Research
Outside research on the degenerate economy
We monitor market commentary and independent research to refine the Degenerate Economy Index™ and ETF concept. Below is a curated set of articles that frame the thesis and its thematic investing context.
The mission is to democratize finance by translating this research into transparent, rules-based ETF opportunities accessible to everyone, subject to regulatory approval and partner support.
Behavioral Market Cycles
Tracking how narrative, attention, and participation drive volatility and momentum across platforms.
Infrastructure Advantage
Focusing on exchanges, brokers, and technology backbones that monetize activity regardless of asset winners.
ETF Delivery
Ensuring the index is liquid, rules-based, and suitable for ETF and index-linked products.
Outside Articles
Independent coverage and analysis
Stocktwits: The Degenerate Economy Index™
Overview of the degenerate economy thesis and the DEGENCOM™ index construction, highlighting the infrastructure of speculation and the behavioral drivers behind the index.
Read articleForbes: Investor Insanity - Degenerate Economy Index™
Analysis of DEGENCOM™ performance and the thesis that speculative market infrastructure can outperform during risk-on cycles.
Read articleBenefits of Thematic Investing
Explains why active thematic ETFs can provide diversification, trend exposure, and long-term alignment for structural shifts like the degenerate economy.
Read articleBenefits and Risks of Thematic ETFs
Highlights the opportunity and concentration risks of active thematic ETFs and how investors should evaluate theme durability and liquidity.
Read articleThematic ETFs: Helping Clients Invest in What They Care About
Discusses the growth of active thematic ETFs and how advisors use them as targeted, satellite allocations.
Read articleThematic ETFs Disappoint as Market Suffers From Hype
Reports that many active thematic ETFs underperform broad benchmarks, emphasizing the need for disciplined index design and valuation awareness.
Read articleAnalysts Say Most ETFs Are Money Traps
Explores ETF survivability, liquidity concerns, and how investors should screen for fund quality.
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Thematic ETFs can concentrate exposure and may underperform broad benchmarks during regime shifts. We use liquidity screens, risk caps, and periodic reviews to mitigate the risks highlighted by independent research on active thematic ETF performance and survivability.