ETFs

Matt Hougan’s ETF & FinTech Journey

December 22, 2022 by Hans Blake, CFA, CPA

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In this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs, on his journey in the ETF and FinTech industry. As Matt Hougan states, his passion is identifying and developing technology that elevates the finance industry. Matt used this passion to build the world’s first ETF data and analytics system. During this episode, Matt shares the backstory of his financial career and how he landed in the ETF and FinTech industries.

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Matt Hougan Bio

Matt Hougan is one of the world’s leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He is the Global Head of Research for Bitwise Asset Management, creator of the world’s first cryptocurrency index fund. Hougan is also Chairman of Inside ETFs, the world’s largest ETF conference. He was previously CEO of ETF.com, where he helped build the world’s first ETF data and analytics system. Hougan is co-author of the CFA Institute’s Monograph on ETFs. He’s also a crypto columnist for Forbes and a three-time member of the Barron’s ETF Roundtable. For more resources from Matt Hougan click here.

Crypto’s Impact on the War in Ukraine

October 27, 2022 by Hans Blake, CFA, CPA

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In this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on the crypto’s impact on the war in Ukraine. During the war in Ukraine, Ukraine President Zelenskyy called upon other nations to donate via cryptocurrency in an effort to combat Russia. As Matt Hougan states, war is chaotic derailing standard infrastructure while crypto remained intact. Matt highlights the potential positives of an established cryptocurrency as a means of anti-fragility in the midst of uncertainty.

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The Implications of Heading Towards a Digital Dollar?

September 15, 2022 by Hans Blake, CFA, CPA

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In this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on the implications of implementing a digital dollar. The world is changing rapidly, and so is our financial system. As Matt mentioned, it appears to be easier and cheaper to transfer money digitally using blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies. There are of course many risks, so you may need a financial guide on your journey. We’d love to be considered your financial accountability partner to help you navigate through the emotional rollercoaster our markets provide.

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The Risks of NFTs

August 25, 2022 by Hans Blake, CFA, CPA

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In this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on the risks of NFTs. Like any investment, NFTs are not immune to risk. Risk is impossible to eliminate completely. Risk can be transformed and transferred, and you should be compensated for the risk that you take in your portfolio. At Intelligent Investing, we have invested heavily in Intelligrations™ or intelligent integrations to understand what risks are in portfolios. We view risk in 4 ways—your ability to take on risk, your willingness to take on risk, your need for risk, and your actual portfolio’s risk.

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Are Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) a Fad?

July 27, 2022 by Hans Blake, CFA, CPA

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In this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on whether NFTs are a fad. Commodities, common shares, and dollar bills are examples of fungible goods, which means they are able to be replaced by another identical item. My dollar bill in my pocket is essentially the same as the dollar bill in your pocket. Non-fungible tokens (or NFTs) are cryptographic assets on a blockchain with unique identification codes and metadata that distinguish them from each other. Unlike cryptocurrencies, they cannot be traded or exchanged at equivalency. This makes them quite volatile. NFTs differ from fungible tokens like cryptocurrencies, which are identical to each other and, therefore, can serve as a medium for commercial transactions. Non-fungible tokens are mostly digital art, but as Matt mentioned there are some potential uses for NFTs (like representing individuals’ identities or property rights). Time will tell which NFTs appreciate and which ones will be worthless.

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Crypto ETFs with Matt Hougan

July 7, 2022 by Hans Blake, CFA, CPA

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In this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on crypto ETFs. Matt Hougan returns to the Intelligent Money Minute podcast to talk about all things in the realm of crypto. During this episode, Matt Hougan talks about the first electronic exchange fund created for cryptocurrency and how it works. Matt understands the natural interest of investors but heeds a cautionary warning to those with little understanding of crypto’s risk.

Like any asset class or new investment, smart investors will not rush into it and ask questions later, but rather spend time in due diligence to understand the benefits, the risks, and the potential.

Matt Hougan Bio

Matt Hougan is one of the world’s leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He is Global Head of Research for Bitwise Asset Management, creator of the world’s first cryptocurrency index fund. Hougan is also Chairman of Inside ETFs, the world’s largest ETF conference. He was previously CEO of ETF.com, where he helped build the world’s first ETF data and analytics system. Hougan is co-author of the CFA Institute’s Monograph on ETFs. He’s also a crypto columnist for Forbes, and a three-time member of the Barron’s ETF Roundtable. For more resources from Matt Hougan click here.

The New Crypto Landscape for Investors

June 9, 2022 by Hans Blake, CFA, CPA

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In this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on the new crypto landscape for investors. Matt Hougan returns to the Intelligent Money Minute podcast to talk about all things in the realm of crypto. During this episode, Matt Hougan pulls back the curtain on the ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrency and how investors ought to examine it. Matt understands the natural interest of investors but heeds a cautionary warning to those with little understanding of crypto’s risk.

Like any asset class or new investment, smart investors will not rush into it and ask questions later, but rather spend time in due diligence to understand the benefits, the risks, and the potential.

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Sticking to the Plan & Avoiding Behavioral Finance Mistakes

April 29, 2021 by Hans Blake, CFA, CPA

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On this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interview Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on sticking to the plan in the midst of fear. Despite being the founder of ETFs.com, Matt isn’t unlike other investors in regards to portfolio concerns. Matt says it himself that he worries about the same things that a lot of people worry about. During this episode, he mentions the 4o year-long bond bull market and equity evaluations as personal concerns. Despite these concerns, Matt stresses the importance of sticking to a long-term investment strategy in the midst of fear. One thing will remain, the potential that humans will misbehave. That’s why it’s critical to not be fearful or greedy in finance.

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