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Barrons – An ETF to Make America Great Again?

August 31, 2017 By Invest Politically

From Barrons:

Republicans who would like to express their political views using investment dollars could get their vehicle, according to a MarketWatch report…

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Business Insider – An ETF is launching that tracks GOP interests – and its ticker is MAGA

August 31, 2017 By Invest Politically

From Business Insider:

Exchange-traded funds are getting political.

The investment manager Point Bridge Capital is launching an ETF that will enable direct investment in companies that hold Republican interests in mind…

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Ultumus – TOP TRUMP ETFS – Make ETFS Great Again

August 30, 2017 By Invest Politically

From Ultumus:

In 2012 the Supreme Court allowed giant corporations and billionaires to pour as much money as they wanted into American elections. The ruling vastly expanded the power of lobbyists and the ability of wealthy people to influence politics…

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Wall Street Journal – Grand Old Purchase: Republican-Run Companies Do Better With Acquisitions

August 13, 2017 By Invest Politically

From Wall Street Journal:

Do Republican and non-Republican chief executives run their companies differently? When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, it would seem they do…

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Harvard Business Review – Do Politics Shape Buyout Performance?

November 10, 2008 By Invest Politically

From Harvard Business Review:

Before your next U.S. acquisition, check how the company’s home state votes. Our research shows that the performance of buyouts in “red” Republican states is likely to be above average, while buyout performance in “blue” Democratic states is likely to fall below the mean…
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