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Goldman Sachs analyst David Roman maintains Doximity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCS#NYSE">DOCS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $58 to $80.

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Blockchain-powered metaverse platform NetVRk on Monday introduced SilkAI, an artificial intelligence system designed to enhance virtual environments with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43149854/ai-ai-agents-will-create-unprecedented-opportunities-and-profound-risks-world-economic-forum-says">hyperintelligent AI agents and NPCs</a>.
The launch marks NetVRk's expansion into the AI sector, integrating lifelike digital companions into gaming and metaverse applications.
SilkAI&#8217;s system enables the creation of AI-driven 3D avatars and autonomous agents, designed to interact with users in real time, according to a release shared with Benzinga.
The AI technology focuses on realistic emotional mimicry, body language, and conversational depth, aiming to offer a more immersive virtual experience.
NetVRk's latest development follows an increasing demand for AI-powered digital interactions in metaverse platforms. 
SilkAI introduces self-learning AI agents that can function as independent influencers, generating content, engaging with audiences and managing digital accounts.
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These agents are designed to integrate with gaming, live-streaming, and blockchain-based ecosystems through the forthcoming $SILKAI token.
According to NetVRk Co-founder and CEO Michael Katseli, &#8220;SilkAI is capitalizing on the rapid growth of the AI agent industry to enhance NetVRk&#8217;s ecosystem by integrating cutting-edge AI technology.&#8221; 
SilkAI also plans to introduce fully autonomous AI agents capable of functioning as influencers, managing accounts, creating content, and analyzing audiences.
SilkAI enters a market where AI-driven NPCs and metaverse interactions are seeing increased adoption. Competing with platforms like Character AI and Replika, SilkAI aims to attract users frustrated with restrictive filters and limited customization.
The company's approach could reshape how AI agents function in virtual economies, as NetVRk's broader metaverse strategy aligns with trends in AI-enhanced blockchain ecosystems. 
With SilkAI operating as a separate entity, NetVRk expects to maintain its development roadmap while leveraging AI's expanding role in virtual environments.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Raymond James analyst John Freeman downgraded ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from Strong Buy to Outperform and lowered the price target from $157 to $124. ConocoPhillips shares closed at $98.36 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Luke Sergott downgraded Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and lowered the price target from $130 to $100. Illumina shares closed at $111.06 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ILMN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst David Lebowitz downgraded Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLRX#NASDAQ">PLRX</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $44 to $4. Pliant Therapeutics shares closed at $7.79 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLRX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Jon Windham downgraded the rating for Altus Power, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPS#NYSE">AMPS</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintained the price target of $5. Altus Power shares closed at $4.87 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMPS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini downgraded NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) from Positive to Neutral and lowered the price target from $155 to $130. NetApp shares closed at $122.91 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTAP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Goldman Sachs analyst Andrea Tan maintains Day One Biopharmaceutical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAWN#NASDAQ">DAWN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $48 to $43.

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A recent <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/comments/1ik2i8x/finally_received_the_coveted_what_the_fuck_are/">post</a> on r/wallstreetbets has triggered many reactions after an investor shared a letter from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/fidelity-investments-review">Fidelity Investments</a>, warning them about their trading activity. The individual reportedly executed 3,385 trades in a single month, resulting in a $308,000 loss and as some said, should be &#8220;inducted into the WallStreetbets HOF with this letter.&#8221;&nbsp;
The investor, in response, jokingly reassured Fidelity by stating, &#8220;Fidelity, if you&#8217;re reading this, I can assure you that I am sufficiently leveraged within my personal risk tolerance. Stop killin&#8217; my vibe.&#8221;
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Fidelity sent a letter telling the investor to check if their trading choices matched their &#8220;investment objectives, financial circumstances, and risk tolerance.&#8221; It was also made plain by the firm that Fidelity would assume that the investor was satisfied with the trading decisions and their results if they did not reply.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reddit Reacts</h2>
The WallStreetBets community, which is known for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/06/39299107/wallstreetbets-is-back-reddit-users-celebrate-massive-wins-on-apple-nvidia-bets-and-more">taking big risks with trading</a>, had mixed reactions. Some thought the letter was something to be proud of and even joked that the investor should frame it. Others noted that using borrowed funds and engaging in excessive trading could be extremely dangerous, as frequent, high-volume trading can result in substantial losses, particularly when using leveraged strategies.
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As one person said, &#8220;Imagine making 170 trades a day and still not making any money.&#8221; That&#8217;s in line with other, more satirical comments made by others. As one reader amusingly wrote, &#8220;Thank you for choosing Fidelity to help with your financial need of losing $308k in a month.&#8221; Another joked that this was the closest thing to a wellness check a brokerage would ever send.&nbsp;
Some saw it as a financial reality check, remarking that Fidelity was only upset because they couldn't charge commissions on losses. Others humorously referenced trading skills, stating that the investor "never had the makings of a varsity trader."
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Making thousands of trades in a short time is a risky way to invest and usually doesn't work well for most people. Fast <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-become-a-day-trader">trading like this</a> needs a lot of experience, good planning, and special tools. For everyday investors, it can mean paying a lot in fees and dealing with increased exposure to market volatility.
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While some in the online trading community view this as an amusing event, it serves as a broader reminder of the importance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/fomo-trading">responsible investing</a>. Risk management, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-you-need-to-know-about-technical-analysis">well-thought-out strategy</a>, and an understanding of market conditions are crucial to long-term financial success.
As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-brokers-in-the-us">brokerage firms</a> like Fidelity step in with cautionary messages, it underscores the need for investors to periodically reassess their strategies to ensure they align with their financial objectives.
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'Stop Killin' My Vibe'—WallStreetBets Investor Gets A Letter From Fidelity After 3,385 Trades And A $300,000 Loss In 1 Month

