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ProShares Seeks To Launch Metaverse-Themed ETF — Apple, Meta And This Chipmaker Would Be Its Largest Holdings

December 30, 6:12 AM

ProShares is looking to launch the ProShares Metaverse Theme exchange-traded fund to capitalize on the trend surrounding virtual places.

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If You Invested $1,000 In The Sandbox And Decentraland Coins On Jan. 1, 2021, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Chris Katje

December 22, 12:11 PM

One of the trending words in 2021 in the world of stocks and cryptocurrency has been the metaverse. The surge in interest in the metaverse has led to increased valuations of virtual land and cryptocurrencies associated with them. What Happened: A growing number of companies have made their intentions known about investing in the metaverse.

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Want To Own Land In The Metaverse? Record Sales Happening As Interest Picks Up

By Chris Katje

December 7, 2:45 PM

One term that has surged in popularity in 2021 is metaverse, a virtual world concept first coined by author Neal Stephenson in the 1992 book “Snow Crash.”

$MANA

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Welcome To The Metaverse: Investment Implications From Facebook’s Transition To Meta.

By David Pinsen

November 1, 6:32 PM

Virtual reality as an escape from real-world dystopia has a long tradition in science fiction. Is Mark Zuckerberg bringing it to life? Facebook Goes Meta

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10 Augmented And Virtual Reality Stocks To Watch On The Heels Of Facebook’s Meta Rebrand

By Chris Katje

October 28, 5:52 PM

Augmented reality and virtual reality are terms that have been around for years and several publicly traded companies have built entire business lines around the growth concepts.

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Roundhill Investments Launches BYTE, A Digital Infrastructure ETF: What Investors Should Know

By Chris Katje

October 28, 9:00 AM

Thematic ETF company Roundhill Investments is back with a new sector ETF launching Thursday. Here are the details for investors. New ETF: The Roundhill IO Digital Infrastructure ETF (NYSE: BYTE) is targeting growth opportunities in the digital infrastructure sector.

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How Much Forrest Gump’s Theoretical Stake In Apple Would Be Worth Today

By Chris Katje

October 1, 2:19 PM

The 1994 movie “Forrest Gump” remains iconic for its look through the decades of the Vietnam War, Civil Rights and multiple presidencies. The movie also features an iconic scene highlighting an investment in a publicly-traded company.

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Why Netflix’s Video Game Launch Is Critical For Streaming Platform: Matthew Ball

By Chris Katje

August 26, 11:56 AM

Investors and metaverse expert Matthew Ball has released his latest industry essay, and the subject of the new piece explores why Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) could be getting into video games and what kind of success the company may h

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Facebook Bets Big On Metaverse: Why It’s Important For The Industry, FB Stock

By Chris Katje

July 28, 6:39 PM

Earlier this month, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees the company would put new emphasis on growing the metaverse.

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