12-31-2021, 04:16 AM
Is an etf limited in what securities it can purchase?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Is an etf limited in what securities it can purchase?</p> <p>Is it limited to purchasing shares? I’m wondering if they could specifically hold options contracts. Is there a certain amount of time they need to hold their position? hypothetically could an etf, let’s just say arkk for example, go out and by options expiring in a month?</p> <p>Seems like it could be a viable strategy for some to kind of act like a hedge fund. I remember hearing ark had Bitcoin at one point?</p> <p>Never heard of them holding anything options but I don’t see why they couldn’t so I’m just wondering if it’s possible or not.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/FL4kGOD"> /u/FL4kGOD </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/rsivpz/is_an_etf_limited_in_what_securities_it_can/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/rsivpz/is_an_etf_limited_in_what_securities_it_can/">[comments]</a></span>Kind Regards R
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Is an etf limited in what securities it can purchase?</p> <p>Is it limited to purchasing shares? I’m wondering if they could specifically hold options contracts. Is there a certain amount of time they need to hold their position? hypothetically could an etf, let’s just say arkk for example, go out and by options expiring in a month?</p> <p>Seems like it could be a viable strategy for some to kind of act like a hedge fund. I remember hearing ark had Bitcoin at one point?</p> <p>Never heard of them holding anything options but I don’t see why they couldn’t so I’m just wondering if it’s possible or not.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/FL4kGOD"> /u/FL4kGOD </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/rsivpz/is_an_etf_limited_in_what_securities_it_can/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/rsivpz/is_an_etf_limited_in_what_securities_it_can/">[comments]</a></span>Kind Regards R