#exchange-traded-funds

#exchange-traded-funds

The all-stock deal will see Strive buying Semler shares at roughly $90.52 apiece, a more than 200% premium to its Friday closing price of $29.18. The two firms will together own nearly 11,000 Bitcoin after the merger, according to a press release on Monday. Strive will explore ways to "monetizing" or distributing Semler's "historically profitable diagnostics business at a future date," the announcement said.

Dividend ETFs with solid payout histories that quote at a discount to their Net Asset Values (NAV) may offer an upside potential kicker in addition to any intrinsic index tracking upside and dividends received.

Covered call exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) appeal to income-seeking investors by selling call options on underlying assets for enhanced dividend yields.

The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) is a top pick for 2025, offering exposure to banks, insurers, and investment firms poised to benefit from the current interest rate environment.