Toews Debuts Hedged Nasdaq ETF, USA Rare Earth Secures Government Funding, Treasury ETF Explores Tokenization, New Fortress Energy Seeks Creditor Preferred Equity

EXCERPT: In business news, Toews Asset Management launches a hedged Nasdaq-100 ETF, USA Rare Earth secures funding from the US government, F/m Investments explores tokenization for a Treasury ETF, and New Fortress Energy is in talks with creditors for preferred equity.

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Toews Asset Management, led by CEO and Portfolio Manager Phillip Toews, has recently introduced a hedged Nasdaq-100 strategy that aims to provide investors with exposure to big tech while implementing downside protection. This comes as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index continues to dominate the US stock market. To achieve this, the fund employs options to hedge the entire portfolio, allowing investors to participate in rising tech stocks while managing risk (Source 1: Bloomberg).

Meanwhile, USA Rare Earth, a company specializing in mining and processing rare earth elements, has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with the US Department of Commerce for $1.6 billion in funding. In exchange, the department will receive 16.1 million shares and warrants. This move comes as the US government seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign sources of these critical minerals (Source 2: Bloomberg).

Furthermore, F/m Investments, a financial services firm, has applied to US regulators for permission to tokenize a slice of the Treasury market. This development could serve as a proving ground for tokenized ownership in traditional financial markets (Source 3: Bloomberg).

Lastly, New Fortress Energy, a liquefied natural gas operator led by Wes Edens, is reportedly in discussions with creditors to restructure the company's debt. A proposed restructuring support agreement would see creditors receive preferred equity in the reorganized company (Source 4: people familiar with the situation).

These stories highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of the business world, from innovative financial strategies to government funding and regulatory developments. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other developing stories.

[Sources: 1. Bloomberg. (2023, March 16). Toews Launches Hedged Nasdaq 100 ETF. [Source]. 2. Bloomberg. (2023, March 15). USA Rare Earth Surges as US Government Takes Stake. [Source]. 3. Bloomberg. (2023, March 14). Treasury ETF Becomes Test For Tokenized Finance. [Source]. 4. People familiar with the situation. (2023, March 13). Wes Edens’ NFE in Talks With Creditors to Take Preferred Equity. [Source]]