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Playing The SPAC Craze With ETFs

Playing The SPAC Craze With ETFs

FromLet's Talk ETFs


Playing The SPAC Craze With ETFs

FromLet's Talk ETFs

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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

2020 was the year of the SPAC, with money raised through "blank check" companies outpacing traditional IPOs for the first time. With so many SPACs listing, finding the right ones to invest in them can be an often-times confusing and overwhelming process. Sifting the World's Chris DeMuth Jr. has been investing in SPACs, through the hedge fund he founded, Rangeley Capital, for more than a decade. In the latest episode of Let's Talk ETFs, DeMuth and host Jonathan Liss take investors through the SPAC "alphabet", going under the hood of each of the three currently available SPAC ETFs.Show Notes3:00 - What are SPACs and why are they so hot right now?10:00 - Chris' early and ongoing involvement with SPACs12:30 - Specifics of the SPAC structure16:45 - The case of DraftKings, the third most successful SPAC listing of all time26:30 - Chris' favorite SPAC ETF43:45 - What's an individual SPAC Chris is currently excited about?50:00 - Sifting the World: Chris' investing processLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Apr 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Let’s Talk ETFs is Seeking Alpha's podcast dedicated to the exchange traded fund space. Hosted by Seeking Alpha’s ETF expert, Jonathan Liss, the podcast features long-form conversations with industry insiders, ETF issuers, asset managers and investment advisers to explore the ways in which ETFs continue to evolve, helping investors to reach their financial goals.