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Guide to ETFs with Active Options Markets

This guide provides an overview of highly liquid ETFs that are popular among options traders, categorized by broad market exposure and specific sectors.

Broad Market ETFs

  • SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): The most widely traded ETF, tracking the S&P 500 index. Known for its liquidity and as a barometer for the U.S. equity market.
  • Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ): Tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, featuring top technology and biotech companies. Popular for tech exposure.
  • iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM): Represents U.S. small-cap stocks, providing a different risk/return profile focused on domestic economic growth.
  • SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA): Reflects the performance of 30 major U.S. blue-chip companies, offering exposure to the industrial sector.
  • Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI): Covers the entire U.S. stock market, including small-, mid-, and large-cap companies across all sectors.

Sector-Specific ETFs

  • Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY): Targets companies in the consumer discretionary sector, like retail and automotive.
  • Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP): Focuses on essential consumer goods and services, including food, beverage, and household products.
  • Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE): Encompasses companies in the energy sector, including oil, gas, and renewable energy.
  • Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF): Covers banking, investment, insurance, and real estate companies within the financial sector.
  • Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV): Includes health care providers, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology companies.
  • Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI): Features companies in the industrial sector, such as aerospace, defense, and manufacturing.
  • Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK): Offers exposure to the technology sector, including IT services, software, and hardware companies.
  • Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB): Represents the materials sector, including chemicals, construction materials, and metals.
  • Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE): Focuses on real estate investment trusts (REITs) and companies involved in real estate management.
  • Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC): Tracks companies in communication services, including telecommunications and media.
  • Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU): Includes utility companies, providing services such as electricity and water.

Other Notable ETFs

  • iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM): Provides exposure to large and mid-sized companies in emerging markets.
  • ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) and ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ): Offer leveraged and inverse exposure to the NASDAQ-100 Index, respectively.
  • iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA): Tracks developed market equities outside of the U.S. and Canada.
  • Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA): Focuses on stocks from developed markets, excluding the U.S.
  • iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT): Offers exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury bonds.

Bitcoin ETFs with Active Options Markets

  • ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB): Backed by Cathie Wood's ARK Invest, this ETF stands out with its lower expense ratio of 0.21% and is notable for its association with a firm that's bullish on technology and innovation. ARKB offers an expense ratio fee waiver for the first six months or on the first $1 billion of assets.
  • Bitwise Bitcoin ETP Trust (BITB): Known for a competitive expense ratio of 0.20%, BITB is from Bitwise, a firm with a strong footprint in crypto-related funds. The fee is waived for the first six months or for the first $1 billion in investments.
  • Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust (FBTC): With a moderate expense ratio of 0.25% waived until July 31, 2024, Fidelity's offering combines the firm's robust reputation with an attractive fee structure for early investors.
  • Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC): Franklin Templeton's entry into the Bitcoin ETF market features a 0.29% expense ratio, focusing on providing investors with exposure to Bitcoin in a regulated framework.
  • Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC): Transitioning from a trust to an ETF, GBTC is one of the pioneers in crypto fund management. Despite a higher expense ratio of 1.5%, its early market presence and large capitalization make it a noteworthy option.

These ETFs not onlydiversify the cryptocurrency investment landscape but also offer traditional investors a familiar structure through which to gain Bitcoin exposure. Their availability on major exchanges enhances accessibility, potentially attracting a new cohort of investors to the cryptocurrency market.