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The article discusses the impact of fees on investment returns and highlights the importance of considering costs when investing. The author emphasizes that investors should focus on net returns after subtracting all costs, rather than just looking at gross returns. The article also mentions that fees in the investing business have historically taken a significant portion of investors' gains. It concludes by cautioning investors about the high fees associated with alternative funds and the need to carefully consider the potential returns and costs of different investment options. [Extracted from the article]

The first bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had a successful debut, with over $4.6 billion in shares traded on their first day. However, Vanguard, a major asset-management company, decided not to offer these funds on its platform due to concerns about the suitability of bitcoin for individual investors. Other brokerages, such as Citigroup, Bank of America, Edward Jones, and UBS, also limited investor access to the funds. The success of these ETFs will depend on their trading volumes and liquidity, and institutional investors are likely to favor the largest funds. [Extracted from the article]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the sale of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold bitcoin, allowing mainstream investors to buy and sell the cryptocurrency as easily as stocks or mutual funds. This decision is seen as a game changer for the industry and has driven up the price of bitcoin. Previously, investors had to trade on crypto exchanges or purchase products that track bitcoin indirectly. The new ETFs, known as spot-bitcoin ETFs, are expected to begin trading soon. However, critics argue that this approval could set a dangerous precedent and make it harder for the SEC to protect investors. [Extracted from the article]

Reports on the performance of United States stock mutual funds in the first quarter of 2000, according to preliminary data from Lipper Inc. Technology stocks; `Growth' funds; Index funds.

Keywords: photo-commission; leder; Motor Vehicles; Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Trusts/Funds/Financial Vehicles; Alternative Investments; Automotive; Basic Materials/Resources; Financial Services; Investing/Securities EN photo-commission leder Motor Vehicles Alternative Fuel Vehicles Trusts/Funds/Financial Vehicles Alternative Investments Automotive Basic Materials/Resources Financial Services Investing/Securities N.PAG N.PAG 1 06/26/21 20210625 NES 210625 A seabed miner is positioning itself as an ecological crusader with a planned $2.9 billion valuation, even as oceanographers warn of ruined habitats; "I'm doing it for the planet." The second-biggest firm on MSCI's Global Pollution Prevention Index is Darling Ingredients Inc., an $11 billion animal-waste-rendering company. PHOTO (COLOR): Mr. Barron's company hired a marketing firm that began promoting him as the Australian Elon Musk. They include a Chinese incinerator company, an animal-waste processor that recently settled a state lawsuit over its emissions and a self-driving-truck technology company. [Extracted from the article]

Reports that new stock funds outsold new bond funds in the United States in the 1994 third quarter's tally of initial public offerings by closed-end funds.

Reports on the risks involved in investing in Latin American stock funds despite its strong market performance. Volatility of the market; Negative effects of political instability in countries where Latin American funds are making investments; Recommendations to make investments in diverse emerging market fund that has some exposure to Latin America just to take advantage of the strong market.

Features the leading market performers in stock funds in the United States, for the period ending October 4, 1994. Twentieth Century Giftrust Investors; Oppenheimer Main Street Income and Growth Fund; Lexington Strategic Investments.