The Simplify U.S. Equity PLUS Bitcoin ETF (SPBC) will invest up to 15% of its assets in cryptocurrencies, either “indirectly and solely” through the $34 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).

The ETF from the Collaborative Investment Series Trust intends to invest in “securities that reflect current or emerging trends.”

Over the past year, high-risk funds were among the top performers while many low-volatility ETFs significantly trailed the S&P 500 Index.

REITs increasingly are being included in more meaningful allocations in investment portfolios.

Canvas now includes 20 ESG models and 50 SRI themes based on OSAM research, as well as 'impact scores' of the investment screens.