BofA Securities analyst Justin Post maintained a Buy rating on Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOGL/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $225</a>.
Statcounter January data indicates that Google&#8217;s global search share was up 5bps month-on-month (down 169bps year-on-year) to 89.8%, while Bing&#8217;s share was down 4bps M/M (up 51bps Y/Y) to 3.9%. Others (which include Yandex, Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bidu#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), and Naver, but not ChatGPT) were up 1bps M/M (up 101bps Y/Y) to 5.0%.
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The top share gainer in the Other category was Yandex (up 96bps Y/Y).
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In the US, Google&#8217;s share declined 5bps M/M (down 12bps Y/Y), with mobile down 5bps M/M (down 64bps Y/Y) and desktop up 53bps M/M (down 95bps Y/Y), while Bing&#8217;s share was up 7bps M/M (down 49bps Y/Y). Yahoo has gained 50bps Y/Y US share.
Given new AI entrants such as ChatGPT and Perplexity (which are not included in search share data), daily web visits (including desktop and mobile web) could be a better measure of AI competition than Search.
In January, global average daily web visits to Google were down 1% Y/Y (up 1% M/M) to 2.7 billion, ChatGPT was up 148% Y/Y (up 4% M/M) to 128 million, Bing was up 18% Y/Y (up 1% M/M) to 59 million.
In the US, Google visits were flat Y/Y (up 2% M/M) at 542 million, ChatGPT was up 96% Y/Y (up 4% M/M) to 18mn, Bing was down 9% Y/Y (down 3% M/M) to 12 million.
Data shows healthy growth among new AI platforms that Post tracks, but the combined daily web traffic is less than 0.3% of Google visits.
In January, Perplexity&#8217;s global traffic was up 279% year over year (up 6% M/M) to 3.2 million, and Claude&#8217;s was up 439% year over year (up 4% M/M) to 2.5 million.
Overall, Post did not observe a boost to Google&#8217;s traffic from AI Overviews but did not see a significant headwind from emerging AI search competition.
So far, ChatGPT and other AI-based engines do not appear to be materially impacting Google search traffic or share but could be capturing a healthy share of incremental AI-driven activity.
Post noted that traffic data are just estimates. On a fourth-quarter 2024 call, Google management emphasized healthy growth in Search volumes, aided by AI Overviews and Circle to search.
Given that the fourth quarter was another quarter of strong Search revenue growth, Post remained constructive on AI monetization benefits for Google Search. Also, the analyst&#8217;s recent channel checks suggest ads in the top position in AIOs are delivering higher CTRs and aiding search pricing.
Post projected fiscal 2025 sales of $328.59 billion and fiscal 2026 sales of $367.42 billion.
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General Dynamics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 29.34% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.90 million shares sold short, which is 1.18% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.08 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>General Dynamics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739206826_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for General Dynamics has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing General Dynamics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, General Dynamics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.67%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into General Dynamics's Recent Short Interest

SES AI's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SES#NYSE">SES</a>) short percent of float has fallen 38.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.16 million shares sold short, which is 6.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>SES AI Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739206821_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for SES AI has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing SES AI's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, SES AI's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 13.26%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into SES AI's Recent Short Interest

Modine Manufacturing's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOD#NYSE">MOD</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.47 million shares sold short, which is 7.54% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.79 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Modine Manufacturing Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739206816_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Modine Manufacturing has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Modine Manufacturing's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Modine Manufacturing's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.18%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Modine Manufacturing's Recent Short Interest

Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance maintains Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $78 to $90.

