Trump Media's New ETFs: Bitcoin & 'America First'
Trump Media Launches Bitcoin and "America First" ETFs
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is expanding into the financial sector with the launch of several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and separately managed accounts (SMAs) under its new Truth.Fi brand. These offerings will focus on key sectors: American manufacturing, energy independence, and Bitcoin.
Key Initiatives
- Truth.Fi Made in America ETF and SMA: Investing in American manufacturing.
- Truth.Fi US Energy Independence ETF and SMA: Focusing on energy independence initiatives.
- Truth.Fi Bitcoin Plus ETF and SMA: Providing exposure to Bitcoin.
TMTG, the operator of Truth Social and Truth+ streaming platforms, announced its plans to allocate up to $250 million of its cash reserves to financial services, including Bitcoin, custom ETFs, and other crypto assets. The company has partnered with Charles Schwab as its custody provider and financial advisor, ensuring robust security and regulatory compliance.
This strategic move follows TMTG's recent launch of Truth.Fi and addresses concerns around "debanking" practices affecting conservative businesses and individuals. CEO Devin Nunes stated that the goal is to offer an alternative to what the company considers "woke funds."
"We’re exploring a range of ways to differentiate our products, including strategies related to Bitcoin," Nunes said.
Yorkville Advisors, acting as the Registered Investment Advisor, will oversee product development and regulatory compliance.
"Yorkville is pleased to partner with TMTG in developing these 'America First' investment vehicles," said Yorkville President Mark Angelo.
Combating Debanking
Truth.Fi aims to build financial products supporting American growth, manufacturing, and energy, promoting the "Patriot Economy." This initiative responds to concerns about financial institutions allegedly discriminating against conservatives, a claim currently under investigation by the House Oversight Committee.
The Senate Banking Committee recently held a hearing to investigate these allegations of "debanking," also noting similar trends within the crypto industry, often referred to as "Operation Choke Point 2.0."
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