Are managed futures ETFs a good investment in 2022?

In the tailspin of markets in 2022, alternatives gained strong favor with investors and advisors alike. Managed futures ETFs were some of the top-performing ETFs in 2022, gaining popularity for their ability to thrive in an environment of extended volatility when equities and bonds both suffered.

Which companies are launching ether futures ETFs?

Valkyrie Investments, VanEck Funds, Proshares, and Bitwise Asset Management all launched funds incorporating ether futures, while ProShares and Bitwise launched multiple versions. Two other firms, Volatility Shares and Kelly Strategic Management, were also approved to debut ether futures ETFs.

What are ether futures exchange-traded funds?

Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds hit the market Monday after the SEC approved nine products simultaneously in an encouraging sign for cryptocurrency investors. Valkyrie Investments, VanEck Funds, Proshares, and Bitwise Asset Management all launched funds incorporating ether futures, while ProShares and Bitwise launched multiple versions.

How are futures-based and physically-backed commodity exposure ETFs ranked?

Futures-Based and Physically-Backed commodity exposure U.S.-listed ETFs are ranked based on their aggregate 3-month fund flows. 3-month fund flows is a metric that can be used to gauge the perceived popularity amongst investors of Futures-Based relative to Physically-Backed commodity exposure. All values are in U.S. dollars.