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On Monday, Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) inked two strategic collaborations to expand radiopharmaceuticals and metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), respectively.
AdvanCell <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250210990350/en/AdvanCell-Enters-Into-Strategic-Collaboration-with-Lilly-to-Advance-Novel-Targeted-Alpha-Therapies-for-the-Treatment-of-Cancer" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced</a> that it is expanding the scope and breadth of its strategic collaboration with Eli Lilly to research and develop cancer treatments.
Under this new agreement, the parties will leverage AdvanCell's proprietary Pb-212 production technology, radionuclide development infrastructure, and Lilly's drug candidate programs to facilitate the development and accelerate the clinical advancement of an expanded portfolio of targeted alpha therapies.
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In 2023, Eli Lilly acquired&nbsp;POINT Biopharma Global&nbsp;at $12.50 per share in cash, an aggregate of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/10/35060421/why-is-cancer-treatment-focused-point-biopharma-stock-trading-higher-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">approximately $1.4 billion</a>.
In June 2023, POINT Biopharma and AdvanCell <a target="_blank" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/06/26/2694358/0/en/POINT-Biopharma-and-AdvanCell-to-Collaborate-in-the-Development-of-Lead-212-Labeled-Radioligands.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">collaborated</a> on developing a global&nbsp;212Pb radioisotope and radioligand supply chain and drug manufacturing network for&nbsp;212Pb-labeled radioligands by each company.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Concurrently, Korea-based OliX Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced a global licensing agreement with Eli Lilly for the development and commercialization of OliX's OLX75016, a Phase 1 candidate primarily targeting metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and other cardiometabolic indications.
OliX will <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250210958713/en/OliX-and-Lilly-Enter-Global-Licensing-Agreement-for-MASH-and-Other-Cardiometabolic-Indications" rel="noreferrer noopener">receive</a> an initial payment from Lilly to complete the Phase 1 clinical trial underway in Australia.
In preclinical studies, OliX has demonstrated the efficacy of OLX75016 in addressing MASH, liver fibrosis, and other cardiometabolic indications.
Recently, Eli Lilly reported fourth-quarter revenue of $13.53 billion, up 45% year over year, almost in line with the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/02/43525518/eli-lilly-q4-earnings-strong-demand-for-mounjaro-but-prices-dip-forecasts-over-30-jump-in-2025-sales-on-newer-medicines" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $13.57 billion</a>.
The increase was driven by a 48% increase in volume, partially offset by a 4% decrease due to lower realized prices.
Price Action: LLY stock is down 1.40% at $865.99 at the last check on Monday.
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<li>B of A Securities analyst John Murphy upgraded the rating for Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $12 to $19. Mobileye Global shares closed at $16.07 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MBLY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Northland Capital Markets analyst Tim Savageaux upgraded MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTSI#NASDAQ">MTSI</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $105 to $140. MACOM Technology shares closed at $127.21 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTSI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Luke Sergott upgraded Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $135 to $145. Agilent shares closed at $145.21 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/A/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Amit Mehrotra upgraded Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $90 to $103. Johnson Controls shares closed at $87.65 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JCI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Catherine Mealor upgraded Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $40 to $44. Wesbanco shares closed at $35.42 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSBC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF offers investors exposure</a> to Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) price movements while safeguarding investments against significant losses, allowing investors to capture up to 80% of Bitcoin's positive price swings over a quarterly period.
The launch of QBF comes at a time when demand for cryptocurrency exposure is surging, as the crypto world becomes more regulated. However, many investors remain cautious about invest in the volatile asset class. One important differentiating factor of this ETF is it ensures that investors will not lose more than 20% of any price decline, putting hesitant investors at ease.
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&#8220;The Fund provides investment exposure to the price return of bitcoin (i.e., "spot" bitcoin prices) (the&nbsp;"Bitcoin Price") by investing in a combination of FLexible EXchange&nbsp;Options ("FLEX Options") that reference one or more exchange-traded&nbsp;products that hold bitcoin directly (each, a&nbsp;"Bitcoin ETP") or the CBOE Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index,&#8221; read an excerpt from its prospectus submitted with the SEC.
&#8220;The Fund seeks to provide shareholders that hold Shares for the entire Outcome Period with a maximum loss experienced by the Bitcoin Price of 20% (the&nbsp;"Floor") over the course of the Outcome Period by holding 80% of the Fund's assets in U.S. Treasuries in order to preserve the Fund's capital in the event the FLEX Options expire worthless,&#8221; the prospectus further read.
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