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TOP 9 ETFs by popularity (capitalization) in 2023

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TOP 9 ETFs by popularity (capitalization) in 2023
TOP 9 ETFs by popularity (capitalization) in 2023

ETF fund ( English Exchange Traded Fund ) – an investment portfolio of the fund, traded on the stock exchange. It is used for index and passive investment when investing in stocks that follow the movement of the index.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the best ETFs to invest in. Currently, the Russian investor has the opportunity to invest not only in domestic financial instruments, but also to carry out transactions in the global market. American ETFs provide ample opportunities for diversification and high returns. Many of them will include more than 1000 assets of various sectors, classes, countries. This allows you to make your own investment portfolios with a minimum level of risk.


Let’s take a look at the 9 ETFs that have the most interest among investorsโ†“

Content

  • SPDR S&P 500 ETF
  • iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
  • Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
  • CRSP US Total Market Index
  • Invesco QQQ
  • Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
  • iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
  • iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
  • SPDR Gold Trust
  • Building an investment portfolio from ETFs

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

It is one of the oldest US ETFs ( founded in 1993 ), following the S&P 500 index. It is often used as a benchmark when building your own investment portfolio to compare performance. It is also used by active traders to switch between active and passive trading. The fund is suitable for a long-term investment and includes US large cap stocks from the S&P500 index (includes Microsoft (MSFT) 5.36%, Apple (AAPL), etc.)

Fund Options Meaning
Ticker SPY
Type Large-Cap Equity Funds
Expense Ratio _ 0.09%
Number of assets
506

Profitability

Profitability for 5 years 70%
Profitability for 3 years 40%
Dividends 1.8%
Risk

Volatility (ฯƒ)* 20.58%
Beta coefficient (ฮฒ)** 1
Multiplier score

P/E***

17.06

Explanation:
*Volatility is the standard deviation of the ETF price .
**beta coefficient – volatility relative to the S & P 500 index (if equal to 1, it completely copies its movement)
*** P / E among other Big Cap ETFs P / E < 10 undervalued fund, P / E >20 overpriced.

The SPY ETF is actively traded in the market. Capitalization over $283,809.7 million

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

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The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF ( IVV , founded in 2000) tracks the movement of the S&P500 index. Includes US large cap stocks and includes stocks of: ExxonMobil, Apple, IBM, GE, etc. The main parameters of the fund are as follows:

Fund Options Meaning
Ticker IVV
Type Large-Cap Equity Funds
Expense Ratio _ 0.04%
Number of assets 505
Profitability

Profitability for 5 years 70%
Profitability for 3 years 41%
Dividends 2.27%
Risk

Volatility (ฯƒ) 20.72%
Beta coefficient (ฮฒ) 1
Multiplier score
P/E
19.41

The figure below shows the dynamics of the fund’s value over the next 2 years. It can be seen that its movement is highly correlated with the SPY fund, as they both mimic the movement of the S&P 500 index.

Repeats the movement of the S&P 500 index

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

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The fund ( VTI, founded in 2001 ) invests in many large US companies in various industries. The fund follows the CRSP US Total Market Index , and includes stocks of companies such as: Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Facebook (FB), Alphabet (GOOG), Visa (V), etc. The fund parameters are as follows โ†“

Fund Options Meaning
Ticker VTI
Type Large-Cap Equity Funds
Expense Ratio _ 0.03%
Number of assets 1599
Profitability
Profitability for 5 years 65.9%
Profitability for 3 years 38.8%
Dividends 1.7%
Risk
Volatility (ฯƒ) 10.9%
Beta coefficient (ฮฒ) 1.03
Multiplier score
P/E 22
Due to its wide diversification, VTI has a flat uptrend with low volatility.

Widely diversified VTI fund. Popular among investors as a benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of their own investment portfolios


CRSP US Total Market Index


The ETF is built on the basis of following the S&P 500 index (founded in 2010). Includes the largest US large-cap companies: Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Facebook (FB), Berkshire Hathawaw (BRK.B), Johnson & Johnson (JNK) and others. The table shows the fund’s key criteria โ†“

Fund Options Meaning
Ticker VOO
Type Large-Cap Equity Funds
Expense Ratio _ 0.03%
Number of assets 504
Profitability
Profitability for 5 years 70.8%
Profitability for 3 years 40.8%
Dividends 1.8%
Risk
Volatility 18.9%
Beta coefficient (ฮฒ) 1
Multiplier score
P/E 22.5
The figure below shows the dynamics of the value of the fund โ†“

Very stable fund, maximum drawdown was 19%

Invesco QQQ

One of the oldest ETF funds ( founded in 1999 ) follows the movement of the NASDAQ index. It has large trading volumes on the stock exchange and is very popular with investors. Includes technology stocks: Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Facebook (FB), Intel (INTC), Cisco (CSCO), Adobe (ADBE) and others.

