Sunny Side Up | April 7
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Welcome, Subscribers, to Sunny Side Up, and this week, we will explore how ETF investing can benefit you. Interested in boosting your portfolio? ETFs offer a simple way to invest in multiple companies at once. Whether it's popular brands like Nespresso, leading AI innovators, or the world of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, ETFs provide access to diverse investment opportunities.
1. Can Investing in ETFs Boost Your Portfolio?
Nespresso is super popular in Europe, selling 14 billion coffee capsules each year. It's part of Nestlé, a big food company. If you're thinking about investing, consider Nestlé. You can invest through ETFs like The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK), which includes Nestlé. ETFs are like baskets of different stocks, so buying VGK means you're investing in many companies at once, including Nestlé.
Europe's Largest ETF and its Biggest Holding
2. Global Trends in AI Investment via ETFs
One intriguing aspect of AI-themed ETFs is their heavy investment in major companies like Nvidia, Tesla, and Intuitive Surgical. These firms often dominate the top holdings, showcasing a concentrated focus on established players leading AI innovation. Moreover, these investments are heavily concentrated in the United States, with Japan and other Asian countries following closely behind. This underscores the global significance of AI in investment portfolios, particularly through thematic ETFs.
What the 10 AI-Themed ETFs Have in Common
3. Bitcoin ETFs Approved
SEC approved Bitcoin ETFs for trading on major stock exchanges like NYSE and Nasdaq. These ETFs track Bitcoin prices and include related stocks like Coinbase. Traders can buy and sell shares without owning Bitcoin, reducing volatility risk. Read more here.
