Implications Of A U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund
Effectively, it's a government-run hedge fund that invests in assets like stocks, bonds, real estate, and infrastructure. It's a fairly straightforward process: the government provides funds, and the SWF invest it into risky assets to try to earn profits. This is the same as any investment company, only that its sole investor is the government.
Texas Standard · 6d
What exactly is a sovereign wealth fund? Here’s a breakdown of a recent Trump proposal
Trump also said that if this fund goes through, the money in it could be used for something like buying TikTok. The app’s fate has been up in the air since a law requiring new ownership took effect in January. Rachel Wellhausen, a professor of government at UT Austin, said there are many ways to operate a sovereign wealth fund.
Global Finance · 1d
Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Plan: Game Changer Or Risky Bet?
US President Donald Trump announced last week the creation of the first American sovereign wealth fund. He had pledged during his campaign to pursue such a policy, but this time, he formalized it with an executive order directing a plan for the fund to be developed within 90 days.
Here’s what to know about sovereign wealth funds and why Trump wants one. Sovereign wealth funds, SWFs, are ...
The US doesn't run a surplus like most sovereign wealth funds. But Trump's order refers to trillions in existing assets.
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