The table shows the key criteria of the fund โ†“

Fund Options Meaning
Ticker QQQ
Type Large cap equity fund
Expense Ratio _ 0.02%
Number of assets 104
Profitability
Profitability for 5 years 131% *
Profitability for 3 years 72%
Dividends 0.68%
Risk
Volatility 16.8%
Beta coefficient (ฮฒ) 1.03
Multiplier score
P/E 25.5
Note:

*the fund has one of the highest returns among all large cap stock funds (max. 148% for the FDN fund)

The QQQ fund has grown by 131% over the past 5 years. You can see that it has a fairly high P/E ratio, which shows high overbought among peers.

One of the highest yields among similar funds. For 10 years, the fund has increased its capital by 5.6 times!
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
The fund ( VEA , founded in 2007) provides an opportunity to invest in large-cap stocks not only in US companies, but also in developed foreign markets, including Western Europe, Japan and Australia. Follows the MSCI EAFE Index.

The fund, like Vanguard, includes more than 1,000 stocks in combination with country diversification. VEA includes shares of such companies: Nestle (NESN), Roche Holding (ROG), Samsung Electronics (005930), Novartis (NOVN), Toyota Motor (7203) and others.

The table shows the key criteria of the fund โ†“

Fund Options Meaning
Ticker VEA
Type Equity funds of large capitalization foreign companies
Expense Ratio _ 0.05%*
Number of assets 1845
Profitability
Profitability for 5 years 16.06%
Profitability for 3 years 6.8%
Dividends 3.2%
Risk
Volatility 3.5%
Beta coefficient (ฮฒ) 0.93
Multiplier score
P/E 15.9
Note:
*one of the lowest management fees among similar funds.

The figure below shows the price dynamics of the VEA ETF โ†“ The fund has sufficient stability ( low drawdowns ) during a crisis and is suitable for a conservative investor.

The fund allows for a wide diversification into stocks of developed markets
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
The Fund ( AGG, founded in 2003 ) provides an opportunity to invest in US bonds with maximum reliability. The fund includes various US national and corporate bonds. The ETF follows the Barclays Capital US Aggregate Bond Index. More than 40% is occupied by US government bonds.

The table shows the key criteria for a bond ETF fund โ†“

Fund Options Meaning
Ticker AGG
Type Bonds
Expense Ratio _ 0.05%*
Number of assets 8899
Profitability
Profitability for 5 years 21%
Profitability for 3 years 15.4%
Dividends 2.48%
Risk
Volatility 2.75%
Beta coefficient (ฮฒ) -0.03%
Note:
*one of the lowest management fees among comparable bond funds.

The figure below shows the dynamics of the market value of AGG. The fund is suitable for conservative investors as a tool for distributing part of the assets into the most reliable fixed income financial instruments.

One of the most trusted ETFs

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

The fund ( IEFA, founded in 2012 ) follows the MSCI EAFE Investable Market Index. The ETF includes, in addition to shares of American companies, shares of large-cap companies in developed markets: Nestle (NESN), Roche Holding (ROG), Novartis AG (NOVN), ASML Holding (ASML), SAPE SE (SAP) and others. In total, more than 2,500 shares.

The table shows the main characteristics of the fund โ†“

Fund Options Meaning
Ticker IEFA
Type Equity funds of large capitalization foreign companies
Expense Ratio _ 0.07%
Number of assets 2514
Profitability
Profitability for 5 years 16.8%
Profitability for 3 years 6.8%
Dividends 3.47%
Risk
Volatility 5.23%
Beta coefficient (ฮฒ) 0.9
Multiplier score
P/E 13.73
The figure below shows the evolution of the IEFA value. Investing in this fund is suitable for increasing portfolio diversification with a focus on dividend yield, because. the growth of the ETF itself is not expressed.

The Developed Fund allows you to invest in more than 2,500 foreign companies
 

SPDR Gold Trust


Fund ( GLD, founded 2004 ) based on following the price of gold. GLD is used as a hedging asset in a portfolio. Includes one single asset – gold.

The table below shows the main characteristics of the fund โ†“

Fund Options Meaning
Ticker GLD
Type Commodity (precious metals)
Expense Ratio _ 0.4%
Number of assets 1
Profitability
Profitability for 5 years 42.4%
Profitability for 3 years 30.4%
Risk
Volatility 9.5%
Beta coefficient (ฮฒ) -0.08

The fund follows the only asset – gold. Suitable for reducing portfolio risks and as a savings asset
Building an investment portfolio from ETFs
I made a portfolio out of 9 largest ETFs. As a result, the following indicators were obtained with historical modeling for 7 years. The best value in terms of the Sharpe ratio (profitability/risk) was shown by a portfolio composed of only 2 assets: QQQ and AEG. They have the maximum difference in the asset class (stocks, bonds).

Asset distribution
The graph below shows the dynamics of the simulated ETF portfolio from 2013 to 2020 โ†“

Profitability of the investment portfolio 70%
Final yield: 70%

Maximum portfolio drawdown: -3.7% ( which is very low despite the crisis of 2014 and 2020 )

Sortino coefficient 3.01 (very good performance). see โ†’ Sortino coefficient. Formula. Example. Application

Conclusion

The use of ETF funds allows you to widely diversify assets and select them for your investment portfolio, maximizing profitability or reducing risks, depending on the investment strategy.

