Hot Reads: 2021 Might See A Bitcoin ETF

Plus, traditional asset managers are discovering the benefits of artificial intelligence.

Compiled by ETF.com Staff

Will 2021 Be The Year Of The Bitcoin ETF? (Coindesk)
The market has matured since 2018, when bitcoin ETF applications last hit a peak.

Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Just for Quants Anymore (Institutional Investor)
Traditional asset managers that have made significant investments in AI are getting a big bump in alpha.

BOJ Should Avoid ETF Buys Fueling Stock Bubble (Yahoo)
A three-decade high for Japan’s soaring stocks is adding to pressure on the Bank of Japan to tweak its buying of exchange-traded funds.

US Oil Output Slumps by Record One-Third (Mint)
An unprecedented cold blast froze well operations across the central U.S.

The Future Is Autonomous (Seeking Alpha)
“BOTZ” offers an opportunity to benefit from the megatrend of AI and robots while diversifying risk.

Why Valuations Probably Won’t Matter For A While (Wealth Of Common Sense)
This has to be one of the strangest market environments of all time.

Europe’s ESG Opportunity (Jackson Hole Economics)
Europe’s inclusive governance model may give it a competitive edge in shaping global environmental, social and governance regulations for firms and investors.

How To Use Customized Portfolios To Boost Yield (Parametric Portfolio)
How far can investors go in pursuit of excess return?

Security Selection Will Drive Fixed Income Outperformance (Advisor Perspectives)
Income will continue to be scarce, but there are strategies for finding success in 2021.