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blinkx.com

Portfolio Exits

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4

About Blinkx

Blinkx is a video search engine.

Headquarters Location

1 Market Plaza Spear Tower

San Francisco, California, 94105,

United States

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The Role Of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) In The US Stock Market

Aug 25, 2023

The Role Of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) In The US Stock Market Exchange-traded funds have become popular investment options in the  US stock market , changing how people build portfolios and invest. Like mutual funds, ETFs represent a pool of investments. However, the unique aspect of ETFs is that they can be bought and sold on stock exchanges, which gives investors more flexibility. An ETF typically tracks the performance of an index, sector, commodity, or other investment asset. They provide investors with a convenient way to invest in particular strategies or to track the overall market. Also, investors can invest in ETFs that follow the price of a single commodity or a mix of stocks. In this article, let’s explore the important role that ETFs play in the US stock market. What Are Exchange-Trade Funds? Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are pooled investment securities similar to mutual funds. An ETF usually tracks an index, sector, commodity, or other asset. However, unlike mutual funds, it can be bought or sold on a stock exchange like a regular stock. An ETF can track the price of a single commodity to the price of a large and diverse portfolio of securities. It is even possible to structure ETFs to track specific investment strategies. Role Of Exchange-Traded Funds In The US Stock Market The following are some of the key roles that ETFs play in the US stock market: Access To Investment ETFs allow investors to gain exposure to a wide range of asset classes, sectors, and markets. With ETF, investors are able to access a wide variety of stocks, bonds, commodities, or other underlying assets. ETFs Make Markets Work Better Market efficiency is improved by ETFs because they facilitate capital flow and enhance liquidity. As ETFs are traded on stock exchanges, they provide a secondary market where investors can buy and sell shares throughout the day. Both individual investors and institutions benefit from this liquidity. Moreover, with  investment apps , investors can simplify their ETF investing process. ETFs Provide Diversification By offering exposure to a wide range of securities, ETFs help diversify portfolios. The ETF tracks an index or a market segment so that investors can spread their risk across multiple companies. Additionally, diversification reduces the impact any individual stock’s performance has on the overall portfolio. Provide Transparency To Investors ETFs provide investors with transparency. Most ETFs reveal their holdings on a daily basis, allowing investors to view the exact securities that the fund owns. A transparent process enhances investor confidence and allows them to make informed investment decisions. Provide Cost Efficiency The expense ratios of ETFs are generally lower than those of actively managed mutual funds. Because many ETFs are passively replicating an underlying index instead of picking stocks. As ETFs have lower costs, investors can get higher net returns. Exchange-Traded Funds Offer Flexibility Shares of ETFs are traded on stock exchanges, allowing investors to buy and sell them with flexibility. Market orders, limit orders, or advanced trading techniques such as stop-loss orders or options can be placed by investors. As a result of this flexibility, investors are able to react quickly to market movements or implement specific investment strategies. Hedging and Risk Management ETFs offer tools for hedging and risk management. By investing in inverse ETFs, investors can hedge against market declines by gaining the opposite performance of an underlying index. Moreover, leveraged or inverse leveraged ETFs can be used as a short-term trading instrument or risk management tool to seek amplified or inverse returns. ETFs Are Widely Accessible To Investors ETFs are accessible to investors of all levels of capital, including individuals, institutional investors, and small investors. Compared to other investment vehicles that may have higher investment minimums, they are easier to purchase through brokerage accounts. Conclusion There are a lot of benefits and opportunities to investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the US stock market. Investing in these vehicles offers diversification, enhances market efficiency, provides transparency, and is cost-effective. Furthermore, ETFs offer flexibility in trading, hedging options, and accessibility to investors of all levels. With ETFs, investors have visibility into the underlying securities held by the fund so that they can make informed investment decisions. Additionally, ETFs have low expense ratios, so they can deliver higher returns for investors than actively managed mutual funds. Investing in ETFs is easy with investment apps. The BlinkX app has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to research, choose, and invest. The BlinkX website can help investors with their ETF investment journeys. With BlinkX, investors can make informed decisions, monitor their ETF investments, and optimize their portfolios.

Blinkx Portfolio Exits

1 Portfolio Exit

Blinkx has 1 portfolio exit. Their latest portfolio exit was Prime Visibility on April 03, 2017.

Date

Exit

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Valuation
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Acquirer

Sources

4/3/2017

Acquired - II

$99M

2

Date

4/3/2017

Exit

Acquired - II

Companies

Valuation

$99M

Acquirer

Sources

2

Blinkx Acquisitions

7 Acquisitions

Blinkx acquired 7 companies. Their latest acquisition was All Media Network on April 16, 2015.

Date

Investment Stage

Companies

Valuation
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Total Funding

Note

Sources

4/16/2015

$99M

Acquired

1

12/23/2014

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10

5/6/2014

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10

12/12/2013

Series C

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$99M

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8/5/2013

Series D

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$99M

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Date

4/16/2015

12/23/2014

5/6/2014

12/12/2013

8/5/2013

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Companies

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Total Funding

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Blinkx Partners & Customers

4 Partners and customers

Blinkx has 4 strategic partners and customers. Blinkx recently partnered with GrindMedia on April 4, 2014.

Date

Type

Business Partner

Country

News Snippet

Sources

4/15/2014

Partner

United States

blinkx announces partnership with GrindMedia

blinkx announces partnership with GrindMedia .

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3/19/2013

Supplier

United States

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3/6/2012

Licensor

United States

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10

Partner

United States

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Date

4/15/2014

3/19/2013

3/6/2012

Type

Partner

Supplier

Licensor

Partner

Business Partner

Country

United States

United States

United States

United States

News Snippet

blinkx announces partnership with GrindMedia

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Blinkx Team

4 Team Members

Blinkx has 4 team members, including former Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Suranga Chandratillake.

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Work History

Title

Status

Suranga Chandratillake

Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Former

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Work History

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Founder, Chief Executive Officer

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