Ozon will pay up to 300 thousand rubles per month for opening a pickup point

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Edmund Hurtt
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Ozon will pay up to 300 thousand rubles per month for opening a pickup point
Ozon will pay up to 300 thousand rubles per month for opening a pickup point

Ozon will begin paying increased rewards for opening new pickup locations in densely populated locations. Maximum payments can reach 300 thousand rubles per month.

Also Read: US Cryptocurrency Regulation: Hereโ€™s why the SEC is going too far in 2023

Entrepreneurs will start receiving increased payments from Ozon for opening new pickup points in densely populated locations.

In Moscow, payments can reach 300 thousand rubles in the first month of operation of the point, in St. Petersburg – 170 thousand, and in Yekaterinburg – 90 thousand. Entrepreneurs will receive monthly payments for six months.

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In the first two months, points will receive guaranteed support regardless of turnover. If in the third month the PVZ failed to reach the minimum monthly volume, which is also indicated on the website for each individual city or region, it will be disconnected from the program.

Owners of outlets who have applied for opening from February 1, 2023 and later can apply for financial support. The reward of 5% of the turnover of the point will remain.

Ozon also launched an interactive map that shows the busiest areas with high population density.

At the moment, the network of Ozon branded points has more than 16 thousand points throughout the country.

Russian Schools to Receive Education Advisers for Enhanced Teaching and Learning

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Lillian Hocker
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There will be advisers appointed to the director on education matters in Russian schools. These advisers are expected to provide guidance and support to school directors on various educational issues and challenges. The purpose of this initiative is to enhance the quality of education in Russian schools and promote effective teaching practices. The advisers are likely to work closely with teachers and other educational professionals to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to address them. The move is part of a broader effort by the Russian government to modernize and improve the country’s education system.

The Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergey Kravtsov said that in the next academic year in Russian schools there will be new employees – advisers on education, reports TASS.

The new position of Adviser to the Director for Education and Interaction with Children’s Public Associations was approved in schools in ten pilot regions of the country in March 2021. Since September of the same year, more than 17.5 thousand advisers to the directors of educational institutions have begun to work. New employees appeared in the schools of another 35 Russian regions.

The press service of Rosobrnadzor also reported that in 2024, the final exams for 9th grades in the new regions of Russia will be held only in two compulsory subjects – mathematics and the Russian language. They will not hand over subjects to choose from, the department specified.

Rosobrnadzor will also issue temporary licenses and accreditation to educational organizations of new Russian regions, they will be valid until 2026.

Earlier, the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation said that 250 schools were restored in the new regions of Russia.

7 Advanced Technologies that will blow your mind in 2023

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Lillian Hocker
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7 technologies which can blow your mind in 2023

Weโ€™re living in a digital world, and technology is advancing at a rapid pace. In 2023, we can expect to see some of the most innovative and cutting-edge technology developments in decades. From artificial intelligence to augmented reality, there is no shortage of groundbreaking trends that will leave us amazed and ready to explore the possibilities. Here are seven of the most exciting technology trends that will shape our future in 2023.

Metaverseย 

We’ve been aware of the term “Metaverse” for a while, but its real-world potential is only now becoming apparent. Although Meta has heavily influenced our perception of the Metaverse, it’s important to understand that it’s a collection of technologies rather than a single company.

It’s almost certain that virtual and augmented reality technologies will have both industry-specific and everyday real-world uses. The Metaverse, along with the other technologies of Web3, is poised to revolutionize our lives.

As Metaverse hardware becomes more compact and affordable, its ability to enhance our lives will increase. As innovation continues to accelerate in the coming years, the boundary between virtual and physical worlds will likely become more blurred.

Superappsย 

The pace of development in everyday smartphone applications has been so rapid that we often take their capabilities for granted. In 2023, there is expected to be an increase in the popularity of “superapps,” which are applications that offer a set of services and also a series of sub-services that are easily accessed via mini-apps. These mini-apps can be accessed from the superapp itself instead of an app store.ย 

Superapps can transform the stories of businesses, their consumers, and also various third-party innovators who can integrate their mini-apps into a parent application. By nature, superapps are structurally unlimited.

Itโ€™s difficult to imagine just how much value one superapp can potentially provide, which makes it one of the key emerging technology trends of 2023.

ย Incorporating NFTs into Marketing Strategy

Recent headlines have highlighted the sale of digital art at exorbitant prices in the form of NFTs. However, CPG brands and retailers can also benefit from utilizing NFTs to tap into virtual worlds and engage with consumers. Some CPG brands, such as an American fast-food chain and an American stackable potato crisp brand, have already begun experimenting with NFTs as a marketing opportunity to target younger audiences.

