Short-bias ETFs, which profit from falling stock prices, are seeing strong inflows as investors position for a potential pullback in tech and AI-driven megacaps like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Oracle.
Retail retirement funds could reshape private market pricing
A surge of retail money flowing from 401(k) plans into private markets may force managers to value portfolios more frequently than ever, says KKR’s Eric Mogelof.
Global Space Investment Rockets to $3.5B in Q3
Investment in space startups surged from $1.79B last year to $3.5B in Q3 2025, driven by a wider range of companies and sustained defense spending, according to Seraphim Space.
India’s Equity MF Inflows Moderate in September; SIP & Gold/Silver ETFs Hit Record Highs
Despite a moderation in flows, investor confidence remains strong, underpinned by steady SIP contributions and retail participation.
Crypto Race to Tokenize Stocks Raises Investor Protection Concerns
A surge in tokenized stocks is reshaping financial markets—but regulators and traditional investors warn of risks to market stability and investor protections. “Just because a security is represented on blockchain doesn’t change the core investor protections,” says Peter Ryan, SIFMA. As interest grows, the debate is heating up over whether tokenization should follow traditional securities...
Jefferies Discloses $715M Exposure to Bankrupt First Brands Group
Investment bank Jefferies (JEF) revealed that its Leucadia Asset Management fund holds approximately $715 million in receivables linked to First Brands Group, which recently filed for bankruptcy with over $10 billion in liabilities. The situation underscores the risks in trade-finance and corporate debt markets, particularly following recent bankruptcies in the auto parts and subprime lending...