Global surface temperatures have reached new records since June 2023, with 13 records set. July 2024 was cooler than July 2023, yet warmer than previous Julys. Antarctic temperatures spiked significantly.
Morgan Stanley permits its advisors to offer Bitcoin ETFs to eligible clients from Aug. 7, 2024, focusing on those with a net worth of $1.5 million or more.
Richard Feynman’s quote advises against self-deception. The TPS strategy, developed by Larry Connors, identifies oversold ETFs to scale positions. Backtesting shows positive returns with enhancements like diversifying and adding a short leg.
Three small-cap growth ETFs with strong long-term performance are the Invesco Dorsey Wright SmallCap Momentum ETF, Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF, and Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF, each outperforming benchmarks.
The U.S. equity market has favoured large caps and AI, particularly the “Magnificent 7.” Recent trends indicate a potential shift towards value investing as growth stocks underperform.
Hedge fund allocations to China are at a five-year low, down 20% over the past year, due to economic slowdown, regulatory issues, and geopolitical tensions affecting investor confidence.
August Home Maintenance Checklist In August, clear downspouts, check HVAC filters, lubricate door hinges, trim dead brush, replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs, and prepare emergency kits for seasonal weather events.
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---title: "Insights from Financial Markets and ETFs: New Bitcoin ETF, Small-Cap Growth, and China's Decline - Daily Curation for 04.08.2024"page-layout: fulltitle-block-banner: truedate: 08-04-2024categories: [climate,crypto,etf,market-feed,personal-dvpt]tags: [climate, bitcoin, etfs, investment, performance, hedge, growth, strategy, maintenance, finance]image: /pictures/books-and-a-cup-of-coffee-on-a-wooden-background.jpg---::: {layout-ncol=2}:::{#first-column}In today's curation, we explore a variety of financial topics that reflect current trends and strategies. Key highlights include:- Record global temperature anomalies and implications for markets- Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF offerings for high-net-worth clients- The TPS strategy for identifying oversold ETFs- Performance review of small-cap growth ETFs- Shifts in U.S. equity market dynamics- Hedge fund allocations in China and their implications- The importance of financial discussions in dating- August home maintenance tips Please find the details in the table below.::::::{#second-column}::::::# Climate| Title | Summary ||-----|-----------|| [How Antarctica's Unusual Warmth Influenced Global Temperature Trends in 2024: A Closer Look at the Data (Carbon Brief, 2024-08-01)](https://www.theclimatebrink.com/p/second-warmest-july-ends-a-13-month) | Global surface temperatures have reached new records since June 2023, with 13 records set. July 2024 was cooler than July 2023, yet warmer than previous Julys. Antarctic temperatures spiked significantly. |# Crypto News and Analysis| Title | Summary ||-----|-----------|| [Wall Street Giant Morgan Stanley Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs, Opening New Doors for High-Net-Worth Investors (Bitcoin Insider, 2024-08-03)](https://www.bitcoininsider.org/article/255355/morgan-stanley-allows-advisors-offer-bitcoin-etfs-clients) | Morgan Stanley permits its advisors to offer Bitcoin ETFs to eligible clients from Aug. 7, 2024, focusing on those with a net worth of $1.5 million or more. |# ETFs and Index Investing| Title | Summary ||-----|-----------|| [Master Winning ETF Strategies: Balance Fear and Greed in the Market with the TPS Approach (Quant Trading Rules, 2024-08-04)](https://www.quantitativo.com/p/trading-etfs-while-fear-and-greed) | Richard Feynman's quote advises against self-deception. The TPS strategy, developed by Larry Connors, identifies oversold ETFs to scale positions. Backtesting shows positive returns with enhancements like diversifying and adding a short leg. || [Discover Top 3 Small-Cap Growth ETFs Poised to Thrive with Imminent Rate Cuts for Impressive Long-Term Gains (ETF Trends, 2024-08-03)](https://www.etftrends.com/expert-insights-channel/3-small-cap-growth-etfs-standout-long-term-performance/) | Three small-cap growth ETFs with strong long-term performance are the Invesco Dorsey Wright SmallCap Momentum ETF, Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF, and Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF, each outperforming benchmarks. || [Could July 2024 Be the Turning Point for U.S. Equity Markets? Understanding Diversification and Market Shifts (WisdomTree, 2024-08-02)](https://www.wisdomtree.com/investments/blog/2024/08/02/diversification-why-bother) | The U.S. equity market has favoured large caps and AI, particularly the "Magnificent 7." Recent trends indicate a potential shift towards value investing as growth stocks underperform. |# Market Pulse & Market News| Title | Summary ||-----|-----------|| [Hedge Funds Retreat from Chinese Markets Amid Economic Slowdown and Regulatory Hurdles, Reports Goldman Sachs (Reuters, 2024-08-02)](https://www.hedgeweek.com/hedge-fund-allocations-to-china-at-five-year-low-says-goldman-sachs/) | Hedge fund allocations to China are at a five-year low, down 20% over the past year, due to economic slowdown, regulatory issues, and geopolitical tensions affecting investor confidence. |# Personal Development| Title | Summary ||-----|-----------|| [Prep Your Home for Fall: Essential August Maintenance Tips to Prevent Future Problems (home maintenance blog, 2024-08-02)](https://lifehacker.com/home/august-home-maintenance-checklist) | August Home Maintenance Checklist In August, clear downspouts, check HVAC filters, lubricate door hinges, trim dead brush, replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs, and prepare emergency kits for seasonal weather events. |