Through the creation and sale of NFTs, consumer goods companies can foster a sense of community among their customers, which in turn can cultivate consumer loyalty. Furthermore, the sales generated from NFT collections can be invested in digital marketing efforts and trade spending without reducing product margins.

AI and Machine Learning

This year AI and ML will continue to emerge as the most transformative technologies of the current times.

Leaving for a business trip tomorrow? Your intelligent device will automatically offer weather reports and travel alerts.

Planning a marketing campaign? Your AI assistant can instinctively segment your customers into groups for targeted messaging and increased response rates.

According to the IHS report, in 2015, the install rate of AI-based systems in new vehicles was only 8%; this number is expected to increase to 109% in 2025.

The average annual salary for AI engineers in the US is over $110K. In India, the entry-level annual average AI engineer salary is around 8 lakhs.

An experienced AI engineer can earn as high as 50 lakhs to 1 crore per annum.

Be it Google, IBM, Facebook, or any other tech giants you can think of, they are putting Artificial Intelligence in front of everything. The future belongs to this technology. And thereโ€™s a dire need for skill sets in these domains.

An Electric Vehicle Tsunami is Imminent

While there was no shortage of far-future fantasy in the automotive category at this year’s CES (lookin’ at you, Hyundai), the most exciting stuff was more tangible — things like the new Chevy Silverado EV. GM CEO Mary Barra debuted the company’s all-electric pick-up, showing off a number of different flavors and some impressive numbers. Most impressive? 400 miles of range on a charge. Also impressive? The $105,000 manufacturer-suggested retail price the Launch Edition will carry. Yeah, yikes. Cheaper versions will come though. And then there’s the electric Equinox, which will start at just $30,000.

While EVs were everywhere, autonomy continued to be a major push. Here again GM was making waves, talking up its latest integrations with Cruise for an autonomous ride-hailing service. Even more interesting was the talk around Ultra Cruise, the next step beyond Super Cruise. This will offer true hands-off driving even on local roads. The Cadillac Celestiq will be the first to offer this when it arrives in 2023. That’s just next year, people. Get ready.

The Concept of Smart Homes Will Become More Intuitive

If you walk into a big-box retailer or hardware store, it probably wouldnโ€™t take you long to find smart-home goodies like connected lightbulbs and thermostats. What can take awhile is finding stuff that works with the products you already have โ€” but that might not be the case for much longer.

Some of the biggest names in Big Tech, including Apple, Amazon, Google and Samsung, have teamed up to develop a new smart-home standard called Matter. The aim: to ensure that the home gadgets you buy in the future all play nice with one another, regardless of who made them or what virtual assistant you want to use when interacting with them.

โ€œToday when you look at a smart-home-connected device, you have to look at what ecosystem it works with,โ€ said Erik Kay, a vice president of engineering at Google. โ€œWhere weโ€™re going with Matter is that you donโ€™t have to think about any of that.โ€

When you consider how territorial some of these companies can be, it can be tough to imagine all of them working together on a project like this. But for once things will be different, they claim, and with any luck weโ€™ll get our first glimpse at Matter-compatible gear during CES.

Serialized QR Codes and Connected Packaging: Revolutionizing Product Tracking and Authentication

With serialized QR codes and connected packaging, companies are taking their brand to the next level and connecting with their consumers in new ways to drive awareness about their products.

Serialized QR codes are the next-generational QR codes. They are just like regular QR codes with a unique serialized code in the center that is unique and connected to a database to help authenticate the product. Additionally, you can engage your customers with personalized messages or provide delivery traceability using them. So when a customer scans a serialized QR code, they can get information like ingredients batch, packaging, routing, authenticity, etc.

Another innovative way to use connected packaging is through sampling. You can provide free samples of your products at popular outlets, gas stations, and others with embedded serialized QR codes. Your consumers can scan the codes and directly place an order online for your product or get redirected to Walmart or Amazon for ordering.

You can also share information like your companyโ€™s carbon footprint and other sustainability initiatives using serialized QR codes on product packaging to cater to those GenZ curious consumers.

Final Thoughts

The pace of development for consumer technology trends is surpassing our expectations. The emergence of cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, NFTs, and cryptocurrency is leading to a paradigm shift in the consumer goods industry, as virtual worlds become an increasingly viable option. While some of these concepts are already in progress, others have already been implemented.

Arrested American woman fell in love with a Russian policeman

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Lillian Hocker
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An American woman walking a calf on Red Square fell in love with a Russian policeman

US citizen Alicia Day, arrested for walking a calf on Red Square in Moscow, fell in love with a Russian policeman during her time spent in a special detention center. She told NEWS.ru about this.

According to her, she intends to challenge the court’s decision to ban entry into Russia for a period of 40 years in order to return to her beloved. For the sake of meeting with him, the American even expressed her readiness to serve in the colony.

She spent 13 days in the special detention center, there were good conditions, but she was bored. The American says that the police respected her and the rest of the prisoners, among them she found a friend. From boredom, Alicia was saved by taking a shower five times a day.

