assets that “zag when the market zigs.” The emerging category is positioned to help investors navigate market volatility by providing alternative sources of return that are not tied to overall market movements.
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bing news | BlackRock Files Ticker for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF as Bitcoin Strategy Expands
BlackRock has moved forward with its Bitcoin premium‑income strategy, filing an amended S‑1 that lists the ticker **$BITA** for an iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, the fund will combine direct Bitcoin exposure—holding shares of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT)—with a covered‑call options overlay intended to generate “premium income.” The product is described as a sequel to BlackRock’s existing Bitcoin ETF lineup, with an estimated management fee of around 38 basis points, though no official launch date has been set.
The proposed structure is meant to appeal to institutional allocators who want Bitcoin exposure but also desire yield‑focused returns similar to traditional equity option‑writing funds. By writing covered calls on its Bitcoin‑linked holdings, the ETF aims to capture option premiums while still tracking Bitcoin’s price performance net of expenses. This reflects a broader shift in the U.S. Bitcoin ETF market toward more sophisticated, income‑generating designs rather than simple spot exposure.
The article also notes that Morgan Stanley is pursuing a similar spot‑Bitcoin ETF, “MSBT,” which would be the first issued by a major U.S. bank. MSBT is slated to launch with a low 0.14 % expense ratio, undercutting BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (≈0.25 %). If approved, both the BlackRock premium‑income ETF and Morgan Stanley’s spot product would expand institutional Bitcoin access, adding new layers of yield and fee competition to an already fast‑growing market that has attracted tens of billions of dollars in inflows since the debut of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Read more: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/blackrock-files-ticker-bitcoin-premium-etf
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