In this week’s fund news, long-time active manager Putnam to launch ETFs, Cubs owner Tom Ricketts merges his bond broker with 280 CapMarkets, and iCapital, CAIA introduce a new alt investing education platform.
The head of RIA Morgan Creek Capital recently launched an ETF to diversify investments in the blank-check companies.
Cathie Wood's ARK ETFs have posted the best returns over the past five years, followed by funds focused on clean energy and technology.
Ark already owns 10% or more of at least 24 companies, including Invitae Corp, Cerus Corp. and CRISPR Therapeutics.
QQQJ, whose biggest holdings include Roku and CrowdStrike Holdings, has absorbed about $343 million in inflows so far this year.