On February 16, the Troitsky Court of Moscow issued a decision to expel Day from Russia and ban entry into the country for 40 years. She did not register, as required by law, after arriving in Russia.

On January 31, police detained her for walking a calf on Red Square in Moscow. She told them that she wanted to save the animal from slaughter, and decided to drag it to the center of the capital because of her love for Russia. After that, the court arrested Alicia for 13 days.

5 Digital marketing Techniques will Boom your Marketing Campaigns in 2023

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Lillian Hocker
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5 top Digital marketing Techniques will Boom your Marketing Campaign in 2023

As we move into the future, digital marketing is rapidly becoming more important than ever. With the proliferation of internet-enabled devices, businesses now have the opportunity to reach a wider audience than ever before. As such, it is essential for businesses to stay on top of the latest digital marketing techniques in order to maximize their success. In this article, we will explore the five most effective digital marketing techniques that are sure to boom your marketing campaign in 2023.

Okay, so if you don’t know what it is Digital Marketing, why Digital marketing then you should read the following two paragraphs; otherwise, it will be better to skip the following two paragraphs just skip to learn about the 5 Best Online Marketing techniques of 2023, which will help you in your next Internet Marketing Campaign of 2023 read and stay updated.

What is Digital Marketing?

Digital marketing is the process of promoting products and services through a variety of digital channels. This includes social media, search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, mobile apps and more. A comprehensive digital marketing strategy should include both online and offline methods for maximum reach. Whether you’re new to digital marketing or looking to strengthen your existing approach, this guide outlines everything you need to know about this powerful tool.

Why is Digital Marketing Important?

With digital marketing, you can gain valuable insight into your target audience, reach a larger audience than with traditional methods, and measure the success of your campaigns on a daily basis. Furthermore, it’s often more cost-effective than traditional advertising and allows you to adjust your strategies as needed to optimize your results.

List of Top 5 Digital Marketing techniques in 2023.

  • Digital storytelling will reshape brands.
    Advertising is an important part of marketing, but currently, customers donโ€™t just buy a product or a service through your online catalog, they also buy an identity that comes with it. People prefer a more authentic and honest brand personality that aligns with their principles and conceptions of the world.

    So digital storytelling includes streaming your company values, history, and stories behind your services throughout all possible digital channels. Different from advertising, this sort of promotion is perceived as more genuine and trustworthy.

    Such an approach may not be the top-selling point right now but will play a big part in the long run of your sales cycle journey.
  • Influencer marketing will get even bigger.
    Usually, when we hear โ€œinfluencers,โ€ we think of celebrities representing popular brands or bloggers sharing life hacks. They are called influencers because their honest reactions influence buying decisions of consumers. And itโ€™s no different in B2Bโ€”except you may have heard of them as thought leaders in your industry.

    According to HubSpot, influencer marketing will continue to be relevant through 2023. It can be set up on media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, or be presented in a form of a podcast or blog.
  • Investments in automation and AI will increase.ย 
    Basically, everything that can automate digital marketing is worth your attention. There are tools for email workflows, analytics, and social media post-scheduling. Automations like these save time and money for your company and let your workers focus on other aspects of the business.

    What about your customers though? To provide them with a fast and responsive digital experience, artificial intelligence (AI) is now more available than ever. Outgrow reports that 58% of B2B companies and 42% of B2C companies are already deploying chatbots on their websites.

    However, now a customer doesnโ€™t just want an algorithm that can answer FAQs but conversational intelligence that can understand tricky requests and respond accordingly. And thatโ€™s where AI comes in.

    Itโ€™s the closest weโ€™ve come yet to a human interaction without a need to hire customer support.
  • Mobile communications are becoming the center of marketing
    There have been rumblings in the press recently about WhatsApp giving Facebook its usersโ€™ phone numbers to deliver targeted ads. Although getting a text message about one of your favorite products may seem intrusive, so is telemarketing and that hasnโ€™t gone away. Look out for companies to communicate with consumers more and more via their mobile devices.
  • Online and offline content will blend and merge
    The boundaries between online and offline content are blurring and next year will become almost seamless. Already in 2021, brands like Nespresso are putting social media influencers on billboards, while others are sharing photos of their print catalog in their Instagram story. Is that digital or offline content? Technically, itโ€™s both โ€” and so long as itโ€™s engaging, it doesnโ€™t really matter.

    Brands who want to win at content in 2022 will be those who leverage synergies across channels to engage and inspire consumers in new, creative ways.

    Furthermore, going forward, there will be an even greater focus on providing consumers with authentic, meaningful content that enriches their lives and demonstrates the values behind your brand. Translation? Create content that truly connects with your target audience.

Zhirinovsky’s Son Wanted by Bailiff Service Arrested for Attacking Policeman

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Lillian Hocker
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Who is Vladimir Zhirinovsky?

