BUZZ Investing: Fed Signals Potential Rate Cuts Amid Cooling Inflation
July 23, 2024
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During the recent period between index selection dates (June 12, 2024 – July 11, 2024, the “Period”), U.S. domestic markets saw meaningful gains, particularly within the artificial intelligence sector. NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) achieved a notable milestone, reaching a $3 trillion market capitalization and temporarily surpassing Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) as the world's most valuable company on June 18th. However, these gains have raised concerns among some investors about the concentration of growth in mega-cap stocks. They argue that this focus has masked broader market weaknesses and resulted in the narrowest market breadth in over two decades.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony to Congress hinted at potential interest rate cuts, contributing to market optimism. Powell noted signs of a cooling labor market and suggested that further economic softening might be unwelcome. Positive inflation data further fueled speculation, with the May Consumer Price Index (CPI) showing lower-than-expected inflation rates, reinforcing hopes for earlier-than-expected rate cuts. These developments led to further gains in equity markets and a decrease in Treasury yields, reflecting increased investor confidence in potential monetary easing by the Fed.
The BUZZ NextGen AI US Sentiment Leaders Index (the “BUZZ Index”) returned 2.15% during the month of June compared to a return of 3.59% for the S&P 500 Index during the same period. Year-to-date, the BUZZ Index slightly lags the S&P 500 with returns of 13.45% and 15.29%, respectively, as of the end of June.
For more on rebalancing results and a full breakdown of index constituents added and removed for the month, view the BUZZ Index reconstitution report.
BUZZ Index Reconstitution Report
Top BUZZ Index Contributors: June 12, 2024 – July 11, 2024
| Company | Ticker | Average Weight (%) | Return Contribution (%) |
| Tesla Inc | TSLA | 3.54 | 1.10 |
| Palantir Technologies Inc | PLTR | 3.30 | 0.51 |
| Rivian Automotive Inc | RIVN | 2.00 | 0.49 |
| Super Micro Computer Inc | SMCI | 2.67 | 0.43 |
| Lucid Group Inc | LCID | 1.60 | 0.43 |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc | AMD | 3.08 | 0.41 |
| Apple Inc | AAPL | 3.16 | 0.20 |
| Viking Therapeutics Inc | VKTX | 1.19 | 0.20 |
| Unity Software Inc | U | 1.92 | 0.17 |
| Carvana Co | CVNA | 1.18 | 0.15 |
Source: BUZZ Holdings ULC, Bloomberg. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is not illustrative of fund performance. Not intended as a recommendation to buy or to sell any of the securities mentioned herein.
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Shares of Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) and MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) both fell approximately 15% during the Period, in tandem with a 15% drop in bitcoin's price. Several factors may have contributed to this decline. Media reports indicated that the failed cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox might begin returning bitcoin to creditors, who are viewed as likely to sell since the token's value was only in the hundreds of dollars when the exchange collapsed a decade ago. Additionally, speculators faced challenges such as waning demand for U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded products, signs that governments are offloading seized tokens, and political uncertainty in the U.S. A report that German authorities are preparing to sell 50,000 seized bitcoins, further fueled a bearish outlook for the cryptocurrency market. Moreover, beleaguered bitcoin miners are under pressure to sell their holdings to maintain profitability, further exacerbating the decline in bitcoin and related stocks.
Bottom BUZZ Index Contributors: June 12, 2024 – July 11, 2024
| Company | Ticker | Average Weight (%) | Return Contribution (%) |
| Coinbase Global Inc | COIN | 2.85 | -0.52 |
| MicroStrategy Inc | MSTR | 2.80 | -0.52 |
| Trump Media & TechGroup | DJT | 2.22 | -0.52 |
| Robinhood Markets Inc | HOOD | 3.03 | -0.27 |
| Marathon Digital Holdings Inc | MARA | 2.97 | -0.19 |
| SoFi Technologies Inc | SOFI | 2.74 | -0.12 |
| Enphase Energy Inc | ENPH | 0.49 | -0.12 |
| Dell Technologies Incc | DELL | 1.46 | -0.12 |
| PayPal Holdings Inc | PYPL | 1.94 | -0.11 |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc | LULU | 1.16 | -0.10 |
Source: BUZZ Holdings ULC, Bloomberg. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is not illustrative of fund performance. Not intended as a recommendation to buy or to sell any of the securities mentioned herein.
BUZZ Index July 2024 Rebalance Highlights
Rivian Automotive IncAlthough the EV sector has faced waning investor enthusiasm in recent years, rising positive sentiment suggests a potential comeback for these stocks. The BUZZ Index has shown a steady increase in the weightings of EV stocks throughout 2024, reflecting renewed investor confidence. This shift was recently underscored by impressive Q2 results, with total EV sales in the US rising by approximately 20% quarter-over-quarter. Traditional automakers are reporting record-high sales for their EV lineups, while pure-EV companies like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) are surpassing delivery expectations. Notably, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) has created a major stir by partnering with Volkswagen in a $5 billion joint venture. Shares of RIVN gapped higher following the announcement and are now up approximately 50% since the deal was announced. Positive investor sentiment also jumped on the news, propelling RIVN to a maximum 3% weight this month within the BUZZ Index.
