With the S&P 500 hovering near 7,500, plenty of investors are sitting on piles of cash, too nervous to put money to work near record highs. That tension was in focus during a May panel hosted by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Innovator ETFs.
It certainly seems like the threat of inflation won't be going away any time soon. On Wednesday, June 10, the CPI numbers for May came out, showing that the index rose 0.5% for the month.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s (GS) asset management division said its ETF platform crossed $100 billion in assets last week, just two months after closing its acquisition of Innovator Capital Management. Key Takeaways: Goldman's ETF platform hit $100 billion just two months after its Innovator deal closed.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 12,997 | $434,944 | $447,291.75 | $12,347.75 | 2.84% |
| TMB Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 94 | $3,015.52 | $3,235.01 | $219.49 | 7.28% |
| CE Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 48,400 | $1.55M | $1.67M | $111,012 | 7.14% |
Woodard & Co Asset Management Woodard & Co Asset Management Group Inc. | 285,020 | $9.13M | $9.81M | $683,380.6 | 7.49% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 430,317 | $13.51M | $14.8M | $1.29M | 9.56% |
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The fund is an investment vehicle that dedicates at least 80% of its net assets to investing in FLexible EXchange® Options (FLEX Options) that are tied to the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (the "Underlying ETF"). FLEX Options are distinguished by their exchange-traded nature and the ability to have their terms customized to fit specific investor needs. Unlike many investment funds that aim to diversify their holdings across a broad range of assets, this fund adopts a non-diversified approach, concentrating its investments in FLEX Options related to a specific underlying ETF, thereby offering a focused investment strategy.
The fund specializes in providing investment opportunities through:
FLEX Options are innovative financial instruments that allow for the exchange-trading of options contracts with customizable terms. This customization can include aspects like the expiration date, strike price, and the underlying assets, among others. The fund capitalizes on these features to provide a tailored investment approach that aligns with its strategic objectives and risk management.
The primary focus of the fund's investments is on FLEX Options that reference the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust, which is one of the most well-known ETFs tracking the performance of the S&P 500 Index. This strategy leverages the underlying ETF's exposure to the broad U.S. equity market, aiming to reflect its performance while employing the unique benefits offered by FLEX Options.