Vladimir Zhirinovsky is a Russian politician who has been active in Russian politics since the late 1980s. He is known for his nationalist and populist views, as well as his controversial statements and behavior.
Zhirinovsky was born on April 25, 1946, in Kazakhstan, which was then part of the Soviet Union. He trained as a lawyer and worked as a professor of law before entering politics. He founded the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) in 1989, which he has led ever since.
Zhirinovsky has run for president of Russia multiple times, with his most recent candidacy in 2018. He has never won the presidency, but his party has consistently held seats in the Russian parliament, the State Duma.
Zhirinovsky has been known for his controversial statements and behavior, which have often caused public outrage. He has been criticized for his nationalist and xenophobic views, as well as for his aggressive rhetoric. He has also been involved in physical altercations with other politicians and members of the media.
Despite his controversial reputation, Zhirinovsky remains a prominent figure in Russian politics and continues to be an influential voice in the country’s political discourse.

The son of Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Oleg Eidelstein, arrested for 15 days for attacking a law enforcement officer in the police department, where he was taken after a scandal in the Moscow restaurant “Tkemali”, is wanted for debts. The relevant data are published in the database of the Federal Bailiff Service.

According to the FSSP database, three enforcement proceedings were initiated against Oleg Vladimirovich Gazdarov (Eidelstein’s real surname) for a total amount of about 135 thousand rubles.

On Thursday, the media reported that vladimir Zhirinovsky’s son Oleg Eidelstein made a scandal in the Tkemali restaurant in Moscow. Employees of the institution called the police, who took Eidelstein to the department. However, there he continued to behave aggressively: he insulted the police, and then completely hit the police inspector in the chest, who later sought medical help.

The Tver court of Moscow sent the son of the late leader of the LDPR under administrative arrest for 15 days “for petty hooliganism, coupled with disobedience to the legitimate demand of a representative of the authorities.”

Oleg Eidelstein is the 36-year-old illegitimate son of Vladimir Zhirinovsky. His mother is Zhanna Gazdarova. Zhirinovsky officially introduced Eidelstein to the public as his son in 2017, when he participated in the elections of deputies to the parliament of North Ossetia.


US Cryptocurrency Regulation: Here’s why the SEC is going too far in 2023

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John Collins
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US Cryptocurrency Regulation Here's why the SEC is going too far in 2023

“Crypto regulation” refers to the laws and rules created by government bodies and financial regulatory agencies to oversee and manage the use of cryptocurrencies and related activities such as cryptocurrency trading, mining, and investing.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a key regulatory agency in the United States that is responsible for enforcing federal securities laws, protecting investors, and maintaining fair and orderly markets. In recent years, the SEC has become increasingly involved in regulating cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) as they relate to securities laws.

Some individuals and organizations in the cryptocurrency community argue that the SEC is going too far in its regulatory efforts, imposing overly burdensome requirements on cryptocurrency issuers and stifling innovation in the space. They argue that the SEC’s approach fails to recognize the unique characteristics of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, and that existing securities laws are not a good fit for regulating these new financial instruments.

Others, however, believe that the SEC’s efforts are necessary to protect investors from fraud and abuse in a largely unregulated market. They argue that cryptocurrencies can be used to facilitate illegal activities such as money laundering and that some cryptocurrency issuers have taken advantage of investors by making false or misleading statements about their offerings.

The regulator doesn’t make the laws

Just like in Europe, US regulators are not responsible for making laws. As is usual in most democracies, laws are passed by politicians in parliament or congress. The job of the authorities is to monitor compliance with the law and, if necessary, to intervene when there is a potential risk of violation or has already been violated.

Under this premise, one can now come to the conclusion that the SEC and other American authorities are exceeding their competence in โ€œcrypto-fightingโ€. In their crackdown on the crypto industry, as we have already reported , the authorities are creating facts or crypto regulation that should actually come from Congress in the USA. Jake Chervinsky, Chief Policy Officer of the Blockchain Association, also comes to this conclusion in his Twitter posts .

SEC against crypto: โ€œEverything is a securityโ€

The SEC makes it easy for itself by repeating like a mantra that all cryptocurrencies should be classified as securities and that applications such as staking should also be treated as securities transactions. In doing so, it is usurping responsibilities that it has not yet been assigned and setting precedents before the relevant laws have even been passed.

It is therefore to be hoped that the other state forces will slow down the SEC’s zest for action. The current situation leaves crypto companies in a state of shock because they have to expect sanctions from the authorities at any time. A recent example of this was crypto exchange Kraken , which had to pay $30 million to the SEC and shut down its staking service. Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, already feels warned and wants to fight for his staking service in court if the SEC next knocks on him .

The crypto sector is not a wild west, Gary Gensler!

SEC boss Gary Gensler is not John Wayne, who can shoot wildly – after all, we do not live in the Wild West. With the rapid advances, the SEC not only harms the crypto companies, but also deters the companies and banks that cooperate with the crypto industry, see the Silvergate and Signature Bank cases .

In addition to the companies, the victims are the consumers, who have to switch to foreign and, in case of doubt, less regulated providers. With bans, you neither create consumer protection nor build up an innovative sector – hopefully this insight will mature in the near future with Mr. Gensler.