Nike IncOn June 28th, Nike announced its earnings and reported an unexpected decline in sales for the latest quarter. The market was taken aback, particularly since many other apparel retailers had posted strong results. As a result, Nike's shares plummeted nearly 20% the next day, marking the worst single day decline in the company's history. Analyzing the situation revealed several missteps, including poor marketing execution and the strategic shift of inventory and traffic from third-party retailers to its own website—a move that made sense during the pandemic but backfired as consumers returned to physical stores. This shift enabled rapidly expanding athletic apparel brands like On to gain access to previously unavailable shelf space. Despite the disappointing earnings, investor sentiment turned positive. Value investors may see the nearly 60% drop from Nike's all-time highs as a buying opportunity, especially with the Summer Olympics on the horizon. Consequently, Nike (NYSE: NKE) has re-entered the Index this month with a maximum 3% weight.
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Definitions: The S&P 500 is a stock market index of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. The Nasdaq Composite Index is a stock market index that consists of the stocks that are listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. U.S. Treasury Bond Current 2-Year Index is a one-security index comprising the most recently issued 2-year U.S. Treasury note or bond. U.S. Treasury Bond Current 5-Year Index is a one-security index comprising the most recently issued 5-year U.S. Treasury note or bond. Markit CDX North America High Yield Index represents one hundred liquid North American entities with high yield credit ratings as published by Markit. COBE VIX Index is a real-time market index representing the market's expectations for volatility over the coming 30 days.
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An investment in the Fund may be subject to risks which include, among others, risks related to social media analytics, equity securities, medium-capitalization companies, information technology sector, communication services sector, consumer discretionary sector, financials sector, market, operational, high portfolio turnover, index tracking, authorized participant concentration, no guarantee of active trading market, trading issues, passive management, fund shares trading, premium/discount risk and liquidity of fund shares, non-diversified and index-related concentration risks, all of which may adversely affect the Fund. Medium-capitalization companies may be subject to elevated risks.
Investing in companies based on social media analytics involves the potential risk of market manipulation because social media posts may be made with an intent to inflate, or otherwise manipulate, the public perception of a company stock or other investment. Although the Sentiment Leaders Index provider attempts to mitigate the potential risk of such manipulation by employing screens to identify posts which may be computer generated or deceptive and by employing market capitalization and trading volume criteria to remove companies which may be more likely targets for such manipulation, there is no guarantee that the Sentiment Leaders Index's model will successfully reduce such risk. Furthermore, text and sentiment analysis of social media postings may prove inaccurate in predicting a company's stock performance.
Cryptocurrency is a digital representation of value that functions as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, or a store of value, but it does not have legal tender status. Cryptocurrencies are sometimes exchanged for U.S. dollars or other currencies around the world, but they are not generally backed or supported by any government or central bank. Their value is completely derived by market forces of supply and demand, and they are more volatile than traditional currencies. The value of cryptocurrency may be derived from the continued willingness of market participants to exchange fiat currency for cryptocurrency, which may result in the potential for permanent and total loss of value of a particular cryptocurrency should the market for that cryptocurrency disappear. Cryptocurrencies are not covered by either FDIC or SIPC insurance. Legislative and regulatory changes or actions at the state, federal, or international level may adversely affect the use, transfer, exchange, and value of cryptocurrency.
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VanEck Social Sentiment ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by BUZZ Holdings, or its shareholders, or the licensor of the BUZZ Index and/or its affiliates and third party licensors. BUZZ Holdings makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in VanEck Social Sentiment ETF, particularly or the ability of the BUZZ Index to track general market performance.
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BUZZ Holdings are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the prices of VanEck Social Sentiment ETF or the timing of the issuance or sale of securities of VanEck Social Sentiment ETF or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which VanEck Social Sentiment ETF securities may be converted into cash, surrendered, or redeemed, as the case may be. BUZZ Holdings have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of VanEck Social Sentiment ETF. There is no assurance that investment products based on the BUZZ Index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. BUZZ Holdings is not an investment advisor and the inclusion of a security in the BUZZ Index is not a recommendation by BUZZ Holdings to buy, sell, or hold such security, nor should it be considered investment advice.
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Effective August 18, 2016, BUZZ Indexes Inc. implemented changes to the BUZZ NextGen AI US Sentiment Leaders Index construction rules. The index constituent count was increased from 25 to 75 stocks and the maximum constituent weight was reduce from 15% to 3%. These change may result in more a diversified exposure to index constituents than under the rules in effect prior to this date. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of a Fund carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.
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