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Motley Fool Money

The Cointucky Derby

Jan 19, 2024
40:31
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Newly-approved Bitcoin spot ETFs attract big-time institutions like Blackrock and Fidelity. The hosts discuss cash on the sidelines and its impact on the market. Best-selling author Dan Pink shares insights on AI, employee motivation, and the modern office. Stock picks on the radar: Globus Medical and RPM International. Anecdotes about a successful family-run business and a medical solutions company are shared.
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Quick takeaways

  • There is a significant amount of cash sitting on the sidelines due to limited investment options in the low-interest-rate environment.
  • The entry of Bitcoin spot ETFs, especially those from institutional players like BlackRock, could negatively impact cryptocurrency exchanges such as Coinbase and Robinhood.

Deep dives

Investors' attention on $8.8 trillion in cash

According to the Wall Street Journal, there is 8.8 trillion sitting in money market funds, CDs, and other cash variants. The low-interest-rate environment has limited investment options, making money market funds more appealing. Despite the availability of alternative investments, staying invested in the stock market remains important for long-term wealth building.

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