Overall, the debate over cryptocurrency regulation is complex and ongoing, and it will likely continue as governments and regulatory agencies grapple with how best to manage the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.

UEFA Europa League 2023: Most Awaited Clashes in the World of Football (FCB vs MUFC)

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After a three-month pause, the UEFA Europa League returns this week. However, before the knockout stage begins, a few teams must qualify for the Round of 16. Barcelona and Manchester United will meet in the play-off stage’s headline match, with the first leg taking place at Spotify Camp Nou on Thursday evening.

Details Regarding the Europa League:-

Competition: 2022-23 UEFA Europa League, Knockout Playoffs, 1st leg Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Sergio Busquets, Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ (out – injury)
Man Utd Outs & Doubts: Anthony Martial, Antony, Christian Eriksen, Donny Van De Beek, Scott McTominay (out – injury), Lisandro Martรญnez, Marcel Sabitzer (out – suspension)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 16, 2023, 6.45 pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 5.45 pm GMT (UK), 12.45pm ET, 9.45am PT (USA), 11.15pm IST (India)
Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Referee: Maurizio Mariani (ITA)
VAR: Massimiliano Irrati (ITA)
How to watch online: Paramount+ (USA), BTSport.com (UK), Movistar+ (Spain), others

Following a crucial win over Villarreal to keep their perfect record in 2023 and their comfortable lead at the top of La Liga, Barcelona will turn their attention to Europe, beginning their Europa League journey with the first leg of their knockout playoff tie against Manchester United on Thursday night at the Greatest Stadium on Earth.

Last season’s new Europa League knockout system did away with the Round of 32. It replaced it with eight playoff ties between the clubs who finished third in the Champions League group stage versus the sides that came in second in their Europa League groups.
The eight group winners from the Europa League await in the Round of 16, however it’s reasonable to conclude that Barรงa and Manchester United have a long history of high-profile European confrontations, and, unfortunately, they’re squaring off in the Europa League at this point. However, both sides appear to be on their way back to the top of the continent, and both are eager to show their worth against each other.

This is an enthralling battle between two teams who are extremely similar in terms of their present direction, the transformational influence of their young, lively coaches, and the type of play they utilise. Both are in terrific form, and the victor of this tie will be the obvious favourite to win the Europa League. This one is absolutely tough to predict.

POSSIBLE LINEUPS
Barcelona (4-2-3-1) : ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Alba; Pedri, de Jong, Kessie; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi
Man Utd (4-2-3-1) : de Gea; Dalot, Varane, Shaw, Malacia; Casemiro, Fred; Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho; Weghorst

PREDICTIONS
Xaviโ€™s Barรงa are in amazing form but havenโ€™t been tested in Europe in 2023. Ten Hagโ€™s United are in amazing form but havenโ€™t been tested in Europe in 2023. These two teams couldnโ€™t be more similar, and I believe the game will show exactly that: 1-1 draw, and everything left to be decided at Old Trafford.

What ChatGPT Says About: Which phones can Compete with iPhone?

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Chat GPT’s Response On Which Phone Can Beat Or Compete With iPhone:

Several mobile phones can compete with or even beat the iPhone in terms of performance. Here are seven options, along with their specifications and prices.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – This smartphone features a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, a powerful Exynos 2100 processor, and up to 16GB of RAM. It also has a quad-camera setup, including a 108MP primary sensor. The price starts at around $999.

OnePlus 9 Pro – With a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, and up to 12GB of RAM, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a strong performer. It also has a quad-camera setup and supports fast charging. The price starts at around $969.

Google Pixel 5 – This smartphone features a 6.0-inch OLED display, a Snapdragon 765G processor, and 8GB of RAM. It has a dual-camera setup and runs on pure Android, which offers a smooth and streamlined user experience. The price starts at around $699.

Xiaomi Mi 11 – With a 6.81-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, and up to 12GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a powerful device. It also has a triple-camera setup, including a 108MP primary sensor. The price starts at around $749.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 – This smartphone is designed for gamers, with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, and up to 18GB of RAM. It also has a triple-camera setup and dual front-facing speakers. The price starts at around $999.

Oppo Find X3 Pro – With a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, and up to 12GB of RAM, the Oppo Find X3 Pro is a top performer. It also has a quad-camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor. The price starts at around $1,199.

Sony Xperia 1 III – This smartphone features a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, and up to 12GB of RAM. It has a triple-camera setup, including a variable telephoto lens, and supports 5G connectivity. The price starts at around $1,299.

It’s important to note that prices may vary depending on your location and where you purchase the device. Additionally, performance can be measured in different ways, so some of these devices may excel in certain areas while falling behind in others.

However we do not subscribe that much to the Chat GPT’s response. for that we have some reasons read below.

1.This artificial intelligence (AI) is only capable of functioning with the data that has been entered into it.

2.The creative process of this AI is restricted to the information it receives and is incapable of generating anything beyond that.

