Not surprisingly, Spot Bitcoin ETFs were recently approved in January and we expect bitcoin price to go higher with tremendous fanfare and volatility. While Spot ETFs will increase liquidity and open the door to institutional ownership, it may actually increase volatility and draw more trading on both the long and short sides.

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour

Well-known ETFs complement Amplify’s existing lineup of income, core, and thematic ETFs

Well-known ETFs complement Amplify’s existing lineup of income, core, and thematic ETFs

Chicago, January 29, 2024—Amplify ETFs announces January income distributions for its ETFs.

Chicago, January 29, 2024—Amplify ETFs announces January income distributions for its ETFs.

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour

COMMENTARY After 9 consecutive weeks of gains in the S&P 500, it seemed like the equity rally had run out of steam just as the calendar turned the page on a new year. Or had it? Softer than expected inflation data reinforced expectations that interest rate cuts were a real possibility this year, though the timing continues to be a source of debate. Generally positive economic news and earnings releases supported the thesis that – despite being on the other side of one of the most aggressive interest rate hike campaigns ever – the economy and the consumer appeared relatively healthy. The result: by mid-January the equity markets were making all-time highs.