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Bitcoin Halving and Mining Update: Mid-2024 Perspective
by Christopher Gannatti, Blake Heimann of WisdomTree, Inc., 7/25/24

The bitcoin halving event in April 2024 reduced the block reward for miners, which is expected to increase bitcoin’s price.

The Nearly Unlimited Demand for Better Energy Storage
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 7/22/22

At this point, where do we honestly see ourselves on the journey to more and better energy storage solutions?

A Realistic Framing of the Progress in Artificial Intelligence
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 6/24/22

Let’s face it—we love exciting announcements. Why talk about the small technical improvements of a given artificial intelligence (AI) system when you can prognosticate about the coming advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI)? However, focusing too much on AGI risks missing many incremental improvements in the space along the way.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (for Japanese Equities)
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 5/15/15
March 31 marks the end of Japan’s fiscal year, making it a very important point from which to gauge how Japanese stocks are behaving and, ultimately, whether Abenomics is having any real impact. Based on what we’re seeing so far, we remain extremely excited for the prospects of Japanese equities.

Attention Contrarians – Time to Look at Emerging Markets
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 5/11/15
Often when it becomes difficult to even consider discussing—much less investing in—particular markets, it might be time to take another look. History is full of examples of investors with strong stomachs making out quite well by buying some of the most unloved markets, sectors or companies in the world.

Why It’s Good to Be Young in Japan
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 4/29/15
At the Japan Society event “The Sun Also Rises?: Japan’s Potential in the Post-Crisis Global Economy,” we heard panelists talk about how they thought that Japan could incentivize growth in productivity. One area of note was that Japan’s largest industrial employer shifting from seniority-based pay to pay for performance was a very big step.

Why Does Louis Vuitton Like a Weaker Euro?
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 2/26/15
In an article published January 31, 2013, Bernard Arnault, the chief executive of LVMH, was quoted as saying, “The cloud on the horizon … is the evolution of currencies, [and a strong euro] would have an impact on French exporters and for our group …”

As Oil Falls, Indian Equities May Rise
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 12/1/14
We believe that, as the price of oil falls, Indias economic growth prospectsand by extension, equity market performancemay improve.

Real Estate is Having a Moment
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 11/25/14
Looking at equity market, one theme this year is that the U.S. has been outperforming global markets, both developed international and emerging markets. However, looking within the U.S., real estate has performed particularly well.

The Opportunity in Japan is Not Over
by Christopher Gannatti, of WisdomTree, Inc., 11/11/14
We believe that the ultimate success of Abenomics will be judged over a period of multiple years, and while certain actionsespecially those from the Bank of Japanhave been significant, others, like structural third arrow reforms, will take time.

India: A Bright Spot in Emerging Markets
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 9/24/14
In 2013, emerging markets were the laggards of the global equity markets. 2014 has seen some bright spots, but various uncertainties, most notably with respect to Russia, have tended to constrain equity rallies. However, there is one market that seems to have completely shrugged off 2013 concerns and emerge as an extremely strong performer thus far this year.

Inspiring Economic Dynamism within Japan
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 8/21/14
WisdomTree has been excited about Abenomics since its genesis in November of 2012. We believe that markets have responded well to the progress made on the first two arrowsnamely decisive monetary policy and increases in fiscal spending.

Opportunities in Developed International Equities
by Christopher Gannatti of WisdomTree, Inc., 7/31/14
Each year, WisdomTree screens the universe of dividend payers in developed international markets so that we can refocus the weights of constituents back to relative value and away from simply holding increasing amounts of stocks that have performed well. The rebalance was recently completed, suggesting that this is an opportune time to review the positioning of our broad developed international Indexes.
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