3. Artificial intelligence (AI) lacks interpersonal or emotional skills commonly known as “soft skills.”

4. Artificial intelligence (AI) has not used these phones there are only based what information it has received. Thats why If you have noticed that these phones are launched before 1 year.

We have suggestions of some phones which can compete or beat iPhone Quality.

The iPhone is one of the most popular phones on the market, and for a good reason. It has a sleek design, powerful processor, and an intuitive operating system. However, there are other phones that can compete with the iPhone in terms of features and performance. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the top contenders and see which ones can beat or compete with the iPhone.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

NOTE: This device is globally unlocked and ready to be used with your preferred Carrier. SIM CARD NOT INCLUDED. Please confirm device compatibility with your service provider before placing your order.

PHONE CAMERA RESOLUTION: Create crystal-clear content worth sharing with Galaxy S23 Ultraโ€™s 200MP camera โ€” the highest camera resolution on a phone; Whether youโ€™re posting or printing, Galaxy S23 Ultra always does the moment justice.

Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3″, 0.6ยตm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS. HIGHEST.

Display: 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Platform: Android 13, One UI 5.1 Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)

Storage: 256GB UFS3.1, 12GB RAM LPDDR5X.

Battery: Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable.

Supported Network Bands: 5G/4G/3G/2G. Please note that 5G requires the support of local telecom operator services and may not be available in all regions. Please check with your service provider to see if 5G is offered in your area.

SIM Cards: Dual slots: 5G*+5G or 4G dual-SIM / dual-standby support, Slot 1: 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card, Slot 2: 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card, * 5G services are only supported in 5G network-enabled locations in 5G-ready countries.

OnePlus 11R

NOTE: This device is globally unlocked and ready to be used with your preferred Carrier. SIM CARD NOT INCLUDED. Please confirm device compatibility with your service provider before placing your order.

Camera: 50โ€‰MP + 8โ€‰MP + 2โ€‰MP Triple Rear Camera with OIS, 4Kโ€‰@โ€‰30โ€‰fps UHD Video Recording, 16โ€‰MP Front Camera, IMX890

Display: 6.74โ€‰inch, AMOLED Screen, Large 1240โ€‰xโ€‰2772โ€‰pixels, 451 ppi, 1450nit Peak Brightness, 500nits Brightness, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, eye protection mode, screen color mode, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 120โ€‰Hz Refresh Rate, 360โ€‰Hz Touch Sampling Rate, Punch Hole Display

Platform: Android 13, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Chipset, 3.2โ€‰GHz, Octa Core Processor

Storage: 256GB ROM, 16GB RAM LPDDR5X.

Battery: Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable, 100W Fast Charging.

Supported Network Bands: 5G/4G/3G/2G. Please note that 5G requires the support of local telecom operator services and may not be available in all regions. Please check with your service provider to see if 5G is offered in your area.

SIM Cards: Dual slots: 5G*+5G or 4G dual-SIM / dual-standby support, Slot 1: 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card, Slot 2: 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card, * 5G services are only supported in 5G network-enabled locations in 5G-ready countries.

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Camera: 64 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 48 MP f/3.5, Telephoto Camera, 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera,9000 x 7000 Pixels.

Display: Super AMOLED, 6.61 inches (16.79 cm),1440 x 3120 pixels,520 ppi,144 Hz

Platform: Android 13, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Chipset, Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)

Storage: 256GB ROM, 12GB RAM LPDDR5X.

Battery: Li-Ion 5100 mAh, non-removable, Fast Charging.

Supported Network Bands: 5G/4G/3G/2G. Please note that 5G requires the support of local telecom operator services and may not be available in all regions. Please check with your service provider to see if 5G is offered in your area.

SIM Cards: Dual slots: 5G*+5G or 4G dual-SIM / dual-standby support, Slot 1: 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card, Slot 2: 5G/4G/3G/2G Nano SIM card, * 5G services are only supported in 5G network-enabled locations in 5G-ready countries.

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Camera:The Pro-grade triple 50MP camera array unleashes the true power of a triple-camera setup. The large 50MP Sony IMX707 captures upto 120% more light. The 50MP Telephoto & 50MP Ultra-wide enable you to enjoy a top-class cinematography experience. The 32MP front facing camera is segment best.

Display: The 6.73” WQHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with Adaptive Sync Pro is a master in clarity, brightness and smoothness. The display is certified A+ by Display Mate & is Dolby Vision & HDR10+ compliant. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and comes with a In-display fingerprint sensor.

Processor: The flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 4nm processor is designed to provide groundbreaking performance. The super-big 2900mmยฒ vapour chamber, along with three layers of massive graphite sheets provides an advanced cooling system.

Battery: The 120W in-box HyperCharger can fully charge the massive 4600mAh battery in 18 minutes. The device also supports upto 50W of Wireless Turbo charging.

Audio: The Quad stereo speaker set-up tuned Harman Kardon, comes with Dolby Atmos certification that brings out richer audio experience. The device is also Hi-Res certified for both wired and wireless Audio
Headphones jack: No.

Operating system: MIUI 13;Android 12

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